Give your cocktails a stylish edge

Throwing a party this festive season? Why not give your cocktails the stylish edge with Hanbury Cocktail Edge Sugars and Salts. These party treats are a seriously fun addition to a range of celebrations, from pre-dinner drinks to the most sophisticated of New Year’s Eve parties.

The brightly-coloured tins make fantastic stocking fillers for growns ups who love to entertain, and are also a great addition to Christmas hampers. Simply wet the edge of a glass and dip into the tin for a new twist on a favourite tipple. Available in six flavours:

Cosmopolitan - a blend of lime and sugar. For a quick and easy Cosmopolitan, mix 56ml of citrus vodka, 28ml of Cointreau, 56ml of cranberry juice, a dash of lime juice and 4-5 ice cubes. Shake, pour ingredients and garnish.

Gin Fizz – a blend of lemon and sugar. For a zestful Gin Fizz, mix 50ml of gin, 1 tablespoon of Gin Fizz Sugar, 25ml of lemon juice and 125ml of soda water. Shake and strain into a glass half filled with ice.

Margarita – a blend of lime juice solids and salt. For an original Margarita, mix the juice of half a lime, 32ml of tequila, 19ml of Cointreau and 4-5 ice cubes. Shake and pour ingredients.

Vodka Cocktail – a blend of lime juice solids and sugar. For a lively Moscow Mule, mix 50ml vodka, 12.5 ml of lime juice, 120ml of ginger beer and 4-5 ice cubes. Shake and pour ingredients.

Tequila – a blend of lime juice solids and salt – perfect for Tequila slammers. For a funky Purple Gecko, mix 42ml of tequila, 14ml of blue Curacao, 42ml of cranberry juice, 28ml of sour mix, 14ml of lime juice, a lime wedge and 4-5 ice cubes. Shake and strain into a glass.

Bloody Mary - a blend of chilli, celery, paprika and salt. Can be used as a cocktail edge or added to tomato juice as an ingredient to make a Bloody Mary: Mix 90ml of tomato juice, 45ml of vodka, a few drops of Worcestershire sauce, a good pinch of the Bloody Mary edge salt and 4-5 ice cubes. Shake and pour.

The Hanbury Cocktail Edge Sugars and Salts cost £3.50 per tin, and are available from independent fine food stores, Booths, House of Frazer and Harvey Nichols stores across the country. They can also be bought online at Bartspices.com