posted by Arty on Mar 24
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What is it with some people’s obsession for buying bottles of champagne on a night out? Do they just do it for show? I reckon the answer will mostly be yes to that question! I was seeing this guy recently who knows that my usual drinks involve malibu and pineapple, amaretto and coke, sweet cocktails, baileys, fruity pear cider and midori, however he thought it would be a good idea to purchase a £70 bottle of champagne when we were out last and put it in front of me whilst saying “I’ve bought that for you”. It goes to show he was having a ridiculous moment where he wanted to show off and didn’t put any thought into the fact I don’t like champagne and I’d told him that a good many times! What a waste of money, and I had to sit there pretending to drink a glass of it whilst trying not to gag just to be polite!
posted by Arty on Mar 13
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Have you tried a Jagerbomb yet? They are amazing and my favorite shot by far. A Jagerbomb is a shot of Jagermeister in about a quarter of a tall glass of red bull or alternative energy drink. It’s impressive when there’s a few of you getting them because the bar staff line them up with a shot glass of Jager balanced on the rim between each tall glass, and when everyone is ready they knock the glass on the end and each shot falls into the tall glass. You then all down the shots. I’m not a fan of energy drinks on their own, but the Jagerbomb is really tasty. Get it down you!
posted by Arty on Mar 8
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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!
posted by Arty on Mar 4
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?!
posted by Arty on Nov 25
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.
posted by Hilary on Jul 16
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
posted by Hilary on Jun 8
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
posted by Hilary on May 28
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
posted by Hilary on May 19
I NEED A MEDICIAL DRINK QUICK!!!!
Well after doing the Manchester Run on Sunday oh my god you should know I am now walking around work like a OAP in urgent need of walking stick!
Because of this I thought I would look into alcoholic lovely medial remedies.
Well this wouldn’t be a proper site without mentioning Hot Toddies
How to make hot toddy:
- 1 1/2 fluid oz gin, rum or whisky
- 1 sugar lump
- juice of half a lemon
- 2 cloves
- small stick of cinnamon
What to do
Put all into a mug and fill with boiling water and Enjoy
Hot TT
Beware this one does sound revolting but I have it on good assurance it works
- I mug of Hot Tea
- and wait for it …….. 1 shot Tequila
- Lime (… no salt)
- 2 Table spoons of clear Honey
Look I must explain a little moire clearly I don’t mean your regular cup of PG with milk but a herbal tea peppermint or chamomile
What to do
Add the tea bag, Tequila, squeeze in half of a lime, and add two teaspoons of honey to sweeten, then stir well and enjoy.
It helps relieve sore throat, cough, stuffy head and body aches. Only for the absolutely drastic measures
posted by Hilary on May 16
When your sat at work dreaming of the life out side those four walls is so eay to get distracted and start the count down to the weekend
Well here are a few little thoughts of weekend delights to encourage you to push those office chairs aside and run screaming from your desk when the clock strikes 5pm!
After Work Special Cocktail
Ingredients
3 oz Amaretto
2 oz Malibu
1 oz Bacardi /white rum
3 - 6 oz orange juice
3 - 6 oz pineapple juice
What to do
Pour the amaretto, Malibu and Bacardi rum over 5 ice cubes in glass. Fill the rest of the glass with orange juice and pineapple juice.
Well can’t be bothered with all the mess and faff after work then why not try the following bars straight after work for early bird specials
Bacchanalia in Manchester have 2 for 1 on all cocktails Monday to Friday 5 till 8 pm
Walrus in Manchester buy 1 cocktail get one free plus a bottle of wine for £6.50 Tuesday till Friday 4 till 7pm
Or try
Opus two for one cocktail offer
Buy a cocktail at Opus guess what another one appears. Opus are offering 2 for 1 on ‘After Work Drinks’ every day from 4pm until 9pm later than any other offer after work special in Manchester
So as I’ve not written about this bar before what are the favorites here mmm where shall i start try the Strawberry Daiquiri and a Brandy Alexander and believe it or not Corona is £2 a bottle
The place is notorious for music lovers with different types every night
Tuesday- Motown
Wednesday- 80’s
Thursday- 90’s
Friday- Classic Chart Anthems
Saturday- Absolute Chart
Sunday- Sexy Soul
Monday night is student night all drinks 90p some restrictions though so beware
Opus
The Printworks
27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4
0161 834 2414
