I wouldn’t be a procrastinator if I didn’t save my Christmas shopping for Christmas Eve now would I? At this point, I don’t have time to scramble around the mall looking for the gift that says “I knew you’d love this” rather than “This is all I could find.”

That’s why I love Beverages and More. OK, this last resort only works if your giftee is a fan of the drink and NOT a recovering alcoholic. But for that wino in your life, that burgeoning bartender, or even that lover of fine rare soft drinks, BevMo is the way to go. A well-chosen bottle can be a thoughtful way to say, “Because I remember how much you love [insert drink type here] so I got you the best.”

But there’s not just drink, there are bar accessories, gourmet food, snacks and gift baskets to choose from. You could assemble a theme gift together. Is your friend a big martini drinker? Why not get a fine bottle of Ketel One ($12.99), a jar of stuffed olives ($4.99) and a set of martini glasses ($14.99)?

Or if they’re building their own bar, BevMo has ice buckets, barware and martini stirrers. Winos will enjoy a bottle from the store’s extensive wine collection. Soda freaks will go ga-ga for a gift of hard-to-find soft drink. (AJ Stephans Raspberry Lime Rickey, anyone?) There’s even a professional poker kit ($49.99) complete with silver carrying case, cards, chips, etc. for that big World Poker Tour fan.

My favorite? The cubbies up near the registers offer a variety of mini liquor bottles. You can make your own premium mini bar kit with mini Grey Goose vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Maker’s Mark whiskey and so on.

Go to Bevmo.com to find a store in your area.