40 drinks that make perfect Christmas gifts – from natural wines to delicious sober spirits

This naturally sweet-tasting vodka distilled from Africa is definitely worth adding to your bar cart. Distilled in small batches using a copper still ‘Kagiso’ gives it a silky smooth finish, making it ideal for cocktails.

Buy Vuse Vodka at The Whisky Exchange, £22.45 

If you’re looking for the best hard seltzer to add to your Christmas drinks list. Goldling is the one to watch for its sophisticated and well-balanced flavour options including Sundown which combines premium vodka with Persian lime, pineapple and a hint of kaffir lime leaf.

Buy Goldling sundown, £17 for a pack of six 

This warm and spicy single malt from Glenmorangie is the perfect spirit for the Christmas season thanks to its aromas of orange toffee, rose petals and overripe fruits with notes of cocoa powder, toffee, ginger and cinnamon that linger in the finish, creating that cosy “winter in a glass” feel.

Buy Glenmorangie a tale of winter limited edition single malt scotch whisky, £78

Rum and dominoes often go hand in hand, making this Bacardi Reserva Ocho rum domino set the perfect Christmas gift for any rum-lover or collector in your family.

Buy Bacardi Reserva Ocho rum domino set at Minima UK, £75

Treat someone special to this Altitude alpine strawberry gin this Christmas. The truly unique pink gin balances the crisp, juniper taste of the original alpine dry gin with the sweetness of alpine strawberries, creating aromas of summer on the nose and light delicate gin on the palette.

Shop Altitude Gin and use promo code STYLIST15

Dutch twins Raissa and Joyce founded Double Dutch after realising that drinks could and should taste better – and this cucumber and watermelon flavour does just that. Whether paired with spirits or sipped solo, Double Dutch is on a mission to ensure that you never drink dull again. 

Shop Double Dutch cucumber and watermelon and use promo code STYLIST15

This Seignette VS Cognac gift pack is launching just in time for the festive season, for you to enjoy this Christmas. 

The iconic Seignette VS is a cognac with notes of dried apricot, vanilla and hints of honeysuckle on the nose, followed by oaky vanilla notes, a touch of citrus and a long, creamy finish on the palate. 

Shop Seignette VS Cognac Gift Pack, £28

These JJ Whitley crackers with a different flavour in each one will make for the perfect gift for cocktail lovers this Christmas.

Shop JJ Whitley Vodka cracker selection at The Drop Store, £19

When you think of Christmas, mince pies are always one of the first things that come to mind – and this flavoured rum is sure to keep you warm and toasty on the inside.

Shop World of Zing Mince Pie Rumhattan, £25

Wine and sustainability combine with this collection from Sociovino. Featuring six wines – two sparklings, two whites and two reds – each bottle is sourced from the most sustainably-focused wineries, so you and your loved ones can indulge in a festive tipple mindfully this Christmas.

Shop Sociovino the sustainable Christmas case, £125

With its notes of smooth toffee, crisp fresh green apple and creamy oak, this whisky is the perfect gift for those embarking on their whisky journey and looking for their perfect blend this Christmas

Shop The Deveron single malt whisky at Tesco, £30

This unexpectedly rich yet dry rum is aged through a traditional Solera method, usually reserved for sherry production, making it particularly special. With its fruity aroma and notes of wood, nuts, leather, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate, prunes and a hint of honey and pepper, Santa Teresa 1796 is the spirit this season to pair alongside a traditional Christmas pudding, laden with juicy vine fruits and candied peel.

Shop Santa Teresa 1796 rum at The Whisky Exchange, £51.95

Bring the feeling of the islands to use this festive season, as you sip on Spirited Union spice and sea salt rum, a smooth cask-aged Barbados rum infused with five delicate spices including Guatemalan cardamom, Madagascan cloves and vanilla for a sweet spice aroma. 

Shop Spirited Union spice and sea salt rum at Master of Malt, £37.95

Captain Morgan lovers will love its newest sliced apple drink, which contains bold notes of apple carefully balanced with Captain Morgan’s unique signature taste.

With a variety of easy-to-create serve options, whether mixed with lemonade or simply over ice, it can also be heated up in a hot toddy cocktail on those colder nights.

Shop Captain Morgan Sliced Apple rum at Asda, £13

Buy Dead Man’s Fingers Black Rum at The Drop Store, £22

Spread some Nordic joy and give the gift of Kyrö spirits to your friends and family this year with this tasting set.

Containing a trio of gorgeous gins and their tasty malt rye whisky, this set is guaranteed to impress the lucky recipient (or treat for yourself!)

Shop Kyrö tasting set at Master of Malt, £20.95

This chardonnay is like sunshine in a glass, thanks to its light, yet fruity, taste. With nuances of white flowers on the nose and citrus fruits on the palette, it has a refreshing acidity and a long-lasting finish, which will pair beautifully with any salads or seafood dishes you’re preparing this season.

Shop Sea Change chardonnay, £13.99

Now this is a Christmas drink: made with demerara rum from the Diamond Distillery in Guyana, it’s then flavoured with clementine and a Caribbean-inspired spice mix containing vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, star anise and clove. 

Shop Clementine spiced rum at Diablesse, £28.75

It wouldn’t be the festive season without a cheeky cream liqueur – this Cotswolds Distillery version is made with single-malt (unaged whisky) and gives flavours of vanilla and butterscotch.

Shop Cotswolds cream liqueur at Cotswolds Distillery, £24.95

Eko Brewery is where British brewing meets traditional African palm wine and malts. This 12-pack of mix and match beers is the perfect introduction.

Shop mix and match 12 pack at Eko Brewery, £31.50

A big hit with sherry aficionados, Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado NV is complex and delicious – serve with tapas on New Year’s Eve. 

Shop Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado NV at Woodwinters, £34

Each of these kits comes with a green velvet stocking and 20cl bottle of Sipsmith London Dry Gin to get you started: then add your own festive gin flavours including Mince Pie, Smoked Chestnut and Gingerbread. 

Shop Sipsmith build your own gin stocking, from £22

A champagne to celebrate the end of 2020? Let’s go for this Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV in a special eco box. The perfect balance of citrus and sweet, toast in the New Year. 

Shop Perrier-Jouët Grande Brut NV at Fortnum & Mason, £45

Explore the world of agave spirits and seriously smoky mezcals via this box containing 12 specially curated drams, presented in beautifully wax-sealed 30ml bottles.

Shop Drinks by the Dram Tequila and Mezcal collection at Master Of Malt, £45

Uncover some of the finest natural wines with Shop Cuvée’s expert selection: choose from three or six bottles and expect a mix of red, white and orange. Yum.

Shop Cuvee natural wine subscription, from £110

For tasty but very low alcohol beers, the Small Beer Company is exactly what you need to try. This gift pack contains lager, session pale, steam and dark lager: the perfect Christmas gift for the sober and sober-curious. 

Shop Small Beer Company gift pack, £18

With a crisp and ripe apple scent accompanied by a touch of sweetness, this alcohol-free sparkling chardonnay is an inspired aperitif for 2020. 

Shop Noughty alcohol-free sparkling chardonnay at Thomson & Scott, £8.99

With a female founder and a sustainable ethos, Nc’nean Single Malt Whisky is produced in small batches for flavours of citrus, peach, apricot and spice.

Shop Nc’Nean organic single malt, £47.95

A blend of aged rum, caramel and Cornish sea salt with subtle hints of gorseflower and coconut, Stargazy rum liqueur is produced by The Rum & Crab Shack in St Ives. It’s ideal served as a shot, sipped chilled or in an espresso martini, and you can get 10% off with the code STYLIST10.

Shop Stargazy rum liqueur, £23.99

Update your cocktail cabinet with the addition of Regal Rogue Lively White vermouth. Serve with tonic for a citrussy kick.

Shop Regal rogue lively white at Majestic, £15.99

Distilled in Nairobi with 10 botanicals sourced from across Africa, including Madagascan pink pepper and Moroccan orris root, Procera Gin is the new bottle to buy for the gin aficionado in your life.

Shop Procera gin at Master Of Malt, £69.95  

This rum comes in three gorgeous flavours: Spices (vanilla, tonka and clove), Dark Stone (cherry, plumb and blossom) and Exotic (mango, guava and passionfruit – our favourite). And it looks so pretty it doesn’t even need to be wrapped. 

Shop Sairen rum, £35 each

The perfect addition to a nice dry martini, Kavka Vodka is a Polish spirit that’s crisp, clean and joy to drink. 

Shop Kavka vodka at The Whisky Exchange, £31.25

In need of an alcohol-free spirit? Crossip’s new flavours are fabulous: Dandy is an alternative to mezcal, Pure is inspired by Italian bitters and Fresh is a fruit punch delight.

Shop Crossip non-alcholic spirits, £22 each

Consistently voted the best supermarket mulled wine around, with notes of festive cloves and cinnamon. Simply warm this up and feel the festive joy flow. 

Shop Waitrose mulled wine, £5.49

For espresso martinis or a cheerful partner to ginger beer, this award-winning rum is from the Lake District and you need to try it. 

Shop Belgrove hazelnut spiced rum at Amazon, £29.95

You can’t go wrong with a classic London dry gin and Gordon’s is our go-to. Serve with lime around the top of your glass, a slice, lots of ice and good tonic. 

Shop Gordon’s special dry London gin at Ocado, £20.50

The perfect prosecco gift for anyone this Christmas comes courtesy of The Emissary – this is perfectly balanced and vegan to boot.

Shop The Emissary Prosecco DOC Treviso spumante rxtra-brut at The Emissary, £14.99

Inspired by the founders’ travels around Southeast Asia, this gin has “the floral notes of red dragon fruit, the sweetness of lychee and the tartness of raspberry” – and is truly lovely. 

Shop Tarsier oriental pink gin, £34.99

With a dry gin, a berry and basil gin and a herb gin, this is the thinking letterbox gift for anyone in your life in need of some excellent drinks.

Shop Cooper King sharing selection box, £25