Five Star Gift Ideas

For your wife, who has a passion for cocktail mixing and mixology, I have a few gift ideas that are sure to make her anniversary extra special and show her how much you support her interests.

1. Mixology Toolkit: Surprise your wife with a high-quality mixology toolkit that includes all the essential tools for crafting delicious cocktails at home. Look for a set containing a stainless steel shaker, muddler, jigger, strainer, and a mixing spoon. This comprehensive toolkit will help her take her cocktail-making skills to the next level.

2. Mixology Book: Consider gifting her a mixology book that expands her knowledge and offers a variety of cocktail recipes. Look for one that showcases different styles of cocktails, the history behind them, and provides tips and techniques for creating unique and impressive drinks. A few popular options are "The Craft of the Cocktail" by Dale DeGroff and "Mixology for Dummies" by Ray Foley.

3. Cocktail Ingredients Subscription: Enhance your wife's mixology experience by signing her up for a monthly cocktail ingredients subscription. These subscriptions deliver a box filled with unique spirits, mixers, bitters, and garnishes straight to her doorstep. It will allow her to explore new flavors and experiment with creative cocktail recipes. Some popular subscriptions to consider are Shaker & Spoon and SaloonBox.

4. Cocktail Making Class: Treat your wife to a hands-on cocktail-making class or workshop. Look for local mixology schools or bars that offer classes where she can learn from professional mixologists. This experience will provide her with valuable techniques, tips, and the chance to try her hand at crafting cocktails under expert guidance.

5. Personalized Barware: If your wife enjoys hosting gatherings and showing off her mixology skills, consider gifting her personalized barware. Look for engraved or customized glassware, such as cocktail glasses, martini shakers, or even a monogrammed cocktail muddler. These personalized touches will undoubtedly make her feel special and add a unique touch to her cocktail-making experience.

6. Cocktail Recipe Book: Surprise your wife with a tailor-made cocktail recipe book, filled with her favorite cocktails, creations she has invented, and ones she has been meaning to try. Include space for her to jot down notes, make adjustments, and add her own twists to the recipes. This thoughtful and personalized gift will display how much you value her passion for mixology.

Remember, the key to finding the perfect gift is understanding your wife's specific interests and preferences. By choosing a gift that aligns with her love for cocktail mixing and mixology, you are not only celebrating her interests but also showing her how much you support and appreciate her as a partner.

Or you can get her a star map with the date of your anniversary.

Tim Pinney says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“My star map for my wife was the best thing I could’ve gotten her for our wedding anniversary”