The Best Christmas Presents For Your Drunkest Mate

We’ve all got that one friend who seeks out alcohol like a moth to a flame. And TBH, they low-key make parties really entertaining. 

If you’re sick of presenting them with a bottle of duty-free booze you picked up from the airport for Christmas, there are so many fun gift ideas to choose from. Think boozy soap, classy cocktail-making workshops and more. 

I’ve rounded up the best alcohol pressies, including some novel boozy gifts that are sure to delight your drunkest mate. 

Boozy Soap, $12.99 from Cotton On

How cool is this? You can grab a Rosé Wine or Gin and Tonic soap, so that your alcohol-loving friend can continue to be surrounded by their fave flavours even in the shower. If you want to go one step further, there’s also a Rosé Wine Bath Bomb. Make sure they don’t try and eat it though – the warning at the bottom says that the soap isn’t actually alcoholic. 

Luigi Bormiolo 225ml Cocktail Glasses, $89.95 from Myer

You can’t go wrong with a pretty cocktail glass. This luxe set has a sophisticated design and is perfect for entertaining at home. It won’t look out of place on a bar cart or as part of a fun dinner party spread. 

Tequila Made Me Do It Recipe Book, $12 from Kmart

The cozzie livs is all hitting us hard, but with this recipe book, the lucky recipient will be able to save money by making a spicy marg or two (or three, or four…) at home. With 60 different recipes, your friend is bound to become an expert mixologist in no time. And as a bonus, whenever you stop by their house, you might be given a few cocktails to try.

Australian Spirits Advent Calendar, $299 from Liquor Loot

Why give your friend one bottle of booze, when you could give them 24 mini bottles instead? It’s scientifically proven (according to me) that everything becomes a million times tastier when it’s made smaller. It’s a great way for the recipient to try a bunch of different Aussie spirits in a kind of at-home tasting experience. 

Novelty Mug, $9.99 from Cotton On

Everybody needs a mug and I’ve found the best one for your booziest friend. It may look all sunshine and rainbows, but there’s a little disclaimer at the bottom saying: “This may contain alcohol”. I reckon it would be great to have some mulled wine or a hot toddy from this mug on Christmas Day. 

Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class, $99 from Class Bento 

This workshop is great for people who want to learn how to make cocktails at home along with tasty dumplings. Students will make pork and lemongrass dumplings, mushroom and vegetable dumplings, a lychee cocktail and a popo trio cocktail. It takes around two to three hours, and there are vegan and gluten-free options as well. 

Aperol Spritz Gift Pack, was $41.99 now $39.99 from Amazon

Kickstart your friend’s summer with this handy Aperol Spritz pack. It comes with a 700ml bottle of Aperol and a 750ml bottle of Riccadonna Prosecco, so you can bring a taste of Italy to Australia. 

Novelty Flask, was $24.99 now $14.99 from Cotton On

I’m kind of obsessed with this flask shaped like a little film camera. It holds 325ml of liquid, so it’s not the most practical, but it looks cute and that’s what matters. The lid is located where the shutter button is and there’s a carry strap for ease.

Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Punkee’s Christmas gift guides will sort you out! We’ve got pressies for your lovely mum, the eternal traveller, Secret Santa gifts under $30, and more here.

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Image credits: Cotton On, Myer, Amazon, Columbia, Bad Santa, Class Bento, Liquor Loot, Kmart