From plum pudding liquor to a gingerbread ‘Baileys’ – we test the weirdest booze combinations on sale this Christmas

RAISE your glass with a delicious tipple packed with festive flavours.

Spirits expert Kate Rowe rates this year’s more unusual Christmas-themed booze out of five and suggests the best ways to enjoy them.

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Taste The Difference chocolate orange brownie flavour Irish cream liqueur: 5/5

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Great bang for your buck. A traditional liqueur with an extra seasonal twist.

Smooth chocolate orange is elevated with fudgy brownie flavours, warm with triple distilled Irish whiskey and silky, fresh double cream. It’s so decadent. Pour over ice to enjoy in its purest form.

• £7, sainsburys.co.uk -

Edinburgh Gin apple and spice liqueur: 5/5

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Spice brings comforting warmth and aroma to this quality gin – and the tangy, juicy apple addition may even change your mind if you usually find liqueurs too sweet.

It’s fresh and clean on the palate, with a hug of festive cinnamon to finish. Mix with ice and soda and garnish with slices of apple for a cool hi-ball tumbler.

• £14.95, amazon.co.uk -

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Finest Irish cream liqueur lebkuchen spiced gingerbread: 3/5

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A cream liqueur with scents that are reminiscent of traditional markets. Spiced ginger- bread flavours overlay the whiskey and double cream.

Strong aromas and a spicy finish mean this is perfect with coffee and would be great in a boozy version of gingerbread latte. Just top with some squirty cream.

• £12, tesco.com -

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Spiced sugar plum light up snow globe gin liqueur: 4/5

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The gorgeous bottle doesn’t just contain a delectable gin drink, it’s also a twinkling snow globe keepsake that will light up your home.

With a clean taste and top notes of essential yuletide spice, enjoy this in a twist on a Kir Royale by serving a dash in a flute with prosecco.

• £20, Marks And Spencer (in stores) -

Christmas pudding liqueur: 5/5

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Punchy liqueur with lots of honeyed raisin, clove and cinnamon stick tastes. There is a delicious tang of lemon on the long finish, which lifts the flavours from being too intense.

Warm mince pies in the oven, lift the pastry lids, add a slosh and pop back on. The booze seeps in.

• £21.95, masterofmalt.com -

Warner’s Christmas cake gin 2021 edition: 5/5

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Technically a spirit due to its higher alcohol percentage and lower sugar. This gin isn’t cheap, but definitely delivers a proper party on the palate.

Rich, with real chocolate, treacle, fruit and 100 per cent natural botanicals – and invigorating aromas of candied citrus peel and spice. Enjoy on its own.

• £39.95, masterofmalt.com -

Shimmering chocolate orange gin liqueur: 4/5

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Made from some of the oldest copper stills in production, and distilled with eight of the finest botanicals, this comes in a bottle with real quality heft.

Shake well to see the contents shimmer. Initial notes of fresh orange give way to rich milk and alcoholic dark chocolate. Pour over ice or mix with cola.

• £12, morrisons.com -

The Infusionist salted maple fudge gin liqueur: 3/5

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This has all the smells and tastes of your childhood stocking favourites – fudge, honeycomb and a selection box, plus the adult addition of a kick of juniper.

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The bold salty, creamy and sweet flavour profile stands up well when splashed over ice and sipped on its own. A great-value price and perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

• £8.99, aldi.co.uk -