A Story Sip and Song Gift Guide
Bold statement alert: everyone loves words, cocktails, and music.
Maybe I’m biased. Those are three of my favorite things. But really, I believe this to be true. Words are a given. We either love to talk, love to listen, love to read, or love a combo of any of those. Music, no matter the genre, is necessary for our hearts to keep the beat (I’m no doctor but this sounds accurate.) Cocktails might be the harder one to convince but I like to take it on as my personal challenge to find a beverage to suit anyone. Spirit filled or not, we all need to drink something.
All that to say, gifting in one of these categories is a great place to start when you need inspiration and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites here. Happy Christmas-ing from Story Sip and Song!
Story
This is What it Sounds Like // A book that explains why we love what we love will intrigue anyone.
Behind the Scenes Musical Books like Jagged Little Pill, Hamilton, In the Heights // Find a Behind the Scenes look at their favorite musical. I have loved so many of these this year.
Booze and Vinyl // A cocktail cookbook paired with an album? This book was written for me. So much fun.
Daisy Jones and the Six // A novel about the rise and fall of a band. One of my favorite reads of the year. The audio version is amazing. The series is coming out soon.
Songversations or The Mixtape of my Life // The first is a collection of cards, the second is a guided journal, both encourage you to tell the stories of music in your life. This would be so fun with friends.
Sip
Even if you are gifting to someone who doesn’t drink alcohol, these gifts are still a great way to make drinking any beverage a little more fun.
Cocktail picks // like jewelry for your drink
Smoker // Such a fun way to elevate a drink. Don’t forget the kitchen torch!
Salt Rimmer and Salts // This salt rimming contraption is the tool I didn’t know I needed. Pair it with a fun rimming salt.
Homemade bitters or vermouth // Do you love a homemade science project? Try your hand at bitters or vermouth. They are a versatile ingredient to so many cocktails and super fun to make. I’m trying it myself this year.
Alcohol Free Spirits // I think giving NA spirits is such a great gift because there are some amazing options out there and everyone loves a chance to have something interesting to drink while abstaining. I tried this Bitter Appertif from WIlderton and it is amazing. I would drink it on ice all winter.
Song
Vinyl Subscription // I was influenced by this art and music mixtape subscription and it is going on my wishlist.
Record car air freshener // The most impractical and adorable thing your car needs. Those tiny Taylor Swift records?! Squeal.
Now Playing Stand // The perfect little stand next to a record player that turns your album into art.
Shower speaker bluetooth connector // This cute little speaker is going on my 10 year old’s list after complaining that she had to stop listening to her music when taking a shower and now I’m thinking I need one too.
Wooden Mixtape // The perfect gift to share memories with a friend, a spouse, or that person who never knows what music to listen to.