‘Tis the season to give and get gifts. But why stick to stale candy canes stuck in a stained mug that says “World’s #2 Dad” when you could get something that, well, doesn’t suck? To wit, we here at MUNCHIES have tirelessly racked our greasy brains to compile the best food-related gifts on planet Earth, and quite possibly the universe. Behold, The MUNCHIES Holiday Gift Guide.
Oh, and if you want to score one of these items for yourself for free, scroll down and enter to win a copy of The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual.
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The Bitter Housewife Bull Run Barrel-Aged Bitters
This little vial contains a twofer of contemporary cocktail culture: premium hand-crafted bitters that have been aged in whiskey barrels. Just add spirits and you’re all set.
Brooklyn Brew Shop Beer-Making Kit
This homebrewing kit was concocted by none other than Evil Twin’s Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, fearsome gypsy brewer and beer wizard extraordinaire.
The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual
Recently named the best cocktail bar in the world, The Dead Rabbit lives up to the hype thanks to its expertly crafted drinks, which you can now make at home with this handy manual.
Kings County Distillery Bourbon-Flavored Chapstick
And why wouldn’t you want your lips to taste like bourbon every day? We have no idea, especially when that bourbon comes from the pioneering Kings County Distillery.
Gift Subscription to Pour This
Going to the wine store every week (or, uh, day) is a chore, but Pour This does the hard work for you by hand-selecting primo bottles from around the world and delivering them to your door.
St. Agrestis Amaro
This Bushwick-made amaro is perfect for the holidays, thanks to its herbal hit of spearmint, rosemary, sage, and pine—the flavors of the season.
VINIQ
Our bartender friends may scoff at this, but who can say no to a high-octane blend of vodka and moscato that looks like a goddamn shimmery lava lamp?
