1. Tovolo Colossal Cube Ice Molds

Every time I watch an episode of Mad Men with my girlfriend, she wonders aloud, “Why does every man want to be like Don Draper? All he does is womanize and smoke and drink!” Well, she’s right on all counts. The truth is, there is only one Don Draper. But that doesn’t stop us from drinking classy beverages with classy ice cubes that make us seem a little bit more like him, right? Right! So for the Don-wannabe in your life, get a magnificent large ice-cube molder! JACOB UITTI

$16.50. Mrs. Cooks in U Village, University Village Shopping Center, 2685 N.E. Village Lane, 525-5008, mrscooks.com.

2. Yamazaki 12-Year Single Malt

Suntory made the news this year for producing the World’s Best Whisky, taking the top spot over Scottish whisky; the news was controversial among whisky drinkers and Scots. But rather than rub salt in the wound, sit back and enjoy the best in the world. Though the winning whisky, a Yamazaki Single-Malt Sherry Cask 2013, is far from easily available, Suntory’s Yamazaki 12-Year Single Malt is as close to the best as the common man can get: aged in three types of oak and sweet with the fragrance of honey and dates. Tiffany Ran

$69.99. suntory. com.

3. Smacha Tea

For the tea connoisseur in your life, you can’t go wrong with a selection from Smacha in Bellevue. Owner Jason Chen, recently profiled in Seattle Weekly (“Tea Party,” April 9), has been in the wholesale tea business for 16 years, and owns more than 3,000 acres of tea gardens in China. To ensure top quality, he farms the tea and processes it himself, and sources the best bergamot and hibiscus. With more than 60 varieties to choose from, there’s something for every palate—from creamy Taiwanese oolong to lively yet delicate jasmine. Pick up a box of locally made snacks to pair with them. like mochi or black-tea lotus cake. Nicole Sprinkle

Prices vary. smacha.com.

4. Mixing Tools

Mixing drinks is actually really simple. It’s easy to go overboard with equipment, but in the end you only need three tools to make just about every drink under the sun. The centerpiece is a sturdy pint glass (well, preferably at least four to six), which will allow you to shake drinks in concert with a Boston shaker tin or stir them with a bar spoon. A Hawthorne strainer (the kind that vaguely looks like a Slinky) will help you leave the ice behind and completes the set. Zach Geballe

5. Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters

I feel that bitters are a bit overplayed in the cocktail world these days. I’m not sure there’s a point in having 100 different varieties, because they’re used in such minimal quantities most of the time. That said, a good home bar has at least four: Angostura, Peychaud’s, orange bitters, and something spiced. My personal preference in the latter realm are the cardamom bitters from Scrappy’s, which pair nicely with both barrel-aged spirits like whiskey and brandy and with gin. They’re powerful and should be used with restraint, but they lend a delightfully exotic note to many otherwise familiar drinks. ZG

Prices vary. scrappysbitters.com. Sold in dozens of stores in Seattle.

6. Sparkling Wine

Without a doubt, the perfect gift is sparkling wine. It’s fun to buy, and everyone will have a time in their life when opening a bottle of sparkling wine is appropriate: birthdays, promotions, Tuesdays. Picking a bottle is always a bit tricky, and of course there are tons on the market. Yet for my money, the best combination of deliciousness and value is the Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs. It’s amazingly complex, super-delicious, and, for a Grand Cru Champagne, surprisingly affordable. ZG

$54.95. Sold at most wine shops including Wine World, Esquin, and McCarthy & Schiering.

7. Moscow Mule Copper Mugs

In 1941, a Hollywood bar owner mixed the first Moscow Mule to sell more vodka, but what followed the success of this marketing strategy was a frenzy for the signature copper mug it’s served in. Even Mules enjoyed at home should come in a dapper mug, but swiping the copper beauties from your neighborhood bar is not so classy; one should opt instead for buying a set. Mules aside, these copper vessels can hold the chill for any iced beverage of choice. TR

Set of 4 mugs; $79.80. Sur La Table, Pike Place Market, 84 Pine St., 448-2244, surlatable.com.

8. Carry On Cocktail Kit

You will earn either eye-rolling or a new friend if you bring this on your next flight. The kit includes the makings of an Old Fashioned (minus the whiskey, which you’ll need to order on the plane): a recipe card, a spoon/muddler, aromatic bitters delivered via those miniature pumps in perfume sample bottles, cane sugar, and a linen coaster. Since the cocktail requires no fresh-squeezed citrus, herbs, or other non-airport-friendly portable ingredients, it’s the perfect drink to mix in flight. A great gift for the jet-setting boozehound in your life. NS

$24. carryoncocktailkit.com

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