Foodie Friday: Christmas Cheer & Gifts For Cocktail Connoisseurs

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It's that holly jolly time of the year. A colorful cocktail will add an extra serving of cheer to your Christmas celebrations. This edit features all the drinks you need for entertaining stylishly. Find one that sounds fabulous and make it your own. While you are at it, multi-task and shop for the cocktail connoisseur on your list. You'll find Champagne Bears, Emoji linens for your "social" butterflies, the most beautifully packaged bottle of champagne and more. 
Cheers to you!

HERE: 22 Recipes & Gifts

Snowflake
Made with Vodka, peppermint infusion, smashed cranberry, pomegranate aril, and sweet cream. The real beauty of this cocktail is the gorgeous glass. You can find the Revolution Glass HERE and the recipe at
Alchemy Fine Home  

Champagne Bears Carry-On Cocktail Kit
A stocking stuffer for your favorite frequent flier. It's complete with everything they'll need to craft two champagne cocktails (except for the champagne.) Use the delicious Sugarfina Gummy Bears as a cheerful garnish or a yummy chaser. Couldn't be cuter.
Anthropologie

Blackberry Ombre Sparkler
Technically, these could be called Blackberry Mimosas. They couldn't be easier, and are made with simple syrup.
The Cookie Rookie  

Aervana Wine Aerator

This little contraption for wine lovers promises perfect pours, every time.
Bloomingdale's 

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Poinsettia Spritz Punch
With a hit of St. Germain  (oh it's so good),  there's the  lightest flora touch that pairs perfectly with the tart cranberries and sweet champagne, in this pretty punch.
Half Baked Harvest

White Christmas Mojito
Even if you aren't having a white Christmas, you can pretend with this wintry white cocktail. It's creamy and coconut-y and ever so Christmasy! 
Half Baked Harvest 

Jonathan Adler Barware
These Rocket Decanters are by far the most fun ever. Pick their poison - Vodka, Gin, or Whiskey at Neiman Marcus. The Marble and Brass Barbell Set is great exercise with all the heavy lifting of cocktails during the holiday. The Malachite Ice Bucket and Cocktail Glasses are Park Ave luxe and Chinoiserie chic.

$50 off $200 regular-price purchase with Code: DEC50 Ends 12/9 at Neiman Marcus

A Very Merry Ornamentini
Made with Tito's ( Hello Sharon ). I just had to share this pretty presentation. How fabulous to fill the cocktail into the Christmas ornament! You can find a good variety of clear ornaments at Amazon. Find the fabulous recipe at
Inspired By Charm  

Campfire Cocktail
Serve this cozy cocktail by the fireside. It's made with vodka and Baileys. The best part for me is that finishing touch on the rim! It's made by dipping the glass in chocolate syrup and rolling in crushed graham crackers. Oh my!
Lark & Linen

Meadow Ice Bucket

One of the best looking buckets you can find. The simply chic but classic shape gets a contemporary twist with a braided rope and hammering. Gorgeous and under $100

One Kings Lane

Satsuma and Pomegranate Campari
Campari is always a sophisticated spirit. This recipe is a little sweet, a little tart and has just a  little bit of a bitter undertone.
Bakers Royale 

Emoji Cocktail Linens
Here's your hostess gift for all of your Instagram friends and followers. Just too funny but nice at the same time.  There's nothing like linens for cocktails.
Neiman Marcus

$50 off $200 regular-price purchase with Code: DEC50 Ends 12/9  

Gingerbread Eggnog Cocktail 
I remember growing up, only my Father and I liked eggnog. I still love it, but find the homemade variety to be best. Never fear, if you don't want to go to the trouble,  this recipe can be made with store bought. It just sounds like the best darn cocktail around. Cheers, Dad!
Delish 

Essential Guide To Champagne
Featuring Producers, and Terroirs of the Iconic Region, this newly released book will please the most demanding wine lover. A groundbreaking guide that comes complete with maps of the Champagne region. It's elegantly packaged. I found it for much less than other places at
Target

Smokey Quartz Whiskey Gems 
The ANNA by RabLabs set is the answer to keeping your cocktail cool as quartz without diluting it. Genius and ever so elegant.
Food52  

The Last Rasp
This is for the Vodka drinkers. It's made with Bombay Sapphire. Here's a tip: While the basil itself doesn't actually flavor the drink, the aroma of it makes all the difference when sipping, so make sure use the freshest basil you can buy.
House and Garden UK 

Birthstone Wine Bottle Stopper
All wines, no matter the vintage, deserve to be preserved in style. Handmade by artisan Jill Henrietta Davis, each month is a one of a kind gift. They make a beautiful gift on their own, or add one to the bottle that you are gifting. Less than $25
Uncommon Goods  

Mistletoe Margarita
How can you resist the name? Margaritas put the merry in any celebration!
How Sweet Eats 

Bollinger Limited Edition Brut Rose in Metal Gift Box
If you want to knock my socks off, I mean "their" socks off, pop for this! A 2006 vintage is a little bit of a splurge, but it is impressive and ever so glamorous in gold metal. And don't worry the bubbly lives up to the packaging. It has a rating of "94" by Decanter Magazine. 
Wine.com

Candy Cane Cocktail
This shaken not stirred Christmas Cocktail is filled with festive flavors like Peppermint Schnapps, Godiva Chocolate Liquor, marshmallows and more. Click below to watch a detailed video.
Popsugar  

Cranberry Martini
Based on a Bobby Flay cocktail that he made on air with Ina Garten, this is Christmas in a glass. The secret here is that you infuse the vodka with the orange zest and cranberries at least 2 days ahead.
Williams-Sonoma  

Liquor Infuser Set
Perfect for the cocktail connoisseur or even the amateur mixologist. Here's everything they need to craft their own boozy concoctions. It's a fun find at
Food52 



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Thanks Dad: A Gift Guide

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Dads and dudes can be a tricky bunch to shop for. When most are asked what they need or want, the answer is "nothing." Dads deserve the best and our thanks, but with what? "Shop This" to the rescue! Here's a roundup of gifts for all kinds of dads, like smart luggage for the frequent traveller or a Small Batch Hot Sauce Subscription for your spicy guy.  Scroll down for more inspiration.

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Barrel In A Bottle Cocktail Kit
Upgrade Dad's favorite drink with this chic cocktail kit. It's genius for martinis, manhattans, or negronis. Click to read about this very clever gift.
Beekman 1802

Rolling Cooler
If Dad loves a cool one, now he can have one on the go. Backyard, patio, tailgate, block party......this hard working icebox, rolls where Dad goes!. Now on sale at
CB2

Jonathan Adler Domino Set
Jonathan has made dominoes cool again with a new sleek design and happy hues. Gift this to dad, sit a spell, and play a game with him!
Horchow

Wooden 24 Beard Oil Sampler Set

Created by The Bearded Man Company in London, England. This is the perfect gift for the well groomed bearded man. Both he and you will love the 24 scents like Sicilian Lemon, Bay Rum, Rain Forrest, just to name a few. Best yet, all of their products and oils are crafted with clean natural ingredients and no harmful chemicals. 
AHAlife

Curated Wine Club
Help Dad to graduate from grocery store wines, and sign him up for a wine club. For $39 a month, Dad will enjoy two bottles of artisan or sparkling wines. Give Dad the gift of the joy of discovering new wines. Find details at
Vinley Market

Bluetooth Tracking Tag

Keep easy to misplace items  like keys and glasses, on his radar with this bluetooth powered tag and companion app. It works and the rosewood design makes it good looking, too.

Uncommon Goods

Safe-T Fire Extinguishers

Every home or garage should have one. Why not have one that looks cool? This collection is made for serious situations and style! These are meant to be seen, admired, and used, if needed.

AHAlife

Reversible Leather Belt Boxed Gift Set

Made in Detroit by Shinola. This stylish set features luxe leather and well built details. It's really two belts in one as it is reversible!

Neiman Marcus

Aromaflage 'Wild' Insect Repellent Perfume

Don't let the word "perfume" scare you away from this fabulous product. It smells like the great outdoors. Think all natural lemongrass oil, cedar wood oil,rosemary oil and lots more heavenly scents. Most importantly, It's free of chemicals, DEET, and parabans. Perfect for the Dad who golfs, gardens, or works outdoors.

Shop Terrain  

Artisan Baseball Bats

"Hey Batter, Batter, where did you get that bat?" Stir up some childhood memories for good 'ol Dad. Handmade and painted in Minnesota, these beautiful bats are one part artwork, and the other part sport. Hang it up or put it to use at a neighborhood pick up game.

AHAlife

Mad Man Book Set

For the mad man in your life. A stylish selection of four beautiful books, just perfect for that certain gentleman of retro style. Details at 

ASSOULINE 

Raden Smart Luggage

Smart dads deserve smart luggage. Bluetooth technology meets super strong construction. This case has both brains and brawn with integrated electronics. Available in two sizes for carrying on or checking. It's packed with power and two external USB ports.

Nordstrom or Amazon

Small Batch Hot Sauce Subscription
Is Dad a spicy guy? Here's a hot gift that keeps giving all year long. Your subscription will include four quarterly shipments of the best hot sauce he has ever had. Each box will contain three bottles of small batch sauce. Click for details.
Food52

Personalized Handkerchief

All gentleman should have at least one. Here's a set of three that you can make his own with initials. This is a lovely gift for less than $20.

Lands End

French Linen Cardigan
Spun in Italy and garment-dyed for a sun faded look. Perfect for sidewalk bistros or beach bonfires. A fabulous look for less than $100.
J Crew



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