{"id":1588030,"date":"2017-12-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1588030"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:25:17","slug":"what-to-drink-this-holiday-season-see-our-suggestions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/what-to-drink-this-holiday-season-see-our-suggestions\/","title":{"rendered":"What to drink this holiday season – See our suggestions"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are hosting for the holidays, you know that the menu of wine and cocktails<\/a> is as important as what you will serve on the plate! Everyone has different tastes and budgets so, we are giving you all of our favourites as a starting point. If you want to know what to drink this holiday season, check out our recommendations below:<\/span><\/div>\n

For the aperitif:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Veuve Clicquot Brut, From $49.95 at LCBO<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
The festive champagne is something that everyone will love! Enjoy it as an\u00a0aperitif, accompanied with finger food\u00a0or oysters, and you will\u00a0impress your\u00a0guests!<\/span><\/div>\n

Prosecco Ruffino, $19.95 at LCBO<\/span><\/h4>\n
If you are hosting\u00a0a large group and your budget does not allow you to buy champagne, opt for prosecco, it’s a great option for anything on your menu. After all, who does not like bubbles?<\/span><\/div>\n

If you are\u00a0the cocktail type:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Grey Goose, From $27.95 at LCBO<\/span><\/h4>\n
If you are hosting a few times\u00a0during\u00a0the holiday season, there is a good chance that you’re planning to stock\u00a0your bar with some spirits. Vodka is a great base to have on hand to concoct many popular cocktails, so,\u00a0keep that in mind!<\/span><\/div>\n

The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, From $49.95 at LCBO<\/span><\/h4>\n
If you have some Scotch enthusiasts over, think about having a bottle on hand – this bottle will please the most discerning tastes.<\/span><\/div>\n

Pineau des Charentes, $29.95 at LCBO<\/span><\/h4>\n
A nice alternative for people who do not like bubbles, but who want to drink something festive at the\u00a0beginning of the night!<\/span><\/div>\n

Red wine:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, $12.95 at LCBO<\/span><\/h4>\n
Its\u00a0affordable\u00a0price will\u00a0put a smile on your face when you go shopping for your New Year’s Eve party.\u00a0This well-balanced\u00a0wine will certainly please everyone!<\/span><\/div>\n

White wines:<\/span><\/h3>\n

WILLM Pinot Gris, $19.95 at LCBO<\/span><\/h4>\n
A fresh and dry wine that has nice acidity, this Pinot Blanc is an excellent choice to have on your menu or to give as a hostess gift. No more\u00a0room in the fridge? Place it for a few minutes in the snow, outside to serve it cold.<\/span><\/div>\n

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, From $11.95 at LCBO<\/span><\/h4>\n
This Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect choice if you don’t know your guests’ taste and is a great wine to have on hand in case people unexpectedly drop by during the holidays. It works very well with smoked salmon, fried fish\u00a0and oysters, of course!<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you are hosting for the holidays, you know that the menu of wine and cocktails is as important as what you will serve on the plate! Everyone has different…<\/div>\n
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