From flavored tea to booze, here are some irresistible drinks that can bring some Christmas cheer
We all know that the focus of Noche Buena is on food—but for that extra oomph, festive drinks are a must-have.
Whether it’s flavored tea or booze, it’s good to treat yourself and others to some sinful drinks from time to time. What better moment to do that than the holidays? Delightful drinks would undoubtedly make for a nice bonding moment with the family on the dining table for Christmas Eve—be it as a companion to your delicious meals with the kids or as a nightcap with the adults over good conversations.
Here, we give you a list of some exciting offerings for some festive cheer.
Does your fam love milk tea? Gallontea, which offers milk tea by the gallon, has an Intimate Gatherings Set that’s quite difficult to say no to. Starting at P950, the promo comes with a 4L Glass Decanter with a Faucet for your chosen gallon drink as well as a holiday tote bag and two tubs of sinkers.
Iced tea tastes good with everything, especially if it’s homebrewed. Agree? Feisty Iced Tea has homebrewed iced calamansi tea that you can enjoy in a box with free limited-edition parol stickers made just for the Yuletide season. A discounted delivery also awaits those who will order a minimum of five sets.
If you want something citrus-y and boozy that’s new to the tastebuds, Lemon-Dou—Coca-Cola’s first alcoholic beverage brand—could be your best bet. Finally here in the Philippines, the offering is available in three lemon-y variants with different alcohol levels: honey lemon (3%), signature lemon (5%), and devil lemon (9%). It’s priced at P316 for every bundle of four.
For more fun and excitement, why not mix your own cocktails at home? Hendrick’s has just released its Measurement Maestro Pack that comes with a jigger and a 700 mL bottle of Hendrick’s Gin made with rose and cucumber—a combination that yields wonderfully floral results perfect for your drinks.
Up for something fancy with the fam? The newly released Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart (P8,000)—with an ABV of 44%—highlights aromas of charred cinnamon shards, mellow smoke from Orkney’s unique heather peat, warm vanilla sponge cake, sun-kissed lemon zest, fresh pineapple, and rich heather honey. It also has “a complex and rich finish that lingers with a gentle aromatic peat smoke.”
