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Christmas Spirits & Holiday Food Gift Ideas

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We got you covered with the most creative foodie and spirit gifts to give this holiday season, from gift baskets and unique liquors to the best olive oils.

 

Holiday Food Gift Ideas

 

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Entertaining guests this holiday season just got easier and healthier with grab-and-go options from Edible  for all occasions this holiday season, including: 
 
  • Holiday parties 
  • Hanukkah celebrations 
  • Secret Santa gifting
  • Gifts for the boss/client 
 
As an added treat throughout the holiday season, gift buyers can visit one of Edible’s 1,000+ locations to get $10 an order of $50 or more. 
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Adding a personal and unique label to a bottle of Windsor Vineyards wine makes for an unforgettable gift to just about anyone (over the age of 21!) Not only are you gifting beautiful wine, but you’re creating a memorable moment for the both of you to share. And who doesn’t fancy a glass of wine or two at Christmas?

 

Labels can be personalized with any photo, festive image or sentimental saying – there’s a big selection of pre-made holiday labels for you to choose from too!

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Perfect gift for a Coca-Cola fan, or anyone who enjoys visiting interesting sites and recent history.

Box contains "The Coca-Cola Trail" book, Coca-Cola pepper jelly with booklet of pepper jelly recipes for the

holidays, Coca-Cola glass with candle.

Oils

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Anyone with a passion for cooking would love to unwrap a bottle of Laudemio Frescobaldi as the perfect home & kitchen gift. Laudemio Frescobaldi is a high-quality olive oil imported from Italy, intended to be used as a finishing oil (not for cooking or baking) to top off and elevate the flavor profile of your favorite dishes. The olive oil possesses an inviting aromatic scent of artichoke and fresh herbs, as well as a light peppery and buttery taste -- great for topping off a variety of dishes like pasta, salads and breads. The olives picked for this oil are harvested and bottled within 24 hours. Available on Amazon.Christmas Spirits & Holiday Food Gift Ideas 7        
 

Easy to find and budget-friendly, keto diet lovers have turned to this kitchen must-have: Extra virgin olive oil from Spain. While many might think of EVOO as a simple salad dressing swap, those in the know have discovered that quality extra virgin olive oil is a healthful ingredient with hundreds of varieties, each one with distinct, nuanced flavor profiles as complex as those used to describe and enjoy wine.

Delicious and delightful, Casas de Hualdo’s award-winning, single-source extra virgin olive oil is endorsed by José Andrés and now available in the U.S. With 250 mL bottles under $20, find one that will serve as the centerpiece ingredient for a sweet dessert like ice cream or a savory dish such as soup.

  • Arbequina has fruity notes alongside bitterness and spice. Other identifiers for the nose and mouth include flavors of artichoke, tomato plant, apple and banana.
  • Cornicabra is marked with herbal nuances and aromas of olive leaf. Meaning one-horned goat, this varietal also offers hints of green grass, green almond as well as fresh flavors of arugula and lamb lettuce.
  • Picual lingers on the palate. It is very complex, with aromas of green leaf, green banana and peppermint.

Casas de Hualdo controls the manufacturing process from grove to grocer, thus it can offer exceptional quality, flavor and health benefits. Its extra virgin olive oils are extracted within as little as two to three hours of harvest, and no more than six. To ensure freshness and maximize health benefits such as preventing chronic disease, the estate only bottles the oils on demand.

 

In the U.S., Casas de Hualdo can be found in these locations:

  • Sprouts
  • Fresh Market
  • Kings Food Markets
  • Fairway (New York)
  • El Mercado (Little Spain, New York)
  • Lowes Food (North Carolina)
  • Independent and natural stores (primarily East Coast)

In Florida, Sprouts carries Arbequina and Picual and The Fresh Market carries Arbequina, Cornicabra and Picual.

 

Premium extra virgin olive oil is a must-have kitchen gift this holiday season as more Americans discover a sophisticated, nuanced and heart-healthy ingredient that compliments different foods and adds a touch of elegance to any meal.

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Holy Smoke Olive Oil is first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil that's cold-smoked with hickory wood in Charleston, SC.

The flavor is rich and buttery with a savory smoke that finishes with a subtle pepper.

We say, "It's like liquid bacon that's good for you!"

Holy Smoke Smoked Olive Oil is 100% natural, raw & vegan.

The price is $15 per 8.5fl.oz. bottle via our website: www.holysmokeoliveoil.com

Food

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Italians realize that food feeds our souls as well as our bodies. Home cooked meals are a way to connect with family and friends and their lives are enriched by these beautiful family meals. Colavita aims to bring this family tradition to your kitchen with their products and Mediterranean Diet-inspired recipes. Good food equals good health.

Savory sides, delicious desserts, and tantalizing turkeys! All you need is a little olive oil to make your holiday table come to life.

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Stryve Biltong Snacks, a snack foods company that produces Biltong, which is a lot like beef jerky but without any of the “bad stuff” that actually makes beef jerky unhealthy. Snackable Stryve biltong pouches are a perfect stocking stuffer for the health-conscious person who wants something that tastes good, is easy to take on-the-go, and is packed with protein. Stryve was started by former NFL offensive lineman Gabe Carimi, so I’d definitely say it makes the cut of health-conscious friendly for either your men or women guide. 

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Stryve sliced beef biltong is just beef and spices: a great tasting snack packed with 50% more protein than beef jerky and with NO sugar and NO artificial ingredients. All Stryve products are keto-friendly and paleo-friendly and contain no sugar, no MSG, no gluten, and no artificial preservatives. Stryve beef biltong comes in seven flavors  and is available on Amazon and in 18,000 retail locations nationwide, including CVS, 7-11, and select Walmart locations. Perfect for an on-the-go snack to help you stick to clean eating this holiday season, Stryve beef biltong comes in resealable packs that make for a great stocking stuffer.

Biltong is a process of air-drying beef, rubbing it with vinegar and spices and slicing it real thin - popularized in South Africa and just catching on in the U.S. Stryve was founded in 2017 and is the largest U.S. producer of biltong snacks. More details on stryve.com/.

 

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MADE FOR PARENTS BY PARENTS

Late one night, after a hectic day at work and evening spent feeding, playing with and reading to their son, our co-founder Jennifer found herself washing, chopping, prepping and cooking her son’s meals for the next day. By midnight, she was finally finished and thought, there has to be a better way...and the idea for Nurture Life was born. The following year Jennifer and her partner Steve left their careers in the tech industry and started Nurture Life.

NUTRITION, VARIETY & CONVENIENCE—DELIVERED

We know firsthand that cooking fresh, wholesome meals for your kids, three times a day, seven days a week can be a time consuming and often stressful process. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to simplify mealtime—delivering nutritious, ready-to-eat meals, straight to your door.

 
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Grateful Burger is the Original Grass Fed Beef burger BLENDED with Vegetables! We use the highest quality grass-fed beef and mix in a HALF CUP – yes I said a 1/2 cup of mushrooms, green onion, kale and carrots into EVERY patty! The vegetables complete it’s juicy and delicious flavor profile while also making it super easy to have a serving of vegetables without knowing it! The burger is also FREE of the Top 8 allergens and is Gluten Free as well. By replacing 40% beef and replacing with veggies we save 166 GALLONS of water per patty! Our products also come frozen so the convenience and versatility factors make them more appealing. No prep, no mess, no waste…have we convinced you yet!?  

In our Original Grass-fed Beef patty there are 14g of protein and only 2 carbs. This patty has almost half the fat, calories and cholesterol as a 100% traditional beef burger!

Our company challenges the status quo by creating delicious, real food that put the health of people and planet first. Our BLEND is the best blend on the market because BLENDING is all we do. We have cut no corners and spent years perfecting our recipe. Choosing Grateful Burger means you care about better food and a better tomorrow. 

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ATLAS PROTEIN BARS

What’s Inside

Find out the guiding principles behind every Atlas Bar recipe.

THE NEXT GENERATION PROTEIN BAR HAS ARRIVED.

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What Are Adaptogens?

Adaptogens are high-performance superfoods that have been revered for centuries around the world as “nature’s gift to mankind” for their immune boosting and hormone balancing properties that promote strength, vitality and vigor. Today, Ashwagandha and Maca Root are embraced by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike to help fight fatigue, boost endurance and adapt to stress. Ancient mind-body wisdom for the modern world!

The Grass-Fed Difference

Atlas Bar sources only the highest quality 100% grass-fed whey protein on the planet. The benefits speak for themselves…

  • Humanely Produced
  • Environmentally Sustainable
  • 3-5x More Omega-3s
  • Boosts Metabolism
  • Monk Fruit: The Keto King Of Sweet

Sweet like sugar without the calories and low glycemic so it does not impact blood sugar levels. Safe for diabetics athletes, kids, nursing moms-everyone!

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Vienna Beef Introduces "Hot Dogs for the Holidays" Gift Line
Vienna Beef, Chicago’s legendary manufacturer of beef hot dogs, sausages, and other premium food products, has announced the launch of a commemorative Hot Dogs for the Holidays gift line for the 2019 season.  

The new holiday-themed gift packages include Vienna Beef’s most beloved food items including the “EXTREME Vienna Beef Lover’s Feast” gift pack and newly designed “Swag”, inspiring Chicago style gift-giving to all Vienna Beef hot dog lovers. 

Highlights of the Hot Dogs for the Holidays gift line include: 

·       Holiday Party Pack Hot Dog Kit - Vienna Beef premium Natural Casing beef franks and all the toppings to make 30 Chicago Style hot dogs. Includes poppy seed buns, bright green relish, sport peppers, yellow mustard, and celery salt.  $89.95 

·       Holiday Swag Bag - The best swag gift for Chicago style hot dog lovers includes a throw-back Vienna Beef T-Shirt, Vienna Beef ball cap, Vienna Beef Grill Glove, and a Vienna Beef apron.  $49.95 

·       Holiday EXTREME Vienna Beef Lover’s Feast - While supplies last, Vienna Beef is offering its authentic “Vendor Style” hot/cold bag filled to the top with 36 delicious pounds of Vienna Beef meat products.  Includes 10 pounds of hot dogs, 10 pounds of polish sausages, 6 pounds of soft salami, and 10 pounds of Montreal Style Smoked Pastrami Brisket. $599.95 Includes shipping! 

·       Chicago Style Condiment Kit - Everything you need to top a dog. Great for picnics, tailgating and grill-outs. Includes Vienna® Bright Green Relish, Vienna® Sport Peppers, Vienna® Yellow Mustard, Vienna® Celery Salt. $19.95

Beverages

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There’s no better gift to give during the holidays than the gift of travel – with an unexpected twist! Starting in August, you can experience different regions of the U.S. in the comfort of your own home with TAZO’sExclusive Foragers Edition – four new blends inspired by the known (and sometimes unknown) local flavors from four distinct regions of the U.S: New England, the Rocky Mountains, the Southwest and the Midwest.

Developed by seasoned tea masters, these blends are bold in flavor and excellently complemented by distinctive ingredients, creating a delicious cup of hot or iced tea:

  • Elderberry Blackberry – Inspired by New England
    • Dive into a blend of tart elderberry and notes of sweet blackberry
  • Juniper Mint Honey – Inspired by The Rocky Mountains
    • Renew with a fresh blend of bright juniper berries, mint & notes of honey
  • Prickly Pear Cactus– Inspired by The Southwest
    • Delight in refreshing prickly pear flavor and tart hibiscus flowers
  • Wild Apple Sarsaparilla – Inspired by The Midwest
    • Savor a slightly sweet blend of warm sarsaparilla and crisp wild apple
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Paromi Tea is an oasis from the ordinary. We start with exquisite, carefully selected ingredients. Then, we meticulously combine them in small batches, testing until we reach the perfect balance. We protect the artfully blended finished product in an opaque glass jar so it retains its freshness and integrity on the journey to your cup. The result is uncommon - tea that looks, smells, and tastes unlike any you have tried. Savor the escape.

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Coffee has finally met its match.

Match Made Coffee

Craft Coffee + Gourmet Cookie Pairings

Indulge in (or gift!) the perfect monthly subscription box for any coffee lover.

Craft Coffees

These aren't your average grocery store coffees. Try new, organic, small-batch coffee roasts cultivated from around the world.

Gourmet Cookies

Indulge in award-winning gourmet cookies freshly baked, and designed to enhance your coffee experience like no other.

Perfect Pairings

Each month we deliver two hand-picked and perfectly flavor-paired coffee and cookie matches, along with curated tasting notes.

Treats

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This dynamic new line of ice cream flavors takes inspiration from Serendipity 3, the iconic New York City restaurant. With a history that spans back decades (and always a line out the door), the Serendipity 3 restaurant has entertained the appetites of children, adults and world-famous celebrity personalities alike. A true treat and an exciting experience - it only made sense to create a brand of memorable flavors to match!

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ScoopUp The Season’s Sweetest Greetings with a Gift from ecreamery.com

 

 “Ice Creaming of a White Christmas!”  That’s the song we are singing at eCreamery as we scoop up the perfect holiday gift – one of our delicious ice cream gift packages. Your friends and family will be delighted to receive a gift of eCreamery’s true ice cream artistry -- hand-made and packed in small, mouth-watering batches for the ultimate gourmet ice cream experience.  It’s a gift to be shared and enjoyed.

 

eCreamery offers traditional and innovative flavors and creative holiday labeling on each pint. There’s a package to fit any budget and it’s a gift designed to make a most memorable impression.

 

This season, eCreamery’s Premium Holiday Collection is sure to please. It includes 4 pints of hand-crafted ice cream:

            Season’s Eatings - Chocolate Cake with Fudge Swirls and Brownie Bites

            Merry & Bright Sea Salt Caramel Brownie

            OH What Fun! - Vanilla with Toffee Crunch

Let It Snow - White ChocolatePeppermint with Chocolate Flakes

            Plus a Free Pint of Just for Santa Cookies and Cream

            All for just $49.99 plus standard shipping and handling

 

To add to the holiday cheer, each pint of delicious ice cream is creatively labeled. From humorous titles like “Jingle All the Way,” to heart-felt greetings like “Sweetest Holiday Wishes,” you can pick the label that best fits the lucky recipient. The ice cream gifts are delivered directly to those on your list, making it even easier to send a holiday gift that will both surprise and delight.

 

 

 

eCreamerytruly is your one-stop shop for personalized gourmet ice cream, sorbet, gelatoand ice cream cookie sandwich gifts including:

  • SpecialOccasion Gifts– we picked the perfect flavors and createdclever titles just for the occasion. Just tell us where to send it.
  • PersonalizedBestselling Pints– pick your favorites from our bestsellingflavors and then personalize your pints with custom titles.
  • CompletelyCustom Flavors– choose from over 40 flavors and 30 mix-insto create your own ice cream. You can customize the label, too.

 

Andwhat goes better with ice cream than cookies? eCreamery has partnered with Carson’s Cookie Fix to offer an extensiveline of made-from-scratch cookies. It has never been easier to send anunforgettable holiday gift that everyone can enjoy. Visit today.

 

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Ring in the Christmas spirit with SMASHMALLOW Candy Cane and Hot Cocoa to bring an extra cheer to any holiday party this season. A frosty chill of peppermint with a crispy crunchy twist or a soothing warmth of chocolatey cocoa topped with fluffy frothiness fill your afternoon or late nightsweet-tooth craving perfect for cuddling up with once the temperatures start dropping. At $4.00 drop these into your Target, Amazon, and Whole Foods cart for a guilt-free trip your taste buds will not forget!

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Sweet Vegan

While all Andrea Young’s chocolates are vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free, they’re not just for vegans or those with food allergies.

Andrea dedicated herself to creating great tasting chocolates. She eliminated everything that gets in the way of experiencing the true flavor of chocolate and combines real fruit and fresh ingredients. Sweet Vegan chocolates are for anyone who really loves chocolate. Price: $5 - $80

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The philosophy that drives 12 Oaks Desserts, is that a great dessert makes life a bit sweeter. Based in Los Angeles, we bring time-honored baking traditions to modern treats. The result? Cakes you’ll crave, cookies you’ll covet and confections that make your busy life just a little more delicious. From holiday parties and birthdays, to wedding showers and corporate events, exquisite desserts – from scratch with love – are no pie in the sky. In fact, they’re just a click away.

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Universal Yums delivers snacks from around the world directly to your door for a one-a-kind experience that mixes the fun of food and learning into one, tasty box. Available in three sizes, each Universal Yums subscription box is dedicated to discovering the rich history and culture of nations from across the globe – think Spain, Pakistan, Greece and more – through expertly sourced sweet and savory snacks.

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p.o.p. candy co.

fresh all-natural butter crunch

buttery toasty crunchy nutty deliciousness!

"You guys have taken this to a whole new level ... and you've made it exciting!"

(new customer, Renegade Summer 2019)

all-natural & freshly made

Fresh nuts & seeds, excellent spices, farmers market herbs & fruits, all-natural extracts (with no added sugar), and other good stuff are combined and cooked into each handcrafted batch so that each flavor is incredible and no two flavors are the same.

• No corn syrup (15-20g sugar per serving)

• Local ingredients, whenever possible

• Quality ingredients, always

• No peanuts

• No gluten (SMALL EXCEPTION: the all-natural cayenne-based rub used in our fire pistachio may contain traces of gluten at best)

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McCrea's slow cooked, handcrafted caramels are all natural and pure...the way caramel was originally made. No corn syrup. No compromise.

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Michel et Augustin Cookies

COOKIE SQUARES
Buttery square-shaped shortbreads filled with dreamy, creamy chocolate ganache and some other delightful ingredient.

Spices, Seasonings, Condiments

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During the holiday season it can be tough to cater to everyone’s unique tastes when it comes to flavor and ingredients. Country Crock’s newly launched Plant Butter is a definite must have and the perfect secret ingredient to please all the diners around your table, whether they are dairy-free, vegan, kosher, gluten-free or regular butter lovers!

 

The new dairy-free, plant-based butter features olive, avocado or almond oil, and as plant-based alternatives to dairy butter continue to grow, this product stands out because it actually tastes like dairy butter. Plus,the plant butter sticks can be used as an one-to-one swap since it tastes, cooks, and bakes like butter.

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The Spice Lab Seasoning Collection - Ultimate Culinary Gift Set - Perfect for All Around Cooking-Taste of America Gift Set

Taste of America Gift Set - INCLUDES: 4 Shaker Jars of one each of the following Chicago Chop Seasoning, Key West Seafood Seasoning, Fiery Southern Charm & Everything and More Seasoning.

Chicago Chop - The perfect blend for pork, beef, and chicken.

Chef Fiona’s Corner: Super savory and smoky, this seasoning blend really brings out the best in pork. Toss chicken wings with a little oil and this blend before baking in a hot oven. For a more intense flavor boost, let the seasoned meat rest for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight before cooking..

Key West Seafood - Flavorful blend of onion, garlic, thyme, parsley and other spices.

The Spice Lab's rubs are carefully blended to enhance the flavor of your favorite sea food and fresh water fish. An excellent spice mix to use on grilled or baked salmon, scrumptious shrimp kabobs or even as a secret ingredient in crab cakes. Try as a tasty seasoning for trout, catfish or perch.Grill, broil, bake or pan fry as usual. For a fish fry, use the rub as the spices in your dry breading mixture. Dip pieces of cod or other white fish in a batter of milk, buttermilk or beer and then dredge in seasoned flour, cornmeal or cracker crumbs.


Fiery Southern Charm - An all-around multipurpose seasoning.

Chef Fiona’s Corner: Smoky and spicy, this blend adds a little sass to any dish. Try sprinkling on deviled eggs or celery sticks spread with cream cheese. Season flour to dredge fried chicken. Spice up potato salad or coleslaw. Try it on French fries in place of salt.


Everything and More - A perfect seasoning for meats, fish and vegetables.

Chef Fiona’s Corner: The possibilities are endless wih this toasty topping. Slather crackers, toast or celery sticks with cream cheese and top with Everything and More. Try on halved soft-boiled eggs for a quick party appetizer. It’s great on buttered popcorn, roasted vegetables and your favorite salad.

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Gindo's Spice of Life is a hot sauce company, and yet for us, it's so much more than hot sauce. Hot sauce doesn't have to be an afterthought or simply a condiment that you drip on your food to mask a mediocre dish or burn your senses useless. Our sauces are designed to help inspire creativity in the kitchen and enhance food by adding flavor, aroma, color, texture and even nutrients. 

Alcohol

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At Boodles, we're all about mingling - mingling with the flavors in your favorite cocktails, mingling with friends and family, and mingling old traditions to create new ones. Our British Gin is made with an approachable blend of botanicals that serves as the perfect base for all of the above this holiday season.
 
 
Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin is available for purchase online at Boodles.com or Caskers. With an SRP of $23.99 it won’t break the bank, letting you refill that punch bowl over and over.
Strawberry Star Anise Gin Punch
Makes 20 Servings
6-1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
13.5 oz Strawberry Star Anise Syrup* (recipe below)
13.5 oz Brewed Ginger Tea, Chilled
18-3/4 oz Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin
25 oz Prosecco
 
Combine ingredients in a punch bowl with a large block of ice.  Garnish the bowl with slices of fresh strawberries, star anise pods, and lemon peel slivers.  Garnish each drink with a star anise pod (flamed, or not) and a lemon twist.
 
Strawberry Star Anise Syrup
Makes Approximately 16 oz of Syrup

16 oz Frozen Strawberries
5 Whole Anise Pods
1/2 c. Brown Sugar
1/2 c. Water
 
Combine in a medium-large pot and bring to a simmer.  Reduce to medium-low heat and let simmer until you've reached your preferred syrup consistency.  Strain into a non-reactive container, and keep in the refrigerator for up to one month.

 

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Grandaddy Mimm's Authentic Corn Whiskey and Moonshine, featuring our 140 proof Mule Kickin' ,100 Proof Corn Whiskey, 96 Proof Handcrafted Blueberry Moonshine, 96 Proof Handcrafted Peach Moonshine, 80 Proof Authentic Apple Moonshine, 40 Proof Apple Brown Betty Moonshine, 40 Proof Peach Cobbler Moonshine, 40 Proof Wild Cherry Cobbler Moonshine, and 40 Proof Blueberry Cobbler Moonshine. 

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Wine Insiders 

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Find Your New Favorites

Our in-house winemaker works with world class wineries to stock our online store with exclusive selections from some of the world's best wineries and regions. With 40 crowd-pleasing varietals from 15 top wine regions, you're sure to find wine that you love.

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While Traditional Retail Pricing includes markups for marketing, advertising, and store operations, we bring you comparable wines for Insider Prices by partnering with esteemed wineries in prestigious regions, cutting out the markups, and delivering our favorite wines directly to you.

 

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Change up the day with a great canned cocktail from Two Chicks. Margarita, Paloma, Vodka Fizz. Low alcohol (5%), great packaging, delicious. Women owned, run, founded. Happy to send you our cocktails and good photography that is Tday related as well as descriptions of the drink. Ready to go - less prep, more time for laughs.

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Unbox, Uncork, Enjoy.

Straight From the Vineyard

Curated Just For You

We Learn Your Palate

We bring a world of wine to your doorstep.

Winc connects you to a world of exclusive wines tailored to your tastes and offers wine delivery right to your door.

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SAN FELICE CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG

Produced entirely from native varieties, predominantly Sangiovese with addition of Colorino and Pugnitello. It is a  medium-bodied Chianti Classico with a distinguished personality and notable for its elegance. Traditional fermentation practices are employed with an average-lenght maceration, followed by 12 months maturation  in large slavonian oak casks.

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Dashfire Single Flavor Family of Bitters

These bitters are for the creative cocktail and culinary minds out there. Direct and to the point but also wildly complex, these flavors add their own element. They also meld well together for complexity and true mastery of flavor. 

Dashfire Vintage Orange No. 1

Our signature product, Dashfire Vintage Orange Bitters is Minnesota’s first (and only) barrel-aged bitters.  Fresh orange rind is combined with quality bourbon and select spices, and then aged in a Minnesota-made white oak barrel to incorporate the flavor and sugars of the oak. Perfect for the classics like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans.

Vagabond Series

This series of bitters comes from our passion for travel, cultures and flavors.

Mr. Lee's

...was the name my students in China gave me when I was teaching there.  The flavors are one of a kind but mirror the flavor of Chinese five-spice. All of my favorite Chinese spices are found here,: ginger, galanga, mandarin, lemon grass, sichuan peppercorn, star anise and many more.

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Mole

This wonderful chocolate, spicy and slightly savory bitter was specifically designed to compliment tequila and mezcal cocktails but also tastes great with bitter orange Campari cocktails. It can bring flavor as a bitter or culinary partner, bringing the kitchen to the bar and the bar to the kitchen.

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Chai'Walla 

Inspired by our time in India and Sri Lanka this bitter is full of spices. Made with black tea, ginger juice, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and black pepper the flavor will transport you straight to the street chai’walla tea vendors of India. Add a few drops to a cocktail or to a glass of milk and sugar.

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CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH HENDRICK’S

We invite you to escape the conventional and embrace the delectable with Hendrick's this holiday season. Hendrick’s is an unusual gin created from eleven fine botanicals. The curious, yet marvellous, infusions of rose & cucumber imbue our spirit with its uniquely balanced flavour resulting in an unimpeachably smooth and distinct gin.

HENDRICK'S GIN

The unique (and dare we say unusually alluring) flavour of Hendrick's comes from roses and cucumbers combined with a divine blend of eleven other botanicals, and the use of two distinctly different stills. The result is an exquisitely balanced gin with a delightfully floral aroma.

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California Fernet

DESCRIPTION: A dry and grassy Fernet that slaps you in the face — in a good way.

This Fernet will make its mark on the current amari landscape. It is rich and complex, yet not overpowering. It is grassier and less sweet than other Fernets on the market, and its 21 roots, herbs and spices are playfully balanced for the drinker.ABV: 40%REGION: San Francisco, CA, USA

 

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Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon Deep red with lush cherry, black currant and blackberry aromas with a touch of tar and smoke. The highly concentrated flavors are framed by firm tannins. The texture is smooth - almost silky - and masks the firm tannic structure that lies below and only appears of the lingering finish. 

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Oak Farm Rose of Grenache  This Provence style Grenache Noir rosé has aromas of grapefruit and melon with soft floral notes of jasmine and rose. On the palate the wine is very delicate and bright with flavors followed by a crisp acidity and a smooth finish.

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Empress 1908: (SRP: $40.00) - Made in Victoria, Canada, award-winning Empress 1908 Gin is non-GMO, gluten-free and hand-crafted using eight botanicals. It’s most striking botanical is the Butterfly Pea Blossom, which provides a soft earthiness evident in its distinct indigo hue. Enhanced with the simple addition of citrus or tonic, Empress transforms from deep indigo to a soft pink and inspires consumers to rediscover the art of cocktailing when sharing with friends and family. 

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Five Wives Vodka: Smooth, handcrafted gluten-free vodka made from a blend of Utah’s own mountain spring water and 100% distilled corn spirit.

 

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Vodka Mariette is a French name that means "little rebel" as this Bordeaux booze stands out and highlights women making an impact. It's packaged in a unique, award-winning bottle and is incredibly smooth tasting; made from GMO-free French whole wheat and water from the Ambes Spring in Bordeaux. 
 
But most unique is that this is the first direct-to-consumer spirit ever- order it right from our website with free two-hour delivery so you can focus on shaking things up! 
 
Being 'digitally native' also means that available on our website are Vodka Mariette gift cards, Vodka Mariette subscription as part of joining our Soirée Society (exclusive invites and offers included), and even the ability to booking a private Mariette bartender to serve signature cocktails. All available at VodkaMariette.com

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Madam Pattirini Gin: Utah-distilled gin inspired by one intriguing and mysterious figures of the Old West, crafted from the delicate flavors of juniper, Nigerian ginger, cardamom, and Sicilian lemon.

 

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Anchor Brewing Company's 45th Annual Christmas Ale has been released.  Available in 6-packs of 12oz bottles as well as gold-foiled magnum bottles, Anchor Christmas Ale makes the perfect holiday gift and centerpiece in one.  

Released yearly on November 1 since 1975, Anchor Christmas Ale (6.9% ABV) is a smooth and velvety spiced ale with rich flavors of roasted malts, toffee and Mexican chocolate.  This was one of the very first holiday beers produced in America, and the tradition carries on with an ever-changing, secret recipe wrapped in a different label each year.  This winter warmer is available in most major retailers nationwide. 

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Töst is an incredibly versatile and delicious dry sparkling beverage of white tea, white cranberry and ginger.

It’s great to have on hand for friends and family that want a festive non-alcholic beverage on its own or as an ingredient in a mocktail, such as a Strawberry Plum Tösted Bellini, Tösted Grapefruit Fizz, Tösted Cranberry-Pomegranate Bellini with Lime or a Töst Mockmosa.

And, those looking for a good cocktail mixer, will find that Töst serves up refreshing drinks when mixed with vodka, bourbon, gin and rum. Blackberry Basil Mohitos, Rum ’n’ Töst, Rocking Rum Punch, Kentucky Töst, Tösted Clover and Tösted Pom Pom are just a few of Töst inspired cocktails to serve during the holidays.

You can find recipes for both mocktails and cocktails, as well as more about Töst – including where to find it, how to order it and how to pronounce it – on the Töst website. There’s even a tutorial showing the making of a Blackberry Maple Mohito (under drinks).

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Make an exotic Keto Gin Rickey (only 3 g of carbs) with Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin. An exquisite, triple-distilled neutral grain spirit, made using 11 botanicals, most unique to India. This elevated gin’s richness in flavor will make you forget it has zero sugar or carbs.  

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Last but certainly not least is  Partida Tequila. Use Partida Blanco to make a tasty Keto Spicy Margarita (only 1.5 g of carbs). Partida has the perfect harmony and balance between aromas and flavors, with a complex variety of herbal, earthy and citrus notes to make your margarita your go-to drink at home or at the bar. 

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Whether you're staying warm with your friends or headed out on the town, these delicious and easy-to-make Cointreau recipes are guaranteed to spice up your usual go-to cocktails.

 

Winter Florals Cosmopolitan

 

  • Cointreau – 1.5 oz
  • The Botanist Gin – 1oz
  • Cranberry Juice – 1oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice – 0.5 oz

 

Combine Cointreau, The Botanist Gin, Cranberry Juice, and Fresh Lime Juice into cocktail shaker. Shake all ingredients and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a marigold.

 
Spice and Everything Nice Cosmopolitan

 

  • Cointreau – 1 oz
  • Lemon-infused Botanist Gin – 1.5 oz
  • Cranberry Juice – 0.25oz
  • Fresh Lemon Juice – 0.5 oz
  • Simple Syrup – 0.25 oz
  • 2 dashes of aromatic bitters

 

Combine Cointreau, lemon-infused Botanist Gin, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, and bitters into cocktail shaker. Shake all ingredients and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a star anise.

 
The Sparkling Cosmopolitan

 

  • Cointreau – 0.75 oz
  • Vodka – 1.5 oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice – 0.5 oz
  • Cranberry Syrup – 0.5oz
  • Champagne to finish

 

Combine Cointreau, Vodka, Cranberry Syrup, and Fresh Lime Juice into cocktail shaker. Shake all ingredients and strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne and garnish with frozen cranberries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We all deserve to be rewarded during the holiday season. Having to endure your aunt’s ‘famous fruitcake’ and explain to distant relatives why you’re still single is enough to drive anyone up the wall. Luckily Mionetto is here to help with a few refreshing sparkling wines from their Prestige and Luxury collections. From the perfect holiday pairings, to luxurious gifts, to stocking stuffers galore, Mionetto has you covered this holiday season – or perhaps just keep the bottle for yourself? 
 
 
Mionetto Prestige Brut ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) Made from 100% Glera grapes from the province of Treviso, an area renowned for high quality Prosecco, this sparkling wine offers a luminous straw yellow hue and stylish mousse. The palate is marked by aromatic notes of honey and white peach. For stocking stuffers, you should start with Mionetto’s signature mini bottles ($4).  The classic ribbon beautifully displayed across the bottle means there’s no need to wrap. You can even customize with notecards displayed around the bottles neck. 
 
 
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Mionetto Prestige Rosé Extra Dry ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) This deeply luscious sparkling rosè is the result of soft pressing of red grapes. The wine offers a peach blossom luminosity, accompanied by a fine, lively perlage. This wine is known for its intense fragrances, like holding an edible bouquet of violets, raspberries, strawberries, and wild flowers – a perfect pairing for your holiday table. Serving this cuvée with a grilled turkey breast or fish (or a variety of fish on the Feast of Seven Fishes) is sure to be a recipe for success. 
 
 
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Mionetto Luxury Cartizze DOCG ($45) This elegant Cartizze boasts luminous golden tones and delicate beads of tiny bubbles. A majestic, multi-faceted bouquet releases seductive impressions of apple and pear alongside notes of citrus and glazed almond. On the palate it is crisp, well-balanced, and elegant.. The perfect gift for anyone special in your life!
 
 
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While filming the movie Che, Soderbergh discovered the 500-year old national spirit of Bolivia, which had never been out of the landlocked country, and quickly fell in love with it. Made from the Muscat of Alexandria grape grown at high altitude (above 5200 ft) in the Bolivian Andes of Tarija and distilled by the 4th generation distillers of Casa Real, Singani 63 is now available in 25 markets throughout the US, plus the UK.  It makes a great gift for the cocktail lover that thinks they’ve tried it all!

Avg price: $29.99

Available in 25 States at local liquor stores or via online retailers such as Bowery & Vine who will ship to other states.

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Shots Box is a monthly subscription service and retail experience that brings amazing craft spirits from around the country directly to your doorstep. Our goal is to connect you to new brands, have you enjoy drinks that are more interesting than “the usual,” and provide an easy way for you to share and read authentic opinions on different products.

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El Mayor Cristalino Tequila, a brilliantly crystal clear añejo tequila and the newest variant to the award-winning family of El Mayor products. El Mayor Cristalino is an ultra-premium handcrafted tequila artfully blended from the finest añejo tequila, selected for its well-balanced oak flavors. It makes for a great hostess/holiday gift!

 

To achieve the crystal clear brilliance, the 100% blue agave añejo tequila is filtered using ultra fine charcoal. This process creates a Cristalino tequila that has the complexity and character of an añejo, with the crisp, bright notes and color of a blanco expression. Aged a minimum of 12 months, El Mayor Cristalino boasts flavors of cooked agave with oak notes, hints of vanilla, complex fruity undertones and a fresh finish of herbal and citrus notes.

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DEAD GUY WHISKEY

THE SPIRIT OF DEAD GUY ALE

Dead Guy Whiskey has a fresh orange citrus aroma with a delicately sweet, rich malt complex and a clean vanilla finish. It is distilled from the same malts as Rogue’s Platinum medal-winning Dead Guy Ale. Dead Guy Whiskey is Ocean-aged by both the Pacific Ocean and nearby Yaquina Bay.

Ingredients: 2-Row, Munich, C15 & Malts; Distiller’s Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.

AWARDS

2018:

 Best Oregon Whiskey - International Whisky Competition2018: Consumer Choice - SIP Awards2018: Gold - Cigar & Spirits: World Spirits Competition2018: Gold - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition2018: Gold - Fifty Best, American Single Malt Whiskey

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Camarena, the most awarded tequila, who has a delicious cocktail with fresh ingredients to help your readers beat the summer heat. El Altiplano Verde (The Green Highland) features Camarena's Silver Tequila, which is harvested by hand from 100% blue weber agave in the Jalisco's Arandas Highlands and then distilled through a proprietary method that blends traditional ovens and modern techniques, making this tequila one of the smoothest and best tasting on the market and perfect in this fresh ingredient filled cocktail.

El Altiplano Verde (The Green Highland)

  • 1.5 oz. Camarena Silver Tequila
  • 1 oz. Fresh Kale & Cucumber Juice
  • .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • .5 oz. Agave Nectar
  • Top with Q Sparkling Lemon

Instructions: Add ingredients (except Q Sparkling Lemon) into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake together to combine/chill. Strain into a highball glass encrusted with Chipotle, and top with Q Sparkling Lemon.

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Voted the Best Flavored Vodka in the world in 2018 and 2019*, Dixie Black Pepper Vodka is the must-have staple for any Bloody Mary or oyster shooter. We steep our core Dixie Southern Vodka with Serrano peppers for a week, then infuse with Sichuan and Madagascar black peppercorns, resulting in a perfectly balanced pepper vodka with a clear color and aroma of char roasted and marinated green and chili peppers. The forward flavor comes from the Madagascar peppercorn, a cooked and dried fruit from a flowering vine of the Piperaceae family. As the backdrop, we use both the Sichuan peppercorn, dried hulls of the Rue family and fresh Serrano peppers for a bright, fruit flavor. 97 calories per 1.5 oz.

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ABOUT BLOOD x SWEAT x TEARS ™

There’s a story with every bottle. Inside and out.

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This is the story about not giving up and not giving a fxck what others think. Fed up with all that is mass-produced for the masses, we set out to do vodka like vodka’s never been done before. Our way. So we rolled up our sleeves and handcrafted our very first batch out of an ex-laundromat in the Pacific Northwest. A true original vodka made with nothing more than determination, diligence and a whole lotta “Damn, this better work.” We’re proud to say Blood x Sweat x Tears Vodka™ is spirit like no other. Because it captures ours. And the more hard work we put into it, the more our hard work comes easy.

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Maker's Mark®This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark® is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's® is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted.

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TRES AGAVES ORGANIC LIME MARGARITA MIX

Certified USDA Organic
Gluten Free, All Natural Ingredients
Sweetened only with Agave Nectar
No High Fructose Corn Syrup
Simply Add Tres Agaves Tequila

Our margarita mix is delicious as a "virgin margarita" - just add ice and enjoy the mix as you would any juice or soda.

Keto Treats

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Notty Foods  is a keto-friendly take on chocolate bark - it's low carb and high protein. Our Fluffernutter flavor is regularly in the Top 100 candy/chocolate items on Amazon. 
 
We add top quality grass-fed whey protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied and we never add any sugar.  At only 2-3g net carbs per serving, our bark is popular amongst keto dieters. Our perfectly snackable pieces of bark come in dark and white varieties with fun flavors like Fluffernutter, Lemonberry and Peppermint.  
 
It can be purchased online at nottyfoods.com or Amazon.  
 
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EPIC Provisions Rise & Grind™ bars


What Makes it Special: Rise & Grind™ morning-inspired bars are a perfect flavor-rich bar for fueling the adventure-filled days of summertime. The bars feature 9-13g of protein and are gluten-free, absent of grain, soy and dairy, and paleo-friendly. Available in two varieties:
Bacon & egg yolks: Combines the savory bacon and eggs for your classic breakfast, in an on-the-go format.

Chicken, egg yolks, & apple: Full of flavor from spices like chili powder, thyme and sage, this bar tastes like your favorite sausage & egg breakfast.

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KetoLuxe-

KetoLuxe is Chef Alexa Lemley’s version of the ketogenic lifestyle. By eating low-carb, gluten-free, and whole foods, you benefit from a healthy diet.

KetoLuxe also includes surrounding yourself with quality items to cook with and in. Ingredients don’t have to be expensive or fancy to nourish yourself and those you love well.

Make yourself a priority by exercising regularly. You only get this one time around.

Release negative excess baggage. When you don’t self-medicate with high carb foods or quick fixes, it becomes less bearable to tolerate unhealthy behaviors and choices.

Each time you take control by choosing what you eat, how you eat, and what you do, you take one step closer to your best life. Live KetoLuxe.

Watch for Chef Alexa’s KetoLuxe: Simple Gourmet Keto for Life cookbook to be available soon!

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 Fit Snack, a monthly subscription service of healthy snacks, nutritional tips, and fitness inspiration to support an active lifestyle. Our mission is to teach our subscribers how to enjoy living a fit and healthy life and we do it in a fun way - through smart snacking and education.

Healthcare, Weight loss, etc.

Detox

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Amazing Grass’s Effervescent line is also the perfect stocking stuffer! It’s as simple as dropping a tablet into your water to enhance it with flavor and over 30 antioxidant superfoods plus vitamins. Detox function (which is amazing for the hectic holiday season) has 7+ cleansing super foods to support elimination of toxins – they also have Beauty, Energy, and Hydrate.

Meal Bars

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PROBAR, the creator of convenient and whole superfoods has the perfect healthy, small, vegan gift to put in a holiday stocking. Their Meal On-the-Go bar is certified gluten free, 5-11g plant-based protein and 5-8g of fiber. They recently came out with 2 new flavors: Blueberry Muffin and S’mores – they put a twist on your childhood favorite and it’s especially great for the outdoor enthusiasts!

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