Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who loves learning to bartend, I have a few meaningful and personal gift ideas to commemorate their wedding day and support their passion. Here are some unique gifts that they will surely appreciate:

1. Cocktail Making Set: Help your friend hone their bartending skills with a high-quality cocktail making set. Look for a set that includes essential bar tools like a shaker, jigger, muddler, strainer, and mixing spoon. This gift will not only be practical but also encourage their love for mixology.

2. Bartending Course or Workshop: Treat your friend to a professional bartending course or workshop where they can enhance their knowledge and skills. They can learn mixology techniques, gain insights into different types of spirits, and even receive a certification. This gift will be cherished as it reflects their love for learning and passion for bartending.

3. Customized Cocktail Recipe Book: Create a personalized cocktail recipe book specifically tailored to their taste preferences. Collect a variety of cocktail recipes from classic to creative and arrange them in a beautifully designed book. You can include tips and tricks, anecdotes, or dedications for each recipe to make it even more special.

4. Unique Glassware: Surprise your friend with a set of unique and stylish glassware to elevate their home bar. Look for glasses with interesting shapes, colors, or patterns that reflect their personality. Consider adding personalized engravings or etchings to make the gift even more memorable.

5. Subscription to a Cocktail Ingredient Service: Sign your friend up for a subscription service that delivers unique and high-quality cocktail ingredients directly to their doorstep. These services often provide curated selections of spirits, mixers, bitters, and garnishes, allowing your friend to experiment with new flavors and expand their cocktail repertoire.

6. Home Bar Decor: Help them create a visually appealing and functional home bar by gifting them bar-related decor items such as neon signs, vintage cocktail posters, or stylish bar tools holders. These additions will not only transform their space but also inspire their creative mixology endeavors.

7. Mixology Book Collection: Expand their bartending knowledge by gifting them a collection of books written by renowned mixologists. From cocktail recipes to the history of spirits, these books will provide a wealth of information and inspiration, allowing your friend to dive deeper into their passion.

8. Local Distillery or Brewery Tour: Treat your friend to a tour of a local distillery or brewery, where they can learn about the production process and taste different spirits or craft beers. This experiential gift will not only provide them with a memorable outing but also fuel their curiosity for new flavors and techniques.

Remember that the most meaningful gift is one that reflects your friend's interests and passions. By choosing a gift that supports their love for learning to bartend, you are providing them with a memorable and personalized wedding present that they will treasure for years to come.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date of the wedding.

Lisa Winkler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“My cousin loved her wedding gift.”