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Are you looking for gifts for the home bar enthusiast in your life? From bar essentials and chic glassware to the latest high-tech gadgets, we’ve rounded up some of this season’s best gifts for anyone who loves to master their craft from the comfort of their own home! Whether you’re looking for something stylish or functional, there’s sure to be something on our list that fits perfectly. Read on for 16 bar gift ideas that will wow anyone with a home bar.
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Glass bitters bottle
Bitters are an important but often overlooked ingredient in cocktail preparation. Used in small amounts, they provide a balanced overall flavor and texture to a mixed drink. This eye-catching glass bitters bottle will add a touch of sophistication to any bar. With a columnar design, it’s perfect for displaying and storing bitters in your home bar. The bottle holds 4.7 ounces of liquid, allowing home blenders to whip up a batch of bitters that will last for months.
Get the Bitter Bottle on Amazon for $12.95
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Silicone ice cube molds
The right ice cubes can completely transform a cocktail. Made from durable, food-grade silicone, these ice cube molds are both flexible and durable. The square jumbo shapes create six oversized cubes, each measuring just under 2 inches, allowing them to slowly melt to best chill whiskey-based beverages like Old Fashioned and Manhattans without losing their aroma or flavor. The spherical shapes are perfect for chilling summer cocktails like mojitos or margaritas.
Get Amazon’s Glacio Ice Cube Trays for $19.99
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A citrus juicer is an invaluable tool for any home blender. By squeezing fresh lemons and limes with a metal citrus juicer like this one, users can get the maximum amount of juice with minimal effort. The resulting juice is free of seeds or pulp, which can ruin the flavor and texture of your cocktails. This model has a clever design that makes it compact and easy to store.
Get the Zulay Metal 2-in-1 Lemon Lime Squeezer from Amazon for $14.99
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High quality citrus peeler
A quality citrus peeler is a simple but useful addition to any home bar. By removing the thick outer skin of lemons, limes, oranges, and other citrus fruits, you can access the fragrant and flavorful oils contained within the peel. This way you can flavor drinks without the bitter marrow underneath. OXO’s version has a stainless steel blade and a non-slip, ergonomic handle that ensures a seamless user experience.
Get the OXO Good Grips citrus peeler from Amazon for $9.95
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Professional ice pack
Many popular cocktails — like Moscow mules, mint juleps, and daiquiris — call for crushed ice, but making crushed ice at home can be messy and inefficient. Those looking for a handy way to crush ice will appreciate this canvas ice crusher bag from Viski. The canvas material naturally absorbs excess moisture, giving users perfectly crushed ice without the need for water, so they don’t have to dilute their drinks.
Get the Viski Professional Lewis Bag and Mallet from Amazon for $25.48
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Comprehensive bitter set
A complete cocktail bitters set is the ultimate must-have for any aspiring mixologist. This set from Woodford Reserve includes Orange Bitters, Spiced Cherry Bitters, Sorghum & Sassafras Bitters, Aromatic Bitters and Chocolate Bitters. Each of these five unique bitters has its own distinctive flavor profile that can transform an ordinary drink into something truly special.
Get the Woodford Reserve Bitters Dram Set from Amazon for $25
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Cocktail Making Book
The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender’s Craft is a comprehensive guide to creating classic and innovative cocktails. Written by Gary Regan, an experienced bartender, this book provides step-by-step instructions on all aspects of bartending, from basic tools and techniques to more complex recipes. With many recipes and variations for traditional drinks, modern cocktails and specialty drinks, this book is perfect for both the beginner and intermediate cocktail crafter.
Get The Joy of Mixology from Amazon for $26.72
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whiskey chill set
Whiskey Stones are specially designed to chill whiskey without diluting its flavor. Unlike ice cubes, which melt and water down the whiskey, whiskey stones maintain a constant temperature and can be used over and over again. This means drinkers can enjoy the full flavor of their favorite whiskey without fear of it being over diluted. This set contains nine bricks made from upcycled granite and comes with a hardwood tray and two drinking glasses.
Get the Sea Stones 9 Piece Set from Amazon for $48.99
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Hydroponic Herb Kit
Fresh herbs like basil, mint, and rosemary make great additions to many cocktail recipes, but growing herbs at home can be tricky. However, gift recipients can easily grow their own herbs with a hydroponic herb grow kit, like this one from iDOO. It comes with an LED grow light and a built-in fan, providing users with the perfect environment for herbs to thrive.
Get Amazon’s iDOO Hydroponics Growing System for $89.99
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Cocktail Infusion Kit
More advanced home bartenders are welcome to try infusing their own flavored liquor. A kit like this provides all the supplies users need to make flavored gin, including an alcohol base and a variety of botanicals for the infusion. While this kit is perfect for gin lovers, the brand also makes similar kits for other types of spirits.
Get Amazon’s DIY Gin-Making Alcohol Infusion Kit for $64.90
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Online mixology course
Gift an experience by enrolling your friend or loved one in an online class with a renowned Brooklyn mixologist. In the 90-minute class, students will learn the secrets of making three delicious cocktails using a flavored simple syrup kit that will be mailed to them in advance. The instructor will walk you through making a Cucumber Chili Margarita, Left Hand and Gimlet.
Get Uncommon Goods’ Home Bar Hero Mixology Class for $60
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Classic coupe glasses
Every home bartender or consummate entertainer needs a set of quality coupe glasses. This style of stemware is typically used for serving cocktails such as Manhattans, margaritas, and martinis. This set of 4 from Williams Sonoma has a classic, timeless look that won’t go out of style anytime soon. They each hold 7.5 ounces and are handcrafted by master glassblowers.
Get the Williams Sonoma Coupe Cocktail Glasses from Williams Sonoma for $79.95
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Traditional cocktail shaker set
No bar is complete without a cocktail shaker, and while the bar lover in your life might already have one in their toolkit, it probably isn’t quite as stylish as this Williams Sonoma model. It was designed by Charles Joly, a world champion bartender and creator of Crafthouse Cocktails, in collaboration with the Fortessa brand. The set includes a Boston shaker, a Hawthorne strainer, a jigger and a wooden pestle.
Get the Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Shaker Set from Williams Sonoma for $119.95
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Kit for smoking cocktails
A cocktail incense burner is a unique way to bring an exciting, interactive element to any special event or gathering. These kits allow you to add an oaky, smoky aroma and flavor to your favorite cocktails. The end result is drinks infused with delightful complexity and character, creating a conversation piece that friends will not soon forget. This model can also smoke foods like meat and cheese, making it even more versatile.
Get the THOUSAND OAKS BARREL Foghat Cocktail Incense Set from Amazon for $209.95
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Personalized Decanter Set
A personalized whiskey decanter set not only makes a great gift for any whiskey lover, but also provides a beautiful centerpiece to proudly display on bar or mantels. The traditional design consists of an elegant carafe with four matching tumblers, all made from quality glass. For a special touch, you can engrave the recipient’s first name, last name and initials. All of this comes in a handcrafted wooden gift box for premium presentation.
Get Home Wet Bar’s Oakhill Decanter Set for $199.95
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Retro bar cart
If your gift recipient doesn’t already have their own bar cart, then they’re sure to impress if you give them one. This Wayfair model has a cool retro design with a curved, round frame that comes in either gold, silver or black, depending on the aesthetic that suits you best. It features two mirrored shelves so there is plenty of space for storing liquor bottles, glassware and other bar essentials.
