Looking for the best bar-inspired holiday gifts for your favorite professional — or amateur — bartender in your life? 21Ninety has you covered with our list of the top 10 best of the best gift ideas.
There’s no doubt the last few years caused a shift in how we socialize, prompting us to figure out creative ways to bring the party to the comfort of our own homes. And though experts claim that the pandemic is over, there are still more than a few people who are a bit gun-shy when it comes to venturing outside their comfort zones. And who can blame them?
If catching up with your girls at an intimate dinner party or turning up the volume at a family gathering sounds way more fun than the noisy, crowded setting of a bar, get the fun started with these 10 game-changing bar-inspired holiday gifts. They’re fun, fit any budget and decor style, and easily found on Amazon. Best of all, if you order now, they’ll arrive just in time for the holidays. How’s that for getting your holiday shopping out of the way? Thank us later!
From the funky to the traditional, these bar-inspired holiday gifts are sure to please those with even the most discerning tastes.
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M
eet your newest conversation piece, focal point of the room and multi-functional mini bar that jazzes up any room meant for entertaining. This three-tier bar cart has it all: ample storage on the bottom to hold all your boozy delights, a removable horizontal wine rack that holds five bottles and six wine glasses and a top shelf for preparing your drinks and snacks.
And it doesn’t even have to remain a fixture for your next party, use it in your kitchen as extra storage for home items and as a mini coffee bar!
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Wine Decanter Set with Built-in Aerator
It’s not like a regular decanter, it’s a cool decanter, featuring the best of both worlds—a stylish, sleek carafe bottle with an aerator all in one. And, since aerators expose wine to oxygen to enhance its taste and aroma, you’ll pour a winning glass every time.
A traditional decanter takes about half an hour to process, but since we don’t have time for such things, you’ll enjoy your own house red with this in just three-to-five minutes. The glass itself is crystal, hand blown and lead-free while the stainless steel pourer’s double-layered filter helps remove impurities. Yes please!
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Electric Wine Bottle Opener Gift Set
Can we all agree that opening cork wine bottles manually is so 2022? The future is here with this electric wine bottle opener set, and the chic, eye-catching vibe alone makes it a thoughtful gift, nevermind its practical functionality!
With just one press of the button, the opener extracts the cork in seconds. A bottle of wine will never go to waste again with the vacuum preserver that removes air from the bottle to keep it as fresh as the moment you opened it. This set also comes with a two-in-one aerator and pourer, two wine stoppers, a foil cutter and comes together beautifully in the charging station that keeps everything organized.
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You know that certain someone who somehow always comes up with the most inventive drinks? Awaken their inner mixologist with this cocktail shaker set. They’ll be creating showstopping cocktails (or mocktails!) like a pro. This 10-piece set features a 24 oz leak-proof cocktail shaker, double jigger, mixing spoon, Hawthorne strainer, a bottle opener and two liquor pourers.
Every item is rust-proof and dishwasher safe and looks great displayed on the included bamboo stand, keeping everything all in one place and safe from scratches.
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Rose Gold Stainless Steel Wine Glasses
Girl’s night just got a glow up with these rose gold wine glasses. Not to mention, they’ll look great toasting on the ‘Gram. Just like your best ladies, they have equal qualities of glamorous and tough. Since they’re made of stainless steel, you’ll never have to worry about breaking a glass.
Shatterproof, dishwasher safe and BPA-free? Check, check and check. But why limit the part to nighttime? These glasses help keep chilled win cold longer, so they’ll make a stunning companion to outdoor parties, barbecues and chill afternoons by the pool.
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Whiskey Glass Gift Set with Ice Ball Mold
If he’s a whiskey connoisseur, he’ll love this whiskey glass set. Two 10 oz whiskey glasses feature a sparkling, diamond-like detailing. This gift also comes with two coasters made from natural slate stone and sphere ice molds to make the perfect on-the-rocks beverage. Simply pour water into the silicon lid, pop it in the freezer and in just a few hours you’ll have two glistening spheres of slow-melting ice to add to their favorite drink.
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Did someone say margaritas? The life of the party needs this frozen margarita drink maker which features its own ice reservoir so they can keep those delicious concoctions coming without having to constantly make an ice run. It blends up to 36 oz of drinks in a shatterproof blending jar that’s also dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
Making a drink is simple, just fill the reservoir with ice, pour the ingredients and hit the “blend” or “shave” button to produce a smooth, refreshing drink every time. But why stop at margaritas? Use it to make party favorites like daiquiris and pina coladas, too.
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You know it’s going to be a great time if you walk into a get-together and see this eye-catcher by the bar. The revolving professional grade stainless steel liquor dispenser lets you add three bottles of your desired liquor, which rotates for easy accessibility. Delve out precise shots from the leak-proof pourer with a stable, weighted base that catches drips.
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Wine Glass Cork Holder Wall Decor
Throwing away corks always feels so . . . wrong. Now, you give the gift that shows your true appreciation for wine by making them part of the decor! It’s great for that friend or loved one that loves their variety of wine, and showing it off, too. The set comes with two flat black pieces designed to be hung on a wall, and every time you pay a visit, you’ll get to see all the new and exciting wines they’ve added to their collection.
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There are coasters, and then there are coasters that double as art. Handcrafted out of natural cedar wood and epoxy resin, these modern wooden coasters compliment every drink, keeping the counter or table surfaces free of rings and damaging condensation. Adding a fun flair for every living room or dining room table, office desk or end table, these aromatic coasters are sure to make a statement.
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Never drink from a typical shot glass ever again. These diamond shaped shot glasses will set the tone for entertainment with their unique personality, which aerates each drink as it’s poured and swirled. Every occasion deserves to be a special one, and these anti-rocking, spill proof glasses will define the moment with a dramatic 50-degree tilt. Plus, they’re dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer safe!
Melody Beuzelin is a contributor for 21Ninety.
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