DIY Cocktail Infusion Kits!

These festive gifts are simple to make and make really fun hostess gifts during the holidays!

Handmade Gifts That Wow (Without the Stress)

This holiday season, if you’re looking for a thoughtful, easy-to-make gift that’s festive and fun, these DIY Cocktail Infusion Kits are the answer. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create beautiful mason jar cocktail kits that anyone would love to receive. Whether it’s for a holiday host, your best friend, or a neighbor, these make the perfect handmade gift—no overwhelming effort required!

I’ll share three festive infusion kit recipes today: a Holiday Old Fashioned, a Chocolate Espresso Martini, and a Spiced Orange Bourbon. Plus, I’ve got a little trick to dress up your jars and a link to some free printable gift tags to make them extra special.

How to Make DIY Cocktail Infusion Kits

The process for making these kits couldn’t be easier:

1. Add the infusion ingredients to a clean mason jar.

2. Cover the jar lid with festive scrap fabric (more on this below!).

3. Attach a tag with instructions for the recipient to add their favorite liquor, steep the infusion, and enjoy!

The best part? You can whip up several of these at once, saving time and money while gifting something personal and handmade. And I'm willing to bet you already have a lot of the ingredients on hand!

Festive Infusion Kit Recipes

Below are three crowd-pleasing cocktail infusion recipes that make for gorgeous gifts. Instructions are included on the free printable gift tags at the end of this post.

1. Holiday Old Fashioned Kit Ingredients for a 16 oz jar:

• 2-3 dried orange slices

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 2-3 cloves

• 15-20 dried cherries

• 2-3 cubes sugar

2. Chocolate Espresso Martini Kit Ingredients for a 16 oz jar:

• 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2-3 espresso beans

• 1 vanilla bean, split in half

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

3. Spiced Orange Bourbon Kit Ingredients for a 16 oz jar:

• 2-3 dried orange slices

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 star anise

• 2 cardamom pods

• 4 cloves

• 1 teaspoon dried ginger pieces

• 2-3 sugar cubes

I used scrap fabric to add a festive touch to the jars, and secured the gift tags with twine.

Make it Festive: Scrap Fabric + Printable Tags

To make your DIY kits extra cute and festive, grab some scrap fabric (think flannel, gingham, or even burlap) to cover the mason jar lids. You can grab half a yard of something festive at your local fabric store (like JoAnn's) or you can repurpose old sheets or pillowcases like I did this year. Here’s how:

• Cut the fabric into a 6-8 inch square.

• Place it over the lid, screw on the rim, and tie the tag on using twine or ribbon.

To finish off your gift, download my free printable gift tags and attach them to the jars. Each tag includes instructions for how to use the infusion kit—making it as simple as possible for the lucky recipient!

The Gift of Handmade (and a Toast to you!)

There’s something so special about giving handmade gifts during the holidays. These cocktail infusion kits are easy, affordable, and show just how much you care. Plus, they’re toxin-free, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor!

If you try these DIY Cocktail Infusion Kits, drop a comment below or tag me on instagram @heches_homestead! I’d love to see your creations and hear how you’re gifting them this season.

Cheers to a handmade holiday!

Happy Homesteading,

Katrina Heche