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

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.

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

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

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

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

Warning this blog does not contain Alcohol!
So why is so important to drink the required amount of 2.5 liters of water a person per day?
Did you know that water make up to two thirds of your body weight, and it helps the blood to carry nutrients around the body.
When your on the move all day it’s so important to make sure you keep your water topped up, as you burn up energy your body produces waste some being toxic. To get rid of these the body chuck  it out through the kidneys in urine, wee is mainly made up of water.

To stay healthy you must try and replace these fluids, this can be so easy to do when at home or out and about, it’s just simple toget a glass of water from the tap or buy a bottle of water. However it’s not so easy at work, not all work places have Water Coolers but just a kettle for  tea and coffee.

In instants like this try and avoid too many cups of tea and coffee as these do make you wee more thus getting rid of too much water causing dehydration. So why not switch to herbal teas or have a word with the boss to get a water cooler.  Just explain to the big guy that, if you drink enough water your energy levels will be more consistent and concentration improves.

Monkey Gland.
Yes this is really a cocktail; and no it was not named after Michael Jackson chimp Bubbles!
• 2 ounces gin
• 1 1/2 ounces fresh orange juice
• 2 dashes of grenadine
• 2 dashes of Pernod or Bénédictine
• Twist of orange peel

This was born in the 1920’s at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris and named after some pioneering experiments that were being performed by a primate-obsessed Russian scientist!!!! Seriously.
Fuzzy Navel.

This is so simple and fruity to have such a daft name. It has a wonderful summer feel to it but really it is a tad of an 80’s classic throw back. Now there are variation for with or without Vodka, it depends on tastes and preferences. The fuzzy part come from the peach and orange juice comes from navel oranges simple! So nothing rude
• 1 1/2oz. peach schnapps ( or half and half vodka and peach snapps)
• orange juice
• ice
• glass
• orange slice

Earthquake.
The Earthquake Cocktail is dedicated to the French Post-Impressionist painter Henri de Toulouse. Basically it will send you loppy and he was a tad crazy!!!!
• 3 parts Absinthe
• 3 parts Cognac
Or alternative
• 1 part gin
• 1 part whiskey
• 1 part Pernod anise liqueur

Heather Mills and Paul McCartney divorce Cocktail

The best one I have found it. Look everyone knows that they hardly went for a DIY divorce and she took him to the cleaners. So when you see what’s in it seems perfectly hand picked to sum up the experience! I think Paul would have chosen to change a couple of the items for something a little more mmmmm… toxic!!

• 2oz of Gin
• 2oz of Earl Grey Tea
• 2 tap of lavender syrup
• And Tons and tons of Bitter!

So what did we have to eat, For my starter I had Gnocchi in a basil, sun-dried tomato and cheese sauce. For my main I had Duck breast with apple and fondant potatoes along with sweet red cabbage for my main.  My other half had a ham hock and chorizo turrean with a home made chutney and bread and for main a rib eye steal with fondant potatoes and caramelised baby onions. We did not even attempt a pudding as we were both stuffed to bursting by the end of the meal.

Its my Birthday in three months time, I think ill drop a few hints and we may pay Peruga another visit unless you can recommend anther place to eat!