From gin to fizz, 6 of the best drinks to gift this Mother’s Day

A day that’s close to our hearts, the Mother’s Day manifesto means making double the fuss with her favourite flowers, celebratory card with a personalised message, and gifting some star serves to spark a smile.

Whether you want to draw on her love of pink gin, gift a rapturous rosé, or crown the day with a bottle of champagne, these three styles will satisfy her rose-coloured crush – taking special mum moments to the next level.

Pink gin’s her thing…

1. Greyson’s Premium Pink Gin, £13.99, 70cl, Aldi, in-store

Juniper berries topped with a bunch of botanicals and vibrant raspberry notes make this gin sing. A splash of tonic brings the citrusy flavours to life, with hints of cranberry taking a front seat; and delightful fruity freshness the essence of this deftly blended own-label.

2. Mermaid Pink Gin, £41, 70cl, Isle of Wight Distillery

A springtime cooler for sure, and wonderful way to drink in the Isle of Wight’s picturesque coastline. Locally foraged botanicals including peppery grains of paradise, lemon zest, rock samphire – also known as mermaid’s kiss – and island strawberries pack a refreshing punch with a hint of spice lingering on the bright and breezy finish.

Reasons to love rosé…

3. Morrisons The Best Provence Rosé 2023, France, £10.50, Morrisons

A real peach… if she longs for a place in Provence, this elegantly styled rosé is a fast-track to blue skies and sun terraces; with delicate floral aromas, hints of blossom and flavours of apricot, peach melba and fresh, red berry fruits. Balanced and immediately appealing with a saline acidity, touch of minerality and fresh finish, it’s prettily presented in a curvaceous bottle.

4. Virgin Wines Perfect Rosé Duo for Her in Wooden Gift Box, £27.99, Virgin Wines

Gifting the best of both worlds, this pink combo combines a ripe, juicy rosé from Down Under, 16 Little Black Pigs Rosé 2024, South Australia, alongside the refreshingly crisp Araldica d’Aria Pinot Grigio Rosé 2023, Lombardy, Italy. Both utterly delicious, think la dolce vita and taste of the good life in a glass; topped with a fun-loving, food friendly rosé to toast Mother’s Day brunch and boost that eggs Benedict.

Stylish pink fizz…

5. Della Vite Prosecco DOC Treviso Rosé, Italy, £21.50 (with gift box), Sainsbury’s

Showy, with some star quality, the Delevingne sisters (Chloe, Poppy and Cara) are behind this label to love. Easy on the eye, there’s an enticing ethereal beauty to these fine, fresh bubbles with gentle aromas of wild strawberries and whisper of peach; creamy and light on the palate with lots of freshness, dainty red fruits flavours are supported by a soft mousse and fresh finish. Bellissima.

6. Ayala Rosé Majeur Champagne NV, France, £39 (with gifting options available), The Champagne Company

Flowing with expectation and a seductive reminder of how champagne is a passport to pleasure… in the realms of rosé champagne, this cherry-hued sparkler is a stunner. With a beguiling bouquet of red berry fruits and touch of soft spice, it’s fresh, round and silky on the palate; exhibiting plenty of verve, rounded off with a long, lingering, fruit-filled finish. In a word – fabulous.