F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in the 1922 novel The Beautiful and Damned: “Here’s to alcohol, the rose-colored glasses of life.” We couldn’t agree more—which is why, when it comes to boozy gifts, we’re all in.
There’s something for every taste (even non-imbibers). You can spend a little or a lot. And with most liquor stores open late on Christmas Eve, it’s an ace-in-the-hole for last-minute shoppers.
Here, a toast to the season’s best bottles.
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame
Touted as one of Vogue’s prettiest bottles, this limited-edition champagne is sure to delight all the art aficionados on your list. The Maison teamed up with Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama to create the colorful motif—the polka dots symbolize bubbles; the flower, love, energy, and the celebration of life.
Stressed Vines Wine Club
“It’s truly a gift that keeps celebrating,” says vintner Rob Barney. Twice a year, the Richardson-based company will ship premium bottles of its “lovingly produced” California wine (made, as the name implies, from stressed vines) to lucky recipients.
Haus: The Sampler Kit
This customizable set includes four aperitifs in mix-and-matchable flavors like Spiced Cherry, Citrus Flower, Lemon Lavender, and Peach Passionfruit. The presentation is super chic, too.
Patrón Extra Anejo Lalique Limited Edition
Like we previously mentioned, you can spend a lot—$6,789.99, to be exact. But what you’re getting is one elegant, exclusive bottle of tequila. Each limited-edition is handmade in Lalique’s glass factory in Alcase, France.
Robert Mondavi x Bernardaud NFT Collection
These gorgeous, art collection-worthy Limoges porcelain wine magnums not only hold a custom wine blend—they’re the handiwork of 50 specialized craftsmen. An intriguing twist: Vessels are being offered exclusively through generative art non fungible tokens (NFTs).
Bendt Bourbon Cream Liqueur
For starters, the hashtag is pretty great: #getbendt. We also adore anything local. Based in Old Town Lewisville, the distillery uses traditional distilling methods to produce its premium, handcrafted whiskey. Stop by to pick up a bottle (or two) of their indulgent new Bourbon Cream Liqueur. And for non-imbibers, the gift shop also stocks cakes, coffee, candied pecans, and more.
Dom Perignon X Lady Gaga Vintage 2010
According to the winemaker’s notes, “the Queendom that Lady Gaga and Dom Perignon bring to life is a radical expression of the electrifying, liberating power of creative freedom – a power they both embody and that we need more than ever.” What we know is you can’t go wrong with Dom—especially when comes in uber-cool packaging designed by Gaga and designer Nicola Formichetti.
Vera Wang X Chopin Vodka
This farm-to-bottle, gluten-free vodka is made from sustainably grown and sourced potatoes in the village of Krzesk, Poland (home to the Chopin distillery). The matte, bi-color bottle is reminiscent of Vera Wang’s signature aesthetic—modern, architectural, and sophisticated.
Crystal Head Vodka Pride Bottle Limited Edition
In support of LGBTQ+ communities, Crystal Head Vodka’s rainbow-hued Limited Edition Pride bottle celebrates diversity and equality. We also love the brand’s Aurora Special Edition bottle. And did we mention that three of the vodka’s seven filtrations pass through layers of diamonds?
Lay’s Potato Vodka
Spoiler alert: This 80-proof vodka—a collaboration between Lay’s and Eastside Distilling—sold out less than three hours after the snack giant posted it on Twitter last week. (A subsequent Tweet stated: “We sold out of Lay’s Vodka, but you can still enjoy the Lay’s chips you know and love.”) But keep an eye out. We’re betting another boozy potato concoction is in the works.
Dude, Sweet Chocolate One Night Stand Potion
What’s in a name? This one pays tribute to the “fun times and middle of the dating spectrum,” according to the Dude, Sweet Chocolate website. But in our mind, one night is exactly how long it will take to devour the entire bottle of this yummy chocolate and tequila sauce.
