Best alcohol deals for May from supermarkets and online shops
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No matter the time of year, there's always something worth celebrating.
It could be a birthday or an anniversary or just something as simple as reaching the end of the working week. Whatever's on the schedule, if you're on the hunt for bottles of booze, they always seem to taste better when they're on sale.
At the start of each month, we will update this page to help you find the latest deals on everything from cases of beer and wine, to spirits and pre-made, ready-to-drink canned cocktails that leave the science of mixology to the experts. They're perfect for enjoying right now or stockpiling for big events in the months ahead.
May’s Bank Holidays means that now’s the time to get together with friends and family at gatherings like BBQs and garden parties. As the weather settles, eating all meals outdoors becomes a pleasing possibility.
As well as two long weekends, the month is studded with events, from Cinco de Mayo (May 5) to Eurovision (May 11), the FA Women’s Final (May 12) and more. You're bound to get thirsty at some point - and we've got the bottles to keep you quenched.
If you'd like to continue on your mindful drinking journey, there are more low and no alternatives than ever before, from zero per cent beer to alcohol-free spirits.
For those who want to stock their cabinets with booze for spring flings and beyond, we've got you covered too. Whether you’re replenishing your drinks cabinet, stocking up, or just thirsty to try something new, we’ve found the best booze deals for less.
Scroll on for the best May deals on booze below
Best beer, cider and ale deals
Crack open a cold one this May with the best offers on hops, cider and more.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Lager Multipack Bottle - was: £18, now: £14
Desperados Original Tequila Flavoured Beer Bottles - was: £14.50, now: £11.50
Madri Excepcional Lager Beer Cans - was: £14.50, now: £11
Strongbow Original Cider Cans - was: £14, now: £12
Corona Extra Lager Beer Bottle, 24 x 330ml - was: £23.50, now: £21.99
BrewDog Punk Post Modern Classic IPA 12 Pack - was: £15.50, now: £13.50
Premium cider Showerings now at Selfridges
Think you know all there is to know about cider? Think again.
Somerset brewer Showerings is redefining perceptions of the serve with a triple vintage version made with Dabinett apples that knocks hazy SU bar memories out of the water.
It's not just us who thinks so; the brand has just secured a listing in Selfridges' prestigious Food Hall, meaning you can pick one up to quench your thirst on your next big Oxford Street shopping trip.
Best wine deals: white, red, rose, Prosecco and Champagne
Brighten up the month with fizz and vino for less.
Champagne, Prosecco and Cava
La Gioiosa Rosea Brut - was: £10, now: £7.50
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Champagne - was: £51.50, now: £47.99
Chandon Garden Spritz, 75cl - was: £20, now: £14.99
Valdo Oro Puro Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG - was: £13.99, now: £8.99
Moët & Chandon Champagne Brut Impérial NV - was: £42.99, now: £36.99
Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve NV - was: £42.99, now: £32.99
Valdo Oro Puro Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG - was: £13.99, now: £8.99
Red and white wine
Les Charmes Mâcon-Lugny Chardonnay - was: £16.99, now: £11.99
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 75cl - was: £12.99, now: £8.99
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc - was: £11.99, now: £7.99
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc Waihopai River Marlborough, New Zealand - was: £11.99, now: £8.99
Les Charmes Mâcon-Lugny Chardonnay - was: £16.99, now: £11.99
Rose wine
Castillo de Ibiza Pale Rose Wine, 75cl - was: £12, now: £10
Esprit de Buganay Côtes de Provence Rosé - was: £14.99, now: £9.99
ASDA Extra Special Sauvignon Blanc Blush - was: £9.75, now: £7.50
Mirabeau La Folie Rosé 75cl - was: £15.99, now: £10.99
Cali by Snoop Rose Wine from California, 75cl - was: £10.50, now: £10
D'Adimant Saint Guilhem Le Desert Rosé - was: £9.25, now: £5.50
Best offers on spirits: gin, vodka, tequila and more
Whether you fancy a cocktail or prefer something neat on the rocks, these superb discounts will get you in the spirit.
Gin
Bombay Sapphire Gin 70cl - was: £24, now: £20
Plymouth The Original Strength English Gin - was: £28.50, now: £20
Gordon's Special London Dry Gin - was: £25, now: £19
Whisky, bourbon and brandy
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - was: £30, now: £23
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire Whiskey - was: £25, now: £18
Tequila
Casamigos Blanco Tequila - was: £53.50, now: £40
Olmeca Altos Tequila Plata, 70cl - was: £29.40, now: £22.50
Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado Tequila, 70cl - was: £22, now: £19
Altos Margarita - was: £16, now: £13
Vodka, rum and everything else
Ciroc Premium Vodka - was: £37, now: £30
Ciroc Pineapple Flavoured Vodka - was: £43, now: £29.99
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur 70cl - was: £16.50, now: £12
Best low and no alcohol deals
Zero per cent never tasted so good
Kopparberg Alcohol Free Cider Cans with Strawberry & Lime 10 x 330ml - was: £8.50, now: £7
Aqua Kyoto showcases sakura season with Everleaf mocktails
The low and no alcohol category has grown leaps and bounds in the last few years, but if you’re yet to be convinced, head to Aqua Kyoto to witness a mocktail masterclass for yourself.
The Regent Street restaurant has partnered with booze-free brand Everleaf on three cocktails for cherry blossom, or sakura, season with its Mountain aperitif in the starring role. There’s a Sakura & Lychee Highball, Blossom Paloma Spritz, and our favourite, the Sour Cherry Sour which comes topped with a zingy sour cherry sweet garnish. All are best sipped on Aqua Kyoto’s terrace with views across London.
Sunnyside Drinks Co Ginger Beer
Long considered a soft drink or mixer, ginger beer has had a glow-up this spring courtesy of Sunnyside Drinks Co. The independent UK-based brand has launched two boozy versions of the drink to revive drinks cabinets everywhere. Choose from regular and tropical - both come in 70s-style retro tins - and prepare for fresh-pressed sunshine flavours packed into every sip. They're 4 per cent ABV, so a great sessionable choice for park picnics and days out.
From £26 for 12 x 250ml cans.