2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Maintain your good cheer and peace of mind this holiday season by leaving the shopping to us. Our 2025 holiday gift guide covers all drink-related ideas, from stocking stuffers to splurges and books to bourbon. Whether you’re looking for something to bring to a party or to treat yourself with, we’ve got you.

Stocking Stuffers

Malört Candies

Perfect for your best friend or worst enemy, these hard candies embody the infamous flavor of the Chicago liqueur. $6

Albero D’Oro Marasca Cherries

Made from hand-picked Marasca cherries preserved in rich syrup, the Albero D’Oro cherries make for the perfect, decadent cocktail garnish. $19

Crescent Simple Syrup Sampler

Founded by bartenders and made using whole ingredients, the syrups from Crescent Simples are an easy way to add a pop of flavor to your cocktails and spirit-free creations. $30

Classic Cocktail Napkins

We collaborated with our favorite textile maker, Georgia’s Dot & Army, to craft these exclusive-to-Imbibe cocktail napkins. Whatever your go-to drink, be happy hour–ready with this set of four embroidered linen napkins. $35

Wine Stopper Heads

Handcrafted from sustainable American hardwoods, these whimsical wine stoppers from Vermont’s Farmhouse Pottery make for an adorable stocking stuffer. $45

Addison Ross Corkscrews

From London housewares designer Addison Ross, these colorful bowtie corkscrews are easy to grip and bring a touch of whimsy to the dining table and home bar. $46 each

$25 and Under

Drinking Straw Spoons

This stainless-steel straw-spoon is the utensil they didn’t know they needed. Perfect for enjoying tall cocktails, iced coffee, and milkshakes. A set of four comes with a cleaning brush. $14 

Quincy Dirty Martini Brine + Olives

Crafted with the perfect Dirty Martini in mind, each Quincy jar contains the exact amount of large, pitted Queen olives and salty, tangy brine to mix up 14 cocktails with zero waste—including your time. $15

Negroni Socks

Declare your love for the classic Negroni in style with these cotton-blend crew socks from Brooklyn-based Love & Victory. $16

Coffee Calendar

Featuring original paintings by artist and longtime coffee professional Steve Lee, this beautiful calendar from Roast magazine celebrates the intersection of coffee and art. $20

Old-Fashioned Good Time Tote

Bring the party in this cute tote by cocktail institution Death & Co. At 15 inches wide and 16 inches high, the durable cotton canvas bag can handle more than a few bottles. $20

Aperol Spritz Keychain

Give them the gift of summer vibes all year long with this sunshine-y enamel depiction of everyone’s favorite al fresco aperitivo. $20

Onyx Sipping Chocolate Powder

Made with 77 percent cacao Ecuadorian chocolate, this rich drinking chocolate from the coffee pros at Onyx is a seriously grown-up sipper. $22

$50 and Under

Bull in China Powder Coated Hawthorne Strainers

Who says bar tools can’t be both fun and functional? These quality Hawthorne strainers, available in different colors and textures, are finished with a durable, food-safe powder coating. $29.99

Imbibe Subscription

Give a gift that lasts all year long! Get unlimited 1-year gift subscriptions for only $25 each. You’ll also receive a free holiday cocktail recipe download. $25

S’Well Crayon Water Bottle

Perfect for kids-at-heart, the colorful Crayola collab from S’well brings whimsy to a standard water bottle. $35

Sokata 500 ml Mixing Glass

Mover & Shaker calls this good-looking mixing glass a workhorse, which makes it the perfect addition to a home bar. It has the capacity for one to two drinks, fits a variety of strainers, and is dishwasher-safe. $35.49

Leather-Wrapped Parker Flask

Stylish imbibers can transport their favorite tipples in this 7-oz. glass flask wrapped in leather. A stainless-steel screw-in top keeps the goods secured. $36

Pernod Ricard Anniversary Puzzle

Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Pernod Ricard collaborated with artisan Brooklyn puzzle maker Le Puzz for this vintage-inspired tablescape scene. $42

Pleated Porcelain Cup

The new ceramics line from glassmaker Glasvin, brings the same chic style to its impossibly thin porcelain cups. $49/2-pack

$100 and Under

12 Nights of Cocktails by Straightaway

Make the holidays extra merry and bright with this advent calendar from Portland distillery Straightaway. Each of the 12 doors reveals one of their adorably petite canned cocktails. $59.95

Miir Growler

Whether bringing beer for the backyard gathering or hot coffee for the morning soccer parents, the 64 oz. vacuum-sealed Miir Growler has you covered. $59.95

Herman Miller Studio Mug

A new collaboration between Herman Miller and California’s Heath Ceramics, the handmade Studio Mug is a midcentury-style stunner. $63

Portable Spike Table

This portable table provides an impromptu surface for securely holding beverages on grassy parks, sandy beaches, and around campfires. $72

Seelbach’s 2025 Monthly Whiskey Enthusiast Club

This subscription is just the thing for the discerning whiskey lover. Every month a handpicked bottle of whiskey—chosen from renowned small-batch distilleries from around the world—will drop on their doorstep. Other frequency options include every other month or quarterly and shipment is free. $79.99

Felt Coaster Set

Protect drink surfaces in style with these absorbent, slip-free, and heat-resistant felt coasters. The set of six comes in an attractive walnut and brass holder that also doubles as a wine bottle rest. $80

Hard Strong Glass Line From CK

From Cocktail Kingdom’s new chic Hard Strong collection, the paper-thin Koishi Highball glass (like the rest of the line) is made from recycled, ion-strengthened glass for increased break and scratch resistance. Starting at $88.98/6-pack

Waxed Canvas Tote

Whether packing up a picnic or bringing bottles to a party, this tote from Cocktail Kingdom offers stylish, all-purpose durability, with a waxed canvas exterior, cotton twill lining, and leather straps secured with brass rivets. Bonus: A padded bottom helps keep those bottles safe. $75.99

Beaded Lemon Coasters

Bring a little sparkle to happy hour with these hand-beaded lemon coasters, made in India with a cotton backing. $98/set of 4

Over $100

Speckled Tumblers

Made by Brooklyn-based artist Elaine Tian, the ceramics from Studio Joo embrace the wabi-sabi nature of individually hand-crafted items. Her richly colored tumblers bring a contemplative beauty to any beverage, from morning tea to an evening nightcap. $100/set of 2

Danny D’s Mud Shop Cortado Cups

Inspired by traditional tattoo art, the American West, and classic cartoons, every piece that comes out of Danny D’s Mud Shop in LA is handmade and one of a kind. $70-$100

High Camp Parkside Wine Flask

With 24-hour temperature control, two magnetic cups, and a full 750 ml capacity, the chic Parkside Wine Flask from High Camp keeps you beverage ready in any situation. $129

Handpainted Tequila Decanter Set

This ceramic decanter and four matching cups are all hand-painted in Mexico, offering a gorgeous vessel for your favorite agave spirit. $149.99

Scott & Joe “After 5” Gift Box

New York-based gourmet cheese shop Scott & Joe has assembled special gift boxes for the holiday season. For happy hour, gift the “After 5” box, featuring nibbles like Marcona almonds, tinned fish, and pickled peppers. $160

TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Grinder

Just because you’re in the great outdoors, doesn’t mean you have to forego a quality cuppa. This portable conical burr grinder guarantees a precise grind. And a charged battery can power 20 espresso shots or 35 pour-over servings. $169.99

Breville Smart Kettle Luxe with Temperature Control

Ensure the perfect brew with this smart kettle, which features five one-touch temperature presets for green/white, oolong, and black teas as well as French press coffee. $219.95

Books

Makers & Shakers: A Hidden History of Black Americans in Booze

Washington, D.C. author and co-founder of Reboot Beverages, Troy Hughes tackles his second book with Makers & Shakers, focusing on the forgotten stories of Black Americans who have contributed to the drinks industry. $24.99

Booze & Vinyl Country

The newest in the Booze & Vinyl series by drinks writer (and music enthusiast) André Darlington, the country music-focused tome pairs cocktails both classic and contemporary with vinyl tracks (also classic and contemporary) for the perfect evening of drinks and tunes. $26

How To Read a Wine Label

The perfect gift for someone who loves wine and hates pretense, the first book from sommelier, educator, and social media powerhouse Marie Cheslik brings her engaging and snobbery-free expertise to the page. If you know someone who often gets excited about what’s in their glass, How to Read a Wine Label gives them next-level insights to find bottles they’ll enjoy. $32

Both Sides of the Glass: Paired Cocktails and Mocktails to Toast Any Taste

This inclusive cocktail book by celebrity couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka offers boozy recipes and their spirit-free counterparts. Now those who partake and those who don’t can enjoy similar drinks together. Think: a sophisticated Shirley Temple with a Dirty Shirley or a Mimosa and a Faux-Mosa. $35

Smart Mouth: Wine Essentials for You, Me, and Everyone We Know

The new book from celebrated somm Jordan Salcito (Eleven Madison Park, Momofuku) offers everything from practical advice to historical fun facts in this accessible guide to appreciating wine. $35

The Madrusan Cocktail Companion

Painstakingly curated by drinks industry vets Michael and Zara Madrusan (The Everleigh, Heartbreaker), their newest book explores all the cocktail branches to feature more than 2,800 recipes, from historic tipples to modern classics. $45

Wine and Travel: United States of America

Pop a bottle and take an armchair tour through the wine regions of the U.S., from California’s sun-drenched Central Coast to New York’s cool-climate Finger Lakes. Guided by sommelier, restaurateur, and author Enrico Bernardo, this large-format book from Assouline makes a stunning edition to any wine lover’s coffee table. $120

Spirits

Sevez Honey Lavender Liqueur

This fragrant French liqueur is made of honey, lavender, and alpine meadow botanicals. It’s a lovely addition to cocktails and makes a fantastic gift for discerning imbibers. $24.96/750 ml

Lustau Solera Reserva Brandy

From historic sherry producer Lustau, this Brandy de Jerez ages in amontillado casks, creating rich flavors of crème brûleé, caramelized bananas, and toasty nuts. Delicious sipped on its own or in an Old Fashioned, it would also make a knockout hot toddy. $26.96

Haku Yuzu Vodka

Marking the first new permanent addition and debut flavored expression to the House of Suntory’s Haku vodka line, the Haku Yuzu is distilled from 100 percent Japanese rice and infused with hand-harvested yuzu citrus for a fresh and delicately floral profile. $32.99/750 ml

Sazerac 100-Proof Rye

Designed with bartenders and classic whiskey cocktails in mind, this higher-proof sibling to Sazerac’s 90-proof bottling ups the rye factor with more pronounced spice that’s matched with smooth vanilla and bright citrus. $36.50/1-liter

Fords Sloe Gin

Back by popular demand just for the holidays, Fords Sloe Gin is made by infusing hand-picked sloe berries into their signature gin for 12 weeks then sweetening with cane sugar and cutting the ABV to 29 percent, making for a bold liqueur redolent with notes of stewed plum and spice. $37.99/700 ml

Holiday Vodka

Distilled from 100 percent soft Italian wheat grown in Piedmont at a fourth-generation family-owned distillery, Holiday Vodka makes for a perfectly mixed Martini and a smooth sipper. $39.99/750 ml

HighPour

For those interested in the burgeoning category of THC beverages, this THC-infused spirit alternative is made from premium agave. Great for sipping solo, it unfolds with notes of citrus and herbs, and a subtle peppery finish. $44.99/750 ml

François Voyer VSOP Cognac

Made from Grande Champagne’s finest grapes, this elegant spirit is aged for six to 14 years, revealing layered notes of jasmine, apricot, and vanilla. Perfect for sipping over ice or mixing into a special cocktail. $46.33

Nikka From the Barrel

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, this beloved blend of 100 batches of malt and grain whiskies, rested in used puncheon casks to mellow, has brought back the original 500 ml size it first debuted in 1985. Now its iconic square bottle is even easier to gift wrap. $54.99/500 ml

Chi Rho Premium Barrel-Aged Gin

Crafted in Texas, this special gin is barrel-aged just long enough to extract an amber color and honey, vanilla, and subtle smoky notes that marry beautifully with its botanicals. $61.99/750 ml

Port Charlotte SYC: 01 2013 Islay Single Malt

From Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, the Port Charlotte Cask Exploration series brings experimental new flavors to the realm of Scotch whisky. Matured in Syrah wine casks from the Rhône Valley for four years, the heavily peated single malt becomes a delightful balance of sweet fruit and elegant barbeque smoke in a rich, satisfying dram. $154.99

El Tesoro Mundial Collection: Yamazaki Edition

The newest entry to El Tesoro’s annual Mundial Collection is the ultimate get for any spirits enthusiast. For this limited-edition collaboration between El Tesoro’s master distillers Carlos and Jenny Camarena and Shinji Fukuyo, The House of Suntory’s fifth-generation chief blender, añejo is aged for 12 months in Yamazaki 12-Year-Old Japanese sherry and wine casks. $179.99/750 ml

Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon

This exceptional whiskey is aged for four years in white oak barrels, then transferred to a second white oak barrel and aged for another year. If you know someone who loves bourbon, this is the gift for them. $204.99/750 ml

Beer/Wine/Cider

Albinea Canali Ottocentonero Lambrusco

Indulgent yet bright, the Ottocentonero Lambrusco from Albinea Canali is juicy with flavors of cranberry and a dry, lightly savory finish—a perfect celebratory bottle for holiday gatherings. $28.99/750 ml

Gérard Bertrand French Cancan, Brut Orange Wine

While orange wines are less commonly found in the sparkling French category, this bottle from Gérard Bertrand (made from Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, and Viognier) offers a savory streak balanced with notes of apricot and brioche. $29.99/750 ml

Brucato Amaro Fields

The newest amaro from California’s Brucato Spirits, Fields celebrates the bounty of the state with botanicals like artichoke leaf, red beet, rhubarb root, fenugreek seed, dill weed, and coriander. $45/750 ml

Bōken Sake Ringo

A sake to win over wine lovers, the platinum medaled Bōken Ringo is light bodied with notes of crisp apple. $57.99

Gosset Champagne Grande Réserve Brut

From the oldest producer in the Champagne region, the Grand Réserve from Gosset is their electric house style, with plenty of zippy citrus rounded with toasty notes from four years on the lees. In a beautiful, antique-style bottle at a steal of a price, this one is made for popping at parties. $59.99

Boisson x Andre Mack NA Wine Club

Explore the best new bottles in the ever-expanding nonalcoholic wine realm, with selections from celebrated somm André Mack in this new wine club collaboration with NA retailer Boisson. $90/month