As Christmas swiftly approaches, you may find yourself scrambling to find fun and unique gifts for the cocktail fan in your life. I am never one to shy away from a cocktail and I have spent many years working behind a bar and I have to say that these items are purely genius.

First up are these quirky glasses that are a bottle opener , they are sturdy and slender , perfect for camping and travelling.

Le Corbusier’s Glasses Bottle Opener, £15 from Royal Academy – www.shop.royalacademy.co.uk

Next up is a game called corks, this is not a quiet game – it will lead to lots of laughter and fun. This can be enjoyed by all the family or amongst friends during a festive get together. The fun is infectious.

Corks Game, £21.99 from Ginger Fox www.gingerfox.co.uk

As soon as I heard of this one I thought to myself ‘why hasn’t this been done before ? It’s so simple , especially now that most straws are paper and fall apart quickly in your drink, which is not ideal when you’re drinking a long drink or cocktail and it needs the occasional stir. This is a reusable metal straw with a heart on the bottom which acts as stirrer, so you have a straw and stirrer in one, these would be a great addition to any home bar.

Heart Spoon Straw, £7 from Kikkerland – www.kikkerlandeu.com

If you are like me and prefer to measure your spirits when you’re drinking at home then this measure and stir spoon is for you, the top allows you to accurately measure your drinks in either ml or oz, which ever you prefer, then once you have added the mixer you can use the spoon to stir and enjoy.

Measure & Stir, £13 from Kikkerland www.kikkerlandeu.com