In a season normally filled with celebratory causes to raise a glass, we also have some not-so-jubilant reasons to pour ourselves a drink for the second year in a row. If you know someone who's safely and responsibly using the occasional cocktail to get through, well, life right now, here are some gifts that can ensure they do so in style. Cheers!
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$28 and up from Uncommon Goods
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If you know a drinker who's good friends with Jose Cuervo (or any of his smoother-tasting pals), this set of four shot glasses will have your loved one sipping or shooting in chic, tasty style.
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$35/month from The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club
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Some people are always going to prefer beer over spirits or wine. If your loved one falls into that category, he or she will get a monthly shipment of 12 hop-heavy beers curated from both U.S. and international breweries. The delivery also includes a newsletter that'll let them geek out with tasting notes, beer profiles, suggested food pairings, and more.
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$20 from Things Remembered
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These will help keep drinks chilled and undiluted and can also be customized with your recipient's initials.
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$19 from Amazon
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This shot glass set — which includes quotes and portraits from some of history's more well-known authors and thinkers — is a pretty cool gift for anyone who likes to ponder while they imbibe.
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$110 from Man Crates
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This kit includes a customized American white oak barrel — with stand, bung, and spigot — an essence bottle, paper funnel, and barrel cleaning kit as well as "clear step-by-step instructions" for any whiskey lover eager to try his or her hand at making their own spirit.
$90/shipment from Martha Stewart Wine Co.
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Available as a one-time purchase or subscription, the wines in this service are complemented by the queen of domesticity's notes on entertaining and serving.
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$159/year and up from Flaviar
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This quarterly subscription service offers three different levels of gift membership. Gift-givers can choose from the standard, premium, and all-access levels, and it lets the recipient choose the spirits they wish to receive. Gift memberships also include on-demand virtual tastings, live and online events, and more.
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$86 from Mouth
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If you've got more of a brunch drinker on your list, this gift set includes all the necessary ingredients for some stellar bloody Marys, sourced exclusively from American producers. Note: Vodka is not part of the package.
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$55/month and up from The Sip
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Not only can you order a Champagne or sparkling wine subscription for that person in your life who enjoys a bottle of bubbly every now and then, but you can feel good doing so — this company is owned by two women of color and "promote(s) women and diversity through the culture of (its) company and people."
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$29 from Natural Life
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Why let them drink from any 'ol wine tumblers when you can gift them with one of these receptacles of positivity.
$350 from Amazon
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There's nothing wrong with mixing a cocktail the old-fashioned way, but this cool Keurig-like machine sure does make that task easier and more fun.
$55/shipment and up from Cratejoy
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Each boozy shipment from SaloonBox delivers up to a dozen items like alcohol, bitters, syrup, dry fruit, honey, juice, seltzer, and more to craft four or more cocktails per month.
$22 from Amazon
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Nothing complements a tasty drink quite like great music, and Paste Magazine claimed that this is the "Best Damn Drink/Music Book on the Planet." If you know someone who likes to sip a cocktail while listening to tunes, this one is for them.
$33-$37 from Amazon
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Just because we're drinking more at home doesn't mean we can't do it in style. These 11.5-ounce insulated stainless steel tumblers are double-walled, so they're perfect for anything poured over ice.
$45 from Uncommon Goods
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Let 'em raise their cocktail game with this trio of simple syrups infused with herbs, spices, and flowers. Flavors include sumac-chili-lime, lime-jalapeño, and rosemary-grapefruit.
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$35 from Uncommon Goods
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This bitters set makes a perfect gift for the drinker committed to quality. There are five flavors to try: aromatic, smoked chili, citrus, ginger, and orange — all made with real fruit peel and whole spices.
$19 from Amazon
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Sometimes a drink is the perfect way to cap a long day. Other times, only a dose of sugar will do. This book lets both take center stage.
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$40 and up from Etsy
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Beer and dogs — what else does one need in life? Give that suds-drinking, pup-owning friend one or more of these pint glasses custom-printed with an image of their pup. (Or any other pet, for that matter.)
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$70 from Amazon
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This classy decanter with gold stopper will provide a mega-upgrade to any home bar. It's made from hand-blown glass and includes four etched whiskey glasses in a mahogany frame.
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$50 and up from Amazon
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This 10-piece set, which comes in gold, copper, black, and silver, all fits neatly into a warm mahogany stand. The kit includes everything needed to make a perfect cocktail.
$14 from Amazon
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If your drinker has even a passing interest in plant life or history, this bestselling book is a fascinating look at how horticulture has shaped the history of certain spirits.
$90 from Amazon
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This double-walled, vacuum-insulated chiller will keep wine, Champagne, or prosecco cold for hours. It comes in more than 10 colors.
$20 from Amazon
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It's inevitable that some might have a tipple too many on occasion. If you know someone like that who also enjoys the restorative powers of good food, this book promises "recipes to ease (the) pain."
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$17 from Amazon
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Lots of great drinks call for simple syrup but few people keep the stuff on hand (or feel like making it when it's needed). A bottle of this stuff will not only ensure they have it for their next cocktail, but its extra flavors of cinnamon and chili provide an extra dose of tummy-warming spice.
$10 from Amazon
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If you've got a wine or prosecco drinker on your list who rarely finishes a bottle in one sitting, this adorable bottle stopper provides a great way to keep the remainder fresh until the next time he or she is ready for another glass.
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$25 from Uncommon Goods
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These come in five flavors — spiced orange, blueberry lavender, strawberry jalapeño, spicy pineapple, and raspberry rosé. Your loved one can add their spirit of choice and then experiment away to their heart's (or liver's) content.
$27 and up from Etsy
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Another option for a customized drinking glass, this one is super luxe-looking and will have all their friends asking where they got it (and you'll get the credit).
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$18 and up from Amazon
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If wine glasses have a tendency to break in their possession, gift them with a set of these very vibrant and fun unbreakable versions. They're made from flexible food-grade silicone, are BPA-free, and also dishwasher-safe.
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$15 from Crook & Marker
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Since we'll all be wearing masks for awhile longer it seems, this gift will let them visit their favorite drinking establishment more safely. Each mask, available in four colors, features a snappable flap that they can slip the included metal straw through.
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Around $36/bottle from Lyre's
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Some people can't or don't want to drink, but enjoy the ritual of hanging out among those who do with something yummy in a glass. This Australian company makes options for them, with many of its "spirits" earning rave reviews from buyers. There's even a recipes section on their website for creating non-alcoholic cocktails with Lyre's products.
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$13 and up from Amazon
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If you've got a lady who loves a cocktail and an accessory on your list, this gift — available in rose gold, black crystal, silver, and silver crystal — will make her the talk of any party.
