Everyone knows someone with a bar cart. Maybe it's a friend who just learned to make a proper Old Fashioned, or a sibling who hosts every holiday party, or the person who already owns every shaker and jigger on the market. Shopping for them is harder than it looks. Another bottle gets finished and forgotten. Another gadget ends up in a drawer.
A better cocktail gift is one they'll use and see every day. Here's how to choose one, based on who you're buying for.
Start with what they drink
The simplest way to make a gift feel personal is to match it to their favorite drink. If they always order an Espresso Martini, a print of that drink on their wall says you were paying attention. Our cocktail prints each show one classic drink, hand-drawn, with the recipe printed below. There are 19 to choose from, from the Aperol Spritz to the Whisky Sour.
Not sure what they drink? Go with a set of classics. Most home bartenders have made, or want to make, an Old Fashioned, a Margarita or a Martini.
For the new bar cart owner
Someone setting up a home bar for the first time needs two things: something to make it look finished, and a guide for what to mix. The Curated Cocktail Bundle covers both. It pairs six cocktail prints (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Dirty Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini and Aperol Spritz) with the Illustrated Mixology recipe card deck. Hang the prints above the cart and keep the cards on the shelf below. It's $65, compared with $134 for the same pieces bought separately.
For the host who has everything
If they already own the tools and the glassware, give them something for the walls. The Ultimate Cocktail Print Bundle includes all 19 cocktail prints plus the recipe cards, enough for a full gallery wall or to spread across a kitchen, bar and dining room. It also splits nicely: keep a few prints and give the rest away.
For a stocking stuffer or hostess gift
The Illustrated Mixology cocktail cards are an easy gift under $25. The deck holds 18 hand-drawn classic cocktails on sturdy cardstock, bound with a metal ring so it flips open on the counter. It's a good fit for a holiday party host, a white elephant swap, or anyone who likes to try a new drink on the weekend.
For the beer drinker
Not everyone on your list drinks cocktails. The Beer Posters Bundle brings six craft beer styles together, from American IPA and West Coast IPA to Oatmeal Stout. Each print lists the style's ABV, IBU range and tasting notes, so it's as much a conversation piece as it is decor.
Gifts by budget
- Under $25: Illustrated Mixology cocktail cards ($20) or a single cocktail print ($19)
- Under $75: Curated Cocktail Bundle ($65) or Beer Posters Bundle ($50)
- The big gift: Ultimate Cocktail Print Bundle ($150)
Make it feel finished
A few small touches turn a print into a complete gift:
- Frame it. Our prints are a standard 8x10, so any 8x10 frame works. Our Premium Oak Picture Frame is made to fit.
- Pair it with a bottle. Give a Margarita print with a good tequila, or an Old Fashioned print with their favorite bourbon. The recipe is right there on the print.
- Plan the wall. Six prints look great in two rows of three, with two to three inches between frames. Matching frames give a clean gallery look; mixed frames feel more relaxed. Our guide to creating a cocktail art gallery wall has more layout ideas.
Order early
Everything ships free in the US from our Fort Worth studio. For delivery before Christmas, order by December 18.
See every option in one place on our Cocktail Gifts page.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good gift for someone who likes making cocktails at home?
Something they'll use and see every day: a print of their favorite cocktail with the recipe on it, a recipe card deck for the bar cart, or a set that combines both.
Are the cocktail prints framed?
No, they ship unframed and fit any standard 8x10 frame.
Do the prints include the recipe?
Yes. Each cocktail print shows the classic recipe below the illustration.
