I have been busily unboxing my latest toy, a Home Boston Shaker Set, from Drinks Stuff. I bought this set for less than a tenner, I’m looking forward to using it.

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You can join the craze in time for Christmas and get yours here 

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This punchy red cocktail is from the menu at the Reform Social and Grill, in the Mandeville Hotel in London West End. Although it’s been inspired by tradition dating back to the days of an Victorian British Gentlemen’s Club, it’s far from stuffy!

The Boyo, a fruity rum based cocktail is certain to kick start the Christmas and New Year’s festivities. The recipe can be found here

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It’s the time of the year when family and friends pop round bearing Christmas cards and gifts and for those unexpected moments when unplanned vistors turn up, it’s always good t have something quick that you can prepare on the hop. This 10 to 15 minute wonder will have you passing round the festive cheer as quick as a flash.

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While scouting around for Christmas Cocktail recipes to avail my friends and family with I came across this festive recipe. It fits the bill to a tee. The recipe and picture come from celebrations.com.
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I came across this idea on Pinterest, it’s a brilliantly simple one and I can guarantee that I will be using this for a future party (maybe a special one likely to be happening in 2014).
The image is from Pinterest but the original idea was from sixinthesuburbsblog

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It’s Christmas and time for the traditional festive drinks and Eggnog is high on my list. this recipe allows for a boozy version for adults or virgin kiddy friendly one too.
The recipe is supplied by Simply Recipes and can be found here.

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The recipe for this Italian Christmas Pudding Cake caught my eye, after watching the Christmas episode of Nigella Lawson’s; ‘Nigellissima, An Italian Inspired Christmas‘. It looked like a striking addition to the standard Christmas fayre.

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