Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11) is quickly approaching – we’ve rounded up a list of the best gifts for every type of Mom, from the aspiring chef, at-home mixologist, dessert lover, and beyond!
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Bluebird Distilling, the award-winning grain-to-glass craft distillery, boasts a bevy of premium (and giftable) spirits, including its flagship Four Grain Bourbon (750ml, 92 proof, $54.99), uniquely crafted with red winter wheat, rye, corn, and barley, as opposed to most bourbons that only contain three grains. Charred in American Oak Barrels to produce an exceptionally balanced spirit, this 92-proof sipper boasts a one-of-a-kind taste that every brown spirit-lovin’ mother figure will appreciate.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Sweet spice, oak, and vanilla
- Palate: Sweet corn, smoke, vanilla
- Finish: Medium-dry finish of toffee and butterscotch
Gift-givers can purchase a bottle online for nationwide shipping.
www.bluebirddistilling.com | Instagram: @bluebirddistilling
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A special delivery for Mother’s Day is bound to make any Mom (biological or chosen!) smile – gift-givers looking to win the “Sweetest Gift” award can turn to treats from Cake Life Bake Shop, the award-winning small-batch artisanal bakery and all-day café (who baked Beyoncé’s birthday cake – twice!). Created with the flavors of spring in mind, mother figures will love the bakery’s wildly popular Petal-Pistachio Cookies ($21//6-pack), made with crisp, buttery shortbread, iced and decorated with dried rose petals, crushed pistachios, freeze-dried raspberries, and violet sugar.
Available now for online nationwide shipping.
www.cakelifebakeshop.com | Instagram: @cakelifebakeshop
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Gift-givers looking to find a unique addition to any coffee enthusiast’s lineup can look no further than Char & Stave, the roastery and full-service café-by-day, cocktail bar-by-night helmed by Bluebird Distilling. Char & Stave produces “coffee by whiskey people,” with Barrel-Aged Roasts that utilize a process strikingly similar to the aging process of the distillery’s wide catalogue of brown spirits. Char & Stave’s flagship Four Grain Bourbon Aged Blend ($25) is aged in brown spirit barrels used to make the distillery’s noted whiskeys and bourbons.
In addition to the roastery’s barrel-aged blends, Char & Stave also offers five signature roasts, including Bluebird Morning ($18), Everyday ($18), Dark Voodoo ($18), and Adventure Espresso ($18).
Mother figures who always order an espresso martinis will love Char & Stave’s coffee-based spirits, including Char & Stave Classic Coffee Liqueur (60 proof, 750 ml, $34.99) and Char & Stave Café Amaro Coffee Liqueur (60 proof, 750 ml, $39.99).
- Char & Stave Classic Coffee Liqueur is crafted using Char & Stave Arabica Coffee and Bluebird Distilling Vodka, one batch at a time with no artificial flavors. The spirit presents soft vanilla and roasted dark chocolate notes up front, with a semi-sweet finish of velvety coffee. Shines in an Espresso Martini, White Russian, or “Night Cap” (3 oz. on the rocks).
- Char & Stave Café Amaro Coffee Liqueur is a bittersweet coffee liqueur blended with a balance of citrus and botanicals spanning Oris root, angelica, cardamom, chamomile, lemon peel, gtrapefruit peel and gentian root – made one batch at a time with no artificial flavors. Shines in a Coffee Negroni, Char n’ Tonic, and more.
Char & Stave products are available online for nationwide shipping.
www.charandstave.com | Instagram: @charandstavecoffee
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Poi Dog Sauces, purveyors of Hawai’i at-home condiments led by founder and acclaimed Chef Kiki Aranita, is the perfect gift for any foodie or at-home chefs looking to get saucy and expand their condiment collection. As seen in The New York Times, Good Morning America, Food Network, BuzzFeed, and more, Poi Dog Sauces showcase island-inspired flavors such as Chili Peppah Water, Guava Katsu Sauce, and Huli Sauce.
See below for descriptions of each sauce.
- Poi Dog Chili Peppah Water ($16/9oz | Vegan, gluten free) – Chili Peppah Water lends everything a spicy, gingery, and vinegary tang laced with Hawaiian Sea Salt. This savory, vibrant condiment is made with pure water, a variety of vinegars, and seasonally rotating chilis that kick a refreshing boost into countless culinary applications. The current batch, dubbed ‘Noelani,’ sources its peppers from Boonville Barn Collective in California.
- Poi Dog Huli Sauce ($17/12 oz | Vegan, gluten free) – Sweet pineapple, deeply savory miso, and Burlap & Barrel’s fragrant Chinese five-spice — this sauce is versatile. Use it to baste your chickens, but also give your mushrooms, your vegetables, your burgers, a deep, sweet savoriness.
- Poi Dog Guava Katsu Sauce ($16/12 oz | Vegan, gluten free) – Tropical, umami-rich, fruity and gingery. A Japanese-style bbq and dipping sauce made with guava, miso, ginger, tomato and dried mushroom. Meaty, rich and deeply flavorful — but it happens to be vegan!
At-home chefs looking for inspiration can check out this doc, featuring past applications of Poi Dog Sauces. These sauces are available nationally via Amazon, the Poi Dog website, as well as in select retailers. Gift-givers can also purchase a three-pack that includes each of the sauces online for nationwide shipping.
www.poidogsauces.com | Instagram: @poidogforever
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Skip the bouquet this year – instead, gift-givers can wrap up a bottle of Tamworth Garden Apiary Gin (750ml, 92 proof, $55). What started as an annual release, Tamworth Garden Apiary Gin has become a staple of the Tamworth Garden line that pays homage to New Hampshire flora and the honey it produces. Depending on what the bees pollinate, as well as the time of year, a single colony can produce an array of flavors in their honey – Apiary Gin was created to celebrate the industrious bees and their labor.
Delicately handled juniper berry is balanced with other forest pine notes, including balsam poplar buds and pine rosin. The poplar buds are distilled off and added in in small amounts, which give the gin a sweet mature pine note, as well as a unique yellow hue. Balsam poplar buds and pine rosin combine to produce a polished evergreen flavor, without any sharp or dry notes, helping the red clover’s mild honey sweetness to come across without being weighed down by the resinous qualities typical of other gins. The raw honey texture and viscous mouthfeel of this gin make for a smooth sipper, and allow it to stand up well in cocktails.
Gift-givers can purchase a bottle online for nationwide shipping.
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Gift-givers shopping for history buffs or a Mom who just enjoys a bottle of gin can look no further than Tamworth Garden Damson Plum Gin (750ml, 60 proof, $55), an award-winning spirit featured in Tamworth Distilling’s Food & Wine’s 2023 Drinks Innovator of the Year. A gin with roots dating back to 18th century Britain, the distillery follows the tradition of British commoners and farmers who harvested damson plums from August through September. The spent macerated plum waste used to create Tamworth Garden Damson Plum Gin then find new life: the would-be-waste is utilized in the production of Tamworth Garden Plummeau, a tipple inspired by the traditional French spirit of Pommeau.
The distillery’s take on the historical gin pairs damson plums with juniper, bitter orange, anise hyssop, and hops to create a tartly sweet and herbaceous spirit that sits at a low proof, making it ideal for enjoying neat, stirred into a zhuzhed-up Negroni, or used in suggested recipes like the Damson Gin Fizz, Plum Crate, or Damson Twist.
Gift-givers can purchase a bottle online for nationwide shipping.
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It’s almost spritz o’clock – for mother figures are gearing up to enjoy the warm weather cocktail, Tamworth Garden Raspberry Lime Basil Cordial (375ml, 51 proof, $35) is the perfect addition for any spritz fanatic’s at-home bar cart. This liqueur is made with fresh raspberries that are pressed and infused with the distillery’s own Neutral Grain Spirit to balance the sweet and sour appeal of the fruit, creating a base of undeniable smoothness. The mixture is then combined with lime zest and basil for a gentle flowery scent with clove overtones.
This fresh fruit liqueur can be enjoyed on its own, in a variety of gourmet variations (such as poured atop ice cream), or combined with club soda for a low-ABV, zesty spritz.
Gift-givers can purchase a bottle online for nationwide shipping.
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For mother figures who are fans of gin, gift-givers can turn to one of Tamworth Distilling’s renowned creations, Tamworth Garden White Mountain Gin (750ml, 96 proof, $45). Recently awarded the title of New Hampshire Spirit of the Year by the New Hampshire Liquor Control Board, this craft spirit is a versatile, everyday sipper that combines traditional gin botanicals with a blend of Centennial, Citra, and Amarillo hops for notes of citrus and pine, resulting in a bright, fresh flavor.
While this may not be the average London Dry style gin, the moderation of the juniper and the addition of sunny hops gives this spirit an uncommon freshness for many traditional styles. New England was once full of hop farms, and White Mountain Gin strives to reconnect with the area’s heritage. This gin pairs well with everything from a basic gin and tonic to more complex cocktails, while remaining smooth and interesting enough to sip on its own.
Gift-givers can purchase a bottle online for nationwide shipping.
www.tamworthdistilling.com | Instagram: @tamworth_distilling
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The Pathfinder
For adventurous imbibers who want to destroy bad vibes: The Pathfinder Hemp and Root, made from fermented and distilled hemp, is a non-alcoholic elixir with the intense flavor and aromatic characteristics of a spirit. Made with botanicals, natural terpenes, and bad-vibe-dispelling mystique, the zero-proof elixir has risen to cult status from features in outlets such as The New York Post, Food Network, Forbes, Bloomberg Pursuits, The New York Times,Liquor.com, and Oprah Daily and with noted bartenders nationwide — including Death & Co, Amor y Amargo, Zig Zag, PDT, Pacific Standard, and more.
In drinks, The Pathfinder shines in the brand’s signature spritz recipe, but it can also be taken as a shot, sipped neat, served on the rocks, or used to modify a multitude of classic cocktails. In other words, it fits right into the back bar of any cocktail destination as well as it does on a home bar cart.
For Moms who prefer a more convenient (but equally as flavorful) option, gift-givers can turn to The Pathfinder Negroni ($20/4-pack, $114/24-pack), a recently launched ready-to-drink non-alcoholic Negroni.This meticulously crafted, non-carbonated elixir is the first of its kind and captures the essence of the classic Negroni cocktail. This proper stirred cocktail is designed for modern convenience and is packaged in 200ml cans with two servings per can. The Pathfinder Negroni is made with a bespoke non-alcoholic red bitter and gin, each crafted to perfectly complement the original Hemp and Root liquid.
Both products are available now for online nationwide shipping.
www.drinkthepathfinder.com | Instagram @drinkthepathfinder
