Festive Infusion Jars: The Perfect DIY Gift for the Holidays

Looking for a unique and thoughtful cocktail gift for the holidays? Infusion jars are a wonderful way to combine creativity and flavor into a present that friends will love. This year, we’ve created three delightful variations—Spicy Snowman, Comfort & Joy, and Good Tidings—each with its own festive flair and simple ingredients.  We think these festive infusion jars are the perfect DIY friend gift for the holidays.

Creating these jars is as easy as gathering a few pantry staples and following our step-by-step guide. We provide a detailed list of everything you’ll need, including custom tags that pair perfectly with each infusion’s theme. Whether you’re gifting to a foodie friend, family member, or a holiday hostess, these jars are sure to impress.

To take it to the next level, we’ve included beautiful wrapping suggestions that add a polished and personal touch. Imagine your jars nestled in a cellophane bag, tied with a decorative ribbon, and adorned with custom label, a sprig of greenery or a custom ornament. It’s a gift that’s elevated, effortless, and oh-so festive.

This holiday season, enhance your presents and wow your friends and family with infusion jars that are as thoughtful as they are practical. We think they are the perfect DIY friend gift for the holidays.  With our easy instructions and styling tips, you’ll be giving a gift that’s as memorable as the holidays themselves.

1. Gather infusion jar ingredients, jars, cellophane bags, decorative ribbons, adornments and fabric scissors.  
2. Download and print custom tags.  Trim and punch hole in the tag.
3. Place ingredients in jars according to the following recipes.
4. Seal each jar and place inside a cellophane bag.
5. Wrap each bag with about 12-14 inches of ribbon depending the exact jar being used.
6. Attach specific adornments (see our list of wrapping accessories) and custom gift tags.
7. Let the gifting begin.

Spicy Snowman                            

• 2-3 dried mango pieces (depending on size of mango slices)
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1-2 dehydrated orange slices
• 1-2 dried habanero peppers (depending on desired heat preference)
• 1 tsp raw sugar

Comfort & Joy     

• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1-2 dehydrated orange slices 
• ¼ cup dried pineapple
• 1 tsp raw sugar

Good Tidings

• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1 tsp. dried juniper berries
• 1-2 dehydrated orange slices
• 2-3 dried hibiscus flowers (depending on size of flowers)
• 1 tsp raw sugar