The Sibling Spirit Gifting Kit: 5 Tips To Put Together A Cocktail Hamper
Crafting a hamper for your sibling is a matter that requires thoughtfulness. And when this sibling is a mixology enthusiast, a basic gift like a box of sweets might be too simplistic. Go beyond the usual fare to curate a hamper containing lots of essential elements required to build at least 3-4 cocktails.
From a premium bottle of whisky to luxe garnishes like saffron syrup or flavour accents like orgeat syrup, the possibilities of what can go into this hamper are immense. Prepare this kitschy gift box for your sibling that is clever enough to be put to use for building drinks, but also artsy enough to mark that cheesy sibling bond.
Read on below to know more about some of the ways in which this gift hamper can be brought about, containing a mix of kitschy and luxe things that mark your special sibling bond:
Choose Spirits
The first essential hack while preparing a cocktail hamper for your sibling is to choose the right spirit fit for that special person. While some prefer cocktails with the fresh, bright and herby base of gin, yet others tend to go for the slightly more robust notes of a quality single malt. Add a 750 ml bottle of Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice or that of Godawan Single Malt or any other single malt of choice to the hamper so your sibling can prepare cocktails according to their most preferred tastes.
Add Some Stylish Mixers
What will introduce a bit of brightness and flavour to cocktails are stylish mixers useful for creating quick blends like simple spritzers and highballs full of fresh tasting notes. Add sparkling or tonic water to the hamper, citrusy juices such as lime or orange juice, some bitters and homemade aromatics like hibiscus flavoured syrups or lavender scented infusions. Place these flavour accents in small glass bottles so the overall hamper acquires a more elegant look. Tie little labels to the syrups with a paper string and write what the bottle contains on them in beautiful calligraphy.
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Incorporate Kitschy Add-Ons
Adding that sibling touch to the hamper would be certain items like cocktail tags, engraved glassware with the initials of your sibling or artistic adornments like colourful cocktail umbrellas. You can also gift a DIY shattered glass frame or a bottle lamp to your sibling. Other extras can also include a cocktail recipe book which elucidates all the drinks that can be crafted using the ingredients in the hamper, or a memorable photo of you with your siblings at a mixology class or a cocktail gathering.
Include Essential Bar Tools
A simple but useful gift, an essential bar tool like a cocktail shaker, a jigger or a muddler can go a long way in building the home bar of your sibling. These are durable tools which will stay for a long time with your partner in crime, so you can customise them with little twists like a special date engraved on the tool. Alternatively, you can also give them a brightly coloured tool which will match the vibe of this mixology enthusiast sibling.
Make Space For Edible Extras
Saffron syrups, edible gold, orgeat syrup or candied almonds can be among the edible extras which add that touch of luxury to the cocktails that can be prepared using the ingredients in the sibling hamper. Edible extras can also be something akin to a spice and salt mixture useful for rimming glasses, a chocolate bar that can be added as a garnish or an edible flower which lends blends an aesthetic touch.
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