2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Treats, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

The holidays always come with family gatherings, work events and parties with loved ones. Whether you are looking for a white elephant gift, a hostess gift or a fun light-hearted gift we got you covered! In this gift guide, we have some unique treats (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that are sure to please someone!

Idea Chic Handmade Favors – Mulling Spices Sachet

Mulling Spices Sachet is the perfect touch to your fall gift basket or as a favor for your winter special event and holiday guests. Simply add the mulling spices to cider, wine or grape juice and brew directly in the bag! Each sachet is packaged in a 2 3/4″ x 4″ muslin bag filled with mulling spices to include aromatic cinnamon chips, allspice, orange peel and cloves. Also, Idea Chíc offers personalized and fully assembled favors including teas and coffees here. Price: Varies

Mark T Wendell

For over 45 years, it has been the Johnson family’s goal to carry on Mr. Wendell’s tradition of creating a superior tea buying experience by providing customers with the finest product, competitive prices, a distinct focus on product freshness and superior service. Try their Holiday Fruit & Spice Blend, Pumpkin Spice Black, Amaretto Cherry Black, Spiced Masala Chai, Chocolate Mint Black, Hu-Kwa Lapsang Souchong Tea and Marzipan Rose Walnut Black. They also offer several unique winter themed biodegradeable teabags. Price varies.

The Biscotti Company

The Biscotti Company is an Artisan Bakery That Focuses on Baking Handcrafted Cookies Made From Almonds, Chocolate Chunks, and Nutritious, Natural Ingredients. The perfect stocking stuffer for the cookie fanatic! Even non-biscotti lovers may find their whole opinion on the crunchy cookie changed after trying a fresh baked-to-order biscotti (there are even gluten-free options). With flavors including Chocolate Almond, Almond, Cranberry Pistachio, Fig Walnut Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Orange, Chocolate Pecan Salted Caramel, and their newly released Cherry Bomb, there’s sure to be a flavor that everyone can obsess over! Price Varies.

Liquor Whaaat?! Cream-Filled Beavers

The ideal stocking stuffer for the chocolate lover. They will fall in love with the rich, decadent flavors of Cream-Filled Beavers by Liquor Whaaat?! Theses chocolates blend adult humor and liquor together into one perfectly delicious treat. They use the finest Belgian chocolates and freshest cream fillings to craft candies that taste as good as they look. Price: $17.69 per box.

Christopher Elbow Chocolate Gifts

Check out the beautifully handcrafted Chocolate Gifts by Christopher Elbow Chocolates. They offer an Artisan collection of gourmet chocolate gifts, chocolate bars and chocolate truffles. Some of their gift offerings include Holiday 4 Piece Chocolate Bonbons for $14.00, 8 Piece Winter Chocolates Holiday Collection for $25.00, 16 Piece Gourmet Holiday Chocolate Collection for $45.00, Holiday 24 Piece Chocolate Bonbon Collection for $65.00, or for non-chocolate gifts try Berry Pate de Fruit Collection for $21.00, and many more yummy options here. Accompany the gift with their Spiced Cocoa Noir Drinking Chocolate for $22.00.

Booze Dust

Finally, a stocking stuffer that those who are always on the hunt for the smarter choice at-home cocktail can deliciously appreciate! Booze Dust is an electrolyte-rich, hydrating cocktail mixer that lets you ditch those boring vodka sodas for flavorful cocktails. Simply sprinkle in the zero-calorie cocktail mixer to add a tasty twist to any soda or spirit without any added sugar! The Keto-friendly recipe is inline with the modern need for a better-for-you cocktail without losing delicious flavor. Price: $19.99

Tif’s Spiked

Tif’s Spiked is made for cocktail lovers! With a smooth and delicious blend of vodka, coconut rum, acai, and pink lemonade, Tif’s Spiked is the most nirvana-inducing RTD you’ll ever taste. Women-owned and made in the USA, this lightly carbonated,  refreshing ready-to-drink craft cocktail, delivers summer vibes all year long! With each can serving up 2 cocktails and packing a punch at 12% ABV, Tif’s is sure to bring on those vacation vibes. Tif’s Spiked is both gluten-free and vegan, made with all-natural ingredients and no added sugars or preservatives. Order a case of Tif’s Spiked Lemonade for 179.94 for a Full Case | 24-Pack.

Mocktail Club’s flavorful canned drinks

Slim, portable, and lightweight, each 12-ounce can bursts with flavor. Consumers have fallen in love with the brand’s unique blends, delicious on their own or mixed in with a favorite recipe. Enjoy a Capri Spritz or a Manhattan Berry and its functional benefits with ingredients such as pomegranates and blackberries for antioxidants and apple cider vinegar which contain prebiotics for gut health. All offerings are non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan. 

Jøyus Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon

This perfectly balanced dealcoholized Cabernet Sauvignon is aged on American oak and has the complexity, tannins and warmth of a traditional Cab, but with the alcohol gently removed. TASTING NOTES: The warmth and complexity will delight your palate, while the well-balanced tannins, notes of ripe dark berries, aged oak and undertones of vanilla will keep you coming back sip after sip. For $28.99 per bottle.

Dhōs Spirits

Dhōs Spirits hand crafted non-alcoholic spirits have the purest and cleanest ingredients, including natural flavors, ultra low calories and no sugar.  They lab-tested for over 400 contaminants to certify that Dhōs is clean and free of harmful toxins and pesticides. Try their Dhōs Gin Free, Dhōs Orange, & Dhōs Bittersweet.

Rockwell Vermouth

Rockwell Vermouth lets you shake, stir, and savor quality vermouth handcrafted in California. Select from Classic Sweet or Extra Dry to suit your taste (pro tip: mix them together in a glass over ice.). These vermouths are concocted with native herbs and spices of North America to spice up any occasion. Enjoy these popular recipes and explore the many cocktails you’ll be inspired to make, such as martinis, margaritas, or simply straight over ice. The vermouths are the perfect ingredient for any holiday drink! Price: $15

Catan Pisco Kits

Pisco perfectly blends the versatility of vodka cocktails with the aromas and complexities of upscale tequila. Catan Pisco Kit includes 1 full Bottle of Catan Pisco, 1 full bag of The Pisco Girl coffee blend, 1 bag of sugar, cinnamon, cloves and spices, 1 dropper bottle of vanilla, 1 jigger as an extra gift, and 1 recipe card showing you the step by step process to make this delicious “Monkey Tail” holiday cocktail for your family and friends! Catan Pisco has also recently won a gold medal, one of the most prestigious marks a label can receive, in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).Price: $59.99-$69.99

Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal

Award-winning Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal is an independent spirits producer that blends heritage and innovation. The Lobos 1707 portfolio is made up of four ultra-premium offerings that are all perfect for sipping neat, or mixing in with a cocktail: Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila, Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila, and Lobos 1707 Extra Añejo Tequila and Mezcal Artesanal are all made from 100% blue weber agave and espadin, harvested, distilled and bottled in Jalisco, and Oaxaca. Customers can purchase at BevMo, Total Wine and online at www.lobos1707.com; prices range from $49 – $150 per bottle.

Lifevine

For those who like to limit their carbs and calories Lifevine contains  ZERO SUGAR. The FDA does not require wines to disclose nutritional information, but Lifevine has chosen to put it all right there on the label — even calorie counts. How refreshing is that? Award-winning winemaker Ed Killian makes sure that each bottle bursts with amazing flavor complexity. Varietals include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and more. Lifevine is lab tested for purity, certified pesticide free and committed to label transparency. Price varies

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Source: Mark T Wendell, JoyUs, Dhos, Christopher Elbow, Liquor Whaaat, Tif’s, Idea Chic, Lobos, Mocktails Club, Booze Dust, Lifevine, Rockwell Vermouth, Catan Pisco