Festive Drinks Edit: Gin & Liqueurs

Mermaid Gin - Isle of Wight Distillery

Price: £36.70 from Master of Malt

What it’s like:

This gin is perfect for the festive season as it carries enough flavour from its traditional botanicals to be reliable, but the additions of grains of paradise and Rock Samphire make it a really interesting find. It’s refreshing enough to be served with water and ice, but it would work well with a Mediterranean Tonic too. The bottle is worth a mention too as it’s gorgeous and really adds to the theme. This is a premium gin, but worth every penny!

Kokoro Gin

Price: £30 for 70cl from the company website

What it's like:

Kokoro’s London Dry Gin combines all the traditional botanicals with a magical secret ingredient: sansho berries. These elevate the juniper bitterness, whilst adding a refreshing peppery note to the palate. Whilst this is an unusual gin, it’s worth every penny of its hefty price tag as it has a freshness and richness that is very rare in a London Dry. We suggest you serve the gin with still water and ice, it does not need a tonic!

Chocolate & Coconut Liqueur - M&S

Price: £12 in-store

What it's like:

If you’re missing Baileys and your nut-allergy means you can’t have their vegan option, this is perfect for you! Deliciously creamy and rich, it has a gentle coconut flavour that works really well with the chocolatey notes. Having tried a range of vegan cream liqueurs, this is an solid Allergico favourite! Another big plus is the price as for a vegan drink alternative this isn’t a bad option if you’re looking for indulgence which won’t break the bank.

Pallini Limoncello - Pallini

Price: £19.95 from The Whiskey Exchange

What it’s like:

If like us you’ve been missing going on your holidays this year, look no further as this is Italy in a bottle. Whilst some Limoncello has a reputation for being a bit sickly, this isn’t as it combines the sharp sweetness of Amalfi lemons with just a little bit of added sugar to really allow the citrus to shine. This company is one of the oldest producers in Italy and it shows in the quality of the drink. We recommend you serve neat with ice.

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