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VEGNEWS.COM^ VegNews 33

For the companion

animal:

Wild Earth Peanut

Butter Dog Snacks

For the foodie:

Hnina Hemp Extract Raw

Dark Chocolate

For the party host:

Cavi-art Vegan Caviar

For the person who

has everything:

Glacce Smoky Quartz

Water Bottle

For the veg-curious:

Vegan 101 by Heather Bell

& Jenny Engel

It happens. Despite your
best efforts, each year,
there’s somehow one
more gift you’re left
scrambling to buy at the
last minute. This year, get
ahead of it all with these
five thoughtful, totally
vegan gift ideas that are
sure to please.

IS FOR IMBIBE

If you want to get away from

the hubbub of the holidays,

why not unwind with a cocktail

in a glamorous bar? If you find

yourself in New York City, head

to renowned restaurateur

Ravi DeRossi’s Ladybird for

beautiful ambience, impeccable

vegan tapas, and some

seriously exquisite cocktails.

If you’re on a date

Try the Flamingos Nest with

rosé, lemon, pink peppercorn,

and rose water

If you’re meeting up

with friends

Go for the Sharp Tailed Grouse

with orange, pineapple gum,

lemon, manzanilla, and

Pedro Ximenez sherry

If you’re with family

Share a punch bowl of the Red

Jungle Fowl with Dolan Blanc

vermouth, sherry, cane sugar,

raspberry, and smoked bitters

MAKE IT BOOZY

1 cup hot chocolate +

2 tablespoons Kahlúa +

1 tablespoon dark

chocolate syrup

MAKE IT LUSCIOUS

1 cup hot chocolate + 1 / 4 cup

vegan caramel sauce +

1 / 4 teaspoon sea salt +

chocolate shavings

MAKE IT MINTY

1 cup hot chocolate + 3 drops

peppermint extract +

(^1) / 4 cup vegan peppermint
marshmallows + 1 candy cane,
for stirring
MAKE IT NUTTY
1 cup hot chocolate +
1 tablespoon peanut butter

• coconut whipped cream
  MAKE IT SPICY
  1 cup hot chocolate +
  (^1) / 2 teaspoon cayenne +
  (^1) / 2 teaspoon cinnamon +
  (^1) / 2 teaspoon nutmeg
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  IS FOR HOT
  CHOCOLATE
  Is there any holiday drink
  more comforting than
  a steamy mug of hot
  chocolate? No, but even the
  most perfect beverage can
  be jazzed up a bit. Try these
  twists to discover your new
  favorite way to stay warm
  and cozy this winter.
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  IS FOR GIFTS
  Flamingos Nest
  Sharp Tailed Grouse
  Ladybird