SANTA ANA GIN
Gin has been “in” for a while now, but even mothers with the most well-stocked drinks cabinets will make room for a bottle of Santa Ana, with its striking Art Deco-inspired bottle. The gin itself transports drinkers to 1920s Manila and the roaring Santa Ana Cabaret from which it takes its name. The flavour profile also recalls this glamorous time and place, featuring four botanicals native to the Philippines: ylang-ylang, alpinia, calamansi and dalandan. Complementary notes of juniper, bitter orange and orris root among others help to create an unforgettable drop that tastes as good as it looks. £29.95; masterofmalt.com
BARRA ATLANTIC GIN
From the dancehalls of Manila to the wilds of Scotland, the multi-award-winning Barra Atlantic Gin is another spirit to have on your radar. Founded by husband-and-wife team Michael and Katie Morrison, the Isle of Barra Distillers is the first distillery set up on its namesake – Scotland’s most westerly island. Inspired by its wild and rugged locale, this delightfully crisp gin is created with 17 carefully selected botanicals, hand harvested from the shores of Barra, as well as carrageen seaweed, which gives it its signature taste. £37; isleofbarradistillers.com
WILD EVE
Speaking of the wilds of Scotland, over on the Isle of Harris, award-winning apothecary and herbalist Amanda Saurin has just launched her first-ever organic botanical infusion drink, Wild Eve Botanical Infusion No. 1. Ideal for the teetotal mother – or a mum-to-be – this innovative non-alcoholic drink is made from local and hand-foraged organic flowers, fruits, leaves and seaweeds, inspired by Saurin’s background in perfumery. Serve over the rocks or with different flavoured sodas and syrups for a refreshing mocktail. £32; wild-eve.com/shop
CHATEAU D’YQUEM 2019
The newest vintage from one of the world’s most celebrated wine producers has been released just in time for Mother’s Day. The Premier Cru Supérieur wine from Sauternes is known for its exquisite sweetness, freshness and golden colour. The 2019 vintage has an unusually high proportion of sauvignon blanc to semillon, giving it a youthful freshness and vibrancy, the perfect tipple with which to fete the most important woman in your life. Chateau d’Yquem 2019 will be available from Berry Bros & Rudd
CATOCTIN CREEK ROUNDSTONE RYE
Rye is making a splash as one of the most on-trend spirits at the moment, thanks to its complex flavour profile and wealth of craft producers. One of the best is Catoctin Creek, a women-owned and run distillery from Virginia, the home of rye. The brand’s head distiller is Becky Harris, a chemical engineer – and president of the American Craft Spirits Association – whose tireless dedication to craft spirits has led to Catoctin Creek winning multiple awards. £36.95; masterofmalt.com
CODORNÍU CAVA
Celebrate the number one woman in your life with a glass of cava from Codorníu, Spain’s oldest and most prestigious producer of cava. Located just outside of Barcelona and founded in 1551, the winery takes its name from the founder’s heiress, Anna de Codorníu, and its produce is world-renowned for its purity, liveliness and femininity. Very apt when raising a toast to Mum. Codorníu Vintage Brut, £10.99, available at waitrose.com
COINTREAU
New from historic French liqueur brand Cointreau is a limited-edition reinterpretation of its iconic four-sided bottle which pays homage to the original margarita cocktail. Designed by Parisian artist Florian Viel with vibrant and colourful illustrations that evoke the margarita’s Mexican origins, this stylish bottle is a party in a glass. Perfect for a Mother’s Day tipple – or any day of the year. Cointreau The Tropicool Company Limited Edition 50cl is available exclusively at Fortnum & Mason, £29.95; fortnumandmason.com
CLASE AZUL MEZCAL
For women who know their tequilas from their mezcals, Clase Azul is a truly special gift. The Mexican producer makes the finest tequilas and mezcals and each spirit is bottled in handmade and hand-painted ceramic decanters by artisans. The brand even has a foundation to support artists and artisans in Mexico to hone and grow their craft. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the brand has released a very limited run of Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero in Harrods, Selfridges and Hedonism. The spirit comes in a striking azure decanter and has an exquisite flavour reminiscent of wood, tobacco, lemon and pepper. Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero, £375; hedonism.co.uk
PALE FOX PROSECCO
Perhaps it’s a bit of a cliché to suggest that every mother (or indeed woman) goes crazy for fizz and chocolate – but when presented as beautifully as the new limited-edition Truffle Box from Pale Fox prosecco, it’s hard to disagree. Pale Fox, which sources grapes from a ‘forgotten corner of northern Italy’ to make its award-winning single-estate DOCG prosecco, has teamed up with fellow premium British brand Rococo for the ultimate luxury gift set. Mother’s Day Truffle Box, £34.95; palefoxprosecco.com
SAGAMORE SPIRIT RYE
Rye whiskey makes the perfect base for cocktails – and not just Manhattans. One of the best for any budding mixologist mum is Sagamore Spirit Rye, a gentle and delicious rye with notes of caramel, honey and citrus peel. The brand publishes regular cocktail updates on its website to keep things fresh and interesting, and the rye tastes just as good when enjoyed on its own. From £48.99 a bottle; masterofmalt.com
GREY GOOSE ESPRESSO MARTINI COCKTAIL KIT
An espresso martini is a party in a glass, and sure to kickstart your Mother’s Day celebrations in style. This beautifully presented gift box from Grey Goose has everything Mum needs to knock up this popular cocktail, which was created in the 1980s in Soho, London. It also includes a chic keepsake Grey Goose martini glass to use again and again. £39.99; amazon.co.uk
