How to Wrap a Liquor Bottle

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Imagine the surprised and excited look on your loved one’s face when they open up your gift to find a fancy bottle of liquor inside. Even though the bottle is the real gift, the wrapping is an important touch that can take it to the next level. It’s also not super difficult to do a fancy wrapping job that makes your gift look great. But if you don’t have a ton of time to wrap your liquor bottle, don’t worry. You’ve got plenty of quick and easy options as well.

Method 1
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Gift-Wrapping the Bottle

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  1. Take some decorative gift wrapping paper and place it on a flat surface such as a desk or table so you have plenty of room to wrap your bottle. Unspool the paper with the top side facing down so it’s open and loose. [1]
    • Choose wrapping paper that matches the theme. For instance, if you’re giving the liquor bottle as a holiday gift, choose paper with snowflakes or something that matches the occasion.
  2. Place the bottle on top of the wrapping paper. Align the edge of the bottle so it’s near the outer edge of the paper, but leave some room so you’re able to wrap the paper around the bottle easily. [2]
    • Whether your liquor bottle is round, rectangular, or square, you need extra room to wrap the paper around it properly.
    • Don’t worry if your wrapping paper is much longer than your bottle. You can always trim it down later.
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    Bring the edge of the paper up over the bottle and hold it against the surface. Roll the bottle in the paper until the outer edge touches the paper on the other side of the bottle. Use a pair of scissors to cut just past where the edge connects to leave a little bit of extra room. [3]
    • Keep the paper wrapped tightly around the bottle as you roll it.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Wrap a Liquor Bottle
    Take the extra length of paper and fold it over itself to leave a nice, smooth edge. Take a small strip of double-sided tape, stick it on top of the fold and remove the paper strip so the adhesive is exposed. [4]
    • If you don’t have double-sided tape, you can use clear tape. Take a strip of the tape, wrap it around itself and connect it to make a sort of makeshift double-sided tape.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Wrap a Liquor Bottle
    Hold the gift wrap tightly against the surface and begin rolling the bottle. Continue rolling the bottle until the paper connects with the tape on the fold. Smooth out the paper and press on the taped area to help seal it. [5]
    • You should have a long tube of paper tightly wrapped around your bottle at this point.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Wrap a Liquor Bottle
    Push the bottle down toward the bottom edge of the paper tube, leaving a small gap. Tuck in the paper in the gap at the bottom edge so the bottom of your bottle is covered. Tape the tucked in paper so it stays in place and won’t come undone. [6]
    • The tucked in paper will help cover the bottom of the bottle and keep it from coming out of the gift wrap.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Wrap a Liquor Bottle
    Stand up the bottle on its base so the extra length of wrapping paper stretches over the top of the bottle. Smooth out the paper, fold over the upper edge, and tape it shut to finish wrapping the bottle. [7]
    • The top of the wrapping paper extends past the top of the bottle and doesn’t wrap around the neck.
    • If the paper is much longer than your bottle, use your scissors to trim it down, then fold it over and tape it shut.
  8. Take 1 metre (1.1 yd) of ribbon and place the bottom of your bottle in the center of it. Bring the ribbon over the top of the wrapping and make a loose knot. Then, wrap the ribbon around the sides of the gift wrap and tie a bow for a nice decorative accent. [8]
    • Ribbon can be a great way to enhance your wrapping and add to the theme of the occasion. For example, if you’re giving a bottle as a congratulatory gift for a baby boy, you could use blue ribbon, or if the liquor is a gift for a springtime party, you could use pastel green ribbon.
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Choosing Other Wrapping Options

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  1. Pick up a gift bag that’s close to the size of your liquor bottle. Place the bottle into the bag and add some gift tissue paper as a decorative touch that also helps conceal the bottle inside. [9]
    • If you’re in a hurry or don’t have time to wrap your bottle, a gift bag is a quick fix.
  2. Place your bottle of liquor in an empty box so it isn’t obvious what your gift is. Wrap the box with wrapping paper and you’re ready to give your gift. [10]
    • If you don’t want the bottle to move around in the box, you can stuff some packing material like newspaper or gift tissue paper.
  3. Attach some double-sided tape on the edges of gift wrap tissue paper and place a layer of gift cellophane on top to connect them. Stand your bottle in the center of the paper and gather up the cellophane, holding it at the neck of the bottle. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the bottle to hold the cellophane tissue wrapping in place. [11]
    • You could also use cellophane that’s dark enough to prevent seeing through it instead of connecting tissue paper to it.
    • Look for gift wrapping tissue and cellophane at your local craft supply store or department store. You can also order them online.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Wrap a Liquor Bottle
    Use a clean, nice-looking tea towel and fold it in half on a flat surface. Place your bottle of liquor between the 2 layers of the tea towel and roll the bottle until it’s tightly wrapped in the tea towel. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the bottle to secure it and you’re set to give 2 gifts at the same time! [12]
    • Look for nice tea towels at your local home decor store. You can also order them online.
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    If you aren’t great at wrapping gifts or you’re pressed for time, take some gift wrap and wrap it tightly around the bottle. Use clear tape to keep it attached. Twist the paper around the neck of the bottle and add more tape to hold it in place. [13]
    • The bottle will be wrapped, but it’ll be pretty obvious what the gift is.
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      Things You’ll Need

      Gift-Wrapping the Bottle

      • Gift wrap
      • Double-sided tape
      • Scissors
      • Ribbon (optional)

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      2. ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/christmas/a565369/how-to-wrap-wine-bottle/
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