Cocktail Sugars

Sugar is an essential component of most cocktails, as it helps balance the alcohol heat, acidity, and bitterness of other cocktail ingredients. Raw sugar cubes, for instances, are perfect for adding complex sweetness to Old Fashioneds and Champagne Cocktails, while Absinthe sugar cubes are designed for the louching ritual. Rimming sugars, meanwhile, add a little artistry to cocktails. To use, simply moisten the lip of a glass with citrus juice or water and then invert the glass into a shallow pool of your sugar of choice. Choose from lavender, mint-lime, pomegranate, and more.