Make Mine a Double

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I think it’s weird that in some chain bars there are different offers advertised. In my local chain bar it’s usually £6.95 for a cocktail (which to be honest really is a bit too expensive) but myself and my friend have always drank cocktails when we have been to that bar so it’s what we continue to do. I went into Manchester the weekend before last and into the same named bar. All over the walls it was advertised that two of the favorite cocktails were £8 with a loyalty card so we went to town and tried them all! On Saturday we were back in the local and I asked the bar man about the deal, apparently it still stands in that bar however it was not advertised anywhere! Scandalous! We’d been paying about £14 for two drinks for as long as I can remember when all I needed to do was ask what the deals were and we would have been much better off! It just goes to show that you should always ask or you don’t get and you may kick yourself down the line!

On a night out it’s important to have a few things – a good outfit, a good friend to dance with, some good banter and some energy to keep you dancing! I’m not a fan of traditional energy drinks such as red bull, however there’s this new one coming onto the market soon which a friend sent me some cans of and it is delicious. I can’t tell you what it’s called as it’s a big secret; however you’ll know it from its striking black and white packaging and it will soon be hitting the shelves at the best bars near you. It tastes like lilt and I for one will be getting it down me like its going out of fashion. I know that red bull is supposed to give you wings but it tastes horrible. This stuff makes you giddy, giggly and tastes like a topical cocktail! How intrigued are you?!

I used to frequent a little watering hole in Lush old Newcastle back in my earlier years, based in Jesmond on Osborne Road, “Osborne’s” was a favourite student haunt of mine, every Friday they would put on a drinks promotion where you struck a button on the bar and a knight rider style light would scan back and forth over a range of drinks promotions.

Buy one get one free
Drinks Half Price
Drinks Full Price (Boo)
or the ultimate - FREE DRINKS! (Winner)

It was a form of Free bingo as far as i was concerned.

I became very apt in the art of obtaining free drinks and was none to upset if i were to slightly misjudge the button bash and get buy one get one free, to the disgust of the bar staff who then had to duplicate the original order.

Sadly y these sorts of offers are few and far between these days, The government crack down on binge drinking has put an end to those crazy days on Osborne road, it was good whilst it lasted, but if I’m completely honest, it’s for the best, The drink yob culture of Britain is terrible,  and its time we as a nation addressed our drinking habits.

Does the idea of having your 5 a day whilst incorporating a quick bevies sound very appealing. I do have to ask the question why Tesco and Sainsbury don’t seem to have many idea or banners around the fruit and veg isle to support the fact that booze and berries are good
Well to be serious have you even tried vodka Water melon? It’s so easy and such good fun for BBQ or picnic.
Basically drill a small hole with a corkscrew into the flesh and place a small funnel. Over the course of the next 6 hours pour in a bottle of Vodka preferable a flavored type. The key is being too consistent. You don’t have to stand cover the fruit for 6 hours use every time you remember. The liquid won’t automatically pour in it needs to filter through, hence why you need a funnel
Once completed put the fruit in the freezer or fridge consumer 24 hours later, not longer or will go to mush. Ideally eat in slices as you would do with watermelon or you can much up and have in a cocktail or with lemonade… It’s gorgeous!

Now I don’t usually do this but I have to write about a gorgeous non Alcohlic drink I sampled at a wedding this week.

Usually when you say your not drinking you get fobbed off with some oragne juice and or sparkling water. Yo feel very out place or seen as not having fun. But this actually looked and tasted nearly as special as Champers and it definitely looked very exciting

Its called Kiwi Collins. When you pour it the green Kiwi juice doesn’t mix and sits in the middle of the liquid. Very importaint serve in Champagne flute

KIWI COLLINS
3 oz kiwi juice
1/3 lemonade
1/3 Sprite
ice (shake)

or try

KIWI MARGARITA
1/2 kiwi juice / 1/2 limeade
ice (shake) / rocks

Carrying on the wedding theme i thought i would see what other little well named delights i can think off

Wedding Cake
Well what beauty is a little more tastier than the traditional Fruit cake
Believe it or not this is quite a frequent drink drank at weddings so much so are two kinds they are very similar but taste quite different if that make sense. One uses white creme de cacao and milk while the other uses gin and cream i prefer the one with gin

Stuff

* Recipe 1:
* 3/4 oz gin
* 34 oz Amaretto
* 1/4 oz orange juice
* 1/4 oz pineapple juice
* 1/4 oz cream
* —-
* Recipe 2:
* 1 1/2 oz Amaretto

Well in honour of the beautiful wedding of a dear friend of mine this  the weekend got  me thinking about what lovely cocktails that I can think of for the bride to be

Everyone typically thinks of champagne and kira royal but to me this is a cop out so what else is there

I found this fab on called something blue seriouly its not quite as bright as a blue wicked and definitely more classy
Ingredients:

* 2 oz Hpnotiq
* 2 oz white wine
* 1 oz ginger ale

Preparation:

1. Build the ingredients in a Champagne flute.
2. Serve and toast to a long and happy marria

Me and my girly friends discover a fantastic bar to go to in Manchester. I was deciding on whether or not to write about this as at the moment its our little secret hang out place.

Its  in the Great Northern Quarter Tower on Watson street, near where Relish use to be.

Basically it was once a couple of apartments that have been converted into a one bar. Although you would never know it has got a light and airy feel to it with a lovely balcony. The only catch being if on the balcony after 12 you are asked to come in or keep the noise down as there are residential with flats near by! The extensive Champagne list is hugh with price for all budgets. The staff are very knowledgeable without being pushy on the expensive brands

The food is is more a like a second though but really just what you want and cheap too.

Very classy and at the  moment unpretentious! Ideal for de stressing after work or a power drink in between shopping.

I just have to tell you about a fantastic drink heard about this weekend and deseperate to find out where they sell it so i need your help

Have you heard of a Cider Slush Puppy - I know!! how exciting. Long gone are the days of blue bubble gum flavours.
Strongbow On Ice is using new technology that freezes cider to create crystals, which melt as the drink is consumed, this is on the back of Magners success as a drink served over ice. The cider is the same consistency as a Slush Puppy and the liquid at the bottom can be very watery.

Apparently the new drink is being trial testing to hit 5,000 pubs in 20 cities
But where help me find it pleaseeeeeeeeeees

I have been in to some busy pubs over the bank holiday but the one that always seems it get everyone attention on sunny days and at bank holiday is duke 92.
I love this place on a sunny day and it brings back such happy memories but seriously the amount of people that where there on Monday was beyond belief they must have had a huge goods lifts to get all the booze in that place
I think its because if have such a good area to sit outside but the canal but lovely couches inside should you need there is a large patio and I have been on many a time when there has been a barbeque on
Dukes 92 - Dukes 92, 18 - 25 Castle Street, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4LZ map
So what to drink well I would start with a lovely Sea breeze made up of vodka, cranberry, grapefruit and fresh lime or a gorgeous Raspberry mojito white rum with fresh lime, mint and raspberries, topped with soda
all £5.50 yum yum

If not Bank Holiday I would opt for heading there on a Sunday as its idea for Sunday Lunches. Pisture this …..sitting on the balcony a good little  suntrap to wind away the hours with a cocktail or two