If you’ve got a mate who loves martinis, sure, you could buy them a bottle of gin for their next birthday. Or you could go all out and gift them one of these.

Tom Dixon Hex Champagne Bucket

Copper is the cool metal of the moment. Tom Dixon Hex Champagne Bucket RRP $409 www.amara.com

Waterford Vintage Pitcher With Stirrer

Pitch your gift perfectly with this Waterford vintage pitcher and stirrer. RRP $112 Peter’s of Kensington

Ralph Lauren Nut Bowl

Sidebar snacks in chic servers are the perfect accompaniment to an aperitif. Ralph Lauren three nut bowl RRP $332 www.amara.com

Vera Wang for Wedgwood Ice Bucket

The well-equipped cocktail cart without ice cubes is like a champagne flute sans champagne. Supply your friend with the ideal cube holder, like Vera Wang’s crystal ice bucket and tongs. RRP $608 www.amara.com

Men's Society Whisky Stones

It’s a serious business serving top twilight tipples, which means any mixologist worth his or her lemon and salt requires key items like whiskey stones to keep his drink cred intact. Men’s Society Whiskey Stones RRP $34 www.amara.com

Avanti Cocktail Shaker

Every cocktail tool kit requires the right equipment; this Avanti cocktail shaker will be a much-appreciated addition to any spirit aficionado’s swag RRP $23 Peter’s of Kensington

Waterford Martini Glasses

What to gift a martini maestro? Channel an art deco tone with these martini specific sippers from clever crystal house Waterford. Peter’s of Kensington RRP $72 for a set of 2.

Missoni Napkins

This set of two Missoni napkins will mask any spillage situations. RRP $45 www.amara.com

Crate and Barrel Mint Julep Cup

Classy cocktails like mint juleps call for languid sips from correct drinkware. The Mint Julep cups from Crate and Barrel, $37.50 each (plus shipping), are our pick. www.crateandbarrel.com.