The Twelve Drinks Of Christmas

It happens every year. You want to drink something special for Christmas. The problem? You’ve only got that one bottle of rosé someone (intentionally?) left at your place that tries to sound French but the small type clearly says “not French.” It’s definitely time to head to The Bottle-O — but how do you know what to get?

Well, we’ve put together a list of drinking options that will help you celebrate old traditions (and even make some new ones). Now, while all of these recommendations are absolutely correct and the best way to go for everyone, we want to remind you to celebrate Christmas responsibly, which means drinking responsibly.

Backyard Lawn Bowls And Beers

Every year, you play backyard lawn bowls with your family at Christmas time and every year you lose. Not this year. You’ve been practising. And you’re excited. But you want to play it casual. Have a beer. Maybe a frosty XXXX Gold, P.O.E.T.S Country Lager or Great Northern Super Crisp. Now you’re racking up the points and everyone else is losing their minds with jealousy. And that’s what Christmas is all about.

Decorate The Tree With Prosecco

Don’t pop the Champagne yet. (We’re working up to that.) Prosecco is light, bubbly and festive, which is the vibe you should be going for when you decorate your Christmas tree. Drag out that ice bucket and chuck a bottle of True Illusion in there.

A Dinner Date With Sauvignon Blanc

Call ahead to make sure the restaurant is BYO, pick up a Squealing Pig Sauv Blanc and prepare to have a romantic evening. Or just stay in. Light a candle, play some jazz from the ’60s and you’ve basically recreated every restaurant ever.

A Mule-tide Friendmas

For those of us who don’t live close to our families (or just don’t want to spend that much time with them), a Friendmas is the best way to celebrate the holiday. You get the crew together, establish conversation ground rules (no small talk, lots of divisive politics), mix together a batch of cocktails, whether that be Aperol Spritzes or Moscow Mules, and you’re off to the races, as they say.

Shiraz With The In-Laws

For whatever reason, your in-laws hate seafood and insist on serving roasted red meat. Sounds a bit heavy for Christmas lunch, right? Wrong. When a meal like that is paired with a big, bold Australian Shiraz (try Pepperjack, Taylors Estate or Wirra Wirra Church Block), the combination is enough to make the angels sing.

The Perfect Last Minute Gift

While everyone else is jamming themselves into a department store to fight over the last package of underwear, you’ll be in the local The Bottle-O, picking up a Whisky, Gin or Bubbles. Go for a Maker’s Mark Whisky, Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin or Grant Burge Petit Bubbles. Tie a bow around it and your Christmas shopping is sorted.

Christmas Cards And Mojitos

Whether it’s a family member, a friend you haven’t seen in a long time, or a complete stranger, everyone loves a Christmas card. That means you’ve got work to do. So warm up your writing hand, have a couple of extra pens ready in case you run out of ink, and mix up some margaritas with your favourite tequila.

Picnic In The Park With Something Fizzy

If the weather’s decent, pack that basket with chips, dips, cheese, and some great drinks to share, like Brookvale Union Lemon Lime Bitters, or Balter XPA. Cool and casual.

A Very Cocktail Christmas Eve

Is someone mixing cocktails? It must be Christmas Eve. The presents are wrapped. Everyone’s in bed. It’s time for a nightcap. A White Russian with Baileys. A spiced clementine with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. A Whisky Sour with Glenfiddich. Drinks to sip while you think about everything there is to be grateful for.

A Champagne Christmas Day Toast

You’ve been working hard, creating memories to last a lifetime for the Christmas season and now it’s the big day: so pop open a bottle of Mumm. The stuff tastes great. And it is actually French

Christmas Movies & Cocktails

We’ve all got our go to favourite Christmas movie, and they all go really well with an El Jimador tequila margarita, an Absolut vodka martini or a Bacardi rum piña colada.

Moët & Chandon & New Years Eve

You made it. 2023 is about to be in the rearview mirror and whether it was the best of times or the not as best of times, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2024. So just as with Christmas Day, Champagne is the way to go. A classic move that never gets old.

Pick up any of these drinks from your nearest The Bottle-O.