10 Boozy Drinks Under P1,000 to Get You Through Your Christmas Parties

(SPOT.ph) It’s December again. If there’s anything we can count on this year, it’s that Metro Manila will be on Revenge Holidays mode—every reunion, party, and get-together you managed to dodge the past couple of years is back on the calendar. And after the wild events of 2022, you know that everyone coming will be in desperate need of a drink to get through these nights. Yourself definitely not excluded.

But making everyone happy need not entail making it rain, so to speak. Consider these boozy sips to help you survive all the Christmas and New Year parties you’ll be attending this year!

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In need of alcoholic Christmas drinks to make the season all the more merry? We've got you covered:

Engkanto Craft Beers

There’s no drink more universally loved and accepted in this country than ice-cold beer. We say step it up from the usual bottles; there's nothing stopping you from surprising everyone with with something different. Engkanto’s groovy craft beers—not just for that kind of guy—are a good place to start. You can play it safe with their classic, crisp Live It Up Lager (starts at P380/pack of four) or throw in a curveball with their fruity Mango Nation Hazy IPA (starts at P500/pack of four) to set the mood for the night ahead.

Available through Engkanto.

Feliz Navidad Kombucha Sangria from Cultur’d Manila

The meme-inducing drink we call kombucha has gone from health drink to mainstay over the years—and now it’s ready to make its entrance to your next Christmas party. Cultur’d Manila’s cult favorite Feliz Navidad Kombucha Sangria is back for the holidays to give your festivities a probiotic twist that may entice health-conscious titas and titos, pretenders included. Expect a blend of cranberry and orange—with a good ol’ splash of red wine to keep everyone happy!

For orders, visit Cultur’d Manila’s Cococart website.

Printhie Chardonnay Pinot Noir

If you’ve got a taste for champagne but don’t have the budget to match, here’s a cheat code: “Chardonnay” and “Pinot Noir” together on the label of a bottle of sparkling wine is actually code for “It’s Champagne, but we’re not allowed to call it that because it’s not French.” One great bottle of not-actually champagne that’s a steal for the price is Printhie Chardonnay Pinot Noir (P990)—light, refreshing, and goes well with pretty much everything from lechon to tsitsirya.

Available through Winery.ph.

Kanto Perya Popcorn Vodka

Every holiday has its classic flavors—and while we usually keep track of them with the seasonal flavors at coffee shops, caramel popcorn is definitely a favorite at Christmas parties (and for last-minute shoppers). If you’ve ever wondered what caramel popcorn would taste like in liquid and gloriously alcoholic form (it’s 20% ABV), look no further than Destileria Barako’s Kanto Perya Popcorn Vodka (P900). Think the taste of sugarcane plus the toasty nuttiness of popcorn, and you’ve got yourself a perfect drink to sip on the rocks with your friends.

Available through Destileria Barako and Boozy.

Some Young Bottled Cocktails

Here’s the situation: You’re at a Christmas party, but you don’t actually like enough people there to bring something for everyone. Enter these brilliant, almost pocket-sized bottled cocktails by Some Young, which you can hide in your bag and discreetly hand your compadre as you sip and watch the holiday drama unfold. If you can’t choose between, say, the punch of coffee from their Cold Brew Negroni (P320) or the spicy tropical vibes of their Tropic Thunder (P320), you can actually have both for P600. If you’re willing to shell out for something more festive, you can also try their Limited Holiday Collection (P1,800)!

For orders, visit Some Young's website.

Lolea Sangria

Everyone loves sangria, but who has the time to make it themselves? Lolea’s got you, complete with adorable polka-dotted bottles to go with their sweet, refreshing, and fizzy sangria blends—perfect to bring to a party or give as a last-minute gift. Grab Sangria No. 1 (starts at P650) for a cinnamon-y red wine, No. 2 (starts at P650) for a citrusy white, and No. 5 (starts at P690) for a splash of spicy rosé. Pro tip: Serve with some ice and a few slices of fruit to make it look like you made an effort.

Available through Boozy and Winery.ph.

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Jameson Whiskey

Your tito likes it neat, your cousin likes it in a highball, and you just like it on the rocks—whiskey can be enjoyed in countless different ways. Practically speaking, that means that this is a drink everyone at a party can find a way to throw back when conversation swings toward the awkward end of the spectrum. For something versatile and smooth, Jameson Irish Whiskey (starts at P940) is a no-fail that works with or without any mixers.

Available through Boozy and Singlemalt.ph.

Sebastiao Bottled Cocktails

If you were outvoted and therefore can’t take your Christmas party to a bar, then you can certainly make the bar come to you. Cocktail Bar Sebastiao serves up a solid selection of cocktails available for same-day delivery, with many available good for 3-4 servings! The Classic Red Sangria (P399/500ml) is a safe and festive choice for the holidays, but you can also surprise your friends with a Refreshing Lychee Sake (P649/500ml), an intriguing concoction of Japanese sake infused with lychee and syrup—perfect for manifesting that approved multiple-entry Japan visa.

For orders, visit Sebastiao's website.

Abbazia Moscato Rosé Dolce

Moscato is your holy grail if you one, have a sweet tooth and two, love wine. And if you want a bottle that’ll immediately make things more festive and fancy, find one that’s sparkling like the Abbazia Moscato Rosé Dolce NV (starts at P670). Perfect for parties, this crowd-pleaser is fruity and fresh—not to mention only 5% ABV, so no one passes out (or starts a shouting match) before the night is over!

Available through Boozy and Winery.ph.

Barik Supremo Puro Lambanog

So your least favorite relative—be it the nosy tita, the holier-than-thou tito, or your sad boy cousin—is coming to the family reunion. Maybe you’ve even been put in charge of (que horror!) organizing the whole thing. Sometimes, it’s good to make sure to know as early as now that you’re going to have a great buzz when D-Day comes. On these occasions, Barik Supremo Puro (P699) will not let you down. Deliciously refreshing and great with ice, it’s a nice 40% ABV: just resist the temptation to throw it all back early in the game.

Available through Manila Wine.

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