Similar to our philosophy on the best chef gifts<\/a>, we believe the best gifts for cocktail enthusiasts are ones they will regularly use when making drinks. We\u2019re high on the timeless basics\u2014shakers, glassware, and juicers\u2014and<\/em> the playful accessories like mixing glasses that make fun cocktail gifts. With that in mind, here are our best gift ideas for your favorite mixologist<\/a> or friend who\u2019s always shaking, stirring, and sipping something.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n From Our Shop<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nThere\u2019s a reason bars carry approximately 2,000 cocktail shakers: it makes it easier to quickly make more drinks for more people. For cocktail enthusiasts who enjoy hosting, a shaker or mixing glass is always a great gift.<\/em>
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\nIf you\u2019ve ever done any bartending or dinner party cocktail mixing, you know that a fundamental requirement of the job is cutting precisely one gazillion limes. Citrus slicing can be much more enjoyable, so long as you have a decent cutting board.<\/em>
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\nYou\u2019ve cut your gazillion limes\u2014now you need to juice them. You could spend an entire afternoon painfully juicing them by hand<\/a>, likely extracting only a fraction of the citrus\u2019 juice. Or you could buy (and use) one of these juicers to save yourself time and ensure you\u2019re collecting every drop of juice.<\/em>
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\nThanks to these well-crafted, actually enjoyable nonalcoholic spirits, some of our favorite cocktails<\/a> are booze-free.<\/em>
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\nYour friend spent all day meticulously batching your favorite margarita<\/a> (or martini<\/a> or negroni<\/a>) recipe and now they\u2019re going to pour it into some hideous, bulky, knock-off Gatorade cooler? That\u2019s just not right. Instead, use this gorgeous drink dispenser from Crow Canyon.<\/em>
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\nPerfect for your friend who loves cocktails, but is just learning to make them. These sets have everything you need to start your bar cart in the right direction.<\/em>
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\nFor frozen drink fans, a high-powered blender is perhaps the best home bar gift<\/a>.<\/em>
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\nGood cocktails deserve great glassware. Luckily, we\u2019ve got plenty of tumblers, pitchers, and glasses that fit the bill. And while we can\u2019t exactly prove it, we\u2019re nearly certain these glasses improve the flavor of whatever you\u2019re sipping.<\/em>
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\nBright, colored, maximalist glasses are just fun\u2014and cocktail sipping should be the most fun. Keep aperitivo hour light, breezy, and a little bit funky with any of these vibrant glasses.<\/em>
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\nWhat’s your favorite cocktail gift? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em>
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