This is the holiday season, and for many of us, it means finding the perfect gift for a long list of people. This can be a daunting task, and some people will argue that at the end of a stressful day, there is no better way to relax than drinking a delicious cocktail. Thanks to the convenience of online cocktail kits, you can get quality drinks without even leaving home. 

Whether you order a full-bodied Manhattan herbal cocktail or prefer sour sangria, now is a good time to hone your bartending skills. Fortunately, these cocktail sets provide the syrups, bitters, and juices needed to make dazzling holiday drinks; all you have to do is buy alcohol. Follow an interesting recipe to make delicious non-alcoholic cocktails for you and your guests, or use the ingredients at will to make your own unique drinks. You can even give a cocktail subscription box to aspiring bartenders in your life as a simple and thoughtful gift. 

Regardless of your skill level at the back of the bar or your taste preferences, the best cocktail sets are perfect for gifts, holiday treats or entertaining yourself this season.

If you are a professional cocktail maker who needs a little inspiration, or just a novice who wants to improve your bartending skills, Shaker & Spoon has all the ingredients you need to get started. Every month, the cocktail subscription company plans a brand new box containing three recipes designed by award-winning bartenders. Each shipment includes all the necessary mixtures, except alcohol, and highlights the different alcohol bases, so you might stir a soda Scottish cocktail with grapefruit flavor in one month, and then stir with a slight burnt flavor in the next month Tennessee whiskey cocktail. Still not confident in all the bartending terminology? Don't worry-each box contains easy-to-follow recipes and glossary to help you learn anytime, anywhere. Shaker & Spoon even sends an email every month revealing the subject of your next box, giving you enough time to pick the right wine and start mixing when it is delivered. 

Shaker & Spoon offers four types of subscriptions: monthly subscriptions, and three-month, six-month, and 12-month prepaid plans. 

Purchase: Starting at $40 per month; Cradle.com

The aperitif is designed to be enjoyed before dinner. It can stimulate your appetite and add a pleasant atmosphere to a sophisticated cocktail party or a relaxing evening. Haus's wine aperitif is a new interpretation of classic European beverages, made from natural fruits and plants instead of artificial flavors and added sugar. Try out unexpected flavor profiles, such as orange peel, elderflower, grapefruit and jalapeno, on the rocks in light sparkling wine or as the basis for easy-to-make cocktails. Haus offers sampler kits, single bottles, and monthly subscriptions, with one, two or six bottles according to your preference. 

"Unlike traditional aperitifs, the wine-based version of Haus is not as sweet as syrup," said Food and Wine writer Katie MacDonald. "[They] actually taste like the fresh ingredients used to make them. I like to sip them on weeknights, or mix them with stronger spirits when I'm accompanied to make a relaxing cocktail ."

Purchase: Starting at $40; Pub

Thanks to the original flavor and low-sugar ingredients of the American Cocktail Club, you can easily make high-quality cocktails in the comfort of your own kitchen. Every month you will receive a unique cocktail shaker, such as a watermelon mojito or spicy Moscow mule, well prepared and ready to be combined with your favorite spirits. Each cocktail set contains four servings of bittering agent, syrup and alcohol-everything you need to make a refreshing drink without mixing, mixing or preparing ingredients. If your wine cabinet is full, you can register for the "everything but wine" box, which does not include your order. The subscription is automatically renewed every month, but you can easily cancel at any time by sending an email to the company. 

Purchase: Starting at $39 per month; cratejoy.com

Instead of hesitating between keeping a clear head and making a delicious drink, sip your favorite non-alcoholic beverage. The non-alcoholic cocktail recipes, decorations and wine utensils you receive in your monthly Raising the Bar cocktail kit can help you easily make delicious zero-protection drinks. Each kit starts with non-alcoholic spirits or tea, followed by unexpected tonics, syrups, and bitters to add flavor. You will also receive unsweetened juices, carbonated drinks and unique wine utensils to help you make exquisite non-alcoholic cocktails. The service provides a monthly subscription on Cratejoy and is updated on the 5th of each month, which means you can continue to improve your bartending skills without having to purchase recipes and ingredients yourself. 

Purchase: Starting at $49 per month; cratejoy.com

The product description on its website anyone who drank a variety of sugary drinks in one night and woke up with severe headaches the next day knows that there is a market for low-sugar cocktails. These interesting carbonated mixers from Avec replace the mild soda and sugary additives in your favorite mixed drinks with natural ingredients and exciting flavors. Try exciting combinations such as grapefruit and grapefruit, jalapeno and blood orange, as well as pomegranate and hibiscus mixed with the spirit of your choice (Avec provides pairing suggestions in the product description on its website). Order 12 packs of one flavor or purchase a sample pack, which includes three cans of each flavor. You can also sign up for a regular subscription and save 10% on each purchase. 

Purchase: Starting at $36; avecdrinks.com

The goal of Kin Euphorics is to transform social drinking from something that makes you feel vague and suboptimal to a vibrant and refreshing experience. This is why the company has developed a series of "mood-defining drinks"-also known as canned non-alcoholic cocktails, made from real plants and added with ingredients such as mushrooms, citrus and ginger. Try the smoked Dream Light non-alcoholic cocktail as a calming bedtime drink, or if you are looking for a soda, floral-flavored drink, sip the Kin Spritz non-alcoholic cocktail. The company even created special playlists to match each of its four flavors, which will help you set the tone for happy hour. Buy each flavor separately, try the sample pack, or subscribe at checkout to enjoy a 15% discount on monthly orders. 

Purchase: Starting at $30; kineuphorics.com

If you like Negroni, spicy marguerite and old-fashioned wine, but want to reduce your alcohol consumption, then you are in luck. Curious Elixir is a non-alcoholic beverage company that interprets classic cocktails and uses organic ingredients to make them. Replenish your bar cart with a bitter pomegranate non-alcoholic cocktail inspired by Negroni, or sip a soda citrus soda made from non-alcoholic prosecco. There are six different flavors to choose from, three of which are in limited editions, so you can taste a variety of flavors without the need for spirits. Curious Elixirs offers 4 or 12 non-alcoholic cocktails, and you can even sign up for a regular subscription to save up to 25% on each purchase.     

Purchase: Starting at $36; curiosity

Whether your first choice in the bar is a Moscow mule, a classic margarita or something completely different, thanks to Cheeky, you can make the perfect mixture at home. An online service created by women and minorities provides all-natural syrups, juices and decorations that can inspire your creativity. You can buy a cocktail kit to easily make your favorite mixed drinks, try a sampler to try interesting flavors, or buy a la carte ingredients. Syrups and juices are the same high-quality products you might find at the back of professional cocktail bars, allowing you to try different recipes and new combinations. Cheeky also provides a large number of free recipes, tips and tricks, and video instructions on its website to help develop your family bartending skills. 

Purchase: Kits start at $15; cheeky cocktail company

In our lives, at least one person can't buy it-but if you know their cocktail list, finding the perfect gift becomes much easier. Rather than being satisfied with gift cards or dehumanizing gadgets, it is better to provide them with everything they need to make their favorite beverage, no matter where they are. The Cocktail Box Co.’s travel-size cocktail set is equipped with high-quality ingredients such as cocktail syrup and bitters, all neatly packaged in TSA-compliant cans, allowing you to travel easily. All your recipients need to do is to mix in the spirit of their choice and enjoyment-no bar tools are needed. The Cocktail Box Co. offers individual cans, including Moscow mule, old-fashioned and gin, and you can also purchase gift sets containing up to six different cocktail flavors. 

Purchase: Starting at $23; Amazon.com

Inspired by the happy memories of enjoying an aperitif in the Mediterranean on a summer night, the founder of Ghia set out to create a spirit-free version of her favorite drink. The resulting bottled beverage is rich in plants and natural ingredients. Ghia aperitif comes in a charming glass bottle or sparkling wine, made from Riesling grape juice, figs and elderflower, with lemon balm and orange peel extract. You can try one of the creative non-alcoholic cocktails on Ghia's website, or make your own drinks. Ghia also offers a limited edition holiday cocktail set, which includes a bottle of original aperitif, Italian panetto bread and a jar of natural hazelnut spread, all of which are packaged in a unique gift jar. 

Purchase: Starting at $18; Beverage Network

If you are just starting to play a handmade cocktail game, Mouth's monthly cocktail subscription is a good place to start. This independent food retailer works with some of the best small food and beverage manufacturers in the country to deliver delicious snacks, gifts and beverages directly to your doorstep. In each subscription box, you will receive a unique mixer and easy-to-follow recipes that will help you make a different drink every month. Hope to enhance your bartending skills and expand your taste through the ingredients of drinks such as gin and tonics, tropical margaritas or old-fashioned liquors. 

Purchase: $85 per month; Dental Network