If there is one thing the entire team at Turner enjoys, a good drink sits near the top of the list. After a trip to our Denver office and witnessing their kegerator in action, I made it my mission to score the equivalent for us in the New York— the bar cart. I have spent countless hours researching Pinteresting the perfect items for our New York office bar cart. Some may say that I became bar cart crazed. I now realize all my hours of research served a purpose: to share the top gift items for the cocktail lover in your life. Whether the giftees you have in mind love on cocktails, beer or wine, the list of must-have gifts below is sure to match their tastes.
The limited edition kit from the two Portland-based brands includes: a pair of Shwood's signature wooden sunglass frames (crafted from the same wood as oak barrel kegs!), an IPA sampling, a leather case, and a custom branded metal bottle opener.
Available on December 8 at www.shwoodshop.com
A simple trick for serving drinks to a house full of guests— pre-mix your cocktail of choice in bulk! This festive pitcher designed by creative studio Oh Joy! exclusively for Target is the perfect vessel for batches of holiday sangria.
$25.00 | Available In-Stores and at www.target.com
Inspired by two Brooklynites who developed the concept for The Mason Shaker, this cocktail mixing guide includes over 30 seasonal drink recipes best mixed and sipped using the mason jar. Fun fact— the original mason jar was designed by a New Jerseyian (call me biased, but what a GREAT state)!
$25.00 | Available at www.masonshaker.com
A modern-day version of the cocktail umbrella, I never met a paper straw I haven't loved. The hardest choice I have? Deciding between stripes, polka dots and chevrons.
$8.00 | Available at www.kikkerland.com
Modeled after a set of bar tools from the 1920s, the simple set brings to right touch of sophistication to any bar cart. Kit Includes: bar knife, spoon, opener, jigger and display rack.
$59.00 | Available at www.potterybarn.com
Three words— YES WAY ROSÉ
$65.00 | Available at local wine stores
Gift this mug set with all the components to stir up the traditional Moscow Mule cocktail — fresh limes + ginger beer. Ice not included.
$80.00 for a Set of 4 | Available at www.surlatable.com
Designed and manufactured in Portland, OR, Portland Growler Company slip casts its growlers by hand and trims the necks on a potters' wheel for the tightest of lid fit. The ceramic flip top lid has a rubber gasket seal to keep your beverage of choice cold and crisp.
$55.00 | Available at www.portlandgrowlercompany.com
This sleek set of silver-plated coasters are engraved with fun cocktail-themed sayings: bottoms up, on the rocks, make it a double, with a twist.
$30.00 for a Set of 4 | Available at www.katespade.com
- Kim / @kim_rodgers