The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to spread cheer than with the gift of fine wines, artisanal cocktails, and exquisite spirits. Whether you’re shopping for the wine connoisseur, the cocktail enthusiast, or the host who loves to impress, we’ve curated a selection of festive drinks that are perfect for toasting the season. From timeless classics to modern twists, these spirited gifts are sure to add a touch of sparkle to any celebration. Let’s raise a glass to finding the perfect holiday pour.
Ramsbury’s Chestnut Bramble
Ingredients:
- 50ml Ramsbury Gin
- 15ml Lemon
- 10ml Ginger liqueur
- 10ml Honey syrup (Add equal parts of honey (250g) and water (250ml) in a small saucepan and heat until the honey is completely dissolved. Cool and store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated).
- Garnish: Lemon disc
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake and fine strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lemon disc.
Ramsbury’s Chestnut Martini
Ingredients:
- 50ml Ramsbury Gin
- 5ml Chestnut syrup
- 20ml Amontillado sherry
- 10ml Cacao blanc
- Garnish: Chestnut
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to mixing glass.
- Stir with ice.
- Strain into chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with chestnut in glass.
Baileys Mudslide
Ingredients:
- 2oz Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 0.5oz Vodka
- 1 cup ice
- Chocolate syrup
Directions:
- Adds Baileys Irish Cream, vodka and a cup of ice into a blender and blend.
- While your cocktail is blending, take your favourite glass and drizzle chocolate syrup all around the inside – as much as you like, but swirls will make it look pretty.
- pour your frozen mudslide into the glass and enjoy.
Ciroc Blue Stone Royale
Ingredients:
- 40ml Ciroc Vodka
- 20ml Lemon Juice
- 10ml Vanilla Syrup
- Champagne
- Grapes, for garnish
Directions:
- Shake the first 3 ingredients with ice in the cocktail shaker.
- Pour into a champagne glass and top up with champagne.
- Garnish with dark grapes.
Blood Orange Paloma With Don Julio Blanco Tequila
Ingredients:
- 1.5oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
- 0.75oz Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit
- 0.5oz Fresh Squeezed Lime
- 0.5oz Agave Nectar
- 3oz Blood Orange Soda
- Chili Salt and Blood Orange Wheel for garnish
Directions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients to the cocktail shaker.
- Shake passionately.
- Strain into glass and top with soda.
- Garnish with Chili Salt Dusted Blood and Orange Wheel.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet, $649.15
Crafted in collaboration with luxury skiwear brand, Perfect Moment, each bottle of Ice Chalet comes encased in a bespoke reversible cross-body bag—a functional, fashionable accessory that seamlessly transitions from the slopes to the city. For the perfect serve, pour over a block of peaked ice and evoke the essence of cozy alpine nights and unforgettable après ski moments.
Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon , $79.95
Angel’s Envy Bourbon is crafted with whisky lovers in mind, from enthusiasts to those new to premium spirits. Aged to perfection, it’s finished in port wine casks, creating a smooth, rich profile with flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and a hint of smoke—perfect for enhancing holiday moments.
The Prisoner Red Blend, $51.30
The Prisoner Wine Co.has partnered with renowned Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist Anthony Riccardi to create a limited-time-only wine box design. From December 8 to January 4, these exclusive gift boxes featuring Riccardi’s distinctive heart motif will come with all purchases of The Prisoner Red Blend at the LCBO, while supplies last.
Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir, $45.20
The alluring, expansive layered red fruit flirts with darker-berries, leading to a long, complex yet focused finish make for the perfect gift for the red wine lover in your life.
The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Old Fashioned, $39.95
Each bottle contains eight servings, ready to be shared with guests. The Glenlivet Old Fashioned is best enjoyed by twisting the cap, pouring over ice and adding a fresh orange peel for garnish within two weeks after opening.
Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, $19.95
This vivid, refreshing wine shows generous passion fruit, gooseberry and grapefruit. Try it with mussels and an asparagus risotto.
Saintly The Good Sparkling Rosé, $17.70
With notes of strawberry, raspberry, peach, and lime, plus a hint of florals, this clean and crisp sparkling rosé is truly a match made in heaven. From now through to the end of December, select bottles of Saintly the good sparkling and the good sparkling rosé will come with their own limited-edition puffer jacket in a matching white or pink, keeping your bottles cold on the go.
Tom Gore Farmer’s Red Blend, $17.70
A seamless blend of Petite Sirah, Malbec and Merlot that is bursting with notes of dark berry and ripe plum with fresh black pepper. The palate is velvety and smooth with a long, layered finish. Perfect with roasted or grilled beef.
