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The drinks in this list range from super cute to very sophisticated, and you should try to pick a drink that goes with the personality of the person you’re making it for or else we’ve rounded up some of the best bottles for gifting so raise a glass to celebrate the season with some spiffy spirits.

HENNESSY COGNAC

A blend of eaux-de-vie selected to precisely balance multiple vibrant qualities, Hennessy Cognac has some toasty notes with grilled almonds, fresh grapes, French oak, marked by their time spent in new barrels; other notes being more fruity and floral, expressing their regional origins.

The world’s most popular Cognac, Hennessy Very Special is the modern-day equivalent of the original Hennessy Three Star, a designation created to indicate exceptional quality and savoir-faire.

CHANDON LIMITED EDITION GIFT BOX

Producing world-class, premium quality sparkling wine in two variants – Brut and Rosé, with the aim to create awareness and revive a culturally inspired art form of the Warli Tribe, Chandon India in collaboration with Raah Foundation has introduced limited Edition Gift Box designed by a local Warli Artist.

To create awareness among the consumers about Warli Art, Chandon India launches two Limited Edition Gift Boxes – Limited Edition Gift Box with a stopper and Limited Edition Gift Box with a flute. Designed by Warli artist Prakash Pithole from Jawhar, Palghar District of Maharashtra, Prakash learned the finer nuances of the motifs and artistic expressions of natural elements from his father and has constantly honed and refined his craft since then.

The limited edition gift box will retail for Rs.1650 and will be available at select retail outlets in Mumbai, Delhi & Gurgaon, Bengaluru from 15th February onwards.

RAHASYA VODKA

Craft vodka inspired by the mysticism, heritage, and folklore of India. Rahasya marries India’s heritage with its new, self-confident future. Rahasya’s journey started with the desire of creating a product that is premium and distinctly Indian.

What makes Rahasya unique is its flavour profile, which takes inspiration from various elements that are inherent to the Indian way of life. Rahasya is designed to take us back to our roots and yet push us to new; where culture and Indian roots combine to create an immersive experience; to a land of possibilities and the land of mystique.

SWEDISH PALOMA

INGREDIENTS

• Absolut Grapefruit 45ml
• Grapefruit juice 45ml
• Lime Jjuice Soda Water 10ml
• Grapefruit wedge for garnish

HOW TO MIX

Pour all ingredients except the soda into a shaker. Add ice cubes. Shake and pour into a highball (salted rim optional). Top up with Soda. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

ABSOLUT LIME MULE

INGREDIENTS

• Absolut Lime 45ml
• Lime Juice 15 ml
• Ginger Beer
• Wedges Lime 2
• Ice Cubes

HOW TO MIX

Fill a mule mug with ice cubes. Add Absolut Lime and lime juice. Top up with ginger beer. Garnish with two lime wedges.

ROMEO’S PUNCH

INGREDIENTS

• Jameson Irish Whiskey 1 Bottle
• Lemon Juice 300 ml
• Lillet Rouge 100 ml
• Peychaud’s Bitters 20 Dashes
• Pomegranate Juice 500 ml
• Strawberry Syrup 300 ml

HOW TO MIX

Add all ingredients to a bowl with ice and stir well. Serve in a rocks glass. To make a strawberry syrup: Add 250g sugar, 250ml water, 100g strawberries (fresh or frozen both work) to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Allow to cool, strain, bottle and refrigerate.