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Is it a centrepiece or is it meant to hold alcohol? Absolut bottles in Bling Bling (at left) and Disco (at right) bring a festive look to your vodka this season - and keep your hosts guessing. $24.95 (Courtesy of Absolut)
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President's Choice Candy Cane Eggnog joins the company's Rich & Creamy for what will undoubtedly become a holiday tradition. Serve it to the kids as-is, or add some rum for adult-friendly fun. $2.99 (Courtesy of President's Choice)
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Celebrate the holidays and the upcoming Vancouver Olympics simultaneously - Petro-Canada's limited edition glasses for 2010 will surely become collectors' items, as they did for the Calgary Olympics. $3.99 (Courtesy of Petro-Canada)
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[yellow tail] Rosé joins the company's line of much-loved wines for a bubbly start to the holiday season. A soft, fruity blend of Semillon, Traminer, Shiraz and Frontignac makes every sip feel layered and delicious. $13.95 (Courtesy of [yellow tail])
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Impress the mixologists in your life - the Pottery Barn Glass Cocktail ($24), Barona Mother of Pearl Platter ($58) and Classic Martini Glasses ($6) will be a welcome addition to any bar. (Courtesy of Yorkdale)
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Tired of showing up with a mere bottle of wine? Go above and beyond the usual hostess gift with this wood box wine accessory set. $16.99 (Courtesy of HomeSense)
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Ease the worry of driving home with Labbat Blue De-Alcoholized Pilsner - with only 0.5% alcohol per volume, you can indulge in one more without worrying about camping out at your host's place. Marking the first time a Canadian brewery has launched a de-alcoholized version of a major brand, it shows just how much the trend is catching on. (Courtesy of Labatt)
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SKYY Vodka created delicious cocktails like Haute Chocolate (left) and Sparkling SKYY just in time for the holiday season. Get the recipes here. (Courtesy of SKYY Vodka)
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SKYY Vodka created delicious cocktails like Haute Chocolate (left) and Sparkling SKYY just in time for the holiday season. Get the recipes here. (Courtesy of SKYY Vodka)
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Golfers sometimes like gifts other than tees and t-shirts - try this cocktail shaker that will look as elegant on a desk as it will on the 19th hole. $29.99 (Courtesy of HomeSense)
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This 7-piece Armany wine set from Typhoon is the ideal starter set for a beginner wine lover, four stemless wine glasses with dimple, a decanter with dimple (for easy pouring), a decanter dryer and a black wooden tray. Find out where to get it here. $49.99 (Courtesy of Trudeau)
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Trudeau's Wine Carafe Stopper conveniently fits inside the wide opening of wine decanters. The Decanter Stopper preserves wine simply and safely, and is available in purple or red. Find out where to get it here. $9.99. (Courtesy of Trudeau)
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Make believe you're down south this holiday season with the Bacardi Gift Set, a bottle of Bacardi Superior Rum, a stainless steel mojito muddler (one of the company's most requested tools), a brushed stainless steel paring knife, a brushed stainless steel stirrer, a tempered glass cutting board, 1 oz, 1.5 oz and 2 oz measurer, and stainless steel stand for all the tools. $35 (Courtesy of Bacardi)
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Ketel One has whipped up some holiday-flavoured recipes with a vodka base. Find the recipes for a Cosmopolitan Martini, a Pomegranate Martini, a Mojito and the Ultimate Ketel One Martini here. (Courtesy of Ketel One)
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Love bubbles, but hate alcohol? President Choice's Célébration Sparkling De-alcoholized Wine has all the taste of vino, but without the alcohol. In Blanc and Rosé. $6.99 (Courtesy of President's Choice)
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