Cocktail Gift Ideas

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, everyone is talking about holiday gifts this weekend. So I thought I'd join in for a minute, if for no other reason than to pass along some gift ideas for the bartender or cocktail drinker in your life. It also happens to be my dream wish list which I had a lot of fun compiling.

From big to small, the list has it all. Cocktail shakers for pros or those that simply make guests look twice. A flask to hide your favorite libation or an all-out new piece of bar furniture - my favorite is the armoire bar that hides everything when you want. If you're out of gift ideas, there might be something there that will be that one thing you didn't think of.

This weekend I'm also going to be previewing my favorite books of the year (here are some timeless favorites) - with some exciting releases yet to come - for all the cocktail geeks. The most challenging round up for the year, however will be narrowing down the 10 best spirits of the year. I'll take suggestions, but make them quick.