Get ahead of the holiday rush by making your homemade gifts early this year. From DIY cocktail kits to sweet treats, these thoughtful, easy-to-make presents are perfect for spreading cheer without last-minute stress. Start crafting and cooking now for a more relaxed and enjoyable holiday season!
DIY Advent Calendar
Make a DIY Advent Calendar filled with whatever you want! This one contains mini liquor bottles, but you could fill it with toys or other small tchotchkes. It’s a fun way to count down to Christmas and makes a unique, festive gift.
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Airplane Cocktail Kits
DIY Airplane Cocktail Kits are perfect for your jet-setting friends. Each kit creates an Old-Fashioned or Champagne Cocktail on the go.
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Cheese Straws
Cheese Straws are a slightly spicy, cheesy treat perfect for gifting. Package them up for a luxurious homemade gift for any cheese lover. You can freeze the dough for one month before baking.
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Bourbon Marshmallows
Bourbon Marshmallows are the perfect addition to s’mores or hot cocoa. They’re a fun and flavorful homemade gift for the holidays. Homemade marshmallows typically keep well for about 2 to 3 weeks when stored properly.
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Christmas Popcorn Tins
Making homemade popcorn for Christmas Popcorn Tins is easy and affordable. It’s a thoughtful, delicious gift alternative to store-bought tins. Fill it with the classic trio of butter, cheese and caramel popcorn, or make up some thoughtful flavor combinations of your own. To start now, stock up on tins and making dividers for your flavors, then you can fill them up with fresh popcorn when it’s time to give them away.
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Homemade Coffee Liqueur
Infused for several weeks, Homemade Coffee Liqueur is an ideal gift for coffee lovers. Made with vodka or rum, it’s a sweet and boozy treat they’ll love. It makes a great hostess/host gift too.
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Homemade Cocktail Infusion Kits
Infused Cocktail Kits, filled with dried fruits and herbs, make great gifts for cocktail and mocktail lovers alike. They can fill them with a plain spirit like vodka or whiskey, or even hot water to make zero-proof spirits. These infusions are perfect for adding flavorful twists to cocktails.
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Homemade Limoncello
Homemade Limoncello is a sweet, tart Italian digestif that’s great for gifting. It’s a delicious after-dinner drink perfect for the holidays. It takes a few weeks to make, then you can stash it in the freezer until gifting time.
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DIY Boozy Hot Chocolate Bomb Gift Sets
These Boozy Hot Chocolate Bomb Gift Sets are a cozy, fun gift. Recipients can enjoy a warm, spiked hot chocolate perfect for winter nights. Store them in the freezer until ready to package up and give out.
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