25 Best Alcohol Gifts for the Cocktail Connoisseur in Your Life

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's no secret that Hennessy is a timeless drink, and this Hennessy Black gift set will prove that. Each set features a bottle of the distinctively smooth cognac — which boasts a 43 percent ABV — along with two chic glasses so that they can share a sip with someone special.

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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.

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.

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.

Brought to you by five NBA owners, including the iconic Michael Jordan, Cincoro tequila will be a gift to remember for sports and liquor fans alike. While you're able to just gift one of the six varieties, this set of three that includes an Añejo, Blanco, and Reposado will be something they appreciate more than you know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your friend or family member will love this curated listening kit from Avión and honestly, you just might, too. Along with the bottle of Avión Reserva Cristalino, two rocks glasses and custom ice molds, they'll get a modern turntable and one pressed vinyl record that features the curated audio experience.

You can never go wrong with a good cocktail kit and this one that features the award-winning Uncle Nearest will be a gift they won't soon forget. They'll get one 750-milliliter bottle of both the 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey and the 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, a four pack of AVEC Ginger and Hibiscus & Pomegranate, and four old fashioned glasses.

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.

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.

Filled with bursts of toasted vanilla and subtle sweetness and spice, I.W. Harper's Cabernet Cask Reserve is the sip that they won't be able to get enough of. Not only is this 90 proof Kentucky straight bourbon finished in luxury California Cabernet Sauvignon casks, but it's equipped with a smooth finish that delivers a true sip of luxury.