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Knowing When To Stop Drinking
September 15, 2016
I’m not a teetotal, but neither am I a big drinker. Pour me a delicious tropical cocktail and I’ll probably finish it in about an hour and want a glass of water for my next beverage. Drinking is more of a social duty for me, rather than lavishing in its taste. Maybe it was the antics
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Free Cocktails At London’s FriendsFest
September 11, 2016
Once again, me and my partner were flocking to London for a free event. As the owner of a large Twitter account dedicated to the TV shows Friends, we attended FriendsFest – a 2016 celebration of the infamous show. Celebrating in style in London requires a lot of money, but we were invited to this
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Review: Cocktail Masterclass Merriment
September 8, 2016
Our cocktail masterclass was booked for the first day back after the long summer holidays. We always try to do something nice for the senior team, as we know what a tough term ahead they have. We normally go to a spa, but this year I fancied doing something different and fun and I was told to
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Six Delicious Tropical Cocktails
August 30, 2016
Despite August being a beautifully warm month, many people would prefer to spend their remaining days of summer lounging ocean side on a tropical island, not on their patios, dining room, or even (if they’re lucky), their own pool. While we’re enjoying the summer holidays, or even just free evening from the stresses of work,
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Ways To Be The Perfect Party Host
August 23, 2016
If you’ve never been a party host before, you’re probably full of excitement and part dread. All the pressure is on you to provide a fulfilling night and keep party guests entertained at all times. Once you’ve checked off your party-planning checklist, it’s time to get to the nitty gritty to get the party started! Here
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Rum Cocktails To Rejoice National Rum Day
August 16, 2016
Made from sugarcane by-products (the juice extracted from sugar), rum is commonly used in cocktails. It produces a tasty combination with Cola-Cola, Red Bull, orange juice and even other spirits. Delving into the tasty world of spirits can be a little mindboggling when you have no clue where to start. But you needn’t worry, because
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Fun Frolics At A Hen Party
August 12, 2016
I have always wanted to go to a hen party – especially as it’s my job to blog about them. Luckily, me and my partner were invited to an all girl’s night out on Saturday 6 August. There are plenty of fun things to do in Manchester as it’s such a dynamic destination for both
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Party Planning Checklist
August 6, 2016
Parties are great fun to attend, but not always to arrange; there’s so much to think about. Getting ready for a party can be a chore in itself. But don’t get overwhelmed, because there are tonnes of revelry ideas – whilst keeping stress levels to a minimum. Here’s the party planning 101 on getting everything
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Fun Ice Cubes With Cocktails
July 31, 2016
Who needs tasteless ice cubes when you can liven up your drink with fun ones? With a plethora of alcohol, fruit, vegetable and garden plants, you’re missing out on interesting cocktail recipes if you don’t try something new. Invigorate your palate and party with fun drink accessories. Ice Cube Recipes You spend eternities preparing a
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Getting Ready For A Party In 30 Minutes
July 27, 2016
If you’re anything like me, you think you’re invincible to time. I should be an expert at rushing my hair and makeup with my track record. But my shoes suddenly go missing. Makeup smashes on the floor. Hair straighteners take 10 minutes to heat up. If you have a cocktail masterclass, here are some speedy
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Food And Cocktails In Madrid
July 20, 2016
It was an impulsive decision that led me and my partner to fly to Madrid for a great uncle’s birthday over there. We thrive off moments like this – hence why we always have savings just in case a last minute deal pops up. Both of us have visited Spain a handful of times in
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8 Delicious Lemonade Cocktails To Cool Off This Summer
July 16, 2016
I don’t know about you, but recently, I can’t keep myself from standing over the vents in my house while the cold air conditioning makes its way through… that, along with pointing a fan directly at my face. The weather has been nearly unbearably hot, but I like to remind myself that it could be worse
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Reasons To Party In Newcastle
July 14, 2016
We host cocktail masterclasses all across the country and as there’s a vast selection of great cities to choose from, we often get asked where is the best place to party? Newcastle is a cosmopolitan and courageous city where all walks of life cross its path. Its inventive spirit and multi-cultural standard of living makes
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Please Fussy Eaters At A Party
July 7, 2016
When you’re getting set for your party and everyone is invited, the next stage is to plan food. But there’s always that one friend in a group of 10 who doesn’t like anything. They’re that fussy about food, you wonder how they actually survive. Aside from cocktails, everyone’s ears always prick up when there are
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Drinking And Baking With Anisette
July 2, 2016
In honour of today being National Anisette Day, we thought we’d share a few selective ways to use the anise-flavored liqueur. For those who’ve never tasted it, it’s nothing to be played with. It contains such high alcohol (using around 30 percent) that it can irritate the throat. But when mixed with other drinks, it’s as
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