We’ve said it time and again: It’s not a party without the drinks. And we mean, drinks. As we slowly (and carefully, and safely) inch our way back into hosting holiday celebrations, it’s important to make sure we’re fully stocked with some festive beverages.
Whether meant as gifts, as after-party takeaways, or even as thoughtful presents for the next home you’re visiting, here are some alcoholic gift boxes to inspire you.
Asian-inspired bottled cocktails from Your Local
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♬ Calling My Name-JP – Pandicio Del Toro
One thing I’m sure we all missed from holding back from public celebrations is that feeling of going to the bar and treating your palate to a surprising concoction of liquor. Mixologists truly make magic, and this bottled cocktail set from Your Local, in collaboration with Proudly Promdi, is proof.
They take three classic cocktails—the margarita, the negroni, and the gin sour—and infuse Asian flavors and ingredients to make it something unique. The Op-Un is a margarita-inspired drink with Thai notes; the Kalma, a Filipino adaptation of the negroni; and lastly the Ukiyo, a gin sour turned Japanese.
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Holiday desserts infused into cocktails by 35cl Cocktail Co.
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♬ [Chill out] Relaxing / Cafe / LoFi(976581) – Chill Soul Labo
While the holidays may just well be about desserts, the fact of the matter is, some people just aren’t dessert people (*gasp*). For those special guests, perhaps some libation or two could appease them after Christmas dinner.
Try 35cl Cocktail Co.’s holiday collection. Each flavor is reminiscent of iconic holiday desserts—and they’re named after them, too, so you can really tell the flavors: Cobbler, which takes the berries and cream combination of its namesake; Graham, inspired by the zesty key lime pie; and the Canele, which uses a homemade vanilla tincture for flavor.
Order via 35cl Cocktail Co.’s website
Customizable cocktail kits from Binge.mnl
Okay, as much as we missed celebrating face to face, there’s no denying the convenience and inclusivity of virtual parties. To make sure you and your friends are connected by more than just the internet on your Zoom party, why not send over special cocktail kits? Binge.mnl has a selection of cocktails that you can send over, and you can even pair them with grazing boxes. This way, even if you’re not physically together, at least you can eat and drink the same thing.
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Coffee in cocktails from Sebastiao Cocktails
Earlier I talked about desserts as the post-dinner treat, but I take it back. I know it’s either one of the three Cs: cake, coffee, or cocktails. So if it’s not cake-cocktail hybrids, then maybe coffee-cocktails will work. Sebastiao Bottled Cocktails customizes gift boxes for various occasions, and they have a range of mixes for different moods, too. One of their special sets is called the “Coffee and Booze Party,” which comes with three cocktails that infuse coffee and coffee liqueur into classic cocktails.
Order via Sebastiao.ph
Personalized wine bottles from Winery.ph
Gone are the days that bottles of wine should be relegated to the “last-minute gift.” If you’re visiting family or friends’ homes for the first time in a long time again, there’s nothing like a nice bottle of bubbly as a celebratory gift. But make it more special by having the bottle personalized with a message or even your giftee’s name.
Order via Winery.ph
