The best Christmas gifts for him

Give your cocktail connoisseur everything he needs to make his own artisanal spirits: an infusing bottle, specially crafted blends (mint, chili, citrus, floral, smoke, chocolate), apothecary-style bottles and sleek brassy-gold tools (jigger, measuring spoons, zester, funnel). Pair this kit with a bottle of his favorite booze—that way he can master the bar and whip up a glass for you, too. 

$30-155 from Food52

Sleek and effortlessly cool, this charcoal grey Dieter Rams-designed watch is much less expensive than it looks. Get one for the man who appreciates wearable design, or simply prefers polishing up for the office.

$178 from Amazon

For the voracious reader in your life, this book-gifting subscription will score him a new hardcover book of his choice (from a range of genres in both fiction and nonfiction) every month, with the option to add more titles for just $10 each.

$45 for threee months at Book Club of the Month

Upgrade your man’s cutlery game with these super sharp, sleek steak knives. They slice through any meat as easily as softened butter and look damn good doing it.

$99.95 from Sur La Table

It’s never too early to start planning next summer’s backyard barbecues, Central Park picnics, and garden parties. You could even team up for rounds of this backyard classic on Christmas day—we bet it'd be fun to play in the snow, too!

$109 from L.L. Bean

Two Coloradans who founded their own coffee and spice shop crafted this coffee infused with hops, barley and other beer ingredients. What better Christmas gift for him than one that combines his two favorite things?

$24 from Uncommon Goods

No one’s too manly to enjoy a good candle. The Beaver Creek Candle Company makes these handcrafted candles in sleek tin cans with scents like smoky campfire, fresh cut grass, greasy bacon and even cheesy New York pizza.

$24 from Houzz

The guy who needs his caffeine will become totally dependent on this handheld espresso maker you can take on the go. Since it doesn’t require electricity, it’s perfect for camping trips, late nights and the afternoon slump at work.

$55 from Amazon

Only true Harry Potter fans will understand the hidden meaning of this minimalist graphic tee. Since it’s so understated, he can easily wear it anywhere.

$29 from Society6

Beer and sports make the perfect duo. (Add some wings or nachos to the mix and you have yourself a party). For the diehard sports fan who enjoys sampling various brews, this craft beer flight has their name on it. (Actually, this one has the Philadelphia Eagles’ name on it, but you get the gist.)

Writers, doodlers and stylish dudes of all kinds can appreciate a high-quality leather-bound notebook. This one comes with three paper packs (unlined, lined, graph), zippered pouch for business cards or travel tickets, a gold page clip, and pen to help him jot down some initial thoughts.

$39.99 from Amazon

These tumblers etched with your neighborhood grid are a stylish way to show off city pride. Available in 24 cities including New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, they make a gorgeous addition to any guy’s bar.

$18 each from  Uncommon Goods

Whether he’s into movies, concerts, sports or all three, he’ll have the perfect place to save those keepsake ticket stubs with this album. Bonus: Fill it with a pair of tickets to his favorite show for an out-of-this-world Christmas gift for him.

$14 from Uncommon Goods

Here's a camera any traveler, outdoorsman or adventure seeker will love. THETA SC allows you to capture stunning 360-degree, high-resolution photographs and videos. Give the gift that will help him relive his greatest memories—and with the device's 1.5-second, quick-response lens, he'll never miss a single one. 

$200 from theta360.com

Music lovers and eighties babies alike will enjoy this clock that pays homage to the good ol' cassette and all the mix tapes of yesteryear. And the graphic black-and-white print goes with any style of decor.

$39 from Society6

Drinking his morning coffee out of a pop art mug is so much cooler than using those disposable paper cups at the office. Plus, it doubles as a great conversation starter.

$19 from Society6