Whether you’re rushing for a last minute present or just need to stock up your liquor cabinet before family descends on Christmas Day, now is one of the last chances to order in some alcohol ready for the festivities. Whether you need spirits for cocktails and mixers, a few bottles of wine to have with dinner or the ever-traditional bottle of Bailey’s ready for sipping whilst opening presents, there’s always a drink to be had – and we know where to get them in time for Christmas Day.
Although you can obviously pick up your drinks at your local supermarket, if you struggle to carry all that shopping home or just don’t fancy braving the last minute chaos at the checkout, you can order all of your drinks online and have them delivered straight to your doorstep, so you can get on with your other preparations. So, here’s where to get those last minute Christmas drinks orders done…
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Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, £13 (was £22)
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a bottle of Baileys, and its always a guaranteed hit with everyone from your partner to your grandad, making it a cupboard staple for the festive season. Right now, Amazon not only has it on sale with £9 off, but you can still get it delivered to your house tomorrow with next day delivery.
Absolut Original Swedish Vodka 1litre, £22 (was £30.30)
Another bottle with an impressive discount is the iconic Absolut Vodka, which has been slashed to £22 for a litre on Amazon. Perfect for whipping up cocktails or serving as part of a mixed drink, vodka is also a great staple to have in the cupboard, and you can have it arrive with next day delivery.
Lewis Hamilton’s Almave Ambar Blue Agave Alcohol-Free Spirit, £26.95
For the designated drivers and non-drinkers, Lewis Hamilton’s recently-launched Almave alcohol-free tequila is a treat. Rather than sticking to plain soft drinks, they can whip this up into a mocktail or serve neat over ice for a more sophisticated booze-free tipple. Plus it’s available on Hard to Find Whisky with next day delivery, so it’ll arrive before Christmas.
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, £18 (was £28.49)
Another classic in your liquor cabinet, Jack Daniel’s whiskey has long been a favourite amongst spirit drinkers. Whether enjoyed neat on its own or as part of a mixed drink or cocktail it’s always a winner at parties. You can still get next day delivery on it over at Amazon for both Prime and non-Prime members (although Prime customers will get free NDD!).
Dead Man's Fingers Spiced Rum, £16.20 (was £25)
Rum is always a classic party tipple and is the main ingredient in plenty of different cocktails, too. This Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum has a sweet, buttery caramel flavour and is a guaranteed hit for party goers. Get it tomorrow with Amazon’s next day delivery ready for your festive gathering.
The Pogues Blended Irish Whiskey, £17 (was £20)
You can’t get through a Christmas without hearing The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York at least once, so why not add the band’s very own Irish Whiskey to your Christmas party repertoire, too? Available with NDD on Amazon, it’s also currently on offer down to £17, and can be served neat, over ice or in a cocktail.
Virgin Wines Customer Favourites Mixed Wine Case (6 Bottles), £66.99
If you’re not sure what kind of wine your guests prefer, hedge your bets and go for this mixed case from Virgin Wines. Containing six bottles of its best-selling wines, you’ll get a mixture of red and white wines, including a shiraz, malbec and pinot grigio. You’ll automatically get free delivery which will arrive by Christmas Eve (when ordered on Saturday 21 December), or opt for next day delivery.