You know the drill. Someone says, “they like a drink,” and suddenly you’re panic-ordering the first fancy-looking gin bottle Amazon can deliver before Friday.
But here’s the thing: gin is predictable. Safe. Overdone.
And if you’re shopping for someone who actually loves cocktails — you can do a whole lot better.
That’s where Kocktail comes in.
We craft premium bottled cocktails, using top-tier spirits and bartender-approved recipes. They're stylish, flavourful, and ready to gift straight from the box — no wrapping paper, tonic or citrus wheel required.
So, whether you’re buying for him, her, or that mysterious third cousin who once mentioned an Aperol Spritz — here are the boozy birthday gifts that are not another bottle of gin (thankfully).
1. The Old Fashioned Collection
Whisky. But better.
This set includes four bold 100ml twists on the classic:
- Classic Old Fashioned
- PB&J Old Fashioned
- Cherry Cola Old Fashioned
- Salted Maple Old Fashioned
Gift it to the man who says “I don’t do cocktails”... and then drinks three.
2. The Negroni Collection
Strong, bitter, brilliant.
Four 100ml Negroni variations for the one who can handle a real aperitif.
- Classic Negroni
- Mediterranean Orange Negroni
- Chocolate Negroni
- Fruit Cup Negroni
Ideal for that friend who posts Campari pics from Rome once a year.
3. The Classic Collection
Four 100ml bottled cocktails that actually belong on a bar menu:
- Margarita
- Passionfruit Martini
- Amaretto Sour
- Espresso Martini
For when you don’t know what they like - but know it’s not gin.
4. Best Sellers Trio
Big bottles, big flavours, big win.
- Espresso Martini
- Margarita
- Passionfruit Martini
Perfect for the host, the party-starter, or the person with great glassware.
5. Single Cocktail Gift Boxes
Thoughtful. Tasty. Under a tenner.
Choose from Espresso Martini, Amaretto Sour, Margarita and Passionfruit Martini.
No panic gin-buying needed.
So… Why Not Gin?
Nothing against it. We love a G&T. But for birthdays, gifting something unexpected, personal and flavour-packed goes a lot further.
Our cocktails are:
- Ready to pour
- Beautifully boxed
- Crafted in small batches
- Delivered next-day (across the UK)
- With optional gift messages
Basically: less “I panicked in Waitrose,” more “I totally nailed it.”
Final Sip
Next time you're tempted to default to gin, remember this: bold is better, and bar-quality cocktails are just a few clicks away. With Kocktail, you’ll send something they’ll actually want to drink — and maybe even share.
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