Food & Drink Lifestyle

Mothers Day Alcoholic Gift Ideas

Ditch the chocolates and flowers and indulge the mother figures  in your life with these delicious drinks. It’s the perfect way to show your appreciation, will last longer than a bunch of flowers and can be shared. But rather than settling for the cliched bottle of prosecco, choose one of these high-end gift ideas that are sure to delight.

Tanqueray No. Ten Gin 70cl Gift Pack with a Limited Edition ‘Citrus Bloom’ Candle

This exclusive collaboration with cent.ldn reveals the Tanqueray No. Ten ‘Citrus Bloom’ candle, which is hand-poured and crafted in London. The candle is made from ethically-sourced, sustainable natural wax, scented with fresh accords reminiscent of Tanqueray No. Ten Gin. The Gin itself is distilled in small batches with four original botanicals and the addition of fresh whole grapefruits, oranges, limes, and chamomile flowers. The citrus aroma of the candle and the Gin are both designed to evoke the spirit of this award-winning Gin and are the ideal mothers day gift for mums who love gin.

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Casamigos Mezcal Joven

For the mum that loves a Margarita, try making it with Mezcal this Mother’s day instead of Tequila. The brainchild of George Clooney and Rande Gerber, Casamigos’ award-winning Mezcal Joven captures a truly authentic taste of Mexico. Made with 100% Agave Espadin, this spirit is balanced and elegant. Marrying flavours of tamarind and pomegranate with herbal undertones, its finish speaks of smoke and black pepper. drink it neat with lime and plenty of ice or mix it up in a cocktail.

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X Muse

X Muse is the first blended barley vodka inspired by the spirit-making traditions of Scotland. Drawn from the history and experience of Scottish spirit-making, heritage barley and the purest water combine to produce a remarkable vodka of the richest, deepest character and qualities creating a new luxury spirit which is great to sip and is also fantastic for cocktails.

xmusevodka.com

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Johnnie Walker Black Label is the perfect whisky for mums as it has been carefully crafted with care and expertise by the Walker family for over 100 years. The whiskies used to create Johnnie Walker Black Label are matured for 12 years, the perfect amount of time for the whisky to reach its peak of vibrant flavour. With its unmistakably rich and smooth taste, Johnnie Walker Black Label is the ideal whisky to show your mum how much you care and for you both to enjoy a glass together.

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Château Minuty Rose et Or

Château Minuty Rose et Or is a vintage estate wine from the Château Minuty winery, which has been owned by the Matton-Farnet family since 1936. It has intense aromas and flavours of orange peel, jasmine, pink grapefruit and white stone fruit, and a zesty and crisp finish. It is full and crisp on the palate and is best enjoyed cold or chilled. It pairs well with a variety of dishes and perfect for any mum who likes white wine.

www.twelvegreenbottleswine.co.uk

Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin

 

Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin is the perfect gift for the discerning ginloving mum this Mother‘s Day. Its zesty taste profile is perfect for sipping with lots of ice, tonic and garnished with a wedge of pink grapefruit or in a delicious Pink Grapefruit and Thyme Cocktail. Treat your mum to an extra special gift this year.

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Talonmore Non-Alcoholic Spirit

Talonmore is a unique non-alcoholic beverage inspired by the beauty of Edinburgh’s natural surroundings, historic charm, and festive spirit. Combining complex and fiery flavours with a mix of rooted and plant-based ingredients, Talonmore replicates the strength of spirit drinks in a variety of cocktails and beverages. This drink features a fiery combination of ginger and cinnamon, balanced out with malty notes and a hint of fruit sweetness.

talonmoredrinks.com

Eden Mill Love Gin

Make it pink and ethical this mother’s day, with this gin made using a handcrafted blend of botanicals (all local to the distillery’s St Andrew’s base). Ingredients include raspberry leaf, goji berry, rose petal, rhubarb root, elderberry and hibiscus, creating a fruity, spicy and tangy complexity. The bottle itself is sustainably produced and the liquor is vegan-friendly – this is a brand fast working towards becoming carbon neutral.

www.edenmill.com

Selfridges Selection Old World Wine Gift Box

This minimalist wooden box holds two of the brand’s own high-quality wines: Selfridges Selection Sancerre 750ml (Domaine Girault, from the Loire Valley) and Selfridges Selection Côtes du Rhône 750ml (Domaine de l’Espigoutte). Both feature artistic black and white sketched labels and can be delivered to addresses across the UK.

www.selfridges.com

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Years Old

Why not treat your mum this Mother‘s Day with a dram of Singleton of Dufftown 12 Years Old? This single malt whisky has a delicious, fruity and citrusy flavour that can be enjoyed neat or in a cocktail. So whether you’re drinking it as a luxurious dram on its own or in a cocktail, delight in its citrus and fruity notes unapologetically!

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Shroton Fair Gin

If mum has connections with Dorset – or has enjoyed holidaying there – Shroton Fair Gin makes for a thoughtful gift, with a great back story. Zummit Dry is a one-of-a-kind recipe, crafted using botanicals that are hand-crushed with a pestle and mortar, then distilled in micro-batches under an Iron-Age hill fort, before being individually labelled and sealed. The gin was inspired by a Royal Bengal Tiger, once exhibited at Dorset’s Shroton Fair in 1767. And the package can be delivered – ideal if you live further field.

shrotonfairgin.co.uk