Best Christmas Alcohol Gift Ideas for 2025: Festive Picks for Friends

Finding the perfect alcohol gift for Christmas is part celebration, part creativity. Whether you’re gifting family, friends, colleagues, or curious cocktail fans, the UK’s drinks scene in 2025 has never offered so much choice. From classic bottles to ready-to-drink fizz, discover the most popular, crowd-pleasing, and on-trend picks–including award-winning options from Gasm Drinks and other leading brands.

1. Gin & British Spirits: Timeless Favourites

Gin lovers will be spoiled for choice. From Sipsmith and Chapel Down to Nyetimber and Pinkster, artisan distillers deliver London Dry, floral, and fruity profiles (think raspberry, rhubarb, and sloe).

If you want instant cocktails, Gasm Drinks’ gin-infused SloeGasm, PlumGasm and RazzGasm are a game-changer–these premium pre-mixed cans bring bar-quality excitement in ready-to-gift packaging. 

2. Whisky, Liqueurs & Specialty Bottles

For connoisseurs, classics like The Lakes Distillery Single Malt, Talisker Skye, and Chivas Regal 18 never disappoint. Explore liqueurs such as Baileys, Amaretto, or artisan sloe gin, which pair beautifully with Christmas desserts.

3. Sparkling Wine & Fizz for Festive Celebrations

English sparkling wine rivals Champagne, with Nyetimber, Ridgeview, and Hambledon leading the pack. These are perfect for festive toasts, stylish hampers, and elegant gifting.
Pro tip: Combine a bottle of fizz with Gasm’s ready-to-drink cocktail cans for a customizable party pack.

4. Hampers, Mixed Cases & Cocktail Kits

Supermarkets, wine merchants, and local producers all offer pre-arranged hampers with bottles, snacks, glassware, and pairing notes.

  • Majestic Wine and Berry Bros. & Rudd: Curated luxury gift boxes

  • M&S, Waitrose, Tesco: Themed alcohol hampers for every budget

  • Gasm Drinks: Mixed cases, perfect for office parties, family gatherings, and Secret Santa swaps

5. Non-Alcoholic Presents

The alcohol-free market is booming–gift a box of Seedlip, Everleaf aperitifs, or Fever-Tree mixers for inclusive and thoughtful Christmas giving.

Mix with Gasm’s alcohol-free options or create a hybrid hamper for all tastes.

6. Personalisation & Branded Gifting

Many brands, including Gasm, offer branded packaging, personalized labels, and festive notes. For business gifting, bulk ordering and bespoke hampers let your recipients feel truly valued.

7. Expert Tips: How To Choose

  • Think about their favourite drink or occasion

  • Blend tradition with innovation (classic bottles + modern cans)

  • Pair alcohol gifts with gourmet snacks or elegant accessories

  • Choose recyclable packaging for extra eco points

Conclusion:
A great Christmas alcohol gift is about taste, presentation, and a personal touch. By blending top bottles, fizz, and pre-mixed cocktail cans from standout brands like Gasm into your gifting mix, you’ll make every festive moment count–no matter who’s on your list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s trending for Christmas alcohol gifts in 2025?
Premium gin, English fizz, craft cocktails in cans, luxury whisky miniatures, and sustainable or personalized gift packaging.

Are canned cocktails like Gasm Drinks a good Christmas gift?
Absolutely. They're convenient, award-winning, and appeal to those who love boutique drinks at their festive parties.

Can I personalize alcohol gifts?
Nearly all major merchants–including Gasm–now offer customizable options, engraved glassware, and festive notes.

What’s the best alcohol-free gift for Christmas?
Seedlip spirits, premium cordials, and artisanal softs make great standalone gifts or additions to hampers.

How do I arrange bulk or remote gifting?
Order from merchants with direct delivery, festive packaging, and options for personal messages.

What’s the ideal hamper for mixed groups?
Blend spirits, fizz, mixers, non-alcs and snacks from trusted brands–Gasm Drinks mixed cases are popular for this.

 

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