Delectible drinks that would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and with the lockdown in place, we may not be able to get the quality time with our mums that we really crave. However, we can offer the women in our lives a rather palatable alternative: a special drinks delivery that they don’t have to share. Though many of us can’t be there in person, we can be present, quite literally, in spirit. Here are some of the best bottles to indulge your mother on the 14^th March and show that no one knows her better than you. 

Lanson X Pearl and Groove Mother’s Day Delights

Unable to hug your loved ones this Mother’s Day? Lanson Champagne & Pearl and Groove have teamed up to bring you a limited-edition Mother’s Day gift, filled with delectable delights to wow your loved ones on this special day. The limited-edition Lanson X Pearl and Groove Mother’s Day box features a full-size bottle of Lanson Le Rosé, which is sought after for its pale salmon colour and characteristic freshness, alongside a freshly prepared and delicately crafted Pearl and Groove cake in a tube, featuring two flavours. For a fully personalised experience, each gift box comes with an optional hand-written note and is delivered all in time for Mother’s Day for £65. Order online here.

Fluère Cocktails by Candlelight

If you want to take the aromatherapy experience a little further, why not have some fun with it and treat your mum to a night of candle-making and cocktail shaking? Cocktails by Candlelight have created a magical evening of eco-friendly crafts accompanied by tantalising guilt-free tipples. Each kit contains the ingredients for two cocktails – with five delicious non-alcoholic options provided by Fluère – and two astrologically inspired candles. Choose from 12 tempting fragrances or create some cosmic energy by matching your mum up with her star sign. The concoctions come in recycled glass jars ready to reuse for your very own vegan candles once you have followed the easy instructions. And the best part? Thanks to Fluère your mum will be able to indulge and still be able to spring out of bed on the 15^th. Order online here.

Mirabeau gin and candle gift set

Gift your mum a full pamper session with an indulgent combination of gin, rosé and luxury candles. Mirabeau has partnered with British candle maker Perfect Chaos to create a limited-edition Mirabeau Dry Gin candle. Using the botanicals and tasting notes of our Mirabeau Dry Rosé Gin, Perfect Chaos has created an essential oil blend to complement it and be the perfect sipping partner to your Mirabeau Gin and Tonic. Purchase the exclusive gin and candle bundle online for £55.

Sipful Mother’s Day Box

Treat the wonder woman in your life to a beautiful package of craft cocktails and an indulgent low-calorie treat. Sipful has you covered this Mother’s Day with The Mother’s Day Box, including three all-natural Sipful canned cocktails made using natural fruit juice mixed with organic bubbly wine: Orange Mimosa, Blood Orange Mimosa and Peach Bellini, alongside a Flower & White White Chocolate and Raspberry Meringue Bar. Dispatched with a personal message on a Best Mum Ever notecard, this gift is all wrapped up in a letterbox-sized, fully recyclable package. Order online to pick up The Mother’s Day Box for just £17.95.

1826 Cocktails from Selfridges.com

To gift your mum all the joy of a bar experience without the faff, you could opt for some of the best ready-made cocktails on the market. 1826 are serving up that freshly-shaken flavour with a variety of quality concoctions. Opt for a sophisticated classic with the Old Fashioned or the Smoky French Martini, or if you like things with a twist, go for a Cognac Espresso Martini (a classy upgrade on a favourite) or a refreshing Mint Julep – we recommend some fresh mint to seal the deal. All you have to do order online from Selfridges.com and make sure Mum’s got some ice and a glass on hand.

Hayman’s Gin

If your mum’s drink cabinet is looking a little empty, there’s no better way to replenish it then with a bottle of great gin. True London Gin distiller and fifth-generation family-owned business, Hayman’s Gin offers timelessly smooth spirits that can only be made from years of experience. The London Dry, Old Tom, and Sloe Gin come readily available in beautifully gift-wrapped bottles – the perfect elegant gift for gin aficionados or those looking for a bit of variety. Buy a bottle of The London Dry, Old Tom and Sloe gins online for just £28.

Coffee Direct gift hamper

For any mums who double as coffee connoisseurs – or even mums who simply can’t get up without a caffeine boost, why not equip them with the ingredients for the perfect cup? Whether they like to indulge in a dark roast in the morning or they have a sweet tooth, there’s something for every taste. Try the Tiramisu for a decadent chocolatey finish that pays homage to classic Italian dessert – add some foamed milk for the ultimate latte experience – or the Tia Maria, which incorporates the flavours of the Jamaican liqueur for an impressively boozy hit. Available ground or as beans, each bag is expertly sealed for freshness and delivered straight to your door. If you can’t decide which direction to go, you can also purchase a gift hamper – there are over 30 origin coffees to choose from. Order online here.

Lanique Spirit of Rose 

Don’t give flowers this Mother’s Day; give the gift of rose with a bottle of Lanique Spirit of Rose. Made by steam-distilling thousands of hand-picked rose petals sourced from the East, Lanique is an incredibly versatile spirit, enjoyed in a number of ways, perfectly paired with prosecco to make a Lanique Rose Fizz, served simply with a squeeze of lime, or added as a splash to prosecco and tonic for a rosy twist on the classic spritz, there is something to suit everyone’s taste. Beautifully bottled, it makes the ideal gift for any cocktail connoisseur mothers or important women in your life. Buy from Waitrose for £27.

Hattingley Valley English Sparkling Wines

Hattingley Valley’s Classic Reserve is pale gold in colour with delicate and fine long-lasting bubbles – the perfect celebratory drink to toast your mum. The beautifully complex bouquet combines aromas of green apples with creamy nougat, freshly baked brioche and delicate toasted notes from ageing in the bottle. On the palate, the complexity continues with notes of soft lemon sherbet, biscuit and a subtle oak character. Refreshing and perfectly balanced, with a delightfully long finish. Order online at £30 per bottle or £35 with a Union Jack gift box.

Whisp gift boxes

Mother’s Day means spring and drinking alfresco is here! This year treat your Mum to Whisp – a brand-new refreshing and 100% British hard seltzer (aka alcoholic sparkling water) – the perfect alcoholic gift delivered in a beautifully packaged box with a ribbon. Whisp drinks are made from naturally and sustainably sourced British ingredients and are 100% vegan and gluten-free, with no added sugar, sweeteners or preservatives and less than 66 calories per can. Whisp comes in two refreshing flavours, Whisp Cucumber & Mint and Whisp Raspberry & Elderflower. Gift boxes are available to order online for nationwide delivery.

Mariage Frères Sweetheart Tea Set

French tea emporium, Mariage Frères’, beautiful Sweetheart tea is perfect for Mums who enjoy a taste of refinement and luxury. When pouring hot water, the jasmine flower bud begins to blossom, so she can enjoy a beautiful bouquet every morning. Complete with the gorgeous glass teapot to admire it in all its beauty, the set is available to order online for £110.

St-Germain Mother’s Day Spritz Kit

St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur has partnered with McQueens flowers, with the launch of the new Mother’s Day Spritz Kit to add a touch of French joie de vivre to the celebrations. Available to purchase on the McQueens website for £185, the limited-edition gift features a stunning floral bouquet, inspired by the freshly handpicked elderflower blossoms used to create the iconic liqueur, along with everything required to make a St-Germain Spritz cocktail, a bottle of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne, Perrier Sparkling Water and a pair of art-deco glassware. The limited-edition kit will be available to London residents for £185 with guaranteed delivery on Sunday 14^th March. 

World of Zing Gin Lovers Cocktail Collection

Allow your Mum to put her feet up this Mother’s Day as World of Zing has the hard work sorted, providing a world-class mixology experience at home. Upgrade her go-to G&T with the Gin Lovers Cocktail Collection, featuring exotic twists on gin cocktails from the classic negroni to the modern collins. Designed by Channel 4 Sunday Brunch cocktail expert, Pritesh Mody, the cocktail collection contains four 50ml bottles: Berry Shrub Sour (16% Abv), Bordeaux Barrel Aged Negroni (24% Abv), Sloe Gin Gramble (20% Abv) and Saffron & Rose Gimlet (20% Abv) all made with Tanqueray Gin. The Gin Lovers Cocktail Collection is available onsite now at World of Zing for just £15.

Pentire Adrift

The perfect gift for mums who are abstaining from alcohol over Lent (or in general), Pentire’s non-alcoholic spirits are 100% plant-based and distilled with natural botanicals, free from artificial flavourings and sweeteners. The founding product, Adrift, is coastal, herbaceous and fresh with notes of sea rosemary, rock samphire and sage, paired with citrus and sea salt for a rounded and balanced finish. It’s best enjoyed as a Pentire and Tonic with a garnish of rosemary or lemon peel. Order a bottle of Pentire Adrift here.

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