What can I add to these glasses to complete the gift?

[thenewaveragebear1983]

I bought these lovely cocktail glasses for a gift, (before they were reduced, annoyingly) and I feel like although they are beautiful they look a bit ‘meh’ in the box. I have such decision fatigue now, I don’t know what I can add to them to complete the gift ideally Another£10 or so? I don’t think that’s enough for any actual alcohol plus this recipient is quite fussy so I would really know. Is something cocktail themed too gimmicky?

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-black-centre-stem-coupe-cocktail-glass-set-of-2-280ml/p113374995

any suggestions? Something “on theme” or something completely different?

We clearly both do!

If you have Amazon prime lots of cocktail books within your budget

Otherwise sugar syrup ,cremant, bottle of Kir,

Wow this is why I love you guys. I think the recipient is more of a vermouth brined olive than a glass charm gal, and I am definitely going to look into bitters and the other bits mentioned.

especially you @dijonketchup, (a line from ‘our’ song ❤️)

@thenewaveragebear1983 they are only on offer until 18th so after that the price will probably go up and the recipient won’t know (unless on MN) 🫣😬. I second things like the little tags that go eound glasses to identify who owns them, or fancy cocktail sticks or other accessories 🙂

2 cans of Moth Espresso Martini*. Job done.

*note to self, pack in hospital bag (33 weeks pregnant!)

Did you know that with John Lewis if they reduce the price within 28 days of you buying they will refund you the difference ?

Bottle of Chambord? Opies cocktail cherries/lemon slices? De kuyper liqueurs?

As @Calypsocuckoo John Lewis price match themselves. Depending on when you bought them it may be worth contacting them.

If you are getting bitters, Angostura or Peychaud's are probably what you want. But how about a lemon or lime squeezer?

a couple of mini Edmunds cocktails Ready Made Bottled Cocktails Delivered | Edmunds UK – Edmunds Cocktails UK I have bought these for people this xmas (and myself lol) very tasty!

lots of liqueurs on Amazon @thenewaveragebear1983

edited for OP name

I think you tagged me by accident but yes there are. Lots of lovely lovely drinks. That I, being pregnant, cannot have. Sob.

(If anyone knows of a good alcohol-free espresso martini let me know!)

I did indeed @AwkwardPaws27

Your wish is my command 😉🍸

eta; oh! sorry it's just the mixer 🙁

That looks pretty good actually - it says it can be used alone as a mocktail so I may order a bottle!

It’s a classy gift - I’d leave it at that!

I agree with pp. Fancy olives or cherries in kirsch/luxardo depending on whether the recipients are dry martini people or prefer something sweeter.

Thank you all, I have looked at so many of your links and ideas. I have ordered a really cute kitschy tea towel to go with the gift from Etsy, which I found whilst down a rabbit hole from your many excellent suggestions! So thank you all

Edible flowers in syrup? The ones you can put in cocktails? They look beautiful

The supermarket have some great offers on mini cocktails (4 for 3 in Tesco) also some fun ones in the shape of Christmas baubles.

You have brought a lovely gift, the glasses are really nice.

Two more!

https://valentinadeli.co.uk/products/edmunds-p-rnstar-martini-100ml?
These are lovely, far superior to Moth / Marks and Spencer.

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Sorry, clearly failed to read all the thread, glad to hear you've found something now! Cheers!

Who knew I needed an Amber mudler?

A Gucci bag and a can of coke ?