Boozy gifts to shop this Christmas

Yarra Valley winemaker Zonzo has fused the festive flavours of Italian panettone in an orange, vanilla and hazelnut gin infusion this year. Take it neat on ice to get the strongest hit of raisins, juniper and spice on your palate, or add in a mixer to flex your cocktail mixology skills. With a rich and lingering finish, it's the perfect spirit to get you in the holiday mood and sip on while you watch all your fave Christmas movies for the 100th time. You can purchase a bottle here, or if you're after something a bit lighter and more refreshing, there's also this fun limoncello gift pack. 

Legendary seaside pub the Esplanade has bottled its very own take-home and ready-to-pour version of the Negroni. Whether your mate is a regular at the Espy and already a fan of its simple but high-quality cocktail list or you're shopping for a Negroni lover, this bottle is sure to be a welcome addition to any at-home bar. Just pour over ice into an old-fashioned or rocks glass, garnish with a slice of fresh orange and enjoy. The Espy Negroni retails at $39 per 500ml bottle and is available for purchase at the Espy. 

Local brewery Moon Dog has put together this 10-pack box of alcoholic seltzer tinnies in a fun range of fruity flavours. Perfect for the calorie-conscious folks in your life, these drinks are lower in carbs and sugar than most other alcoholic bevvies and are a refreshing way to enjoy a cold drink this summer with minimal impact on your waistline. With flavours like Tropical Crush, Piney Limey, Raspberry Sorbet, Peach Iced Tea and Pink Flamingo, all you need to do is grab a glass and some ice, pour and enjoy!
Moon Dog Fizzer is made by Moon Dog Craft Brewery which is 100% independent and Australian made and owned.

If someone in your life loves a good Martini, then they'll love this limited edition bottle of vodka from Grey Goose that pays homage to the glittering splendour of the Northern Lights. The collectible bottle comes wrapped in eye-catching holographic foil with a unique lit-up element at the bottom, guaranteed to illicit 'oohs' and 'aahs' after unwrapping. Of course, it's the award-winning vodka inside that your gift recipient will treasure. You can get yourself a bottle from Dan Murphy's or online.

Before you scroll away, let us reassure you: Hey Tomorrow isn't making your typical box of wine that barely passes as drinkable. You won't find any Fruity Lexia here and instead will find classic varietals from some of the country's best winemakers like Lethbridge and Philip Lobley. Why the boxes? Because the carbon footprint of a casked wine is, on average, eight times lower than its glass bottle counterpart. The wine is fresh for 28 days from the first pour, meaning you can have a glass when you please without worrying about waste. Finally, 50 per cent of profits will go towards supporting Australian Farmers via the Carbon Farming Foundation. Head to the Hey Tomorrow website to browse your options.

Missed out on a European summer this year? Bring Italy to your lips instead with these exquisite drops from Tommy's Booze made from Italian liqueur. Meticulously crafted from wonky, rescued fruits, the drinks make a perfect aperitivo or post-meal sip, with limoncello, mandarin and lampone in 200ml bottles. Bonus points, the bottles' design is so darn cute. Get your hands on the gift set here.

Treat the adventure enthusiasts and spirits connosisseurs in your life with a locally crafted vodka from this Ballarat powerhouse. 'Itinerant;, meaning to travel from place to place, was the word Itinerant Spirits founders Brad Wilson and Craig Ryan felt best described their approach, each feeling inspired from their extensive travels across the globe. Each batch of Vansetter Vodka is expertly distilled with a focus on balance and purity, made from locally grown grains and natural volcanic spring water to create a smooth, rich and well-rounded drop. Gorgeous.

Unlike most whiskies that are traditionally distilled two times, Writers Tears distil this unique old Irish Pot still whiskey three times to give the product an extremely smooth result. It has won a gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge in London and is one of the highest-rated Irish whiskeys in Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible. Impress the firewater lovers in your circle by getting them a bottle, which retails for just $80 from your local Dan Murphy's. 

The world's best gin maker, Four Pillars are treating lovers of the spirit to their eighth exclusive Christmas-inspired gin this year. Spice-laden and fragrant with festive aromas, it's the perfect tipple for gifting and celebrating with your nearest and dearest this silly season. Find out more and purchase a bottle online.

Chandon's Garden Spritz is a lip-smacking blend of exceptional sparkling wine and all-natural orange bitters. This luxe gift pack comes with an entire bottle of the summer-ready tipple, a pack of 12 dried orange slices for garnishing and two elegant Spritz glasses, so all you need is a picnic rug and someone to enjoy your bubbles with! Order at the website.

If you're looking to ball out, this 15-year-old single malt Scotch whisky by Highland Park is the way to go. Presented in a heavily embossed and stunning ceramic bottle, this whisky will not only taste delicious but look fabulous on someone's home bar. This product has been matured in a combination of both European and American oak sherry casks as well as a handful of refill casks and has aromas of crème brûlée, heather honey and cinnamon-topped apple crumble. Nick's Wine Merchants currently has this product available for purchase in-store, but stay tuned for online stockists that can deliver. 

The unique part about this stunning limited edition gift set is that it comes with a gorgeous 100% natural perfume from Vahy. If you love the finer things in life like luxury spirits and perfumes but don't want to sacrifice on ethics, this clean, green brand team-up is a marriage made in heaven. The scent iis a 50ml drop of Vahy's oceanic Isle of Blanc fragrance, and it's the perfect pairing for The Botanist Gin included in the set:an exceptionally crafted blend of 22 hand-picked wild botanicals from the Islay in Scotland. Click here to order online.