Combining sweet foods with alcohol has been done for ages, and it often creates a combination people with a sweet tooth love. If you know someone who loves sweets, then you can purchase a special gift that combines sweet tastes with some fine alcohol options.
These gifts are ideal for all types of holidays and special occasions, including birthdays. Knowing what’s available and the different options to shop for can help make the decision a lot easier.
The difference between liquor and liqueur involves the process used to make the drink and amount of sweetness applied to them. Browse through our guide to find different sweet liquor and liqueur gift options. We break down a variety of sweets, including chocolate and fruity options.
1. Traditional Chocolate Liqueurs
If you’re not feeling too adventurous, then the easiest way to go with a sweet drink gift is choosing traditional chocolate. Chocolate has been mixed with alcohol for ages, and even major chocolate companies have gotten in on the mix. Chocolate drinks from companies like Godiva can be purchased.
The rich chocolate flavors in these drinks help tone down the strong taste of the alcohol. One of the highlights when purchasing chocolate liqueurs is the rich chocolate fragrance that comes out every time the bottle is opened.
2. Chocolate Cherry Liqueurs
Add some extra sweetness to the gift you give by choosing a chocolate-cherry combination. This combo includes a burst of flavor as the two combine to give the taste buds a mix of rich, tart, and sweet flavors. These drinks taste like a chocolate-covered cherry and have a good kick of alcohol with every sip.
3. White Chocolate Liqueurs
If the flavors of traditional chocolate are too bold, then you can go with a lighter drink gift like white chocolate liqueurs. These drinks are typically clear in color and feature a white chocolate flavoring added to them. The chocolate taste is typically not as strong as traditional milk or dark chocolate, giving a subtle sweet touch as you drink it.
4. Fruit Vodkas
As you shop for a gift, you may come across a lot of different vodka options. Fruit is one of the more common types of flavors to add to vodkas, and the use of fruit adds a real sweet kick to each drink. Examples of fruit vodkas include blueberry, lemon, mango, and coconut.
Typically, fruit flavors are presented on their own, but you can easily purchase two different bottles to create a mix of flavors. For example, you could purchase an apple vodka and a peach vodka to make a peach-apple mixed drink.
5. Fruit Whiskeys
Similar to options available with vodkas, fruit-flavored whiskey mixes the strong and smooth flavors with some sweetness. One of the available combinations is an apple and maple whiskey. This type of whiskey has flavors similar to an apple pie and is an ideal option for anyone with a sweet tooth.
More traditional fruit flavors are also available, including a peach flavor.
6. Honey Liqueurs
Honey offers a sweet touch to any type of drink you make. The golden color of honey matches the golden tone of several drinks and provides a great look when gifting bottles. Honey flavors offer a great aftertaste and can help a drink go down smoother.
7. Flavored Brandy
Brandy has been paired with all types of fruits and flavors for multiple years. One of the more common mixtures you can purchase is apple brandy. Some other fruit flavors include plum, blackberry, and apricot. Trying out a unique flavor can offer a truly special gift for a loved one.
Check out our full selection of options at Holiday Wine Cellar. We can help you find the perfect gift for any person with a sweet tooth in your life.
