Five Star Gift Ideas

For a mom who enjoys mixology and cocktail making, there are plenty of thoughtful and unique gift options to enhance her hobby and make her feel appreciated. Here are a few ideas that could bring a smile to her face on her birthday:

1. Cocktail Recipe Book: Surprise your mom with a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated cocktail recipe book. Look for one that includes classic cocktails as well as unique and creative recipes. This gift will not only offer her inspiration but also allow her to explore new flavors and techniques.

2. Mixology Tools Set: Upgrade your mom's cocktail-making experience with a high-quality mixology tools set. Consider a set that includes essential tools like a shaker, jigger, muddler, stirring spoon, and strainer. Opt for a set made of stainless steel, as it is durable and long-lasting.

3. Craft Spirits or Unique Ingredients: If your mom enjoys experimenting with different flavors and ingredients, consider gifting her a selection of craft spirits or unique cocktail ingredients. Look for small-batch local distilleries or artisanal producers known for their quality products. Whiskies, gins, bitters, or advanced mixers could be excellent choices.

4. Cocktail Glasses: Elevate your mom's cocktail presentation by gifting her a set of elegant cocktail glasses. Consider different types like martini glasses, coupe glasses, or highball glasses, depending on her preferences and the types of cocktails she loves making.

5. Mixology Classes or Experience: Surprise your mom with the opportunity to learn from professional mixologists or attend mixology classes. These experiences can offer her the chance to hone her skills, learn new techniques, and create unique cocktails under expert guidance.

6. Personalized Barware: Add a personal touch to your mom's mixology setup by gifting her personalized barware. Look for custom-engraved cocktail shakers, glasses, or stirrers that bear her name or a special message. This thoughtful gesture will show her how much you care about her passion.

7. Home Bar Accessories: Enhance your mom's at-home mixology setup by gifting her practical and stylish home bar accessories. Consider items like a cocktail muddler, artisanal ice cube molds, cocktail napkins, or a stylish tray to hold her tools and ingredients.

8. Cocktail Subscription Box: Treat your mom to a monthly cocktail subscription box that delivers unique spirits, mixers, and recipe cards right to her doorstep. This gift will keep her engaged and inspired as she explores new flavors and expands her cocktail repertoire.

Remember, the key to finding the perfect birthday gift is to consider your mom's specific interests and preferences. By choosing a gift that aligns with her passion for mixology and cocktail making, you're showing her that you value her hobbies and appreciate her unique interests.

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”