If you want to ‘spice’ up your winter, Crabbies has a new mulled ginger wine that is perfect for those cold evenings in front of the fire. While you might associate Crabbies with the alcoholic ginger beer that’s becoming a summer staple served over ice, the company is giving us a tasty tipple for Christmas.
Crabbies made the announcement about its latest offering, and I’ve got to say, I’m already looking forward to a bottle (or two). “Today, we steep our Green Ginger Wine for up to six long weeks – just like John Crabbie used to do back in 1801,” said Crabbies.
“So combining our traditional Green Ginger Wine with the other ingredients makes Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine extra special.”
The company suggests you serve the Mulled Ginger Wine warm in a mug with cinnamon sticks and a slice of orange peel. Otherwise, you can serve it “the Crabbies way”, which is poured over a mince pie to make a decadent and boozy dessert.
Crabbies Mulled Ginger Wine is currently available to buy on Ocado and costs £5.69 for a 70cl bottle (with 12% ABV). But what do the reviews say? Over on DrinkSupermarket.com, it sounds like this one is a Christmas cracker.
One happy shopper wrote, “My favourite winter drink, lovely gently warmed up. I don’t like mulled wine however the ginger makes this drink 5*”. Another gushed, “This tastes delicious, with all the wonderful smell and depth of flavour from the spices. I will be ordering more so I can drink this all year round”.
Elsewhere, we recently revealed that Aldi is selling a gingerbread cream liquer. If you’re a fan of their Baileys-style drink, Ballycastle, then you’ll be pleased to know that two new flavours have come from the brand in the form of a Caramel and Hazelnut liqueur, and also a gingerbread flavoured cream liqueur.
Both flavours cost just £9.99 each, and can be found in their stores now, but you might want to stockpile if you end up loving them because they’re only available until the end of the year.
Finally, Marks & Spencer is selling a glorious snow globe of Clementine Gin as the perfect present for someone that doesn’t fancy a glass of sherry on December 25. Basically, Christmas is as good and excuse as any for a jolly old knees-up.