Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is what makes the holidays so special. That's why we partnered with Pier 1 Imports for this post.
It's fun to get creative when selecting and crafting holiday gifts for those who love a good drink. Instead of just handing over a basic bottle of wine, we have five different ways to celebrate the season with the cocktail-lover on your list. All of these ideas are simple to pull together and can be personalized to really fit your loved one's favorite drinks.
If you have a friend who's always ordering the most unique drink on the menu, make her holiday sparkle with an ice bucket, which will keep a specialty bottle of vodka chilled, and stemless martini glasses. I love how these have a touch of red at the bases, that really pop thanks to glimmer lights. Line the ice bucket with a set of four sparkling table napkins that add a touch of bling to any table. Add a cute, fuzzy owl ornament to finish the gift along with a jingling bell to the bottle.
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3The Hostess With the Mostest
We all have that friend who throws the best parties, so it makes sense to add to her holiday supplies. Start with a silver faux-croc serving tray, which actually works year-round, and fill it with adorably festive items, like a sparkling snowman ornament. Tuck in jolly cocktail napkins, which you can never have too many of, and a cute tea towel. Finish the tray with a bottle of wine topped with a faux-fur wine scarf, a wine aerator, and a glitter sphere.
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4The Person Who Likes Everything
You can also wrap a bottle of wine, craft beer, or a specialty liquor with festive paper and adorn the present with fun wine-charm sets, or wrap a bottle with ribbon and attach a unique antler ornament. Using a colorful napkin held in place with a jingle bell napkin ring is also really cute. And you can wrap the rest of the napkins and rings, along with a set of placemats or shimmering ball decorations, for a unique hostess gift.
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5The Trendy Drink Mixer
It seems there's always a new trendy drink getting everyone's attention, and this friend knows exactly what it is. Give her a set of moscow mule cocktail mugs and marble-wood coasters. Fold in vibrant plaid napkins and a few bottles of ginger ale or beer for mixing the classic drink.
While you're putting together your cocktail-inspired gifts for loved ones, kick back with a bubbly playlist that features songs inspired by good drinks and celebrating with friends. Subscribe to the Spotify playlist, and enjoy the tunes!
"Jingle Bell Rock" — Bobby Helms
"Mistletoe" — Justin Bieber
"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" — Ledisi
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" — Michael Bublé
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" — Bruce Springsteen
"Last Christmas" — Wham!
"Wintersong" — Sarah McLachlan
"One More Sleep" — Leona Lewis
"Run Rudolph Run" — Chuck Berry
"Baby, It's Cold Outside" — Idina Menzel featuring Michael Bublé
"The Christmas Song" — She & Him
"River" — Joni Mitchell
"A Great Big Sled" — The Killers
"Christmas TV" — Slow Club
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" — The Fall
"Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight)" — The Ramones
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" — Frank Sinatra
"Fairytale of New York" — The Pogues
"Get Behind Me, Santa!" — Sufjan Stevens
"Feliz Navidad" — José Feliciano
Remember: you will need to download the free Spotify software or app to listen to the playlist.
