The Coolest Drink Gifts for 2026

Eat, drink, and be merry. We covered the eating part in our Food Gift Guide. Now, let’s get to the liquid stuff. From bottles worth sharing and coffee worth waking up for to a few unexpected ways to raise a glass, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for the people who appreciate a good drink. Cheers to good taste. And good gifting.

[Partner] Dewar’s 12 year old works for just about everything and everyone this time of year. Double aged for extra smoothness, exceptionally balanced, rich, and approachable, it’s the perfect bottle to share a glass of with your father, bring to a buddy gift exchange, or hand to your boss as a little thank you. It’s also the kind of bottle you’ll want to keep on your own bar cart, whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just making sure you never show up to someone else’s empty-handed. With nearly 180 years of whisky-making heritage and a 98-point rating from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it’s got the credentials to back up its good taste.

Give the Gift of Whisky

Some clubs require an application, a recommendation, and a suspiciously large initiation fee. This one just requires good taste. Winemaker Martha Stoumen’s wine membership is a delicious way to explore thoughtful California wines with plenty of personality. It’s a gift that keeps the good bottles coming. And gives your favorite wine lover something to look forward to.

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Good drinks don’t need booze. Ghia’s Le Fizz brings the celebratory bubbles, sophisticated bitter notes, and aperitivo-hour attitude without the alcohol. It’s the kind of thing you can pour into a nice glass, garnish if you’re feeling fancy, and enjoy without making a whole production of it. For the friend who likes a good time and a clear morning.

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Italy has given us many wonderful things. Pasta. Sprezzatura. The concept of doing absolutely nothing for an afternoon. Add Amaro Nonino to the list. This bittersweet Italian liqueur is lovely after dinner, excellent in a Paper Plane cocktail, and sophisticated without being stuffy. A handsome bottle for the person whose home bar could use a little Italian charm.

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For some people, coffee is a beverage. For others, it’s a lifeblood. Trade’s coffee subscription is for the latter. It connects coffee drinkers with fresh beans from independent roasters, making the morning ritual a little more adventurous. No more settling for whatever’s on sale at the grocery store. Just really good coffee showing up when they need it.

Gift a Trade Coffee Subscription

If you have a Diet Coke lover in your life, and let’s be honest, we all do, nothing says “I love you” quite like showing up with a stash for them. This year, introduce them to Diet Coke Cherry. Or, as we call them, Diet Chokes. (Works great as mixer, too.)

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