How to Level Up Your Picnic

sitting on a picnic blanket with a straw hat

Everyone is eagerly waiting for the warmer weather so that we can make the most of our new-found freedom post various degrees of lockdown and Covid-era restrictions. One of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors responsibly is to create a picnic. Picnics are easy to organise, people can keep their distance, and everyone can […]

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Margaritas 5 Ways

I love Margaritas almost as much as I love Negronis. It’s hard to beat a spicy Margarita with a salt rim! Unfortunately, in Europe, tequila is not widely consumed. Yes, there are some cocktails on the menus and students are downing mixto shots, but I feel we lack variety. But if you love Margaritas, below […]

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Beautiful Summer Drinks for Sharing

Warming weather and all the endless BBQs call for delicious cocktails to be shared in a good company! Below you can find beautifully pink cocktails, refreshing coolers and a brunch drink of your dreams – a little something to cover different tastes and spirits. Just adjust these summer drinks to your party size. I have […]

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Go Classy with a Sherry Picnic

Are there many better ways to spend a lazy summer’s day than a sherry picnic with friends? If you haven’t tried it, I truly recommend it. I recently organised a little picnic for two of my favourite Norwegians so we could complain about the Swedish (only joking), whilst teaching them about the wonders of sherry. […]

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Ciao! Greetings from Italy – Malfy Gin

As soon as I see a bottle of Malfy Gin I instantly start dreaming of the perfect Italian holiday: sunshine, colourful buildings, gelatos, flowers and lemon trees. In fact, the turquoise colour on the Malfy bottle actually represents the Mediterranean Sea, and the bright yellow, the beautiful Italian lemon trees. Not many people are aware […]

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Summer is here and so is Pimm’s

Summer Pimm's

No matter what the occasion, Pimm’s will be poured throughout the summer, in jugs, highballs, and lately even from the tap. Pimm’s has confirmed its place as the quintessential English summer drink, often linked to posh events such as Ascot or Wimbledon, and it’s beautifully refreshing if properly served. At Wimbledon alone they can sell over 230,000 glasses in just two weeks!

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Summer Must-Do Drinking List!

1 Drink in at least two countries We often plan several trips and holidays for the summer months – there’s no better way to learn about the local life than enjoying a drink in a local bar or terrace. Don’t forget to sample the local specialities! 2 Learn a new cocktail recipe Take a cocktail […]

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Drink Slimmer This Summer

Are you ready for the summer yet? All the outdoor drinking, picnics, BBQs and garden parties! Yet at the same time, we are trying to work on our beach bodies. Not to worry, there’s ways to avoid extra calories when drinking without compromising the taste. Firstly, let’s recap the calorie count in most spirits and […]

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