The best Christmas gifts for cocktail lovers

Curatif carries a wide selection of canned cocktails- including this Tequila Tromba Tommy’s Margarita. The margarita features only three ingredients – agave syrup, lime juice and tequila. Each ingredient accentuates the complementary notes of the other, creating an elegantly balanced yet delectable cocktail. Each 130ml can contains 18.5 percent ABV, perfect for those who love a little kick in their cocktails.

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Besides presents and food, let’s not forget the festive Christmas drinks that make this time of the year a jolly one. We’re not just talking about hot chocolate and eggnog – but also the various cocktails that we readily imbibe in. If you know someone who fancies themselves as a bit of a DIY mixologist (or really just a G&T fan), The Botanist Festive Gift Pack is perfect for you. The layered complexity of this London Dry Gin makes it a good base for plenty of your holiday drinks. The flavours come from 22 local herbs and flowers that are native to the remote Scottish isle of Islay, and are foraged responsibly by hand. All these wonderful factors result in a gin that is harmonious and well-balanced on the palate – a perfect and essential addition to your home bar. 

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If you’re cracking your head finding the perfect gift for the golfer in your life, well look no further. This cheeky golf-ball inspired chillers are perfect for dunking in your whiskey sans diluting it. While ice cubes are great at cooling down drinks, nobody wants to drink a watered-down whiskey. All you have to do is rinse the balls and pop them in the freezer for four hours. You can then stick them in your glass of whiskey, bourbon, scotch or any of your favourite liquor, and let them stand for a few minutes to get your drink to the perfect sipping temperature.

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You don’t need to be a master mixologist to stir things up; let this stainless steel cocktail set do it for you. Having proper bar tools means allowing your happy hour to go from your regular G&T to daiquiris and other cocktails. The options have just increased tenfold. Lemongrass & Aubergine’s luxurious 12-piece cocktail set comes with a shaker, a muddler, a strainer and a bottle opener, all things necessary to create a variety of cocktails, including a vodka martini. Since the lockdown has seen many seeking out new hobbies, this is another opportunity to commit to making better DIY cocktails.

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This jolly Advent Calendar Beer box is perfect for your man or beer-drinking girlfriends. From online craft beer store Thirsty Beer Shop, have them counting down to Christmas with this eye-catching box filled with 24 delicious beers and a limited edition Christmas drinking glass.  Open the mini door to reveal the selection of different beer styles from across the world including Mexican Lager, European Pilsner and German Gose. Each can is hidden behind the numbered doors, so have an ultimate beer advent-ure that will guarantee a jolly good time.

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For your gin-loving friends, gift them this exclusive Atlas Curated Gin Set for the festive season. Within each set, you’ll find a special gin, four bottles of tonic pairings, two botted cocktails, a garnish and three recipe cards — all curated by Atlas Bar’ talented team of bartenders.

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If your poison of choice is gin, then you’re in luck. Singapore Distillery has a gift set of eight mini gins featuring different unique flavours. The mini gift set features Merlion Gin, Coconut Pandan Gin and Singapore Sling Gin, as well as other gins that are infused with the quintessential flavours of Singapore and Southeast Asian cuisine. There is also an option to include a personalised message for your loved ones. 

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Clink Clink is the place to go if you’re cracking your head to get some good bottles of wine. This sommelier-led store sells wines from different regions, which promise to surprise and delight wine lovers. These bottles come in bundles of threes and sixes of different selections, making it easier for you to shop away. But one thing’s for sure: the more wine, the better.

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