7 of the best alcohol advent calendars for a fun-filled Christmas countdown

Some people count down to Christmas with chocolate; others would much rather do it with a cocktail (guilty). MOTH’s Cocktail Advent Calendar delivers 24 premium ready-to-drink serves, including Espresso Martinis, Margaritas, Strawberry Daiquiris, Mojitos, Negronis and Cosmopolitans. Each is made with award-winning spirits and arrives ready to pour, making December entertaining wonderfully easy. It's available to pre-order now, and is expected to be popular, so sign up to the waitlist to be notified when it launches.

Coming soon is NIO’s cocktail advent calendar. It's a super slick option if you're a cocktail enthusiast and “needs only ice” (hence its name). It's flat-packed cocktails are an ingenious space-saving choice for home drinking. Simply tear off the corner tab and pour into your favourite tumbler packed with ice. Expect punchy, high-ABV serves like Negronis and Dry Martinis, alongside festive favourites such as the Christmas Margarita. Sign up to the restock list now to be notified.

BrewDog’s 2026 Advent Calendar is a brilliant gift for craft beer fans who like their countdown with plenty of variety. Behind 25 doors are 24 BrewDog beers, mixing tried-and-tested headliners with limited-edition festive releases including Hoppy Christmas and new Jingle Juice. There’s also an exclusive BrewDog glass to enjoy your drinks from, and keep long after the final door has been opened. Available to pre-order now, it’s set to ship from 5 October.

Red wine fans, this Virgin Wines Advent Calendar is a brilliant way to make December feel like a daily celebration. Behind its doors are a generous selection of reds, from Primitivo and Pinot Noir to Malbec, Merlot and Sangiovese, with enough variety to keep things interesting throughout the month. There’s even a full-size bottle of French bubbly for the big day. Beautifully boxed and available to reserve with a £10 deposit, it’s a lovely gift for any wine lover.

The Whisky Explorer advent calendar is great for those looking to find a new favourite dram. It features 24 different whiskies, selected from a variety of incredible producers all over the world. Each dram is wax-sealed and contains 30ml, the perfect measure for whisky on the rocks (or neat if you prefer).