XO Shots

XO Shots: Four Minis, Two Players, One Long Friday Night In

There is a version of a Friday night that beats every dinner reservation in town. The couch pulled close. The phone face down. A tic-tac-toe board between you. Four small bottles to pick from. Two shot glasses on the coffee table and the loser pours the next round. It is silly, it is flirty, it is the kind of evening you will both remember longer than another Saturday brunch. This is the gift built for that night.

Inside, four 50ml spirit miniatures, a hand-built wooden noughts-and-crosses board, shot glasses, and a "Just Because" sleeve of Lindt Lindor for the soft sweet finish. The properly fun "I just wanted to give you something" gesture, dressed up for a date-night-in.

Hand-packed in our Claremont studio since 1999. Rated 5-star across 5,800+ verified customer reviews on Google, Trustpilot and Loox. Same-day delivery in Cape Town if you order before 12pm. Nationwide courier in 2 to 4 business days.

What is in the Box

• Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (50ml), the iconic mellow, oak-aged American whiskey. The first pour of the evening for the whiskey drinker.
• Jägermeister 56 (50ml), the German herbal liqueur famous for being served ice-cold and downed in one. The shot that gets the night started.
• Southern Comfort Original (50ml), the smooth, peach-and-spice American liqueur. Sweet enough for two, with a properly soft finish.
• KWV Five Brandy (50ml), the five-year-aged South African brandy from one of the country's oldest brandy houses. Smooth, warm, the local pick.
• Wooden Tic-Tac-Toe Board, a hand-built noughts-and-crosses set with black-and-cream painted X and O pieces. Keepable, reusable, the prop that turns the gift into an evening.
• Shot Glasses (x2-4), small clear shot glasses sized for the 50ml minis. Ready to use straight out of the box.
• Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate ("Just Because"), the smooth, slow-melt Swiss truffles in the iconic red box, finished with a "Just Because" sleeve. The soft sweet finish to the night.

Everything sits in our hand-finished kraft gift box with shredded paper bedding, ready to give.

Who This One Is For

The girlfriend whose anniversary you want to mark without making it feel formal. The boyfriend whose Valentine's Day deserves something better than a teddy and roses. The husband whose Friday night needs to feel like a date again. The wife who would rather laugh on the couch than sit in a restaurant. The "I just wanted to give you something" Tuesday gesture. The new couple celebrating six months. The long-married couple who need the prompt to play again. The buck's-night warm-up. The hen's-night cheeky-gift. The mate whose 25th, 30th or 40th lands this week.

This is one of our most-loved anniversary gifts for him when the relationship is the gift, a strong pick from our birthday gifts for boyfriend and best gift for boyfriend edits, and a Valentine's Day favourite for couples who would rather laugh than swan. For the wider "for him" set, browse our gifts for him, gift boxes for men, gifts for boyfriend and birthday gifts for men hubs.

For the "for her" cheeky-gift angle, see our birthday gifts for her edit. For Father's Day with a cheeky-dad recipient, our Father's Day gifts, easy Father's Day gifts and Father's Day gift box ranges sit well alongside this gift. The dad who would rather sit on the couch with a board game than open another shirt will appreciate this one — and our read on the exact angle, what to get a dad who has everything, covers the "give him a night, not another object" position.

For card-line inspiration, our birthday wish for boyfriend guide is the boyfriend-milestone primer and anniversary messages for wife is the long-marriage line writer.

How to Open It

Friday after work. Lock the front door. Phones in the bedroom. Pour the first pair of shots, one his choice, one hers. Set the board on the coffee table. Play three rounds. Loser of each round picks the next pair of pours. Eat the Lindor between rounds. Two hours later the box is empty, the laughter has been the whole point, and the evening has cost nothing more than the time. Sunday lunch the next day will be the easiest conversation you have had in months.

Pairs Beautifully With

If you want flowers alongside the gift box for a Valentine's or anniversary delivery, the Rose Olivia soft pink silk arrangement brings the romantic palette. The Wild Honey silk bouquet sits in warm, masculine-feminine tones. The Ivory Edit silk bouquet is the neutral, timeless pick.

For fresh-flower energy, our peonies collection is the most-romantic pairing with pink peonies, white peonies or red peonies options. The orchids collection is the longer-lasting elegant alternative.

For the alcohol-free pairing, add a bottle from our non-alcoholic champagne edit at checkout for the non-drinker in the couple.

Sending to a JHB recipient, see Sandton flower delivery, Hyde Park flower delivery, Bryanston flower delivery or Rosebank flower and gift delivery for area-specific add-ons. For East Rand, Bedfordview gift delivery and Boksburg flower delivery cover the suburbs.

For more on the studio behind the gift, see our story or our happy customer reviews for the proof.

Delivery You Can Trust

Same-day delivery on this gift box is available in Cape Town only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday. Everywhere else in South Africa, our nationwide courier service gets this gift to the recipient in 2 to 4 business days, in pristine condition.

We have been doing this since 1999, with 5,800+ verified customer reviews across Google, Trustpilot and Loox combined, and a 5-star rating across all three platforms. Every gift is checked by hand before it goes out, and the glass bottles and shot glasses are wrapped individually for safe transit.

Pay in full at checkout or split it over 2 to 6 interest-free instalments with Stitch BNPL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the XO Shots gift box?

Five 50ml spirit miniatures (Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jägermeister 56, Southern Comfort Original, KWV Five Brandy, plus one team-selected wild card), a hand-built wooden tic-tac-toe (noughts-and-crosses) board with X and O pieces, shot glasses sized for the minis, and a "Just Because" sleeve of Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate. All hand-packed in our signature kraft gift box, ready to give.

What does "XO Shots" mean?

XO is the noughts-and-crosses (tic-tac-toe) board in the gift, and also stands for the universal kisses-and-hugs shorthand. The double-meaning is the whole point: a flirty, playful date-night-in for couples, or a cheeky game-night gift for friends. Take the meaning that suits the recipient.

What spirits are in the box?

Four named spirits and one team-selected fifth. The named four are Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey (mellow American whiskey), Jägermeister 56 (German herbal liqueur, served cold), Southern Comfort Original (smooth peach-and-spice American liqueur), and KWV Five Brandy (five-year-aged South African brandy). The fifth varies by stock and is hand-selected to add a different spirit category to the mix.

Who is this gift box best suited for?

Couples primarily, but also mates and milestone-birthday recipients. Girlfriends, boyfriends, wives, husbands, fiancés, the friend whose 30th deserves a laugh-not-tie gift, the new couple celebrating six months, the long-married couple needing the prompt to play, the buck's-night warm-up, the hen's-night cheeky pick, the "just because" Tuesday gesture. It is also one of our most-ordered Valentine's Day, anniversary and "for him birthday" gifts.

Is this suitable for Valentine's Day?

Yes. The XO double-meaning, the date-night-in concept, and the "Just Because" sleeved Lindor make this one of our most-ordered Valentine's gifts for couples who would rather laugh on the couch than sit in a restaurant. For a fuller romantic pairing, add a bouquet from our peonies or orchids collections at checkout.

Can I send this gift box anywhere in South Africa?

Yes. We courier nationwide to all nine provinces in 2 to 4 business days. Same-day delivery on this gift box is available in Cape Town only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday. Johannesburg and all other regions are next-day to 4-day nationwide courier.

What if the recipient does not drink alcohol?

Add a note at checkout and we will swap the five spirit miniatures for a non-alcoholic alternative (mocktail minis, premium juice minis, or a non-alcoholic champagne split). The tic-tac-toe board, shot glasses (still useful for mocktail shots), and Lindor stay the same.

Is the tic-tac-toe board real wood?

Yes. A hand-built wooden noughts-and-crosses board with painted black-and-cream X and O pieces. Keepable and reusable long after the spirits are finished.

How many shot glasses are included?

The gift box includes a small set of shot glasses sized for the 50ml miniatures. Quantity may vary by stock (typically two to four). Add a note at checkout if you need a specific number.

Can I add a personalised card or message?

Yes. At checkout, you can add a handwritten gift card with your message at no extra charge. We write it out by hand at the studio and tuck it inside the gift box before it goes.

Is this gift box suitable for a buck's night or hen's night?

Yes, it is a popular buck's-night warm-up and hen's-night cheeky pick. The spirit-variety pack, the tic-tac-toe game, and the easy "loser pours" rule make it a natural party-starter.

Can I send this with flowers?

Yes. Add a hand-tied bouquet at checkout, or pair with one of the long-lasting silk options linked above. We deliver them together, beautifully presented.

How long do the contents stay fresh?

The five spirit miniatures store well for years. The wooden tic-tac-toe board and shot glasses are keepable indefinitely. The Lindt Lindor truffles keep for several months sealed; once opened, eat within two weeks for the best texture.

Is this gift box safe to courier?

Yes. The glass bottles and shot glasses are wrapped individually inside the kraft gift box for safe transit. We pack every gift by hand and check before dispatch.

Is the gift box ready to give or do I need to wrap it?

Ready to give. Kraft gift box, shredded paper bedding, ribbon, optional handwritten card. No additional wrapping required.

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