Updated January 28, 2021

The World is a Booziful Place

Send Someone a Drink Anywhere, from Anywhere

Sending a small, thoughtful gesture like a good drink doesn’t have to be a Starbucks card. The world of technology (and in some cases the law) has opened the floodgates for ways to send someone a beverage from afar to show you care when you’re not there. Don’t succumb to a generic gift card in the grocery store checkout aisle that cold get lost, you’re better sending cash with cocktail, wine or beer emojis via Venmo. Here are ways to send a liquid gesture to friends, colleagues and loved ones that can be executed in a sweatsuit, on the couch, the day of your friend’s birthday/promotion/bachelor party/celebration from anywhere in the world.

Hypothetical situation: Your parents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. In days of yore, you might call the restaurant to try and pay for their champagne. The restaurant's response would be something like, ‘let me check with the manager....okay we’ll need you to fax a credit card authorization form and a copy of your driver’s license.’ Jumping through hoops to execute such a gesture wins brownie points, but doesn’t have to be so hard!

Send Bottles with On Demand Alcohol Delivery Services

Some liquor stores such as BevMo and Binny’s will deliver online alcohol orders same day, and there are several alcohol delivery apps popping up across the nation. The recipe for these services tends to = Your corner liquor store + a website that manages the user interface to buy said liquor online + a courier service. Some apps/sites have order minimums, delivery fees, and varying hours, and all of them will require proof of identity/legal age before handing over the goods.

Drizly is an online marketplace of soda, wine, garnishes, water, health drinks, juice, energy drinks, glassware, and inspiration for your beverage needs. Browse their calendar of celebratory occasions and inventive recipes to take your party to the next level. Drizly has thousands of items, including fun things like lavender bitters, cherry or apple pie ole smoky moonshine, and hangover aid. Delivery is free in New York, $2 in NOLA, and $5 in all other cities, typically takes 20-40 minutes, and can be scheduled up to 48 hours in advance. When sending a gift you can include a message and allow the recipient to schedule delivery if desired.

Get men a gift they really want - Their Favorite Booze!

The Bro Basket originally began as an alternative way ‘to send a man flowers’ for special occasions. However, with the variety of Bro Baskets available you’ll likely find gifts that any friend would enjoy. Gifts range from $9.99 - $99.99 and include fun things like a Moscow Mule kit, Craft Beer Tasting Kit, or you can customize your own. There are also boozeless kits and options for coffee lovers. Same day and next day hand delivery are available in the greater LA area, otherwise both standard and expedited shipping are available in the rest of the lower 48 states and Alaska. Read more about boozy gift baskets for men.

Use a Grocery or Retail Delivery Service

Many national grocery and food delivery services carry beverages, though many of them are your standard Coke/Pepsi products and water and require minimum order values of $20 or more. Amazon and Google now have delivery services, and your local grocery store may even offer delivery services through Instacart. If your favorite spot doesn’t deliver, you can pay a personal concierge to bring you just about anything via services like TaskRabbit and Postmates.

Delivery.com is a collection of local restaurants, laundry services, wine, spirits and grocery stores who deliver their products and services to your doorstep. You can search for a specific item or browse to see what you feel like. Merchants post their delivery fees and minimum orders, and you can schedule for immediate delivery, pickup, or delivery up to one week in advance. All purchases earn 25 Delivery Points per dollar which can be redeemed for rewards. Fresh Direct is a grocery delivery service with a nice feature - use the shop local button to find locally produced beverages such as Red Jacket Orchards spiced apple cider, Adirondack lemon lime seltzer water, or Boylon’s sodas.

Send a Boozy Gift Card by Mail or Digitally

Giftbar is a gift card site that curates the best local gifts and experiences around so you can send a unique gift digitally (or physically if you’re into that kind of thing). Browse by recipient personality, price, gift type, and more. Giftbar is different from a standard online gift card shop in that it only has a focused group of vetted gifts available based on the city of the recipient. We’re partial to the Cocktail Courier option, which is available in multiple cities: Top local bartenders present award-winning cocktail recipes, you choose your favorite and a magical box of ingredients arrives with enough to make 4-12 cocktails. Both physical and digital Giftbar cards can be ordered online and then emailed, texted, mailed or sent via Facebook to the recipient.

Send Curated Local Food and Drink

Foxtrot is a curated store + delivery service in Chicago. While Foxtrot has a great range of stand-alone products, a key feature is their ability to put together packages and experiences to improve your day (such as the holiday package above). For example, earlier this summer Foxtrot delivered Bowtruss Cold Brew packaged with Oberweis ice cream - the perfect affogato treat on a hot day. The imagination and thoughtfulness behind Foxtrot’s store makes it a great gift idea or way to prepare for having company over. Send a friend with the flu an ‘under the weather’ package with OJ and tea, have beers delivered for game day, or send someone apple cider whiskey or bottle of wine as a Thanksgiving treat. Orders are delivered in an hour or less for $5 (tip included). Use code f8b8e3to get $10 off your first order on us!

Goldbely is on a mission to discover all things delicious, and offers a collection of well crafted and tasty regional products. When you send someone Goldbely you’re sending them an inspirational discovery. For example, if you haven’t heard of drinking chocolate it’s exactly what you want it to be: a tin filled with delicious dark chocolate or peppermint stick goo. Mmmm...gooooo. Whiskey or bourbon-lovers might like a boozy dessert in the form of marshmallows, cakes, candies, caramels, brittle, balls, popcorns, and pies OH MY!

Subscription boxes are another great way to send and receive drinks. You can receive everything from wine to whiskey to craft beers! Winc is a popular choice among winos, sending a curated wine selection to the recipient based off of their preferred flavor profile. Alternatively, Wine of the Month Club is also a popular choice, with memberships starting around $37 a month.

For the beer enthusiast, Craft Beer Club lets you dive deep into the world of craft beer, sending 12 beers a month at $42. It's a good way to support small communities around the country and find really interesting brews you may never have seen or tried before!

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