Going Self Hosted!

Well, this is it. My last post until Monday 16th November!

As a lot of you will know (due to me banging on and on about it!) I'm finally making the jump to self hosted. I know, I must be crazy!

I have debated it for a while, and I keep backing out because I know nothing about Word Press, and not much about HTML, programming or building a website. This time I'm not backing out.

When I started this blog, I went in completely blind. I had no idea what blogging entailed and had no idea about anything really. And here I am, 8 months later. I have learned so much that I thought I would never learn. Because when it's happening, you sink or swim, so I had to learn.

So I'm making the jump with the same attitude. It'll work because it has to. I will learn because I have to.

The worst thing that can happen (famous last words!) is that I won't be able to successfully import all of the posts from here. If that happens, I will cry! Seriously though, I've started from scratch once and I can do it again.

So I make the jump with an attitude of que sera sera! Part of me is terrified it goes horribly wrong, but the bigger part of me is so excited. It feels like the right time to make the jump.

So to everyone who has followed my journey so far, thank you, and I hope you will make the jump with me. Prepare for a re-launch next Monday with a whole new design and lots to come! I'll still be around on Twitter if anyone wants to say hello or send virtual wine :)

See you on the other side!

5 Easy Ways To Eat Healthily

These last few weeks, I have decided I'm sick of eating rubbish food and drinking sugar laden drinks. I decided to start eating a bit healthier. It is something I have thought about for a while and have finally started doing.

I know a lot of people want to be healthier, but often it is finding the motivation to start that is the problem.

Also, I think a lot of people think it is going to be very expensive. If you choose to eat 100% organic etc, I agree it can be expensive, but just to make a few sensible changes, it doesn't have to break the bank. Especially with supermarkets such as Aldi doing such good deals on fruit and vegetables.


Here are my top five tips for starting to eat healthier without a whole lot of effort:

1. Avoid the word diet

What I am talking about here isn't a diet, it is a lifestyle change. I believe the word diet has negative connotations. It conjures up images of weighing food, restricting everything and feeling hungry all the time. For me, healthy eating should be about feeling better not worse.
Also, a diet has an end time. Healthy eating as a lifestyle choice doesn't. Being healthier is the goal, not losing a couple of pounds.

2. Eat smaller portions

A good way to be healthier is to not over eat. Most people eat portions that are too big without even realising it. And how often do you keep eating once you feel full just because there is still food on your plate?
A good way to combat this is to use a smaller plate. A large plate with a small portion on can look like you aren't getting much, whereas a smaller plate that is full visually looks the same, but you won't feel stuffed after your meal.
This will also help reduce costs as you aren't using as much food.

3. 50/25/25 method

If the thought of weighing and measuring food fills you with dread (it does me, I couldn't think of a better way to put me off eating healthily than if I have to weigh every meal!), try the 50/25/25 method.
It doesn't have to be exact, but basically, your plate should contain 50% vegetables or salad, 25% lean protein such as chicken or fish and 25% complex carbs such as brown rice or sweet potatoes.

 

4. Learn to tweak your favourites

For example, if you love pizza, instead of buying one, make your own healthy version. So you could use a wholemeal base, plenty of tomato and a little bit of low fat cheese, then some vegetables as a topping.

5. Have a treat now and again

Firstly, I would say if you are using a reward system to motivate yourself, you shouldn't be using food as a reward, as this builds the wrong relationship with food. Food is fuel for your body, nothing more and using it as a reward makes it something more than that. Try to think of none food related treats - a day at the spa, a bubble bath, a new lipstick, whatever you fancy that's not food.
Having said that, there is nothing wrong with having the odd treat. For example, if you are going to a party or a special restaurant, have whatever you want as long as it isn't too often!


After a few weeks of eating better, you will find yourself automatically making the healthy choice, as healthy eating becomes a habit in the same way that eating junk food became a habit.

Good luck!

Do you have any tips to add? Let me know in the comments :)

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5 Things Working In A Bar Has Taught Me

I've worked as a barmaid for 12 years. 

Mostly, it's ok, even a bit of a laugh at times, but sometimes, like any job, I want to scream and shout and swear. 

Overall, I enjoy it as jobs go. I have done a lot worse. It is very different to what I thought it would be. I stupidly thought that people would come to the bar, request their drinks, pay and go sit down. If only!

There are many people who make the job fun, and interesting, but the ones that stick in my mind are generally the ones I have wanted to strangle for various reasons. On the plus side, those customers make the best stories.

Aside from how to pick my battles, here are five things I have learned working in this industry:

1. The customer is very rarely right, yet they always think they are.

 

 

 

Anyone who still believes the customer is always right has never had to deal with the general public. If you are right, we will fix the issue without arguing, probably before you even notice there is an issue.
This also includes customers who outright lie in an attempt to get something free. We have heard it all before!

2. Even the nicest person turns into a whiney brat when they don't get their own way.

 

 

I understand you have drank here for ten years, but your half a lager once a week doesn't pay the bills, so no I can't turn the music off to suit you when the other 100 people in the pub want it on. This is usually followed by the person declaring they are never coming back and flouncing off like a four year old. The following week, they return at their usual time.

3. There IS such a thing as a stupid question!

 

 

 

A couple of examples I have genuinely been asked by customers:

* "Do you have a toilet?" Bear in mind this wasn't someone walking off the street just to use it, it was someone drinking in the pub!

* "Why is this round dearer than the last one?" Because last round, you get 2 pints, this round you got 3. He wasn't convinced it should be more, even though he accepted he had gotten an extra drink!

* "Is the bar still open?" This is not a stupid question in itself, but in this context it was. It was around 8pm on a Saturday night, we were heaving and were quite obviously serving people.

And it's not just customers. Here's two I have been asked by staff:

* "What's in a gin and tonic?"
* And my personal favourite, while standing in front of a sink, "Where do I get water from?"

4. That anything that can go wrong will wait until the busiest/least convenient moment possible.

 

 

Nothing ever breaks on a Monday morning, it's always a Saturday night! Whether it's the till, the ice machine or anything else that can make your life hell, it will happen at your busiest time.

This is likely due to the fact you are using it more at those times, but in the moment that logic doesn't help.

5. That it's really not that bad.

 

 

 

For all some customers are so frustrating you could happily scream yourself hoarse, its really not that bad. You learn pretty quickly to grow a thick skin, laugh it off and ignore the chaos. There are much worse ways to earn a living, and you will definitely get a laugh along the way. And for every customer you want to punch, there are 30 or 40 nice customers that make you realise it could be a lot worse!

Have you ever worked in a bar (or retail)? Anything you would add? Let me know in the comments :)

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10 Tips For A Safe Home Fireworks Display

I love fireworks, I always have. I enjoy going to the big displays, although I haven't been in a few years as I always seem to be working the nights they are on.
I also love an at home display with family and friends and a nice warm cuppa!

The advantages of an at home display (other than a decent coffee!) are not having to mess about getting to the display area, no parking wars, and you can watch from inside if you can't stand the cold.

The disadvantages are the extortionate prices of fireworks these days, and of course the safety aspect.
I firmly believe you can do an at home display safely with a bit of planning and some common sense!

Here are my top tips on how to have a safe at home firework display:

1. Firstly, avoid the term firework party when inviting people. I know it might sound more fun than display, but it also sounds like a boozy event. The last thing you want around fireworks is people who have had a drink or two too many.
If you want to have drinks, try a hot cider or mulled wine for through the fireworks, and serve the other drinks after the display.
Perhaps compromise, and invite people to a display with an after party.

2. Make sure the person responsible for setting up and lighting the fireworks knows what they are doing and follows the instructions.

3. Always point the fireworks away from the area where people will be standing or sitting.

4. Make sure children are watched closely so they don't wander off into any dangerous areas. Cordon them off if possible.

5. Ensure the fireworks are stored safely prior to the event. Somewhere cool, with no risk of naked flames or sparks and out of the reach of children. Ideally, not in your home!

6. Make sure children are wearing gloves when holding sparklers and that they are supervised by an adult.

7. Have a fire extinguisher/fire blanket close to hand. It's unlikely you will need it if the fireworks are set off properly, but it's better safe than sorry! Also, have a sand bucket or a bucket of water to put used up fireworks into just to be certain they are out.

8. Don't skimp on quality! If you can't afford legitimate, tested fireworks from a reputable retailer, don't buy them! If the deal sounds too good too be true, chances are it is, and the fireworks may not be up to safety standards!

9. Never hold a firework in your hands to light it (except sparklers).

10. if a firework doesn't go off, don't bend over it in case it is just a bit slow. Give it a minute or two and when you are sure it is not going to work, throw some water over it from a distance before approaching it.

Remember, whether you are having a display or not, the noise of the fireworks will scare pets.

-Keep them indoors, and have some background noise in the room with them.
-Don't leave them alone where possible.
-Bring outdoor pets inside.

Have fun and be safe!

Do you go to a display or do your own or do you think fireworks are over rated? Let me know in the comments, and don't forget to share any of your safety tips! :)

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Guest Post: A Day In Ludlow by Tiffany from The Amateur Anthropologist

Today's post is a guest post all about the village of Ludlow, written by travel blogger Tiffany from The Amateur Anthropologist.

If you haven't visited Tiffany's fab blog before, be sure to check it out (link at the end)! Here is a little about her:

What do you get when you mix anthropology, food, fashion & travel? You get me, the Amateur Anthropologist (hence the name of my blog). Dreamer, globe trekker and beginner baker, my motto is "live life to the fullest before it runs out".

Now onto the post!

A Day In Ludlow by Tiffany

If you asked someone that knows me, be it a friend or family member, how they would describe me, one characteristic that will undoubtedly be mentioned is organized.

There’s a chilling sense of anxiety that arises whenever I feel unprepared. And although, it’s not a positive one, but it does motivate me to plan well ahead.

I’ve had troubles in crafting my timetable way too far in advance. Thankfully with experience, I’ve learnt to tweak this so that I can prepare just in time.
It applies to all areas I’ve touched in life, both in work and play. You can tell that travelling is not an exception.

Although it may seem rather tedious looking up train and bus times, and calculating which one to take to maximize my exploration duration, it does make my voyages far easier to experience.

So, in short, I’m a talking, breathing and walking PDA.

Generally speaking, the plans I create work out the way they’re supposed to. But sometimes they don’t, and on this occasion, they didn't.

Upon reading an article online about the quirks of England, I suddenly changed course and navigated myself to a small market village in Shropshire called Ludlow.

The author had recommended this place due to its history, medieval architecture, and range of independent stores, set upon a delightful hillside environment. There wasn’t a single part of his description that sounded unattractive to me, so I was more than keen to find out.

And I am pleased to report, he was truly spot on with his suggestion.

Ludlow Castle

If you ever visit Ludlow, an obvious place to head to is the Castle. Situated near the mighty River Teme, this medieval fortification offers a wealth of history to enlighten the minds of the young and old. Being one of the first English stone castles ever constructed, its exterior and interior truly deserves an equal amount of admiration. And needless to say, there’s more than enough areas forming the ruined landmark to fill the adventurous side of all visitors (it certainly did for me).
A big tip would be to challenge oneself to head up one of the taller towers, like the North-West one. Although the steps are narrow and steep, I can assure you that you’ll definitely be rewarded with the most spectacular view this late 11^th century landmark can provide.

Boutique paradise

In truth, shopping is a hobby of mine. Be it for clothes, stationary or food, the chance to spend the day purchasing attractive products can be somewhat relaxing to me at times. Although high street shops are appealing, I’d much prefer going to an independent store and browsing through their stock. Why? Simply because of the desire to be unique. I mean, what’s the point in buying an outfit that everyone else has when you can acquire something different that will help you stand out?

Fearlessly independent – that’s my motto for fashion.

So, you can probably guess that I was immensely thrilled to see the vast range and quantity of independent retailers dotted all around Ludlow town center. To me, each boutique had a personal glow or aura which shone brightly in the slightly grayish rainy day. This was further reinforced by the friendly and warm attitudes that every owner and employee which I met bore.

It was as though I had stepped through a portal that led my wandering self into a treasure trove of hand-crafted trinkets, treats and toys. An irreplaceable sight, as you can imagine. My longstanding understanding of Yarm (North East England) as the King/Queen of little boutiques had definitely been surpassed by the brilliance of Ludlow.

And of course, my trip would not be complete without a slice of walnut and coffee cake! I will definitely have to try the Michelin star restaurants in town one day…

Until next time, dearest lovely little Ludlow.

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Thought Of The Week - Week 1

Welcome to the first thought of the week post!

 

Feel the fear and do it anyway!

 

 

As regular readers will know, I usually write a weekly thought of the day round up where I post a quote for each day of the week.

I have been having a think about this, and I have decided that a post with seven quotes in it is a bit much and I think they are getting a bit repetitive, so I have decided to change the format slightly.

I will still be posting my daily thought of the day on Twitter, then I will choose my favourite one to post here in a thought of the week post.

 

What do you think? Is the new format better and less repetitive or did you prefer the old way? Let me know in the comments (please be honest, I wouldn't ask if I didn't want your true opinion!) :)

 

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Anything Goes Linky Week 21

Welcome to the Anything Goes linky, week 21!

This linky is for any type of posts on any subject. Literally Anything Goes! It will run from 12.05am Monday to 11.55pm the following Sunday, so there is plenty time to link up. And if you link up early, feel free to pop back and check out some of the later link ups - you never know when you will find your new favourite blog!

Please read: There won't be a linky next week as I'm changing platforms. This one will run for two weeks, so please do feel free to add some extra posts if you want to :)

I will be adding pinnable images to my #AnythingGoes Pinterest board, check it out here. I will also be tweeting out your links!

If you are new to linkys, Becky at Cuddle Fairy has written a fantastic guide on how to link your posts, which you can read here.

There seems to be some confusion about the "name" part of the linking up process. This is the name of the post (or the name you want displaying) rather than your name.

I would just like to say a big thank you to each and every one of you who link up. Whether you have been here from the beginning, linking up each week, or if this is your first time here (and everything in between), thank you for helping make this linky a success!

Featured post:

The winner of this week's #AnythingGoes People's Choice award is...

 

The Anxious Dragon with Why is self hosting important for blogging?

 

Congratulations :) Don't forget to grab your badge!

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 Now, onto this week's link up!

How it works

 

1. Link up to 3 posts, old or new, per week

 

2. Please add the badge below to any linked up posts - copy and paste the code below into the HTML section of your post.

3 Please read and comment on at least 2 other posts, but feel free to do as many as you want to! The more you share the love, the more love you will get back!

4. To keep up to date with what's happening when, feel free to follow me on Twitter @randommusings29

 5. Share your post's URL on Twitter using #AnythingGoes and tag me @randommusings29 and I will retweet (as many times as you want to!).

I look forward to reading all your posts! Everyone welcome :)

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November Theme Reveal

November is going to be a bit of a mish-mash! Originally listed as Entertainment and Travel for the first half of November, then Health and Fitness for the second half, the plan has changed slightly.

As most of you will know by now, I am going self hosted this month (I know, I must be mad!). This will be starting on the 9th November, so from the 8th I expect my blog to be offline for about a week.

So I thought rather then try to have a theme as such, I will just be posting whatever I fancy on the day!

There will be some of the original posts I had planned, plus a few posts (probably rather ranty) about the process of moving, and just some bits and bobs, plus some of my regular features too!

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Happy Halloween!

I would like to wish each and everyone if my readers a Happy Halloween! Have a great day :)

 

 

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My Monthly Reflections - October

 

The main theme this month was The Online World. As someone who spends around 6 hours a day online, this was something I thought I would enjoy writing about. I did enjoy it a lot. Originally, I wanted the whole topic to be non blog related, but this proved difficult as blogging has become a huge part of my online activity, so I think there may have been a bit of a cross over.

I also introduced a mini theme for the last two weeks in October. This was of course Halloween. I love Halloween, so naturally I enjoyed this theme very much!

I did get behind on my reading this month (both books and blogs!) so I have decided not to publish a reading list next month so I can catch up on this month's first!

Here's this month's round-up!

My most viewed posts (excluding linkys):

1. Everything You Need To Know About Internet Trolls - A Rather Sarcastic Guide

2. The Dangers of Online Bullying

3. The Dangers of Children on Social Media

My least viewed posts:

1. Blogging Bucket List

2. Facebook Review

3. Thought of the Day - Week 24

If you have a minute (and a cuppa!), why not check out my most popular posts, or show some of the less popular ones a little love!

What were your best and worst posts this month?

 

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Book Review: Little Hands Clapping by Dan Rhodes

Time for the review of the second of October's reading list (have a look here if you missed it!).

My review of Little Hands Clapping by Dan Rhodes

 

 

Blurb from the back cover

 

In a room above a bizarre German museum, and far from the prying eyes of strangers, lives the Old Man. Caretaker by day, by night he enjoys the sound of silence, broken only by the occasional crunch of a spider between his teeth.

Little Hands Clapping bring the Old Man together with the respectable Doctor Ernst Frohlicher, his dog Hans and a cast of grotesque and hilarious townsfolk who find themselves involved in a crime so outrageous it will shock the world.

From its sinister opening to its explosive denouement, Little Hands Clapping blends lavishly entertaining story telling with Rhodes's macabre imagination, entrancing originality and magical touch.

 

My thoughts on the book

 

I said, in my October reading list post, that I chose this book simply because the cover looked Halloweeny so it would be perfect for October. I had no idea what genre it was or what it was really about. I have now finished the book and I feel exactly the same.

I'm not sure if I have missed something, but the book centres around a man with no name and a Doctor. The man with no name delivers bodies of suicide victims to the Doctor who then eats them. The man with no name lives in a museum (I am yet to work out if h is supposed to live, is living there in secret or is in fact some sort of ghost) and somehow the exhibition makes people want to kill themselves. Again I am not sure if this is some sort of super natural power or if the exhibition is supposed to be that depressing.

 

Conclusion and rating

 

I think this book falls short of the mark. It could be truly terrifying. A museum exhibition wit supernatural powers that bring on suicide, an ambiguous man who lives there and a cannibalistic Doctor. However, it isn't scary. It doesn't even try to be. It lacks tension building and the descriptions of the death scene and the cannibalism are rather lacking.

I'm not sure if its supposed to be a bit tongue in cheek and satirical but it's not funny either. Maybe I have missed the point, but I really don't get this book. This is why people say don't judge a book by its cover. 1/5

 

Have you read this book? Did I miss the point? What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

 

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Halloween Party Playlist

No Halloween party is complete without some themed music! Here is my Halloween playlist!

1. Thriller by Micheal Jackson
2. The Time Warp by The Rocky Horror Picture Show
3. Black Heart by Stooshe
4. Monster Mash by Bobby Picket
5. Ghost by Ella Henderson
6. Lithium by Evanescence
7. Bat Out Of Hell by Meatloaf
8. Ghostbuster's Theme Song
9. Highway To Hell by AC/DC
10. The 6th Gate (Dance With The Devil) by D-Devils

I've tried not to be too cheesy but it's not easy with Halloween songs! I hope Evanescence and AC/DC redeem the cheese factor a bit!

What are your favourite songs for Halloween? Let me know in the comments :)

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Stumble Upon Review

Ever since reading a post about Stumble Upon over at Domesticated Momster, I have been wanting to try it.

It sounds fun. It selects articles it thinks you might like and you can give them thumbs up if you like them. You an also add your own feed to the database so other people get to have your posts to rate.

Joining it has been sat on my to-do list ever since I read Trista's post, so when I decided to make this month's theme The Online World, it seemed like the perfect excuse to actually go ahead and join.

So off I went. And it doesn't support blogger! I find this quite strange because it's one of the longest running free platforms, but it could be a Google thing. So I will have to wait until after I move!

The problem is I promised to review a site I can't use. So what to do?

I thought instead of attempting to talk about a site I had never used, I would instead refer you to the original post that piqued my interest in Stumble Upon:

Using Stumble Upon from Trista at Domesticated Momster!

I will see you all there mid November!

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An Interview With Georgina From She Might Be Loved

I have a very special treat for you all today - an interview with the fab Georgina from She Might Be Loved

Georgina is an amazing blogger writing about fashion, beauty and a little bit of everything in between!

She isn't afraid to give her real opinions on products etc which I love about her - if she says it's good, you know it's good!

She also models and is currently the face of Scarlett and Jo BBW Couture's Vintage Range!

Enough from me, I'll hand you over to Georgina!

Tell us a little about yourself
I'm Georgina and I'm a Plus Size Fashion and Beauty Blogger/Social Media Manager from Sheffield!

Why did you start blogging?
It's not a happy start to the story but I basically hated every aspect of my life and was bored out of my mind, so I started a blog and gained happiness and friends as cheesy as it sounds. Hence being called 'She MIGHT be Loved' as I was a pessimist, sure I could change it, but now I do feel loved so it's nice to look back on and remember my own journey.

What is your blog about?
A little bit of everything, but mainly focussed on fashion and beauty, I do travel, lifestyle and food posts as well though.

What are the long term goals for your blog?
Well it's already allowed me to get some amazing opportunities and a great career in Social Media Management, so I guess I'd love even more of them so I can do more and more blogging.

Any tips for bloggers?
Always have fun with it, the minute it stops being fun, take a break. If I hadn't taken breaks, and time off when I was overwhelmed, I wouldn't still be blogging.

Describe yourself in three words
Sarcastic, dramatic, funny.

What are your top three blogging essentials?
Notepad, paper, keyboard. I don't need much but a plan and inspiration to write a post! I guess now I'd say my camera as it makes life so much easier, but I could and do want to just write for days.

What would be your dream blogging assignment and why?
Probably reviewing Disney Land as I'm a HUGE fan.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why?
Ha, Disneyland, but probably Disney World as it's meant to be bigger and better.

Where can we find you?
My blog, She Might Be Loved, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!

Now show Georgina some love! Check out her fab blog, follow her on her social media and leave her some nice comments below :)

Thanks Georgina, you are fab!

Easy To Make Halloween Cocktails

I love a good excuse for cocktails! Halloween is the time you can go a bit mad with them! Here are a few of my favourite jugs, single serve cocktails and shooters for Halloween! Sorry there are no pictures of the actual drinks!

Jugs

Each jug makes approx. 1L (warning: these are pretty strong!)

 

1. Red Devil

175ml medium dry white wine

50ml Malibu

50ml Peach Schnapps

1 bottle of Old Mout Pomegranate and Strawberry cider

150ml lemonade (you can add more or less of this depending on how strong you want the drink to be!)

 

Mix all of the drinks together and use red berries (strawberries, raspberries, red currants etc) to decorate.

 

2. Green Goblin

50ml Blue Curacao

50ml Goldschlager

3 bottles of blue WKD

250ml fresh orange juice

50ml tonic water

 

Mix all of the drinks together, and add slices of green apple. Decorate with kiwi slices.

 

Single serve cocktails

 

1. Swamp water

50ml blackcurrant flavour Sourz

25ml vodka

1 can Red Bull (or other energy drink)

Coloured sherbert

 

Mix the vodka and Sourz. Very slightly dampen the rim of the glass you wish to serve the drink in and firmly press it into the sherbert. Carefully pour in the vodka and Sourz mix and top up with half a can of Red Bull

 

2. Black Heart

100ml cranberry juice

25ml Cointreau

50ml Black vodka

 

Pour the Cointreau and cranberry juice into your serving glass. Pour the black vodka into a smaller glass. Take a spoon and hold it against the side of your serving glass upside down. Very slowly and carefully pour the black vodka down the side of the glass and onto the spoon. If you do this correctly, the black vodka will float.

 

Shooters

 

1. Brain Haemorrhage

25ml cherry Sourz

10ml Baileys

 

Pour the Sourz into a 35ml shot glass. Fill a separate shot glass with Baileys. Place a straw straight up in the Baileys making sure it's not pressed to the bottom of the glass. Place your thumb over the top, and keeping the thumb in place, lift the straw out. Still with your thumb on the straw, place the other end into the centre of your Sourz. Slowly life your thumb until the Baileys starts to trickle out and form a ball in the centre. Make a ball roughly the size of a Malteaser.

 

2. Satan's Piss

This one is not for the faint hearted!

15ml Jagermeister

10ml chilli vodka

Tabasco sauce

 

Mix the Jagermeister and chilli vodka in a shot glass. Add a tiny splash of Tabasco sauce!

 

Happy Cocktailing!



 

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