CHRISTMAS 2023: INGREDIENTS FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS AT HOME
Floris’s Holiday Cracker Collection, £90
Original designed by Tom Smith in 1845 and passed down through generations, Floris is keeping Christmas tradition alive a beautiful collection of crackers. Perfect for fine fragrance fans, Floris’s Holiday Cracker Collection features three of the brand’s finest Eau de Parfums - Mulberry Fig, Honey Oud and Cherry Blossom (10ml).
Traditional Mince Pies, £12.95
The minute you have got your hands on some Fortnum & Mason Traditional Mince Pies, Christmas has officially begun. These decadent, all-butter short crust pastry mince pies are filled with cognac-infused mincemeat, vine-ripened fruits and subtle spices.
Highgrove Organic Brandy Butter, £5.95
Highgrove’s Organic Brandy Butter is a perfect match for mince pies or hot festive puddings, made in the UK with the finest organic ingredients. Brandy-fuelled, rich, thick and creamy, this tempting jar will keep calling your name.
Luxurious Boite Rouge 1000g, £150
Charbonnel et Walker first introduced this beautiful chocolate box in 1909, filled with a signature selection of Fine Milk and Dark Chocolates, including alcohol varieties. Santa himself won’t be able to resist this deliciously decadent red box.
Daylesford Chocolate Clementine, £15
Feeling indulgent? New for 2023, Dayleford’s Chocolate Clementine is the perfect festive treat. Hollow milk chocolate has been smothered in a dimpled layer of white chocolate, infused with clementine oil. These beauties are hand sculpted in London using natural colours from plants and flowers and sustainably, ethically sourced cocoa.
Quintessential Cheese Hamper, £45
The Snowdonia Cheese Co’s Quintessential Cheese Hamper is a true delight. Enjoy the award-winning Black Bomber and Red Storm, the naturally smoked Beechwood; Green Thunder with roasted garlic and garden herbs; and Red Devil red Leicester with Habanero chillies, peppers and spices; plus two great chutneys and a box of crunchy buttermilk crackers. I fell in love with this cheese in Snowdonia and have been hooked since!
Claridge’s Mayfair Favourites, £195
Claridge’s describe this trio of red, white and sparkling as a ‘French winemaking masterclass’. Enjoy a smooth Côte Rôtie from Northern-Rhône, a 2018 Auxey-Duresses “Patience N.11” Agnès Paquet from Burgundy and an elegant Gosset Grand Rose NV.
Ridgeview Mixed Case, £310
This Ridgeview Mixed Case is perfect for at-home tasting sessions, festive celebrations and relaxed moments in front of the fire. It includes one of each of the following: Bloomsbury NV, Cavendish NV, Fitzrovia NV, Blanc de Blancs 2018, Blanc de Noirs 2015 and Rosé de Noirs 2018. We love the London names!
Richard Brendon Coupe Glasses, £150
This pair of star cut coupe glasses are guaranteed to elevate your Christmas spirit as you sip on Champagne, or perhaps an Espresso Martini. The Cocktail Collection is inspired by the mouth-blown glassware from the turn of the 20th century and today’s modern cocktail culture.
Citizen Spritz Bitter Orange, £20
Citizen Spritz Bitter Orange will produce the perfect festive spritz with very little effort. Add 25ml to 175ml of soda water or sparkling water, ice and garnish. Drinkers and non drinkers alike will enjoy this wonderfully bitter orange tipple with a hint of grape.
Vapoura Spiced Rum, £55
Boasting one of the most beautiful bottles we’ve ever seen, Vapoura Spiced Rum is the perfect festive addition to your home bar. Citrus notes of blood orange are complemented by fresh turmeric and cracked black cardamom - a divine spiced rum, and a taste sensation.
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