5 Thoughtful Hostess Gifts for Your Sober-Curious Friend

Finding the perfect hostess gift is always a thoughtful gesture, but what do you bring when your friend is actively exploring a sober or mindful drinking lifestyle?

You want something special that honours their choice and adds flair to their party, without making alcohol the central focus. Ditch the bottle of wine and opt for something unique, sophisticated, and celebratory.

Here are five excellent hostess gift ideas, featuring a fun option from our own collection that’s perfect for the occasion.  

Skip the heavy, pre-mixed NA spirits and bring a burst of flavour and fun that everyone can enjoy. Our Amazing Tea Co. Mocktail Drink Bombs are a unique, effervescent way to craft sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages in seconds.

These little spheres of flavour dissolve in sparkling water to create beautiful, complex mocktails that feel celebratory and special. It’s an interactive, zero-proof gift that’s sure to be a conversation starter and a hit with the host—and all their guests!

They come in elegant packaging and are a lightweight, high-impact gift that instantly elevates the bar cart.

Presentation is everything when crafting sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks. A beautiful set of glassware makes a simple sparkling water feel like a luxury cocktail.

Look for vintage-inspired coupe glasses, heavy highball tumblers, or unique coloured glass sets. This gift upgrades the host’s serveware collection and encourages them to enjoy their zero-proof drinks with style.

Give the gift of variety. While many non-alcoholic options exist, having a range of unique flavours allows your friend to play "bartender" without any alcohol involved.

Look for high-quality, small-batch simple syrups (think lavender, ginger, or cardamom flavours) or fruit-vinegar shrubs. Paired with our drink bombs, this assortment creates an endless array of unique beverage options that are a welcome addition to any home bar setup.

Sometimes the best hostess gifts are consumable treats. Since many standard cocktail snacks are designed to pair with alcohol's bite, focus on gourmet items that complement brighter, complex flavours.

Think high-end savory nuts, artisanal olives, sophisticated cheese boards components, or specialty dark chocolates. A beautiful arrangement of these snacks shows you put thought into the entire entertaining experience, not just the drinks.

There’s a boom in high-quality cookbooks and recipe books dedicated to the sober lifestyle and creative non-alcoholic mixology.

A beautifully photographed book filled with inventive mocktail recipes (often using fresh herbs, botanicals, and ingredients like our drink bombs!) is a fantastic source of inspiration. It gives your friend new ideas for entertaining and reinforces the fun and creativity of sober socializing.