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25 Best Alcohol Gifts for the Cocktail Connoisseur in Your Life

The friend or family member with the fully stocked home bar will love these boozy gifts.

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Regardless of the occasion, you can never go wrong with gifting a bottle of booze. Whether it's a last-minute holiday gift for your BFF who loves a good cocktail, or a thoughtful gift for the home cook, finding a bottle of good liquor while staying in your budget isn't as difficult as you may think. If you’re shopping for alcohol gifts for someone who already has a healthily stocked bar, however, getting something that stands out more than a bottle of wine is a good idea. From classic sips to buzzing new varieties, these alcohol-themed gifts will be much appreciated by the serious drinker in your life.

With liquor, there’s always something new to explore. Have a friend that only loves bourbon? You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get them a good bottle. Is tequila the only thing they like to splurge on when shopping for themselves? There are quality options that fall within the range that you’re looking to spend. Whether you're shopping for your mother-in-law, your husband, your sister, or your best friend, there's something on this list for the classy drinker on your list. And just in case you're making your own list and checking it twice, you might want to treat yourself to a bottle, too. It's 5 o'clock somewhere, after all!

ReserveBar Spirit and Cocktail Smoking Kit

Spirit and Cocktail Smoking Kit

ReserveBar Spirit and Cocktail Smoking Kit

$65 at Reserve Bar
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This spirit and cocktail smoking kit from ReserveBar will give them an elevated cocktail experience right at home, in seconds. The gift set comes with three highly aromatic, organic grade, kiln dried wood smoking blocks (that work with both light and dark spirits), a culinary-grade torch, storage pouch, and an instruction card to guide them through the smoking process.

DO YOUR GIN Gin Botanicals Spice Set for Cocktails

Gin Botanicals Spice Set for Cocktails

DO YOUR GIN Gin Botanicals Spice Set for Cocktails

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A unique gift for gin lovers, this infusion kit will let them develop their own flavorful cocktail. The kit, which doesn’t include alcohol, comes equipped with 12 fragrant herbs and delicious spices to experiment with.

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Villa One Tequila Villa One Tequila

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Villa One Tequila Villa One Tequila

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Boasting a distinctly smooth finish, this tequila — which is brought to you in part by musician Nick Jonas — is one any of your friends would love. Available in Silver, Reposado, and Añejo, the brand has something for everyone’s taste buds as well as a variety of budgets.

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Jillmo Whiskey Decanter Set

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Whiskey Decanter Set

Jillmo Whiskey Decanter Set

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Does your friend love to show off their liquor collection? If so, they'll love this crystal glass decanter set that comes with two old fashioned crystal glasses. With its unique look, it'll be the conversation piece they've been missing.

Hirsch The Horizon Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The Horizon Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Hirsch The Horizon Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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Launched in 2020, this is bourbon whiskey has 46 percent ABV and combines two straight bourbons distilled in Indiana. Enjoyable for both the casual drinker who likes theirs on the rocks and those enthusiasts who sip their liquor served neat, this choice of affordable bourbon will land you in the category of best gift giver.

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Indigo Indoggo Gin by Snoop Dog

Indoggo Gin by Snoop Dog
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Indigo Indoggo Gin by Snoop Dog

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Have a friend who loves the king of gin and juice, Snoop Dogg? His

INDOGGO gin will be the perfect addition to their home bar. Made with seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural ingredients, this gin is sugar-free with a deliciously fruity finish.

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Ciroc CÎROC White Grape

CÎROC White Grape
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Ciroc CÎROC White Grape

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The drink connoisseur in your life deserves something sweet, and this White Grape flavor of Cîroc is just that. Encased in a luxe gold bottle, this vodka features a flavorful blend of French grapes, notes of crisp citrus, and hints of tropical fruit that are sure to make the holidays a bit more joyous this year.

The Macallan The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years

The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years

The Macallan The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years

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An awesome gift idea for both the existing whiskey fan and those who are just being introduced, this double cask, 12 year aged bottle from Macallan is a truly splurge-worthy gift this holiday season.

Harry & David Ugly Sweater Wine Gift

Ugly Sweater Wine Gift

Harry & David Ugly Sweater Wine Gift

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Featuring one Harry & David Ross Lane red blend and one white blend, the wine bottles in this whimsical set come dressed up in decorative ugly Christmas sweaters and hats. The gift also comes with a traditional fruitcake, raspberry-filled tree-cutout shortbread cookies, and signature chocolate truffles in a variety of flavors — all of which pair nicely with a glass of the vino.

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Harry & David Elf Pants Wine Gift

Elf Pants Wine Gift

Harry & David Elf Pants Wine Gift

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An ideal gift for the wine connoisseur in your life, this funny elf pants gift set from Harry & David is sure to be a conversation starter around the holidays. Featuring a red blend bottle and a white blend, as well as chocolate truffles, and packaged in a felt fabric elf pants tote, this is one gift that will surely spread holiday cheer.

Sombra Sombra Mezcal

Sombra Mezcal

Sombra Sombra Mezcal

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If you haven’t been gifting your friends Mezcal yet, now is your chance. With a strength of 90-proof, this award-winning Mezcal is refined, smooth, and made using sustainable production methods.

CÎROC Pomegranate

CÎROC Pomegranate

CÎROC Pomegranate

If the White Grape flavor from Cîroc isn't quite the taste that you think would please your loved one's palate, perhaps the Pomegranate one will. Made with sweet and fruity flavoring including French grapes, this five times distilled vodka will deliver a silky-smooth drinking experience for all.

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Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Gift Set

Reserva Exclusiva Gift Set

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Gift Set

This luxurious cocktail set is a gift that even the most tenured rum connoisseur will appreciate. Complete with a 750-milliliter bottle of Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva — which is carefully crafted from the purest of sugar cane honey and aged in small oak cases for 12 years — and two premium rocks glasses, this will be the perfect match for your rum-loving friend.

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby® 147 Bottle with Old Fashioned Drinking Glasses

Kentucky Derby® 147 Bottle with Old Fashioned Drinking Glasses

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby® 147 Bottle with Old Fashioned Drinking Glasses

What's better than receiving a bottle of Kenutcky bourbon? Getting one from the highly-acclaimed Woodford Reserve brand, of course. Whether they like their bourbon neat or mixed into their favorite drink, this is one they won't regret getting. This classy set also comes with four Markham Marquis by Waterford Double Old Fashioned Glasses. Cheers!

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Tipsy Scoop Tequila Lovers Tasting Kit

Tequila Lovers Tasting Kit
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Tipsy Scoop Tequila Lovers Tasting Kit

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What do you get when you mix ice cream and tequila? A tasty gift that your friends and family alike will love. This boozy ice cream tasting kit has four flavors and each one is well worth a try.

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Shinju Whisky Shinju Japanese Whisky White Pearl with Whisky Glasses

Shinju Japanese Whisky White Pearl with Whisky Glasses

Shinju Whisky Shinju Japanese Whisky White Pearl with Whisky Glasses

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Carefully crafted and aged for 2-4 years, this Japanese whisky is one they won't forget. And while the whisky itself is enough to get them talking, the two whisky glasses that come with this gift set will help them extend the conversation over a good drink.

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CraftConnectionsCo Vodka Infusion Cocktail Kit

Vodka Infusion Cocktail Kit
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CraftConnectionsCo Vodka Infusion Cocktail Kit

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Have a friend who loves to host? This infusion cocktail kit is the perfect gift for them. Though the vodka itself isn't included, each kit comes with an infusion jar with lid, funnel and strainer, liquor bottle with cork, and a recipe book to get all the right cocktails lined up for their next party.

Crystal Head Crystal Head Vodka with Martini Glasses

Crystal Head Vodka with Martini Glasses

Crystal Head Crystal Head Vodka with Martini Glasses

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If spooky season goes well past the month of October in your friend’s home, then Crystal Head Vodka is the gift for them. Equipped with neutral grain aromas and touches of citrus and vanilla, this silky smooth vodka comes in a reusable skull head, making it perfect for the friend who likes all things ghoulish.

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Casamigos Casamigos Cocktail Gift Set

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Casamigos Casamigos Cocktail Gift Set

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Know a friend that's obsessed with George Clooney's tequila brand Casamigos? This cocktail gift set comes with two mixers (Blackberry Basil Smash and Signature Margarita) and two rimmers (Salty Sweet Orange Cocktail Rimmer and Pink Himalayan Salt Rimmer) that will take their margaritas up a notch.

BoxOnThe Rocks Tropical Margarita Cocktail Kit

Tropical Margarita Cocktail Kit

BoxOnThe Rocks Tropical Margarita Cocktail Kit

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While this kit does not include any alcohol, it does have everything else they'll need to make the perfect cocktail featuring their favorite booze. The tropical margarita kit comes with stainless steel cocktail straws and a variety of mixers for pairing, plus garnishes and three recipe cards to get them started.

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Ni'Kesia Pannell is an entrepreneur, multi-hyphenate freelance writer, and self-proclaimed Slurpee connoisseur that covers news and culture for The Kitchn. She's the former Weekend Editor for Delish who also writes about faith, health and wellness, travel, beauty, lifestyle, and music for a range of additional outlets.

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