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23 Spirited Gifts for Those With a Knack for Crafting the Perfect Cocktail

Whatever their drink of choice, these gifts will satisfy anyone with a taste for mixology.

MyProperty Life
November 19, 2019
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Whatever their drink of choice, these gifts will satisfy anyone with a taste for mixology.

This bar walks into a box… Some might say you need a pool table, stools aplenty, and 30 different varieties of whiskey to own a bar. We beg to differ: This handsome cherry wood box is everything you’ll need to be your own favorite local hangout. Just prop open the lid and you’ll find (wait for it), nineteen sleek tools, including a stainless steel jigger and a marble cutting board (because what’s a gin and tonic without a wedge of lime?). Set includes: acacia box, cocktail sticks, cocktail stick caddy, Hawthorne strainer, tongs, bar spoon, double-sided jigger, muddler, corkscrew, two-piece Boston shaker, paring knife, bottle opener, ice bucket, mixing glass, and a cutting board Photography by Julia Gartland, Rocky Luten

The last(ing) straw. You trust glass for some of your best cooking and baking pans and dishes, so why not make a straw from it? Made from sturdy borosilicate glass, these straws are both lovelier and longer-lasting that their plastic counterparts. They’ll tinkle and clink melodiously in your juice glass, and can go in the dishwasher between happy hours. Choose from a set of 4 bent (9″ long) or straight (8″ long) straws, in clear, pink, or green—or get a multi-colored 4-pack that includes pink, yellow, amber, and teal straws. Glass drinking straws now in color. Perfect for festive parties or just to give your afternoon drink a little extra zing. Keep track of your glass at a small gathering! Photo Courtesy of Food52

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Single eco-friendly ice cube from Onyx. Non toxic mirror-polished stainless steel filled with distilled water. Chills liquids without diluting. Freezes solid in 2–4 hours. Rounded edges. Etched logo at one side. Photo Courtesy of Need Supply Co.

Gently crush your favorite herbs, citrus peel, and fruit using this handsome, lathe-turned cocktail muddler in walnut or maple. It’s an essential tool for releasing all those potent juices and oils for the most flavorful drinks, from juleps to mojitos. This version fits comfortably in your hand and is tall enough to fit any glass you fancy. Made in: Charlottesville, Virginia Materials: Walnut or maple Dimensions: 2″ in diameter x 8″ L Photo Courtesy of Food52

Is it better for a martini to be shaken, not stirred? Does it matter which order you add the liquors to create a Long Island Iced Tea? How many ice cubes can you add to a margarita without compromising the flavor? The perfect home begins with a blueprint and a dream, and your perfect cocktail should start the same way! The Architecture of the Cocktail will reveal the answers to all your burning cocktail queries and more. Focusing on the precise measurements to help you craft the perfect cocktail as well as the recommended garnish and embellishments, you’ll no longer have to guess what the perfect cocktail should taste like. Laying out the exact measurements from the bottom of your glass to the top, you’ll discover the order which you should layer your liquors, the precise measurements needed, and even recommended brands. Not sure which stemware is appropriate? Consult the mini guide on identifying the correct stemware in the back of the book. Featuring 75 different cocktails and recipes in a unique blueprint-inspired design (including specifications, notes, and embellishments), this is the perfect gift for the cocktail lover in your life. Don’t waste another minute on watered-down cocktails – become a cocktail master with this beautifully illustrated guide. Amy Zavatto writes about wine, spirits, and food for Imbibe, Foxnews.com, Details, Edible Manhattan, Wynn, and Every Day with Rachael Ray. She is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Bartending, The Hedonist Guide to Eat NY, and co-author of The Renaissance Guide to Wine & Food Pairing with Tony DiDio. Photo courtesy of Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. Publisher: Race Point Publishing

Enjoy the full, pristine flavor of cold sake anytime with this stunning crystal carafe. This unique carafe features an “ice pocket” that cools sake without watering it down. This carafe contains semi-lead crystal, which is known for its clarity and sparkle. Each carafe is individually handmade, producing beautiful curves of exquisite proportions. Photo Courtesy of Jinen

Our best-selling whiskey glasses go international. 2016 marked the centennial of America’s National Park Service, so we decided to celebrate by raising a glass — in this case, Whiskey Peaks, a handsome set of handblown whiskey glasses made from premium lead-free glass. This year, we’re taking Whiskey Peaks international to honor some of our favorite international mountains with raised topographic impressions of the greatest, most majestic peaks abroad that will keep you sippin’ “on the rocks” whenever five o’clock calls. Due to the handmade nature of glass blowing, each glass will have slight variations and possible small air bubbles. Join Huckberry’s 1 million+ adventure community. We deliver the coolest gear at the best prices, inspirational stories, and a hell of a lot more to your inbox every week. Membership is free and takes seconds.

From Areaware, a set of four hand finished geometric stones to be chilled before dropping into your beverage. Photo Courtesy of Need Supply Co.

Hand-thrown whiskey tumblers made in the heart of San Francisco. On the rocks, neat, or whipped-up in a delectable old fashioned, there’s no wrong way to enjoy whiskey. Just make sure that next time you crack open the bottle and pour some of that sweet, sweet nectar, you’re using the MMclay Whiskey Cup as your whiskey vessel of choice. Each MMclay piece is handmade in San Francisco with just the right amount of craftsmanship and artistry, and a one-of-a-kind design that’s unique to each Whiskey Cup. Join Huckberry’s 1 million+ adventure community. We deliver the coolest gear at the best prices, inspirational stories, and a hell of a lot more to your inbox every week. Membership is free and takes seconds. Photo Courtesy of MMClay

A re-edition of the Alessi tea and coffee sets project, the Alessi Cocktail Shaker represents bar and kitchen objects of the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s designed by Carlo Alessi and the Ufficio Tecnico Alessi. Made of mirror polished stainless steel, the Cocktail Shaker is the perfect addition to any bar set, casual or formal. Alessi, known as the Italian design factory, has manufactured household products since 1921. The stylish and fun items offered are the result of contemporary partnerships with some of the world’s best designers of unique and modern home accessories. Photo Courtesy of Alessi

Bar cart, serving trolley, rolling table, kid’s room — the Barbican, can. Roll in the cart that can cart it all (and look good doing it). Photo Courtesy of Dims.

On the cubes with a twist. As legend would have it, while snooping around in his grandfather’s attic, Herb’s grandson stumbled upon a whole treasure trove of cocktail recipes Herb and his friend Lou had concocted in the 1920’s. For all their fondness for mixology, the two didn’t want to spend the night with swizzle sticks in hand. Thus was born the brilliant freezable mixer we have today. Just open a single cube and douse with your favorite alcohol and garnish (or splash with a little seltzer for an equally sippable non-alcoholic cocktail). Photo Courtesy of Food52

This tray makes four extra large ice cubes to keep your drink colder, longer. The provided lid blocks out pesky flavors from your freezer, while an internal steel frame makes filling and transporting the tray to the freezer a breeze. Photo Courtesy of Peak Ice Works

Originally sketched on a napkin in 1964, Arne Jacobsen’s Cylinda Line (1967) stainless steel barware took three years, and the creation of new technology, to produce. Jacobsen insisted on seamless tubes with perfect brushed surfaces, and he continued to add new pieces – some designed by Peter Holmblad – to the collection until 1974. An immediate success, Cylinda Line was awarded the 1967 ID Prize by the Danish Design Council, and pieces of the line are included in the permanent collections of MoMA and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Made in China. Photo Courtesy of Design Within Reach

Playful, ergonomic bottle opener from Alessi. Designed to combine form with function. Resin body fits comfortably in hand; steel ‘teeth’ remove bottle caps. Photo Courtesy of Need Supply Co.

Enhance the contemporary charm of your home bar with a sleek cocktail shaker featuring a rich acacia-wood stopper. Photo Courtesy of Nordstrom

The “marli” bottle opener by the young Australian designer is poised between the worlds of fashion and bars, as it may also be used as an elegant feminine belt buckle. Photo Courtesy of Alessi

Raise the bar. Based on a clever vintage barkeeper’s tool, this handsome, compact 4-in-1 set might just find its way into your purse or pocket—it’s that handy. The 2-ounce jigger also doubles as an ice crusher; the handle is a bottle opener that pulls away to reveal a hidden corkscrew. A must-have accessory for home bar connoisseurs and pros alike. Made in: China Made of: Brass-plated steelSize: 5.75″ L x 2.5″ W x 1.5″ H Sourced from: Izola Photography by Rocky Luten

Double walled stainless steel ice bucket keeps ice cold with no condensation. Locking lid stays secure while carrying. Stainless steel tongs included. Photo Courtesy of Bloomingdale’s

The elegant Menu Winebreather Carafe adds 10x more oxygen to your wine in under 2 minutes. Simply press the decanter onto the top of an opened bottle of wine and flip it over so the wine pours into the decanter. You can serve the wine directly from the beautifully designed carafe, or flip it back over once it’s done to pour the aerated wine back to serve directly from the original bottle. The Menu Winebreather Carafe is the most effective aerator on the market and was the undisputed winner of a Eurofins aerating test. Photo Courtesy of Heals

Reissued cocktail measure from Alessi. Originally designed by Carlo Mazzeri and Anselmo Vitale for use in mid-century hotel bars. Satin-finished 18/10 stainless steel. Classic dual-capacity hourglass design. Engraved logo and measurements. Photo Courtesy of Need Supply Co.

Have some chill time. When you’re uncorking a white wine or a rosé, maintaining its chill factor is of the utmost importance—especially on warm nights. Enter these double-walled, vacuum-insulated heroes. Simply pop in a bottle (wine, bubbly or even water), and it’ll stay cold for about four hours. An elegant profile stays condensation free for an overall happier, more enjoyable sipping experience. Photography by Ty Mecham, Rocky Luten & Bobbi Lin

Block is a mobile side table on wheels that has a light and airy expression. It is a versatile piece of furniture with many different functions in the home. Block can be easily moved around using its four handles, which are natural extensions of the legs. Use Block as a side table, tea table, coffee table or bedside table. Photo Courtesy of Normann Copenhagen

Lead photo by Food Photographer | Jennifer Pallian on Unsplash

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