6 Gift Ideas For The Friend Who Loves Hosting Virtual Happy Hours
It was during the pandemic that we familiarised ourselves with the notion of virtual hang out sessions, where a bunch of friends would come together on their screens to chill after work. Social distancing protocols put in place following the coronavirus pandemic have long been made lenient but some of the habits we picked up during that period continue to be followed. Virtual happy hour is one such event where your social circle gets together on a video conferencing platform to celebrate important events and to enjoy the shifting seasons.
Remote summer celebrations are those gatherings where you would participate in a virtual meet-up with friends via the screen and revel in the pleasant twilight falling outside your window while participating in stimulating and boozy conversations. And if this is a birthday celebration or an anniversary party or a party hosted by the social butterfly of your group, you would find yourself in need of a good gift to elevate the charm of the summer evening.
Find out below some gift ideas that would brighten up your virtual happy hour during these celebrations hosted in warm climes:
Virtual Mixology Class
A mixology lesson is perhaps one of the best ways to bring about some tipsy cheer into your virtual happy hour. Hire an expert at cocktail making and have them run the attendees through the process of crafting at least five or six tipples. Once the class is done, you can kickstart your intimate party while sipping on the drinks you learnt to prepare during the mixology tutorial.
Virtual Distillery Tour
When you are attending a virtual party and want to present your hosts with a delightful party gift, you can opt for a virtual distillery tour which will take them through the whole process of whisky making and production. Make sure the tour timings are flexible so your hosts can schedule this virtual trip to a fine distillery whenever they find some free time. While this subscription or gift certificate can be sent over email, do remember to have a bottle of quality Johnnie Walker Gold Label delivered to your host for an additional flourish.
Cocktail Kits
One of the best gifts for virtual happy hour is a cocktail kit complete with a shaker, muddler, strainer and other accessories required to prepare flavourful summer concoctions. This gift set can also include a bottle of triple sec or blue curaçao as well as a stunning Don Julio Blanco Tequila so your attendees have all the essential ingredients they would require to craft unlimited mixers at the virtual gathering.
Remote Baking Classes
Another way to enjoy virtual happy hour is to arrange for remote baking classes. If you fancy yourself an expert, you can conduct this class yourself and provide guests with all baking essentials a day ahead, or you can hire a baker to conduct the class for you. Make sure you have your guests prepare some delicious cocktails before the lessons begin so you can sip on martinis, palomas or mojitos as you bake your pastries.
Virtual Drinking Games Kit
It is possible to play exciting drinking games like virtual ‘never have I ever’ or ‘two truths and a lie’ when you host a happy hour online. All you have to do as a good host is present your guests with a box of this gaming kit ahead of time so they can open it up during the party. This box can contain flashcards with situations, questions or the rules of the game depending on what you play. Also tuck in a bottle of Ketel One Premium Distilled Vodka, so attendees can take a shot every time they lose a point.
Cocktail Subscriptions
When you are hosting a virtual gathering and want to present a beautiful drinking experience as a return gift, you can send out cocktail subscriptions to your guests over email which contain happy hour coupons to be availed at their local bar. Go the extra mile and curate a couple of cocktail mixes that align with the preferences of your attendees so they will be served these delicious drinks when they head over to the dive to avail their subscription.
