It's the weekend! So lets talk cocktails, because it's that time have a few!
The cocktail we'll be reviewing today is Funkin Cocktail's Strawberry Daiquiri.
Daiquiri's are a classic & usually appear on every cocktail menu.
With this one I can see why!
This cocktail is super fruity & super sweet, so if that's what you like from a cocktail you will love this! However it isn't that 'sickly sweet' sort of cocktail, so even if you're not a massive strawberry fan I would definitely advise giving it a try. Also if you are finding it tastes a little strong, try it as a mocktail. I have been doing that with all the flavours recently & love it!
Thes mixers in general I am a big fan of, because they are so versatile! How they work is you simply buy the carton which is the cocktail mixer & the complimentary spirit it goes with (most are white rum or vodka). However you can also add different drinks to create different cocktails & as I mentioned before sparkling water or lemonade for mocktails. This specific one I really liked mixed with white wine, trust me try it!
Summer is well & truly on it's way so it's time to crack out the cocktails!
When it comes to refreshing, nothing out does a mojito.
This mojito was made using Funkin Cocktails Mojito 3 step Mixer, however you'd never know.
It tastes exactly like any Mojito I've had out.
If you want to add those extra touches (maybe if you're throwing a party) just add in a few mint leaves & a slice of lime on the side. These mixers are perfect for parties, as they taste & look the real deal. The fact that it's actually a mixer, you just add alcohol to, can be your little secret ;)
So check out Funkin Cocktails to get your hands on the lazy girls summer drink staple!
Simply add alcohol, get that tan on & relax with some girlfriends.
PS. You can make this as weak or strong as you like. Have fun & drink responsibly lovelies.
As part of the lifestyle side of this blog I like to review different brands of food/ drink.
I discovered this new cocktail company called Flare Cocktails.
They are a UK based company & their main product base is canned cocktails with a lower alcohol content. So their range currently only consists of three cocktails, which includes a Mojito, Cosmo & On the Beach (Sex on the Beach, basically). The cans are available from your local Nisa stores & retail for only a £1.
Firstly I think the packaging looks really cool & smart! They're definitely something that would catch my eye in supermarket. The price is also really good too!
The product itself contains only 1 unit of alcohol per can, which is great as you can keep a tab of what you're actually drinking.
So onto the important part, the taste!
They sent me one of each flavour, so I'm going to talk you through my thoughts on each of them.
Firstly though I will say that they all taste quite sweet & sugary. This is due to the low alcohol content, so I imagine they've had to try to recreate the taste of these classic cocktails using sweeteners.
So the Mojito, to me tasted more like a Smirnoff Ice. The overall taste is like alco-pops. It does taste quite nice but not very minty, however I'm not a big fan of mint so this works for me! Overall the Mojito is quite light & easy to drink. You can't taste the vodka much at all in these either.
The Cosmo was very sweet, if you like berry based drinks you'll love it. It didn't really taste much like Cosmo to me other than the cranberry taste. The can does say lime juice etc, but I think with the sweetness it gets a little lost in the drink. Again a very drinkable drink though.
On the Beach, now I think this one was actually my favourite. It had a very peachy fruity taste. This also didn't taste quite so sugary to me. I haven't actually had a Sex on the beach before, so I can't really compare it to that. I do know they are a very fruity cocktail, so based on that I would say it probably does taste somewhat like one.
Overall I would say these aren't a 'drinker's drink, but for someone just getting into drinking alcohol & cocktails these are great. Even if you just fancy a lighter drink these are a great option.
I've been gluten free for just under a year now so I thought it was about time I posted some tips for going gluten free.
1. It's not as hard as it seems!
I know any dietary changes can seem scary & complicated, but it doesn't always have to be. Gluten free sections in supermarkets are now quite visible & with a huge variety. You can still have the odd treat like cake but it's a great diet to cut down on the naughty things like that.
2. You need to check labels on everything.
Although supermarkets have sections it always does to check the label. Some items like frozen goodies aren't generally in the 'free from' sections. Same applies to items like dairy-free cheese!
Another reason to check the label is for me I also can't have oats, barley & rye, so even in the 'free from' section I have to check.
3. Find gluten free recipes to stop your diet getting boring.
There are plenty of websites, companies & books with some amazing gluten free recipes. So don't feel you're limited to fish/ meat & vegetables, because that's really not the case!
4. Check your drinks too!
By this I generally mean alcoholic drinks. Drinks like beer have yeast in them & therefore gluten so stay away! Spirits that are distilled are generally fine.
I can do a more in depth blog post on this if you would like, just leave a comment below.
5. Ask at restaurants.
Yes, you can still eat out! However a lot of menus STILL don't have gluten allergens listed, so ask your waiting staff. Also before going anywhere I always check menus online, if I don't see anything I think I can have I won't be going there.
6. Fruit & vegetable are gluten free!
In case you didn't know fruit & veg are gluten free, so eat up! Go for veg over fruit because of the sugars, however fruit can help curb your sweet tooth. This is another thing about the diet which can help with weight lose, if that's part of your aim.
So I hope these tips help you a bit. Whether you're going gluten free by choice, intolerance or celiac reasons these tips should help you out!
After a long day at work sometimes you just need a drink.
Especially if you're get ready for a night out a little pre-drink is ideal. In this day & age for most young people a must!
However there's nothing worse than having that little bit too much pre-drink & not getting let into the club! Well LBD have got you covered!
LBD is brand focusing on a slightly lower alcohol percentage in their drinks, so you can pre-drink but not drink too much. They products are vodka based with added flavours.
The flavours include:
Peach & Raspberry
Lime & Watermelon
Apple & Cranberry
Their products come in bottles & cans. I personally think this a great idea as premixed cans are a lot easier to take in your clutch bag to a friends house to get ready. The cans also only have 99 calories in them, which is awesome! They also only contain 1 unit of alcohol!
These would be perfect for someone who isn't that into drinking as with the cans you can barely tell they have alcohol in them!
The bottles & cans are both available at ASDA stores across the UK.
My favourite flavour this the Peach Raspberry! But they are all really nice. If you're into fruity drinks you'll love them! Simply mix with lemonade & enjoy.
These are my drink of choice right now. I have to say I prefer the cans as they're just easier to take around with you & I know how many units I'm having per can! You can pick up 2 cans for £3, which I think is a pretty good price compare to some of the other premixed cans on the market.
Hi, I'm Eve. I'm a 23 year old professional photographer, who also has an interest in blogging/ vlogging. I like to write about anything really, from beauty to health issues!
