As last-minute gift buying begins and people continue to stock up on turkey dinner essentials, the countdown to Christmas is almost over.
Whether you’re focusing on the next few festive days or looking ahead into the new year, one thing that remains a constant is the cracking deals from SPAR.
Ending the Big Deals of Christmas on a high, you can now get a bottle of Perlezza prosecco or rosé for just £6.49. This fizz-tastic deal is running from now all the way until January 3, 2024, giving you the perfect glass of bubbles to wash down a delicious Christmas dinner or toast in the new year with.
From resolutions to traditions
Once the festive period is over, presents have been opened, snacks have been devoured and decorations are put away for another year, the clock strikes midnight and another 12 months are waiting to be discovered.
Around 4,000 years ago, the ancient Babylonians are believed to have been some of the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, as well as celebrate the beginning of another year.
As part of a 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, a new king was crowned and the Babylonians made promises to the gods to pay debts and return borrowed objects – often considered as one of the first forms of New Year’s resolutions.
Over in ancient Rome, emperor Julius Ceaser created a version of the modern-day calendar and established January 1 as the beginning of the new year. With a belief that this month symbolically looked backwards at the previous year, as well as ahead to the future, the Romans made promises of good conduct for the coming year.
As these traditions caught on, New Year’s resolutions are now something that has become an after-Christmas norm in most households.
So, whether you’re giving up something as a challenge for 2024 or taking up something new as a way of expanding your horizons, one thing you don’t need to worry about is having access to a range of great quality products at even better prices as SPAR has everything you need to welcome in the new year and beyond.
Raspberry Royale Spritz
Whether you’re in need of a cracking cocktail idea to serve to guests at your New Year’s Eve party, or simply want a twist on a glass of bubbles to have with Boxing Day leftovers, SPAR’s Raspberry Royale Spritz recipe will have you coming back for more.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 1 cocktail
What you’ll need
- 100ml SPAR Perlezza Rosé
- 25ml SPAR Raspberry Vodka
- 25ml SPAR cranberry juice
- Top with 100ml ice
- To garnish – Frozen berries and fresh mint
Method
Step one
Pour 25ml of SPAR raspberry vodka into a wine glass, followed by 25ml of cranberry juice (raspberry juice also works).
Step two
Add some frozen berries and ice, then top with SPAR Perlezza sparkling Rosé.
Step three
Give it a gentle stir then garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Step four
Enjoy!
If you’re feeling fancy, you can decorate the rim with sugar and add a slice of fresh strawberry or raspberry as an added garnish. If you’re not a fan of vodka, swap it out for a similar flavoured drink of your choice – make it your own!
Another great use for the Perlezza prosecco is creating your take on a Christmas classic by taking a glass of the Perlezza prosecco and topping it up with SPAR’s great-value orange juice. With a two for £2 deal on one-litre bottles, not only will you have a delicious glass of Buck’s Fizz for your Christmas meal, but enough orange juice left over for Boxing Day breakfast too.
If bubbles aren’t your thing, you can also grab yourself your favourite spirit for those New Year’s Eve cocktails. From now until January 3, 2024, you can get a bottle of Bacardi Superior White Rum, Gordon’s Special Dry London Gin or Whyte & Mackay Blended Scotch Whisky for just £14.49 each.
Enjoying a drink responsibly is important if you don’t want to be labelled as the crazy aunt or uncle, so having a delicious meal while you sip on your favourite beverage is a great way to do just that, and SPAR has a freezer filler deal that is hard to beat.
For just £6, you can now get Aunt Bessie’s Crispy & Fluffy Roasties, Aunt Bessie’s Honey Glazed Parsnips, Aunt Bessie’s Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls, SPAR’s Garden Peas and Aunt Bessie’s Extra Large Yorkies.
Please note that all alcohol products are only available to people aged 18+. SPAR follows the ‘challenge 25 policy’ so you may be asked for ID when purchasing. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink if you are pregnant.
To find out more about SPAR’s Big Deals of Christmas, find your local store by visiting the website here.
