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Whether you’re prepping your cocktail list for your New Year’s Eve party or honing your skills for some holiday-themed concoctions, there’s no better time of year to play home bartender. For those of you shopping for the cocktail enthusiast in your life (even if that enthusiast is you), this handy guide to the best gifts for the mixologist will help you check off your list.
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- Elevated Craft The Elevated Cocktail Shaker
- Aged & Ore Neat Glass
- TINANA Crystal Clear Ice Ball Maker
- Honest John Bitters Sampler Set
- Craighill Ripple Opener
- Viski Alchemi Single Serve Smoker Kit
- Barillio Travel Bartender Kit With Canvas Bag
- Alessi Juicy-Salif Citrus Squeezer by Philippe Starck
- FR Designs Stone Drink Dispenser and Stand
- Snow Peak Titanium Sake Bottle
- Woodford Reserve Distillery Series American Single Malt 12 Year
- Houseplant Standing Ashtray
- USM Haller Bar Cart
Elevated Craft The Elevated Cocktail Shaker
One of the most thoughtfully-designed cocktail shakers around, this 750mL unit from Elevated Craft takes an age-old design and changes it up a bit. With double-wall stainless steel construction that doesn’t freeze your hand off while shaking, it features measuring ticks built into the lid and a silicone gasket so it won’t leak.
Aged & Ore Neat Glass
The vessel from which we sip our whiskey can certainly heighten the drinking experience. Intended for sipping your drink neat, this minimalist yet stylish glass from Aged & Ore is made with lead-free crystal and sports a shape designed to direct the aromas of your whiskey while you drink.
TINANA Crystal Clear Ice Ball Maker
Clear ice cubes don’t just look way better in your cocktail but have some practical benefits as well, including improved taste — due to the cleaner ice — and a slower melting time. This TINANA mold helps you achieve crystal clarity with spherical-shaped balls.
Honest John Bitters Sampler Set
Bitters are one of the most crucial ingredients of many cocktails, yet so many recipes call for a specific type that you likely won’t have in your collection. Honest John helps you out a bunch with this sampler set, featuring 10 useful bitters made from locally-sourced ingredients from Utah.
Craighill Ripple Opener
A bottle opener is one of those essential tools that we tend to take advantage of — hook one on your keychain or build it into your multi-tool. But for the Ripple Opener, EDC specialist Craighill has put the bottle opener on a pedestal with a gift-worthy, sculptural design made from solid brass.
Viski Alchemi Single Serve Smoker Kit
Smoking cocktails are getting more and more popular, but now it’s easier than ever to make them from your own home bar. Viski’s Alchemi Smoker Kit comes with a torch, mesh strainer, and oak to make mixology-grade smoked old fashioned easier than ever.
Barillio Travel Bartender Kit With Canvas Bag
Take your bartending kit on the road with you with this waxed canvas roll-up bag from Barillio that comes with an array of 17 tools like a jigger and steel Boston shaker. If you already have your favorites, you can swap these pieces out easily. There are even images of the specific pieces on each individual slot and a designated shaker compartment on the side as well.
Alessi Juicy-Salif Citrus Squeezer by Philippe Starck
Philippe Starck’s mid-century-style citrus juicer came to the designer when vacationing in Italy over 35 years ago. Today, the Juicy-Salif squeezer remains arguably the most gift-worthy juicer around and is destined to be a permanent fixture on the countertop of the home bartender in your life, whether they’re making margaritas or lemon drops.
FR Designs Stone Drink Dispenser and Stand
A decanter isn’t the only way to store and serve your favorite bourbon. Funky Rock Designs came up with a fun solution in this drink dispenser made of actual New England granite. You simply put the bottle into the fixture and pour out a serving via the stainless steel spout.
Snow Peak Titanium Sake Bottle
Sake is a category that oft goes overlooked when discussing spirits. But one brand that hasn’t forgotten is Japanese gear specialist Snow Peak, who’s made a name for itself with sleek, typically titanium designs that maximize the simplicity in everyday items, thus showcasing their beauty. They’ve done it here again with the Titanium Sake Bottle, a single-walled vessel for you to transport your favorite spirit with you on every adventure.
Woodford Reserve Distillery Series American Single Malt 12 Year
If you’ll be making any sort of alcoholic concoctions, you’ll certainly need spirits for your base. Woodford Reserve was already one of the best Kentucky brands around, whether you’re looking for superb quality, accessible price point, or beautiful countertop appeal. However, this past year, they debuted their first-ever American single malt whiskey. Aged in used bourbon barrels, this whiskey was aged for 12 years, much longer than most American single malts at the moment.
Houseplant Standing Ashtray
Even if you don’t necessarily smoke, you can’t deny the design prowess of Seth Rogen’s Houseplant brand. While not technically drink-related, we thought this Standing Ashtray fit the bill with its undeniable, mid-century charm.
USM Haller Bar Cart
Looking to gift the ultimate bar cart? USM has been making its Haller Bar Cart the same way since the ‘60s, when designers Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer envisioned a modular furniture collection. The simple design features a chromed steel frame, powder-coated steel panels, and parts that can be swapped out for ones 50 years ago.
