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

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

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~.

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.