The Christmas Drinks You Need To Add To Your Shopping Cart

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.Ah, there’s nothing like a Christmas tipple! Bailey’s, Advocaat, mulled wine… the list goes on. Shopping for special drinks that feel native to this season will make savouring that post-dinner glass all the more appealing.But it’s easy to overdo it on the booze around this time of year, so it’s important to be mindful in your drinking.Charity Drinkaware found that over Christmas, two-thirds of adults in the UK tend to drink more than usual. Moderation is important for your health and wellbeing, but also means you won’t start 2026 feeling rotten.Whether you’re heading to parties, staying in and hosting, or thinking about gifts for friends and family, we’ve rounded up a selection of festive tipples to enjoy over the holiday period.1) Baileys Terry’s Chocolate OrangeA twist on the classic, we love this Terry’s Chocolate Orange version which literally tastes like chocolate. It’s almost too easy to drink, if we were forced to pick a bone with it.2) Warninks Original AdvocaatAnother creamy option for those wanting to embrace comforting, seasonal drinks. Team with lime cordial, lemonade and garnish with a maraschino cherry for a retro cocktail. 3) Jack Daniel’s Tennessee FireAfter something stronger? This Fire version of Jack Daniel’s has a cinnamon kick that makes cocktails more interesting and shots more bearable.4) Coole Swan Cream LiqueurIf the idea of a flavoured Bailey’s is too much, you might want to keep it classic and try this neat with an ice cube. As my colleague, who is Irish, describes it: “Its quality ingredients, like Irish single-malt whisky, Belgian white chocolate, and fresh Irish cream, shine through...”5) Waitrose Mulled WineIt wouldn’t be the festive season without a glass of mulled wine. This ready-made concoction makes it easy for you to simply heat up and enjoy at home.6) The Guv’nor Red WineAnd for those adverse to a mulled wine, go for a classic red like The Guv’nor, which always seems to go down a treat at social gatherings.7) Whittard Luxury Milk Hot ChocolateFor something non-alcoholic, is there anything as comforting as a hot chocolate? We don’t think so. Do it right and treat yourself to a luxury one, like Whittard’s.8) Nio Christmas Cocktail Gift SetEvery year, this travel-friendly ready-made cocktail company do a Christmas version of their gift sets, with twists on classics like ‘apple rum punch’ and a ‘snow daiquiri’. A must for your festive party.Related...Vodafone Business' Black Friday SIM-Only Deals Could Save You HundredsAttention Everyone With A Uterus: Modibodi's 50% Off Black Friday Sale Is HereOur Favourite Cookware Brand Is Already Doing Black Friday

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