CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

LOOKING for some alcoholic ideas for the festive season or for gifts? Try these...

LIMEHOUSE APPLE AND CINNAMON GIN, 40% £15, Tesco exclusive THIS limitededition seasonal special has notes of crisp apple with warming cinnamon spice. Serve over ice with ginger ale or add to warmed apple juice for a delicious hot treat.

HAIG CLUB FESTIVE LIMITED-EDITION BOTTLE, RRP £25, major supermarkets nationwide HAIG yourself a Merry little Christmas with this single grain Scotch whisky. Tastes perfect by itself or in a festive cocktail.

LUGGER RUM, £38.50 (RRP), direct from Lyme Bay Winery, selected Waitrose stores and independent retailers THIS awardwinning spiced rum is ideal for a warming Christmas tipple.

NOVELTEA CELEBRATE, £24.95, novelteadrinks.com THIS limitededition blend is made from Scotch Whisky and fullbodied black tea, infused with winter spices including cloves, cardamom and cinnamon.

HENDRICK’S GIN CHRISTMAS CRACKER GIFT BOX, £35, Amazon exclusive ENJOY a 70cl bottle presented in a festive gift pack and have a Christmas that is stirred with wonder.