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Your Holiday Drinks Guide: Because Every Gift Tastes Better Sipped

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09 Dec 2025

Fine Dining Lovers

Editorial Staff

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A curated roundup of cocktail kits, spritz sets, wines, teas, and spirit-free favorites, all chosen to bring a little celebration into the hands of anyone who loves a good drink.

Sometimes gifts don’t need to be unwrapped; they need to be poured. Whether your recipient is reaching for a cocktail shaker, a matcha whisk, or a spritz at midnight to ring in the new year, these boxes deliver personality, celebration, and simple deliciousness right to their door (be it “Compton, Long Beach, Inglewood!” see pick #1). They are perfect for the friend who always has something in their cup, whether it is chai, vino, or a little gin and juice.

Wally’s The Next Episode Basket

A nod to West Coast swagger and dinner-party vibes, this kit centers on a bottle of STILL G.I.N. (yes, from the Dre and Snoop collaboration). It is citrus-forward, clean, and infused with notes of tangerine, jasmine, and coriander. Add a jar of raspberry jam, honey, a three-piece shaker, a conical jigger, and a brass honey dipper, and you have a gift that is part cocktail kit and part vibe setter. It is perfect for anyone who feels the need to sip like a boss and celebrate like it is 1994.

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Xander Soren Wines “Toast The Coast” Pinot Trio

A curated three-bottle set of Pinot Noirs featuring a 2022 Sonoma Coast (black cherry, violet, spice), a 2019 Central Coast (dark cherries, chocolate-dipped raisins), and a rare 2018 Library release (red cherry, rhubarb, earthy shiitake). Elegant and gift worthy, it is the kind of trio that, for true wine lovers, channels the same complexity and charm that made Pinot Noir the cult favorite immortalized by Sideways.

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Mionetto Spritz Bundle

The perfect host gift that makes a splash… directly into a champagne glass. Mionetto’s spritz set pairs a Prosecco Brut with an alcohol-free aperitivo option, ideal for anyone who wants spritz-hour vibes with or without the buzz. Your holiday table has never looked more sparkly.

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Archer Roose Wines Personalized Variety Pack

For the practical wine drinker, these cans offer wine with no corkscrew, no leftover half bottle, and no guilt. Archer Roose Wines delivers crisp, drinkable wines, from rosé and Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir, Malbec, and more, all in perfectly portable cans. They are ideal for parties where everyone has different favorites, solo dinners, or any time you want just one glass instead of a full bottle.

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Tip Top Build Your Own Bar Box

For classic cocktail lovers who do not want the fuss of bottles and mixers, Tip Top delivers ready-made versions of favorites, from Espresso Martinis to Negronis and Old Fashioneds, all in a can. It is great for people who like their drinks balanced and their bar carts low effort but very high reward. Because sometimes cocktail hour needs to happen on a Tuesday night in sweatpants with zero cleanup.

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Matchaful Ritual Set

For tea lovers, calm seekers, or anyone whose idea of indulgence involves zen, repetitive movement filled with antioxidants (wax on, wax off). Matchaful’s ritual set comes with everything you need to begin, including a sustainable ceremonial-grade matcha, a bamboo whisk, bowl, scoop, and sifter. This is the ultimate gift for someone ready to swap their morning coffee for something a bit more meditative and a lot more green.

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Ghia Originals Set

Not every party needs booze, and Ghia’s non-alcoholic apéritif set delivers on that. It is botanical, bitter, and bubbly, all without alcohol, added sugar, or artificial flavors. Ghia is a great gift for pregnant pals, designated drivers, or anyone who wants the vibe of a spritz without the hangover.

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Diaspora Spice Co. Cozy Beverages Bundle

For anyone who reaches for something warm and comforting on a regular basis, this bundle of chai masala, golden milk mix, and Madhur jaggery is a cozy-cup kit that says curl up on the couch and watch Hallmark movies. It is ideal for anyone who believes the best kind of warmth comes from the mug in their hands.

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Wear Your Snacks Drink Coasters

Nothing is cuter than sipping an Aperol Spritz while using an Aperol Spritz coaster. Designer Evelina Edens offers a collection of original illustrations featuring all the drinks of your dreams. From dirty martinis and champagne to red wine and espresso martinis, your cocktails will have the most design-forward coasters on the bar. A fun little stocking stuffer for the design-obsessed sipper.

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Steele Canvas Basket Corp. Wine Tote 2.0

For the friend who shows up to dinner parties juggling multiple bottles and trying not to drop anything, this tote keeps things under control. It also works for the wine lover who needs a durable, handsome travel bag. Made of sturdy duck canvas with leather trim and a nickel-plated key fob, it is the kind of bag that says, “If you think I am chic, wait until you see what is inside.”

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