\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n No two home bartenders are alike. Some live to perfect a classic gin Martini; others direct their passion toward Old-Fashioneds, Negronis or Margaritas. That\u2019s why, this year, our gift guide is a roundup of foolproof gifts based on the kinds of cocktails your recipient likes to make and drink. We revisited the trendiest gear and glassware featured on our site this year and asked some of our favorite bartenders what they\u2019d be most glad to receive. Here are our top picks for the best bar gifts for any kind of drinker.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n Haven\u2019t you heard? Nick & Noras are <\/b>sooo 2009<\/b><\/a>.<\/b> Whether or not you agree with the sentiment, we can all agree that <\/span>this updated glassware<\/span><\/a>, used for the Martinis at <\/span>Dynamo Room<\/span><\/a> in New York, or <\/span>this sleek version<\/span><\/a>, used at <\/span>Puesto<\/span><\/a> in San Diego, would make an excellent gift for your trendiest friend\u2019s home bar. If you\u2019re more into the <\/span>classic V-shape<\/span><\/a>, consider <\/span>this slimmer take on the stemware<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThey are so balanced and elegant and beautiful,\u201d says Josh Conley, owner of <\/span>Bar Limina<\/span><\/a> in Memphis, who uses it in the bar\u2019s Vesper riff<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n $70 at Luigi Bormioli <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n $95 at LSA <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n $70 at Cocktail Kingdom <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The key to Martinis for a crowd.<\/b> This sleek Martini mixer<\/span><\/a> by the midcentury Danish designer Arne Jacobsen can fit multiple servings, making it a perfect mixing tin for your friends who like to host.<\/span><\/p>\n $175 at Finnish Design Shop <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Tiny \u2019tinis, anyone?<\/b> Becca Petersen, bartender at <\/span>Daisies<\/span><\/a> in Chicago, recommends <\/span>these cordial coupes<\/span><\/a>. \u201cNot only are they beautiful statement pieces, but they\u2019re also the perfect size for an after dinner digestif\u2014or perhaps a tiny Martini,\u201d she says. Another option for mini cocktails are <\/span>these adorable diminutive glasses<\/span><\/a> (as seen with the <\/span>Chupetini<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n $135 at Sophie Lou Jacobsen <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n $48 at Jinen <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n Agave syrup like you\u2019ve never had it before.<\/b> Agave Matchmaker<\/span><\/a> (fka Tequila Matchmaker, the group uncovering whether agave spirits are <\/span>full of shit<\/span><\/a>), released <\/span>Respeto Agave Syrup<\/span><\/a> in partnership with a family of maguey farmers in Mexico earlier this year. \u201cIf you\u2019ve ever been to a traditional distillery in Jalisco and pulled cooked agave right out of the oven and tasted it, you\u2019ll know that it\u2019s a moment you\u2019ll never forget,\u201d co-owner Grover Sanschagrin said in <\/span>his announcement<\/span><\/a>. While industrial sweeteners strip the nuances of agave, this syrup retains the flavors\u2014sweet potato, molasses and minerals, according to Sanschagrin.<\/span><\/p>\n $20 at Old Town Tequila <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n A go-to shaker set.<\/b> Lou Bernard, beverage director at <\/span>Mita<\/span><\/a> in Washington, D.C., recommends the <\/span>Koriko Weighted Shaking Tins<\/span><\/a>, which he describes as perfectly balanced and durable. \u201cThey make shaking cocktails a small daily pleasure,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n $27 at Mover & Shaker <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n For the mezcal fans in your life.<\/b> These bottle baskets<\/span><\/a> from producer Del Maguey are the perfect vessels for storing or gifting mezcal. The handwoven baskets are created by a Zapotec women\u2019s weaver group and feature designs that take inspiration from throughout Oaxaca.<\/span><\/p>\n $10 at Cocktail Kingdom <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n An easy upgrade. <\/b>If you like the classic, bitters-soaked-sugar-cube method for making an Old-Fashioned, consider an upgrade, like these <\/span>Okinawan kokuto cubes<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n $60 at Rare Tea Cellar <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Universal, elegant glassware.<\/b> Kimura makes beautiful hand-blown glassware in all shapes and sizes. <\/span>These ultra thin 10-ounce glasses<\/span><\/a> are excellent for Old-Fashioneds.<\/span><\/p>\n $29 at Kimura Glass <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n An easy infusion for cozier cocktails.<\/b> Every Old-Fashioned fan has their own favorite way to make one, but it can\u2019t hurt to add a new recipe to the rotation. Infusing tea into the base spirit of an Old-Fashioned ups its coziness (take, for example, the <\/span>Golden Daylily<\/span><\/a>, made with oolong). The creaminess of <\/span>jinxuan tea<\/span><\/a> makes it especially suited to the format\u2014and it\u2019s a good gift for both home bartenders and people who don\u2019t drink alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n $24 at Yun Hai <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n Go beyond Campari.<\/b> The seasoned Negroni drinker looking to branch out might appreciate <\/span>a new-school bitter liqueur<\/span><\/a>, like <\/span>Bruto Americano<\/span><\/a>, whose rosemary and pine notes are especially suited to winter drinking.<\/span><\/p>\n $26 at Total Wine <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Make batching a breeze.<\/b> This 850-milliliter, leakproof bottle<\/span><\/a> is perfect for anyone who loves to <\/span>batch Negronis<\/span><\/a> (or any other cocktail). The polymer base, which can be color-coordinated to your own organization system, screws off for easy prep and cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n $25 at Crew Supply Co. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Showstopping glassware.<\/b> A Negroni would look like an art piece in <\/span>one of these printed tumblers<\/span><\/a> from Japan\u2019s Hirota Glass.<\/span><\/p>\n $28 at East Fork <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n Yuzu fizz, anyone?<\/b> This set of <\/span>fresh and super yuzu juice<\/span><\/a> makes it easy to add the Japanese citrus to any cocktail, from a <\/span>whisky highball<\/span><\/a> to a <\/span>Calpico fizz<\/span><\/a> and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n $36 at Yuzuco <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n For the science-y bartenders out there.<\/b> \u201c<\/span>Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Bart Miedeksza and Valentino Girotto is that rare cocktail book that comes along and immediately becomes the gospel for its subject,\u201d says John Douglass, owner of <\/span>Pretty Decent<\/span><\/a> in Louisville, Kentucky. \u201cIts specificity and thoroughness make it an invaluable addition to the collection of anyone in the bar game who is carbonating drinks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n $41 at Crossroads <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Not just for whipped cream.<\/b> An iSi whipper<\/span><\/a> enables anyone to <\/span>batch and fizz<\/span><\/a> cocktails or top drinks with fluffy <\/span>foams<\/span><\/a> at home.<\/span><\/p>\n $117 at Webstaurant Store <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n An edible gift. <\/b>Luxardo Maraschino cherries<\/span><\/a> are the benchmark for cocktail cherries, and any Manhattan (or Last Word) drinker would appreciate a new jar. 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