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Diner Mocha’s Delight

In a little back corner diner (the kind with chrome stools, a tired jukebox, and a waitress who called everyone “hon”), the regulars had their own kind of contraband. While the loud crowd chased giggle water behind hidden bookcases, the clever ones ordered something smoother. Rich coffee. Velvet cocoa. Steaming hot. Served straight-faced.

They called it the Diner Mocha; a blend bold enough to wake you up and sweet enough to make you forget the outside world.

Step back in time and indulge in a little “forbidden” luxury. This Prohibition-inspired gift basket brings together rich coffee and velvety hot chocolate mix to create the perfect mocha; smooth, bold, and just a little bit rebellious. Whether you’re starting your morning or winding down in the evening, this cozy combination feels like a secret worth savoring. Go ahead, mix, sip, and enjoy a taste of decadence that would’ve been worth sneaking around for.

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Complete the Story.

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Horn and Hardart

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Ultimate Hot Chocolate Mix - New Hope Mills

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Caramel Syrup

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Goo Goo

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Description

Prohibition Crates

Horn & Hardart - A nostalgic coffee blend inspired by the classic Horn & Hardart Automat, bringing old-fashioned city flavor to every cup.

New Hope Mills Ultimate Hot Chocolate Mix - 16oz jar of New Hope Mills Hot Chocolate, a luxurious blend of rich cocoa with the perfect touch of sweetness.

Small-batch caramel sauce with rich, old-fashioned sweetness, perfect for drizzling over coffee, desserts, pancakes, and gift-worthy treats.

A classic Southern candy cluster made with chocolate, caramel, marshmallow nougat, and peanuts for a sweet, old-fashioned treat with a story.

Small-Batch Caramel with Speakeasy Charm

Caramel Kitchen began in Idaho as a true kitchen-table story. What started with Stephanie making small batches of salted caramel sauce on her own stove quickly grew after friends and neighbors kept asking for more. With encouragement from her husband, Brad, the homemade caramel became a family business built around simple ingredients, careful batches, and rich, old-fashioned flavor.

Their caramel sauces are made the traditional way, using cane sugar, cream, butter, sea salt, vanilla, and natural flavors. That gives each bottle the kind of handmade feel that belongs in a gift set — sweet, comforting, and a little indulgent.

For Gift With a Story, Caramel Kitchen adds just the right touch of dessert-table charm. Whether paired with coffee, pancakes, fruit, baked goods, or a Prohibition-style sweet treat, it brings a small-batch caramel story into every gift.


Simple Mixes. Honest Flavor. Since 1823

New Hope Mills has been part of Central New York’s food history since 1823, when it began as a flour mill serving local farms and families. For generations, the mill helped turn grain into the simple pantry staples that ended up on kitchen tables, in breakfast plates, and in family recipes.

Today, New Hope Mills continues that tradition with pancake, waffle, and baking mixes made with the same old-fashioned spirit. Their products bring a little taste of early American milling history into the modern kitchen, making them a natural fit for a gift set built around comfort, heritage, and food with a story.


America’s First Combination Candy Bar

Goo Goo Clusters are a true American original—an irresistible mix of creamy milk chocolate, rich caramel, fluffy nougat, and crunchy roasted peanuts all in one bite. Sweet, salty, and perfectly balanced, they deliver a nostalgic, old-fashioned indulgence that pairs just right with a fresh cup of coffee.


Automat coffee with a speakeasy soul

Horn & Hardart Coffee is a true American classic, rooted in the legacy of the iconic Automat. Known for helping popularize fresh-drip coffee in the early 20th century, it delivers a smooth, balanced cup with a rich, comforting character. It’s the kind of coffee that feels familiar in the best way—timeless, dependable, and steeped in history.


Gift with a Story

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, sending sympathy, saying “get well soon,” or just letting someone know you’re thinking of them, every gift from us becomes a fully curated experience. You choose the occasion, and we pair it with a custom Prohibition-inspired narrative that turns your gift set into a story—complete with themed language, era-style details, and a touch of 1920s mystery and charm.

Instead of a standard gift message, your recipient receives a personalized “secret delivery” note written as if it came from the hidden corners of a speakeasy…the backroom of a bootlegger’s shop…or a hush-hush courier who knew how to keep things quiet during the dry years of Prohibition.

During checkout, you’ll have the option to choose the letter that best fits the occasion, helping turn your gift set into a true “Gift With a Story.”

More Than a Gift — A Story Worth Opening

At Gift With a Story, every gift set is designed to be more than a collection of products — it is meant to feel like an experience. Each set includes a custom letter written around the occasion, turning the gift into a personal story for the recipient. We also include product history cards because we carefully choose American-made products that have their own story to tell, whether it is rooted in family tradition, local craftsmanship, or a piece of American history.


Some of our gift sets also include in-house recipe cards, giving the recipient another way to enjoy the items inside. From the occasion letter to the product stories and recipes, every detail is meant to make the gift feel thoughtful, personal, and memorable.

Still Browsing the Speakeasy?

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