by Sean Brison |
Last Updated: May 29, 2022 Struggling to find a gift for the gin lover in your life? You’re in the right place. That’s why we curated 24 of the best gin gifts to get your hands on right now.
(BTW, shopping for a bourbon lover or tequila lover? We’ve got gifts for them too!)
Let’s dive in.
1. Gin Lover’s Coffee Mug
Shake off last night's G&T binge-drinking sesh with a caffeine dose housed in a coffee mug, merrily displaying your appreciation for the botanical-infused spirit. And if you need some more "hair of the dog" to cope, add it to your ceramic vessel. Of course, everyone will think you're funny. But you'll know the truth.
2. Gin Cocktail Book
Sipsmith Distillery extends its product with brand awareness in the form of a book targeted at gin lovers. User-friendly, three-ingredient gin cocktail recipes that will get you through both sweltering summers and bone-chilling winters. Do you know the difference between an Old Tom and a London Dry Gin? Discover time-honored classics, seasonal twists, and drinks for special occasions.
3. The Original Nick and Nora Glass
The original post-prohibition cocktail glass straight out of the Thin Man movies. Heavy Art Deco curves and straight lines collide in this novel shape that's said to be as chic as a New Yorker's Nieuport airplane. A subtle taper complements traditional styling while its heat-tempered rim ensures shatters won't set your evening table on fire. As a bonus, it's also made with lead-free crystal and is dishwasher safe. Bottoms up.
4. Flaviar Gin Boxes
Flaviar is a spirits club where titillating tipplers flock to discover craft and premium spirits from around the world. For the gin drinkers in the room, once you sign up, you'll get access to rare and premium gins not found at your local watering hole. With over 20,000 bottles featured in their online store, everyone from aspiring mixologists to grizzled know-it-alls shouldn't have a problem finding a winner.
5. Yama Glass Siphon Coffee Maker
Traditionally used to brew coffee, you can replace the coffee grounds and water with gin and your choice of select botanical blends. It has two chambers where vapor pressure and gravity make coffee (or infused gin in our case). Siphon coffee makers (aka VAC-POTS) are known for delivering a drink with unparalleled flavor purity, enhanced aromatics, and a clean finish. Watch this video to see it in action. For a more luxurious siphon, click here.
6. Coaster Set
Start your ginaissance on a solid foundation with this four-piece premium quality coaster set packaged in a printed open-faced box. These definitely aren't flimsy, are thicker than your average table piece, and have a solid cork backing. So if you're ready to laugh before putting down your drink, then let the good times "be gin."
7. Tea Towel
Take an illustrated guided tour of all things gin with this organic cotton bar towel. Stuart Gardner Design capture's gin's storied history on a 19 by 30-inch piece of fabric. From the gin craze to Prohibition-era bathtub homebrew, discover why this juniper-tilted spirit continues to thrive (plus learn tips for making an excellent G&T).
8. Good Times Be Gin Tumbler
How about kicking your gin game up a notch with some novelty glassware? This heavy-duty vessel makes the perfect gift for the gin connoisseur (or tries to be) in your life. Each high-quality glass is dishwasher safe, holds 11 ounces, and comes individually gift-boxed.
9. Gin-Making Kit
Here's a great gift for the gin-obsessed bestie in your life wanting to indulge their inner chemist. Inside the box, you'll find 12 botanicals with detailed info about their origins and aromatics, three recipe suggestions that guide you perfectly through the process, two empty glass bottles with cork stoppers, and a high-quality stainless steel funnel with filters. Each infusion kit lets you make three bottles of small-batch craft gin. So, if you like experimenting with flavors and booze, this one's a winner.
10. Hella Cocktail Co. Bitters
Hella Cocktail Co. started making bitters in mason jars because they didn't like what was commercially available. They've since scaled their operations and are headquartered in Brooklyn. This set contains five unique small-batch bottles, each designed with a specific spirit in mind. From aromatic to smoked chili, these versatile flavors play nice with every imaginable cocktail style. Bottles are certified non-GMO and contain all-natural, quality ingredients.
11. Lo-Fi Dry Vermouth
Lo-Fi aperitifs are crafted with California wines using natural herbs and botanicals. This bottle sports a suite of flavors, combining both spice and citrus notes. Inside you'll find everything from rhubarb to gentian root to vanilla. There are even hints of cherry bark, cocoa, and orange oil bitters at play. Created to drink well on its own or used delicately in your next Martini.
12. The Botanist
One of our mainstays for gin-based cocktails, The Botanist, is the first and only Islay dry gin from Islay, Scotland. They use 22 locally hand-foraged botanicals, plucked at varying times of the year, only when dry weather permits. Once picked, their forager carefully tends to infuse every herb using a slow simmer distillation process. We find this brand doesn't overwhelm with pine and juniper, resulting in a splendidly smooth sip.
13. Hiware Cocktail Mixing Glass
Classic cocktails are surging - and so should your stirring prep. The weighted base of this heavy-duty vessel kills any fear you'll have of tipping over your next Martini mid-stir. Its wide mouth and beaker-like spout let you pour with precision. This Hiware model is made with ultra-clear, lead-free glass and is dishwasher safe.
14. Vintage Wall Decor
Give a little boozing gift with a retro bottle of gin wall hanging. This high-quality tin plate comes equipped with pre-drilled holes made for easy fastening to cozy up any corner of your home with a little rustic charm.
15. Gin Cocktail Recipe Glass
Here's one for the budding mixologist: a gin cocktail-making cheatsheet with seven classic recipes baked into the glass. Never wonder what goes into a Gimlet again, as this item keeps your measurements on point. From a Bee's Knees to a Salty Dog to French 75, if you're looking for libations made easy, consider this gift your final destination.
16. Jack Rudy Tonic Syrup
Turn your next G&T into a glass-raising experience with this tonic concentrate by Jack Rudy. Its combination of sugar, lemongrass, and orange peel masks the bitter quinine taste for a pleasantly acidic bite. Just the right amount of botanicals add a unique layer of complexity and depth that accentuates the gin rather than masking it. And if you're looking for more variety, check out their Tonic Trio.
17. Fever-Tree Tonic Water
Why waste good gin? Since 3/4 of a gin and tonic is tonic, try using Fever Tree's premium mixer made with cold-pressed orange oil and high-quality quinine from the Cinchona tree. This brand's natural ingredients stand apart from the competition while imparting a crispness with every sip. But, of course, your G&T is only as good as your tonic water!
18. Mrs. Bridges Preserve with Sloe Gin
Gin gifting for the foodie in your life? Perhaps this blackcurrant preserve made with Sloe Gin is in order. Not to be confused with its 80-proof counterpart, Sloe Gin is a sweeter, low ABV gin-based liqueur, infusing sloe berries with gin. Mrs. Bridges packs a vintage look, sporting its signature-shaped jar donning a mop cap and bow. Every small batch uses the traditional slow boiling process cooked in an open pan with copper bottoms. That way, it connects the blackcurrant's tanginess with the sugar's sweetness, for that added hit of yummy-ness.
19. Gin Advent Calendar
Perfect gift for when Christmas won’t come soon enough. Each door holds a gin-tastic dram to deck the halls in the best boozy way. Taste gins from far and wide, including Japanese, Finnish, and British collections. Sip some delightful spirits from Cambridge to Roku to Bobby’s Schiedam Dry.
20. The Martini Cocktail Book
The Martini is perhaps the most iconic drink ever created. This award-winning book goes beyond recipes and explores its evolution and storied history. You'll learn about the "shaken, not stirred" debate, where the drink's name came from, and recipe rifts based on the traditional ingredients. This cocktail gift gives you everything you need to know about what makes an exceptional Martini, along with formulas that won't leave you short on ideas for coming up with your takes on this classic.
21. Gin and Tonic Lip Balm
If you're a gin enthusiast who suffers from dry lips, let this base of beeswax and coconut oil soothe your kisser. The soft accents of juniper berries and lime will trick you into thinking you're sipping on a real G&T. Packing a fantastic taste and smooth consistency; these tubes are handcrafted in small batches to ensure they deliver the highest quality and flavor.
22. G&T Carry-On Cocktail Kit
This one might earn you a few funny looks from nearby passengers, but that's just their jealousy talking. Plus, it makes traveling with small children manageable. Each kit holds one small batch craft tonic syrup, 1/2 ounce jigger, one bar spoon, and a linen coaster. They're also TSA-compliant so drink up!
23. Gin Novelty Socks
They say socks are the windows to the soul. Well, not really, but this pair will add the perfect amount of personality to your wardrobe. Stand out in all the right ways and display your love of gin with these premium-knit socks made with luxury cotton and a non-slip turquoise phrasing.
24. Blue Velvet Gin Fragranced Candle
The combined flavours of fresh juniper berries, lemon peel, and lime zest beguile your schnoz into some fine aromatherapy to help you wind down your day. This scented candle leaves your room smelling fragrant even after the wick's extinguished. It burns 35 hours and comes with a natural cork top.
FAQs
Can You Ship Alcohol As A Gift?
Yes, you can ship alcohol as a gift when using a spirit delivery service (the USPS prohibits the mailing of alcohol). Any approved retailer with a license to ship alcohol is acceptable. Amazon even has a few select spirits (although those appear to be routed through local liquor stores.
Some of our favorite places to order booze from include:
- Drizly
- Flaviar
- ReserveBar
What Is the Most Expensive Gin?
The most expensive gin is Morus XLIV costing ~£4,000 ($5,051 USD) produced at the London-based distillery Jam Jar Gin. It’s distilled from the leaves of an ancient Mulberry tree and takes two years to make.
Due to its high ABV (64%), cask strength, and incomparable flavor profile (juniper-forward with a light woody smoke and citrus zest), it’s suggested to enjoy this spirit with only a few drops of pure water. Why?
So you can appreciate the rich, complex flavors of the region’s unique terroir in your glass. As said by the distillers:
We share the liquid as it comes from the cask. So opening the jar gives the experience as opening cask.
The Last Word
Gin gift ideas come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a DIY homemade gin kit, a birthday gift for that obsessed gin fan, or something to mix their next negroni in, this post has goodies to upgrade their next libation.
Thirsty for some cocktail-making tools? Read this.