Christmas 2025: Top 5 Indian Craft Spirit Gifts for Cocktail Lovers

James Bunting is a communications specialist within the spirits industry. He holds both the WSET Level 3 qualification and the WSET Educator certification, reflecting his deep passion for spirits and the wider drinks sector.

Christmas cocktails should be more of a ‘thing’ in our opinion. Champagne, wine, beer, whisky, port, sherry… they all play a crucial role in festivities so why not add cocktails to the mix? Lucky for you, we’ve got some recommendations for the ideal cocktail gift to get the festive spirit flowing (zero obligation to gift to anyone else, by the way).

1. Bartisans Cocktail Mixer Range: If they love crafting bar-quality drinks at home…

Looking to rustle up the best cocktails at home without needing all the gear, bags and bags of citrus, and niche bitters that you can’t make head or tail of? We thought so. Enter Bartisans and their excellent mixer range.

The picante is set to continue dominating the cocktail world so make that your first port of call and rustle it up with a bottle of DesmondJi Ayam agave spirit.

Buy this for your loved one if…

They love hosting, trying new flavours or perfecting their cocktail game.

2. Terai Gin: If they adore a classic spirit.

Terai is a stunning Indian gin crafted with a powerful juniper heart and layers of cardamom and sandalwood for a unique aromatic profile. It’s rich, expressive and brilliant in everything from Martinis to Negronis or simply with tonic and a slice of orange. Terai Gin sources many of its botanicals, including tulsi, fennel, and coriander, from Khari Baoli, which is Asia's largest wholesale spice market located in New Delhi. The essence of India is placed in every gin bottle, from the stoppers crafted in “toy town” of Karnataka and the label inspired by designs on vintage Indian coins, to their bottles being modelled in ancient Indian architecture.

Its unique botanicals and distinctive flavour make it an ideal gift for anyone looking to mix up their gin game.

Buy this for your loved one if…

They always order a gin cocktail and like something with a twist.

3. Nao No Sleep Gin: If they can’t resist an Espresso Martini…

For the Espresso Martini lover in your life, Nao No Sleep Gin is a game-changer. The base gin is delicious but the quality of the coffee is what really makes it. Smooth, rich and delicious, it makes a terrific espresso martini, which is surely the cocktail of choice for anyone wanting to keep the festive spirits going all through the day.

No Sleep Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

30ml Nao No Sleep Gin
30ml premium vodka (we like Smoke Lab Classic)
15ml sugar syrup

Shake hard with ice and strain into a coupe. Smooth, aromatic and full of festive energy.

Buy this for your loved one if…

They’ve never met an Espresso Martini they didn’t like.

4. Rampur Asava: If they’re the type who loves a fireside winter warmer

A Hot Toddy is winter in a mug — simple, soothing and perfect after a long day of gift wrapping or trudging around winter markets. Rampur’s warm spice and fruity character make it an excellent base for this classic and the Asava expression adds a hint of red fruit to the proceedings.

Whisky Hot Toddy (with Rampur Asava)

Ingredients:

50ml Rampur Asava
1 tbsp honey
Juice of ¼ lemon
Hot water
Cinnamon stick & lemon slice

Combine the whisky, honey and lemon in a mug. Top with hot water, give it a gentle stir, and garnish. Pure festive comfort.

Buy this for your loved one if…

They love cosy nights, open fires and the feeling of thawing out.

5. L74 Craft Apple Cider: If they prefer something more mulled…

L74 Craft Apple Cider is crisp, clean and wonderfully aromatic — the ideal base for festive mulled cider. It’s the sort of drink that makes your whole kitchen smell like Christmas in under ten minutes (plus it’s apple based so it’s basically good for you).