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33 Creative Gift Ideas for Bartenders That Aren't Just Their Favorite Bottle of Liquor

Also great for that friend who takes at-home cocktails *very* seriously.

By Corinne Sullivan and Megan Uy
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Having a bartender in your life is truly a gift. Even if they're only an aspiring mixologist, there's no one better to whip up a fancy drink, recommend a liquor brand, or listen to your stories without looking bored ('cause that's part of the job, obv). And while you can always thank them by providing your own alcohol or leaving them a generous tip, it's good to keep some gift ideas for bartenders in mind. Whether you're shopping for their birthday, the holidays, or ~just because~, there are plenty of bartender gifts perfect for the cocktail enthusiast in your life, and no, they're not all just bottles of booze.

The best gifts for bartenders tend to be practical, useful, and stylish, whether you're looking to spoil a professional mixologist of 25 years...or your friend who just mixes drinkies sometimes. From essential bartending tools, like smokers and dehydrators, to chic accessories, like bar carts and cocktail shakers, the options are pretty much endless. Not sure what equipment they already have on hand? Don't worry—I've got gift ideas for the bartender who has everything, too. Ahead, get ready to shop the best mixology gifts that money can buy, because your fave bartender deserves to know just how much you appreciate their services.
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this stencil for drinks

GiftBuddyUk Stencil For Cocktail - Personalized Coffee/Cocktail Stencil

GiftBuddyUk Stencil For Cocktail - Personalized Coffee/Cocktail Stencil
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this stencil for drinks

GiftBuddyUk Stencil For Cocktail - Personalized Coffee/Cocktail Stencil

$11 at Etsy
Credit: Etsy

Latté art, but with cocktails. Get them a personalized stencil that'll really zhuzh up their drinks.

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this awesome phone case

Casetify Happy Hour - Cocktail

Casetify Happy Hour - Cocktail
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this awesome phone case

Casetify Happy Hour - Cocktail

Credit: Casetify

Trying to find them a thoughtful gift that's not a bottle of their favorite liquor? I suggest this trendy phone case decorated with a ton of cool cocktails. It's giving ~on-brand~.

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this picks and holder set

Graham Cocktail 8 Picks & Holder

Graham Cocktail 8 Picks & Holder
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this picks and holder set

Graham Cocktail 8 Picks & Holder

Credit: Perigold

Their martinis just got even cooler with these stainless steel picks that come with its own sleek holder.

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this fun board game

Another Round: 200 Trivia Questions for Cocktail Nerds: Card Games

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this fun board game

Another Round: 200 Trivia Questions for Cocktail Nerds: Card Games

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Credit: Amazon

Okay, but do they actually know their cocktails?? 😏 Have them test out their drinks knowledge at their next house party with this fun board game. It features 200 trivia questions about mixed drinks and, yep, a near five-star rating!

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this salt set

Williams Sonoma Mini Margarita Salt Set

Williams Sonoma Mini Margarita Salt Set
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this salt set

Williams Sonoma Mini Margarita Salt Set

Credit: Williams-Sonoma

If they’re into making at-home margaritas, level up their marg game with this rimming salt set. They’ll have so much fun experimenting with the different flavors (Spicy Pineapple, Chile, Lime, and Classic) that they may just create their v own recipe!

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this really thoughtful bottle

Branca Fernet Branca

Fernet Branca
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this really thoughtful bottle

Branca Fernet Branca

Credit: Total Wine

A bottle of Fernet Branca is that one gift that'll have them shook to their core (in the best way possible, ofc). IYKYK, but if you don't let me give ya a quick explainer: When a bartender orders a shot of this Italian digestivo from another bartender, it's known as the "bartender's handshake". So you betcha they'll be so thankful to receive this and to have it included on their bar cart.

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these cocktail cubes

Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio

Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio
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these cocktail cubes

Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio

Credit: Uncommon Goods

For the days when they don't want to get their mixology skills on, these instant cocktail cubes will come in clutch.

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this stunning serving tray

Gold Bamboo Mirror Bar Tray, Rectangle

Gold Bamboo Mirror Bar Tray, Rectangle
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this stunning serving tray

Gold Bamboo Mirror Bar Tray, Rectangle

Credit: Mark and Graham

If they don't have space in their home for a bar cart or they're known for hosting get-togethers, this stunning bamboo tray will make the most lovely addition to their humble abode.

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these beautiful wine glasses

Estelle Colored Glass Stemmed Wine Glass (Set of 6)

Estelle Colored Glass Stemmed Wine Glass (Set of 6)
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these beautiful wine glasses

Estelle Colored Glass Stemmed Wine Glass (Set of 6)

Credit: West Elm

I'm sure they've never met wine glasses as pretty as these ones from Estelle Colored Glass.

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this handheld cocktail smoker

Breville Smoking Gun

Breville Smoking Gun
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this handheld cocktail smoker

Breville Smoking Gun

Credit: Williams Sonoma

This super-popular smoking gun is perfect for infusing drinks with natural smoky flavors. And even if you don't know what the heck this thing does, I promise they will. You can also get this bb along with a smoking cloche if you really wanna make their day.

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this adorbs cocktail shaker

Simple Modern 20-Ounce Cocktail Shaker

Simple Modern 20-Ounce Cocktail Shaker
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this adorbs cocktail shaker

Simple Modern 20-Ounce Cocktail Shaker

Credit: Amazon

Whoever said cocktail shakers can't be pretty? This double-walled shaker (which comes in TONS of color options) has a leak-proof lid with a built-in strainer, and you can get it personalized with your recipient's name for an extra $10.

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these top-rated ice trays

Adoric Silicone Ice Cube Trays

Adoric Silicone Ice Cube Trays
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these top-rated ice trays

Adoric Silicone Ice Cube Trays

Credit: Amazon

For a cheap stocking stuffer, go with this set of two silicone ice cube trays, which make perfectly round or square cubes of ice—and yes, this set has over 11,000 five-star reviews for a good reason.

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this essential mixology book

The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails

<i>The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails</i>
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this essential mixology book

The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails

Credit: Bookshop

A must-have for every bartender (or wannabe bartender...), this book includes over 1,000 recipes for both classic cocktails and new drink recipes, from the Dirty Martini to the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail.

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this nifty ice maker

VEVOR Ice Ball Press, 2.4" Ice Ball Maker, Aircraft Al Alloy Ice Ball Press Kit for 60mm Ice Sphere, Ice Press w/Stainless-Steel Clamp Plate, Silver Ice Ball Press Maker for Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch

VEVOR Ice Ball Press, 2.4" Ice Ball Maker, Aircraft Al Alloy Ice Ball Press Kit for 60mm Ice Sphere, Ice Press w/Stainless-Steel Clamp Plate, Silver Ice Ball Press Maker for Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch
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this nifty ice maker

VEVOR Ice Ball Press, 2.4" Ice Ball Maker, Aircraft Al Alloy Ice Ball Press Kit for 60mm Ice Sphere, Ice Press w/Stainless-Steel Clamp Plate, Silver Ice Ball Press Maker for Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch

Credit: Amazon

A drink is only as good as the ice you put in it, and this handy ice press can make beautiful, spherical balls of ice in less than a minute.

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this colorful cocktail print

Sarah Ferone Illustration + Design Cocktail Hour Wall Art

Sarah Ferone Illustration + Design Cocktail Hour Wall Art
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this colorful cocktail print

Sarah Ferone Illustration + Design Cocktail Hour Wall Art

Credit: Society6

Available in several different size and frame options, this colorful print (which features a dozen classic cocktails) will look soooo good above their bar cart.

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this chic bar cart

Holly & Martin Zhori Midcentury Modern Bar Cart

Holly & Martin Zhori Midcentury Modern Bar Cart
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this chic bar cart

Holly & Martin Zhori Midcentury Modern Bar Cart

Credit: Zola

Speaking of bar carts! If they don't already have one, then this three-tier rolling cart is the ideal pick for small spaces, and it's available in black or brown.

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this personalized recipe notebook

HoneyTheWood Cocktail Recipe Book

HoneyTheWood Cocktail Recipe Book
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this personalized recipe notebook

HoneyTheWood Cocktail Recipe Book

Credit: Etsy

This stunning wooden recipe book will help 'em keep track of all their soon-to-be-award-wining cocktail recipes, and you can get the cover engraved however you'd like.

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this mini cask

Marcellin Charred American White Oak Mini Barrel

Marcellin Charred American White Oak Mini Barrel
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this mini cask

Marcellin Charred American White Oak Mini Barrel

Credit: Bespoke Post

Perfect for aging all kinds of booze (like moonshine, rum, tequila, gin, and even high-proof cocktails), this one-liter oak barrel is so easy to use—and it even includes a bottle kit for their boozy creations.

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these blingy martini earrings

BaubleBar Shaken Not Stirred Earrings

BaubleBar Shaken Not Stirred Earrings
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these blingy martini earrings

BaubleBar Shaken Not Stirred Earrings

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Credit: BaubleBar

While they mayyyy not want to wear these earrings on the job, these gold-plated martini glass danglers (which are filled with glass stones and pearls) will look oh-so-stylish hanging from their earlobes when they're off the clock.

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these flavorful elixirs

Uncommon Goods Flavored Simple Syrup Set

Uncommon Goods Flavored Simple Syrup Set
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these flavorful elixirs

Uncommon Goods Flavored Simple Syrup Set

Credit: Uncommon Goods

Made using pure botanicals and extracts, this set of four flavored simple syrups (which includes cherry almond, cucumber habanero, grapefruit basil, and pear rosemary) is a game-changer.

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Corinne Sullivan
Editor

Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé. 

Headshot of Megan Uy
Assistant Shopping Editor

Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok

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