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Cocktails are the perfect start to any holiday party! Here are a few suggestions on how to stock your bar for the afternoon drop-in, dinner parties, girl’s night or your Uncle Angus.

Bubbles
Start with a little bubbly – Pink Sparkling Wine is a light aperitif with a hint of strawberry and lemon flavours. This festive offering will make guests feel welcome at brunch or afternoon visit

Pink Sparkling Wine
www.yellowglen.com.au

Martini Makers
Shaken or stirred? Vodka or gin? A fav of connoisseurs, Ketel One Vodka, is suited for a flavoured martini or straight up. Unique Bombay Sapphire lends itself well to its partner in crime - tonic, and also marries up well with vermouth.

Ketel One Vodka
www.ketelone.com

Bombay Sapphire
www.bombaysapphire.com

Vino
For those who like a glass of red, this classic shiraz fits the bill for a wide variety of guests and cuisine. If there’s a rush of arrivals, there’s no need to decant. The diamond-shaped bottle looks great on the table for serving.

Rosemount Diamond Label Shiraz
www.rosemountestate.com

Decadence
Creamy and toothsome – the classic after dinner choice – Baileys. Make your drink more festive with Baileys Caramel or Mint, add ice and make it a Bailey’s Shiver. For the traditionalists, stick with the original combination of Irish whiskey and cream as a chaser or add it to your fav hot beverage.

Baileys
www.baileys.com

Something Sweet
Challenge your palate with an intense and sumptuous taste – Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine. This dessert wine is a sweet finish to the end of the meal and can be paired with holiday treats such as cookies, pie or cake or a selection of cheese.

Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine
www.inniskillin.com

Warm Up
Warm yourself from head to toe and change your accent with Grant’s Scotch Whisky. It’s a blended whisky made by four generations of Scots. For the single malt obsessed – try 12-year-old Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is a small batch brewed Scotch whisky, made the same way since the 19th century.

Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky
www.grantswhisky.com

Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
www.balvenie.com