10 Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Favourite Drinker

The winter holidays are around the corner, and that means gifts are going to be exchanged. This shouldn’t be a dreaded experience because there are tons of great presents ready to be copped. If you or someone you know loves having a drink every once in awhile, then you’re in luck. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you, so don’t sweat it.

Here are ten great gift ideas for your favourite drinker.

Is there anything worse than the hassle of sliding a tray full of water into a little nook in your freezer? You can carefully balance it in your hands, but of course, the whole process comes to an abrupt end when it smacks into a bag of frozen peas. I’m getting bummed out just thinking about it. So, let’s avoid the hassle altogether and invest in some whiskey stones. They’re just like ice cubes, except they don’t water down your drink, or take a long time to become frozen, and they can actually fit in your glass. Come to think of it, they’re just amazing.

Ok, so watermelon may not be in season, but it’s worth the extra few dollars when you can have an experience this fun. Fruit is great as is, but everything’s better when you can fill it with booze. There are a bunch of kits to turn your delicious tropical melons into a party-ready keg. Do we need to say more? We didn’t think so.

We use bottle openers all of the time, so why not buy one that truly stands out from the rest of the pack? You can gift somebody with a stainless steel number, and you can even personalize it by engraving their initials on the piece.

This one’s for the aspiring bartender. Mixing drinks at home can be a bit of a messy affair, but giving someone a mixer set will help to streamline the process, and better yet, will keep the alcohol where it belongs. Plus, nothing looks suave than mixing cocktails with a personal set of tumblers.

There’s nothing more frustrating than pouring yourself a perfect glass of wine, and then having it knocked over by a friend. Thankfully, science has blessed us with magic containers that can’t be spilled over. Ok, so they’re not quite magic, but they might as well be. The shape of the Saturn Wine Glass, allows a complete distribution of weight, allowing a perfect balance no matter the clumsiness of your friend group. Not only are they a great gift, but they’ll save you money by keeping the chardonnay out of your carpets.

Stella Artois Christmas BottleEvery year, Stella Artois launches a limited-edition nostalgic 750ml bottle just in time for the festive season. Stella was first brewed as a special holiday gift for the people of Leuven, Belgium and this sleek and simple bottle is modelled after the original 1366 bottle. The nostalgic bottle, with its embossed Christmas star, is a perfect gift to help a close friend celebrate the season. Also… We wouldn’t judge you if you bought a bottle for yourself as well.

Nothing says “I’m a whiskey connoisseur” quite like your very own flask. Buying one allows for a whole plethora of customization, so you can show the gift receiver just how much you care about them. Like the bottle opener, you can throw on some initials, and maybe a particular logo or symbol of certain significance. Deciding which flask, and exactly what’s on it, is almost as fun as topping it off with your drink of choice.

Coasters shouldn’t be an afterthought. They’re usually out in the open on your table, and if you own them, chances are they go to good use. Unfortunately, most coasters are boring. This is an easy fix during the holiday season. Go out and find some coasters that will compliment their future owner. There are literally endless designs, just make sure they don’t look like you stole them from your local pub.

Just because they’re small, doesn’t mean they can’t pack a punch. Shot glasses are a staple of your cabinet, and you should be able to display them with pride. How about this awesome skull design from Fred and Friends? If there’s a cooler way to take a shot, we’re here to take suggestions.

We mentioned the idea of bottle openers before, and while the personalized variety are always a good bet, the wall mount is a must-own. If your friend is the life of the party, help them out with this handy wall mount bottle opener. Gifting this device will only help the process of passing out drinks run more smoothly. It just makes sense, you guys.