The American alcohol industry is worth $211.6 billion. That means there are a lot of alcohol enthusiasts in the country.

Having a few drinks is an easy way to loosen up and relax. It can change a socially anxious person into someone more lively. When used with control and in moderation, these effects can be positive.

Of course, people also love alcohol for its artisanal value. The niche market of artisanal liquor is growing every day. Craft beer brands and breweries are getting more attention than ever before.

If you have a friend with these interests, check out this guide to the perfect Drinking Gifts.

1. Books on Alcohol

Many alcohol enthusiasts love to try new drinks. Often, they also love to try making them. Books about alcohol may be one of the more common Drinking gifts, but that doesn’t mean it’s not useful.

The Craft of the Cocktail by Dave DeGroff is a highly recommended book that not only includes great recipes but even details the history behind each drink.

For someone who’s more Wine oriented, a book like Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine is perfect. It teaches readers about the intricacies of wine with beautiful and engaging pictures rather than a wall of text.

2. Specialized Drinking Glasses

Beer drinkers are all about their glasses.

The classic pint glass is good for ales and lagers. Goblets are for heavy and malty beers, and snifters are for strong IPAs.

A beer stein can be an ornate and historical way to drink beer. You can also look specifically for your recipient’s favorite brewery, where you can purchase their branded glassware. You can shop here for special koozies to keep their beer extra cold.

3. Drinking Game Items

When drinking, people usually like to have fun. That’s why drinking games are so popular.

If you want to test your coordination while tipsy, a game of corn hole is great for that. This game has an easy setup and can be moved anywhere without difficulty.

If you want to test your coordination in a nostalgic way, why not throw a pinata into the mix? You can fill it with even more drinking gifts.

4. Wine Accessories

Wine is a very fragile form of alcohol. That’s why serious wine drinkers have tons of wine accessories in the kitchen.

For the classy wine drinkers you love, look into purchasing a beautiful item like a crystal wine decanter. For more vintage loving wine friends, a side table made from recycled wine barrels would complement their decor. There are drinking gifts for every style of drinker.

5. Liquor Accessories

Some people are a little more hardcore than beer or wine. That’s where liquor accessories come in.

There are clever frozen stones that allow liquor drinkers to chill their drinks without watering them down. There are fancy flasks that will make any liquor enthusiast look stylish. There are even Himalayan salt shot glasses that are perfectly made for tequila.

There’s something for everyone!

More on Drinking Gifts

Most alcohol enthusiasts aren’t too hard to please. You could always spring for a bottle of their favorite booze, but a specialty item is more thoughtful. As you can see above, there’s seemingly no limit to specialized drinking gifts.

Obviously, these gifts aren’t for anyone struggling with alcohol addiction. If you think a friend or loved one may be, check out our guide to quitting drinking.