Novelty drinkables

EVERYBODY loves a festive-themed novelty gift - and if you’re after something drinkable to help get you into the Yuletide spirit, there are plenty of options out there.

1. The Perfect Measure Baubles Mixed Pack of 3, £27.95, The Whisky Exchange (available from November 6; thewhiskyexchange.com)

An unholy trio of gin, single malts, world whiskies or rums (the fastest trending spirit), each glass bauble in this minimalist pack is filled with just the right measure of your favourite tipple, perfectly packaged and ready to pour. Also available as one individually boxed bauble (£9.95) if you need a stockingfiller for a vodka lover.

2. Pickering’s Gin Christmas Baubles 6 Pack, £29.95, 31dover.com

Putting the ‘Cheers!’ into Christmas decorating, these candy-coloured baubles will spruce up your fir tree a treat. Each one is filled with 50ml of Pickering’s Gin, and as the lads at the distillery like to say: “Let the festivities be-gin!”

3. Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne Christmas Cracker, £19.99, Selfridges

Why not go for gold and crown the day with the best-loved bubbles in the world? The champagne in the baby 20cl bottle is bursting with pristine fruit and citrusy aromas.

4. Perfect Measure Drinks Christmas Crackers, £49.95 for box of 6, The Whisky Exchange (thewhiskyexchange. com)

Bright and cheerful, red is always a winner at the festive table, especially in the form of these jazzy crackers. Containing miniature spirits, such as Whitley Neill Gin, Copper Dog Blended Malt and Mahiki Coconut Rum Liqueur, there’ll be no ‘bad jokes’ when these beauties are pulled.

5. Wine Advent Calendar, £69.99, Laithwaites.co.uk

The 24 wines in this grown-up advent calendar might be under wraps (or behind windows, rather), but rest assured, the folks at Laithwaite’s will have made sure each miniature bottle of white or red is delicious to the last drop.