Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Imbiber
Contributed by on Dec 17, 2013
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With Christmas only days away, some of us are still scrambling to find that perfect gift for the people left on our shopping list--trust us, your not alone. Following is a list of gifts perfect for that imbiber on your list. Each is unique and best of all each is available online through multiple shopping outlets so you can complete your shopping from the comfort of your own home.
Jerry Thomas' "Bartenders Guide"
Originally published in 1862 Jerry Thomas' "Bartenders Guide" is widely considered the first cocktail recipe book. Featuring recipes for classics like the Mint Julep, Flip and Blue Blazer--the Blue Blazer is a mostly forgotten legend in and of itself--this is a must have for the up and coming bartender, at home recreational mixologist or grizzled veteran.
"Bucket List Bars"
"Bucket List Bars" is to bars what Frommers is to popular travel destinations world wide. Focusing not only on the bars but also on the role they and their patrons played in history--George Washington accepted England's evacuation plans in a bar in Tappan, New York and you can still go and sit in Al Capone's favorite booth in his favorite bar in Chicago--it is a must have travel guide for the traveling imbiber on your gift list this year. (Bonus: Each section contains scan-able QR codes that will take readers directly to mini-documentaries about the bars.)
Pick it up on Amazon, B&N or your local bookstore.
Beer Of The Month Club
A gift that keeps on giving....? Yup!! Check out one of the many beer of the month clubs available. Varying in price, quantity and frequency, there is sure to be one that will fit even the pickiest of beer drinkers.
Here are a few popular options:
Photo courtesy of Beer of the Month Club.
"Never Cook Sober"
Food + Alcohol = Success. At least that is what we think. "Never Cook Sober" is a cookbook that explores the endless world of cooking with spirits and liquor. With recipes like "Tanked Tequila Fish Tacos" entwined with quotes from Mark Twain, this cookbook tends to be more entertaining than your typical Betty Crocker home edition.
Books About Drinking Games
Drinking games were a rite of passage for most of us during our blurry college days--few realize they date back to the 16th century when games like "Snap-dragon" were a regular occurrence during the holiday season. One of these is a perfect gift for the college student on your list or that entertainer looking to liven up their next event.
Here are a couple of popular choices:
Wine Of The Month Club
Have someone who enjoys a bottle of wine on occasion--or frequently? Look into one of the hundreds of wine clubs available. Price, frequency, and quality vary by package so there is something for just about any price point.
Here are a couple of ideas:
