
The mixologist in my life is named Aaron. He's let me
host parties at his bar and even created
a cocktail specifically for me, so it's only natural that I want to surprise him with a fabulous gift. I selected a bunch of items that are ideal for Aaron, and any guy interested in the art of making cocktails.

One of my
favorite seminars at the Food and Wine Classic was
Tony Abou-Ganim's party punches and sangria class. A pioneer in the world of classic cocktail making, Ganim is known for establishing cocktail programs at prestigious bars in San Francisco, New York, and most recently Las Vegas. Referred to as the
Modern Mixologist, Tony takes a culinary approach to cocktails and considers himself a "bar chef."