A cocktail book is the smartest holiday gift.
That’s because you can find a book to complement the niche personality of practically anyone on your shopping list without breaking the bank. A book is light enough to squeeze in your suitcase if you’re traveling this season. It’s easy to wrap. And, most importantly, books never go out of style — not to mention your friends, family or colleagues will think of you whenever they pull it off the shelf.
Here, we’ve rounded up curated recommendations for the best cocktail books to gift from Cider Mill Press (an imprint of HarperCollins Focus), a publisher of high-quality, elegant books on wine and spirits.
After you’ve checked your list twice and tied each book with a bow, pour yourself a drink and raise the glass to your booksmarts, you gifting genius you!
The Host With the Most
The holiday season can be a hurried rush of hosting or being hosted. For those in the latter camp this year, remember to never show up empty-handed.
With its metallic gold cover, a copy of Bubbly: A Collection of Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails by Colleen Jeffers will do the trick as a token of gratitude to an effervescent host.
Designed to delight, the book features 60-plus cocktail recipes perfect for the festive season, like party-ready punches and the Holiday Mail (Puerto Rican rum, lime juice, ginger honey syrup and chilled dry white sparkling wine). Jeffers, founder of TheGoodDrink.com, also includes her expert advice on choosing
