Looking for a unique and memorable birthday gift?
Whether you’re shopping for a partner, friend, family member or colleague, a cocktail gift box is the perfect way to say cheers on their special day. At Kocktail, all our drinks are handcrafted in the UK using premium spirits and artisan ingredients — with zero fuss required from the lucky recipient.
Beautifully boxed and delivered across the UK, these are 10 of the best cocktail gift ideas for birthdays in 2025.
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1. Espresso Martini
If you’re after a birthday gift that’s guaranteed to impress, our Espresso Martini is a bold, crowd-pleasing favourite. Blending rich cold brew coffee with premium vodka and Italian coffee liqueur, it’s smooth, balanced, and full of flavour.
This cocktail is ideal for late-night celebrations or anyone who loves their drinks with a little kick — a go-to birthday gift for coffee lovers and cocktail fans alike.
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2. The Classic Collection
This is our all-star lineup — a curated birthday cocktail box featuring four of our most-loved serves: Espresso Martini, Margarita, Passionfruit Martini and Amaretto Sour.
Whether you’re gifting a cocktail newbie or a seasoned shaker, this birthday-ready collection has something for everyone. It’s the perfect gift set to send to someone who deserves to celebrate in style.
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3. Amaretto Sour
Looking for a softer, smoother birthday cocktail? The Amaretto Sour is a velvety blend of amaretto, borboun and lemon — a comforting serve that feels like a hug in a glass.
This makes a brilliant birthday present for someone who enjoys indulgent, easy-sipping cocktails. Beautifully bottled and ready to serve.
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4. The Negroni Collection
If you’re gifting for a Negroni lover’s birthday, this is the ultimate present. Our Negroni Collection includes four distinct versions of the iconic serve: Classic, Mediterranean Orange, Fruit Cup, and Chocolate Negroni.
It’s bold, bitter, and beautifully balanced — the perfect gift for birthdays that call for something grown-up, flavourful, and seriously special.
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5. Passionfruit Martini
Fruity, flirty and full of tropical flavour — the Passionfruit Martini is one of the UK’s most loved birthday cocktails for good reason. Ours is handcrafted by expert bartenders to make moments that matter.
This multi-serve cocktail makes a brilliant birthday treat on its own or as part of a bundle of goodies. Add a personalised note and you’re all set.
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6. The Old Fashioned Collection
A birthday gift box for the whisky lover in your life. This collection includes four creative takes on the classic Old Fashioned: Classic, Cherry Cola, PB&J, and Salted Maple. Each is bold, complex, and ready to pour.
Whether they’re into smoky, sweet or surprising flavours, this cocktail gift set is a brilliant birthday present that feels thoughtful and elevated.
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7. Bartender’s Reserve: Gin Martini
Looking for something more premium? This is it. Our Bartender’s Reserve Gin Martini is made with Hepple Gin, Asterley Bros vermouth and a bright Amalfi lemon distillate — inspired by the legendary Martinis served at Dukes Bar.
It’s designed to be served straight from the freezer and feels every bit as special as it tastes. A luxury birthday cocktail gift for someone who appreciates the classics.
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8. Margarita
Sharp, zesty and packed with lime — the Margarita is the go-to birthday drink for good reason. Our take on the classic uses three different types of 100% blue agave tequila for a delicious and complex serve that’s always a hit.
Whether they’re celebrating summer style or just love a little tang in their cocktail, the Margarita is a birthday essential. Shake with ice and serve with a salted rim for the full effect.
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9. Build Your Own Cocktail Collection
Want to create something more personal? With our bundle builder, you can customise the perfect cocktail gift box by choosing their favourite serves — from Espresso Martinis to Passionfruit Martinis and Negronis.
This is a brilliant birthday gift idea if you want to tailor the box to their taste or build something extra special. All bundled with your message and beautiful packaging.
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10. Cosmopolitan
A true birthday icon. The Cosmopolitan blends vodka, triple sec, cranberry and citrus for a sharp, fruity cocktail that always brings the party. Ours is clean, vibrant, and incredibly easy to serve.
It’s the perfect cocktail for birthdays with a bit of glamour — stylish, bright and effortlessly celebratory.
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🎉 Birthday Gifting Made Easy
Every Kocktail gift is handcrafted in the UK and packaged to impress — with birthday-ready boxes, free UK delivery (over £50) and optional gift messages. Whether you’re planning ahead or need a last-minute present, our cocktail gifts are made to celebrate in style.
Still not sure which to choose? Explore the full Birthday Gifts Collection and find the perfect cocktail gift for their big day.
