I tested the best Christmas liqueurs – the winner cost less than £20 and comes with its own gift box
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WHEN it comes to festive tipples this December, there’s a whole host of Christmas liqueurs on offer in supermarkets aimed squarely at the seasonal drinker. Here expert Helena Nicklin rates this year’s once-a-year splurges out of five. JUST in case you haven’t had your fill of mince pies yet, you can now enjoy all the flavours of this treat in booze form, too.
![[Helena Nicklin rates this year’s Christmas liqueurs out of five]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/71136340-10a5-4418-b64b-c102bb70c582.jpg?strip=all&w=722)
When it comes to spreading joy on the tipples front, M&S usually has it nailed, and this offering is particularly fun, as the bottle lights up when you touch it. The liqueur has an authentic flavour, and you can taste the spice and aromatic fruit. It’s subtle and sweet so glug it chilled, along with scoffing its tasty namesake.
![[M&S Mince Pie liqueur is subtle and sweet so glug it chilled]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/picture-used-accompany-pa-feature-954659281.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
A fun pressie or stocking filler. I DID go rather Christmas Grinch and gave this dubiously named tipple an eye roll when I saw it. After all, what exactly is honey-spiced whisky?. But on drinking it, I will happily admit I was wrong. This takes the most delicious flavours of a good whisky and beefs it up to another level with orange and just enough sweetness.
![[Glayva Tangerine & Honeyspiced whisky liqueur is a sophisticated seasonal sip and scored 4 out of 5]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NINTCHDBPICT000957911869.jpg?strip=all&w=553)
It’s not sickly and has a lovely kick. A sophisticated seasonal and very well-priced sip. Perfect to drink on ice by the fire after dinner. ON the nose, this gin-based tipple is an aromatic delight, with classic spiced notes of cinnamon, clove and juniper.
![[The Best mulled gin is an excellent cocktail ingredient and makes an epic Christmas Corpse Reviver cocktail]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NINTCHDBPICT000957911314.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
