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Introduction

Hampers have always been a traditional Xmas type of gift and are extremely popular. This is especially true with family overseas, and the internet has made it so easy to send these types of gifts to your loved ones.

Not all hampers are the same though, they don’t have to be filled with Xmas type foods. Take these Man Cave Gift Baskets for instance. They are varied to some degree with alternative goodies that would please anyone. 

Because apparently coffee wasn’t keeping us awake enough, someone decided we should add vodka and call it a cocktail.

This Espresso Martini Gift Basket Set is a fun addition to any home bar, especially if you’re a fan of cocktails that blur the line between happy hour and breakfast. Designed for making espresso martinis, this stylish set gives you the essentials for serving up one of the world’s favorite caffeinated cocktails without having to raid the kitchen drawer for random barware.

The espresso martini has become a home-bar classic for good reason. It’s rich, smooth, slightly sweet and packs enough caffeine and alcohol to make you question whether going to bed is really necessary. This kit makes the whole experience feel a little more sophisticated, whether you’re entertaining friends or simply rewarding yourself for surviving the day.

I particularly like the idea of having a dedicated espresso martini set. It adds a bit of theatre to cocktail night and makes serving the drinks feel like an occasion rather than simply pouring vodka into a glass and hoping for the best.

It’s also a great gift for the coffee lover who has already progressed beyond drinking their espresso straight.

So grab your coffee, shake things up and pour yourself a Velvet Pour. Just remember: an espresso martini may be a cocktail, but it is absolutely not a bedtime story.

If your cocktail doesn’t arrive with a cloud of smoke, are you even trying hard enough?

The Halo Drink Smoker is designed to turn an ordinary drink into something that looks like it escaped from a very sophisticated cocktail bar. This 9-piece personalized set gives home bartenders everything they need to experiment with smoked cocktails and add another layer of flavor—and theatre—to their favorite drinks.

Smoking a cocktail might sound a little extravagant, but that’s exactly why it’s fun. Add smoke to an Old Fashioned, whiskey or bourbon and suddenly pouring a drink becomes a performance. Instead of simply handing your guests a glass, you can create a little moment of drama before they take that first sip.

The personalized touch also makes this a particularly good gift for the whisky enthusiast or cocktail lover who already has enough ordinary cocktail shakers and other barware to open their own pub. The set’s compact design means it can earn a permanent spot on the home bar without taking over the place.

What I really like about drink smokers is that they’re not just about looks. Different woods can introduce subtle smoky flavors that complement spirits and cocktails in surprisingly interesting ways.

So light it up, let the smoke roll and impress your guests. Just don’t get carried away and start smoking everything in the fridge.

Mane-cave gift baskets are not only for blokes, we appreciate the women who forge their own ladies lairs also. This can be for either. 

Forget the boring birthday card—this is the sort of gift that says “Happy Birthday” and “I know exactly what you’re drinking tonight.”

Finding a birthday present for someone who already seems to own everything can be tricky. Fortunately, a good liquor gift set takes a lot of the guesswork out of it. Instead of another pair of socks destined for the back of the drawer, you can give them something designed to make their next celebration a little more enjoyable.

This gift set makes a fun choice for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Mother’s/Father’s Day or simply rewarding someone for surviving another year of adult responsibilities. It’s aimed at the person who appreciates a good drink and doesn’t need another novelty mug cluttering up the kitchen cupboard.

I particularly like the versatility of a liquor-themed gift. It’s suitable for friends, family members, partners or that one mate who is suspiciously difficult to buy for but is always happy when someone turns up with something bar-related.

There’s also something satisfying about giving a gift that is likely to get used rather than displayed for three years before eventually finding its way to the charity shop.

So skip the predictable birthday present, wrap this one up and wait for the reaction. After all, birthdays come around every year—and apparently so does the need for another good excuse to have a drink.

Conclusion

Christmas is coming quick and you need to make a decision on what you’re going to buy for all the men in your life. Hampers are such an simple idea that is also effective. Most people love a hamper, it’s nearly as good as receiving a gift card!

These gift baskets/gift sets are aimed at the perfect gentleman. Sometimes you just need to think outside the square a little.

And if you’re looking for something a little more substantial than a gift basket, check out our guide to the best locking liquor cabinets for a home bar.

If you’d like to share your favorite with us, please feel free to add to the discussion below.