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22 Alcohol Gifts To Add To Your Boozy Holiday Wish List This Year
Rejoice holiday boozehounds, your 2014 alcohol-themed gift guide is here. This comprehensive list includes everything you'll need to spruce up a festive party or present and promote friendly conversation fodder for at least another 364 days. Whether you're shopping for lovers, friends, family, or yourself, be sure to add a flask, tote, or tequila to your virtual shopping cart this year.
From wine charms to beer jellies to disco dust, all listed products can be ordered online, saving you from the stress of Black Friday battle shopping. And why stop there? Go ahead and customize that flask for your lucky lush. They'll be sure to think of you with every future sip. Happy holiday shopping libation lovers!
Brooklyn Wine Tote
This 100 percent cotton (see: washable) tote will transport that bottle of pinot in style, ensuring you’ll never show up to a house party or potluck empty handed again.
Brooklyn Wine Tote, $15, maptote.com
Dorothy Parker Flask
According to Catbird, everyone needs an (awesome) flask. And here it is.
Dorothy Parker Flask, $27, catbird.com
Different Types of Wine Poster
Follow the dots to find your go-to wine based on style and flavor characteristics. This 18-by-24 inch matte poster is informative and decorative, replete with its own warning label: May increase appetite for wine.
Different Types of Wine Poster, $24, winefolly.com
Partida Blanco Tequila
What could be better than hot chocolate? Boozy hot chocolate! Warm up with a Mexican hot chocolate: Mix two ounces of Partida Blanco Tequila with your favorite hot chocolate. Add cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, and shame to taste. I mean, let’s not forget we’re talking tequila here.
Partida Blanco Tequila, $36.99, partidatequila.com
My Drunk Kitchen
The ideal gift for your favorite drunk cook. Hannah Hart’s comedic culinary debut includes recipes, stories, full color photos, and drawings. She even offers key drinking-while-cooking recommendations to optimize your tipsy time in the kitchen.
My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going with Your Gut, $14.47, amazon.com
Enchanted Animal Bottle Opener
These enchanted brass bottle openers come in three styles: bear, rabbit, or reindeer. The ideal 2014 stocking stuffer.
Enchanted Animal Bottle Opener, $20, anthropologie.com
Intervention-ware Mug
Let your coffee mug say what you really want to say at 9 a.m. Add copious amounts of Bailey’s and Jameson to taste.
Intervention-ware Mug, $12.95, fishseddy.com
The Large Wine Sippy Cup
Also known as adult juice boxes, these wine sippy cups can be completely sealed, making for superb accoutrements to your urban winter picnic.
The Large Wine Sippy Cup, $15.95, givesimple.com
Club W
Club W recommends wines based on your personal palate preferences. You can even give the gift of wine for $50 per month. Just sign up, and your lucky recipient will be able to choose the specific bottles they want.
$50 per month, clubw.com
Bowling Wine Stopper
Ah, the trophy wine stopper, also known as the greatest participation award of all time.
Bowling Wine Stopper, $7.95, etsy.com
Villeroy & Boch Boston Colored Claret
These Boston Colored Clarets make for great dining room table statement pieces. Perfect for a holiday party, but versatile enough to use year-round. If only you could say the same about last night’s date.
Villeroy & Boch Boston Colored Claret, $15.95, villeroy-boch.com
Sauced Measuring Wine Glasses
Like cooking with wine? These glasses tell you just how much you’re pouring into your dish — and into your mouth.
Sauced Measuring Wine Glasses, $16, highfashionhome.com
Skull Bottle Opener
This cast iron wall-mounted bottle opener will save you from eternal junk drawer clutter while sparking killer conversation. All puns intended.
Skull Bottle Opener, $24, urbanoutfitters.com
Socks Rolled Down — Set of Two Tumblers
These jewel-toned, hand-blown tumblers are a foolproof gift for that laid-back friend who’s always down to enjoy a couple slow ones over good conversation.
Socks Rolled Down — Set of Two Tumblers, $45, marimekko.com
Doc's Draft Hard Pear Cider
Doc’s Hard Pear Cider drinks like a champagne, making it the perfect bubbly alternative to your typical midnight toast.
Doc’s Draft Hard Pear Cider (22 ounces), $5.99, wvwinery.com
Host Freeze Cooling Wine Glass
Are these genius, or are these genius? These glasses come equipped with cooling gel that keeps your drink chilled, and rubber glass sleeves that keep your hands warm.
Host Freeze Cooling Wine Glass, $24.50, highfashionhome.com
Potlicker Vermont Beer Jelly
Potlicker’s beer jellies come in sets of three, serving as solid boozy accompaniment to your cheese and meat board. The “What Ales Ya?” trifecta includes one-of-a-kind jelly flavors like India Pale Ale, Green Mountain Ale, and Apricot Ale.
Potlicker Vermont Beer Jelly, $21 for three jars, potlickerkitchen.com
Edible Disco Dust
Want to add a little shimmer to those red wine chocolate cupcakes? How about a sparkle rimmed martini glass? Brighten up your holiday party with edible disco dust, available in over 20 colors.
Edible Disco Dust, $4.99, nycake.com
Wine and Cheese Picnic Backpack
Wine glasses? Check. Cheese knife? Check. Urban winter picnic with your favorite libertine lush? Check!
Wine and Cheese Backpack, $54.40, brookstone.com
Good Night Holiday Cocktail Napkins
Before you stuff your face, stuff these retro napkins in someone’s stocking. With just a hint of holiday flare, these cocktail bevies can be used year-round. And they’re cheap. Hooray!
Good Night Holiday Cocktail Napkin, $5.95, youneedadrink.com
Winestein Stemware Mug
The perfect wine glass/mug for the person who wants it all. Cheers!
Winestein Stemware Mug, $21.95, highfashionhome.com
Wine For Your Life Wine Bottle Holder
No matter where you put it, this wine bottle holder causes a playful scene.
Wine For Your Life Wine Bottle Holder, $26.99, uncommongoods.com
