Five Star Gift Ideas

For a mom who enjoys cocktail tasting, there are plenty of creative and thoughtful gift ideas that can enhance her cocktail experience. Here are a few suggestions that will surely make her birthday extra special:

1. Mixology Kit: Surprise your mom with a high-quality mixology kit that includes all the essential tools she needs to create delicious cocktails at home. Look for a kit that includes a cocktail shaker, muddler, jigger, strainer, and bar spoon. This gift will not only enhance her cocktail-making skills but also make her feel like a professional mixologist.

2. Cocktail Recipe Book: Consider gifting your mom a beautiful cocktail recipe book that offers a wide variety of enticing recipes. Look for a book that includes classic cocktails, modern creations, and even recipes from famous mixologists. This way, she can explore new flavors and techniques while expanding her cocktail repertoire.

3. Premium Spirits: Shop for a bottle of her favorite premium spirit, whether it's a fine whiskey, gin, tequila, or vodka. Alternatively, you can surprise her with a unique and rare spirit that she may not have tried before. Pairing it with some luxury cocktail garnishes or mixers can also add an extra touch of elegance to the gift.

4. Subscription to a Cocktail Tasting Club: If you want to give your mom a gift that keeps on giving, consider subscribing her to a cocktail tasting club. These clubs send curated cocktail ingredients, recipes, and mixers to her doorstep each month, allowing her to try new flavors and experiment with different cocktails. It's a wonderful way for her to continue exploring her passion for mixology.

5. Cocktail Glassware: Elevate her drinking experience by gifting her a set of stylish and sophisticated cocktail glasses. Look for glasses specifically designed for different types of cocktails such as martini glasses, old-fashioned glasses, or coups. You can even personalize the glasses with her initials or a meaningful message for an extra special touch.

6. Cocktail Tasting Experience: Treat your mom to a cocktail tasting experience at a local craft cocktail bar or a distillery tour. This gift allows her to not only enjoy a variety of expertly crafted cocktails but also learn about the history and art of mixology. Many places also offer cocktail-making workshops where she can learn to create her own signature cocktails.

7. Cocktail Infusion Kit: If your mom enjoys experimenting with flavors, consider an infusion kit that allows her to create her own flavored spirits. These kits typically include a variety of botanicals, herbs, and spices that can be infused into spirits like vodka or rum. This gift will appeal to her creative side and provide an opportunity for her to craft unique cocktails with custom flavors.

Remember, it's not just about the gift itself but also the thought behind it. By choosing a meaningful and personal gift that aligns with your mom's passion for cocktail tasting, you're sure to make her birthday an unforgettable one.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”