Cocktail Gifts

Bring the party to your cocktail-loving friend with our range of cocktail gifts and experience days. Whether it’s a cocktail making masterclass or a spa day that includes a cheeky cocktail at the end, they’ll love the excuse to sip on their favourite beverage. If you want to give them a physical gift to open, a novelty ice cube tray won’t break the bank and you can make it so you never confuse whose drink is whose again with a personalised glass.

A mixology gift set is a must have for anyone who enjoys making cocktails at home. They usually come complete with everything you need to mix a killer cocktail, including a pouring jigger to get those measurements just right, avoiding a late-night trip to A&E. If they’ve already got their own cocktail kit, bar and stockroom, a classic neon cocktail sign will add the perfect finishing touch.

Cocktail Gift FAQs

What do you give someone who likes cocktails?

When looking for a gift for someone who likes cocktails, you could either get them out of the house with a cocktail in their hand, or go for something that brings the cocktails to them at home. A cocktail shaker or complete mixology set is an obvious choice but if you want something a bit more unusual, a selection pack of hard to come by garnishes, like dehydrated lemons and edible flowers, gives them the chance to experiment.

What goes into a cocktail hamper?

When putting together a cocktail hamper, it’s a good idea to start with the important stuff – booze. Once you’ve got a decent selection of spirits, add cocktail sticks and stirrers, recipe cards, snacks, cocktail glasses and maybe even some bar decorations. Don’t forget a cocktail making kit, which normally includes a shaker, strainer, pourer, tongs and jigger. You could also include corkscrew and lemon squeezer/zester.

What should I get for cocktails?

There are endless amounts of ingredients when it comes to cocktails but if you plan on making them at home, it’s a good idea to get the following basics in. Vodka, whisky, gin, and rum are the foundation of most cocktails, with some special spirits like tequila, bitters and triple sec filling any gaps. Fruit juices, purées, and soda water are the most common mixers and syrups can be added for an extra flavour boost. To go the whole hog, get some citrus fruit to garnish, and sugar and salt for crusting the glasses’ rims. A cocktail shaker is of course vital to pulling the whole thing together and last, but not least, lots of ice!

What are the five basic cocktails?

The five basic cocktails depend on who you ask, but most experts would agree that you should attempt to include one made of each of the most popular spirits. A cocktail list that involves a martini, cosmopolitan, margarita, old fashioned and daiquiri will cover you for most scenarios and tastes.