WITH Christmas just four weeks away, it is time to start thinking how to add a bit of sparkle to the festivities.

Raisthorpe Manor Fine Foods at Wharram, near Malton, has come up with the perfect solution.

The company's new Shimmering Vodka Liqueurs are really worth their weight in gold – offering nine-carat luxury with every glamourous sip.

The unique sparkling liqueurs come in Blood Orange and Toffee Caramel and are mixed with edible gold glitter to make dazzling drinks for get-togethers or glitzy gifts for dinner parties.

They are so much fun and smell amazing; simply shake them up and watch them sparkle and keep them in the freezer so they are ice-cold.

The Toffee Caramel is lovely splashed into after-dinner coffee and the Blood Orange is fantastic in a hot punch.,

Raisthorpe’s has also got some shimmering sips for you to try at home

Sparkly espresso

In a tall coffee glass, mix one measure brandy with one and a half measures Raisthorpe Toffee Caramel Shimmering Vodka Liqueur and half a measure of kahlua, and fill to the top with warm espresso coffee. Sprinkle with a little cocoa powder and indulge.

Twinkling toddy

Pour 3litres cider into a pan with a sprinkling of whole cloves, all spice, cinnamon, grated nutmeg and salt to taste, and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes and while still hot, carefully pour into a big bowl and add orange slices, 350ml Raisthorpe Blood Orange Shimmering Vodka Liqueur and a little sugar to taste. Ladle into party cups and garnish with lemon slices.