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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
I went to an event earlier in the year and they had a little table where you could pimp your prosecco so I've totally stolen their idea for our Christmas party. 
I've spent the afternoon making syrups but what I'd like to know are your ideas for how you'd like to pimp yours...
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
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I've got chambord, cherry brandy, sloe gin and raspberry gin for the boozy ones and I've made strawberry, lemon & ginger and elderflower. I also made a mulled wine syrup too. Adding a bottle of advocat I just need to get some fruit right? |
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"I've got chambord, cherry brandy, sloe gin and raspberry gin for the boozy ones and I've made strawberry, lemon & ginger and elderflower. I also made a mulled wine syrup too. Adding a bottle of advocat I just need to get some fruit right? "
Sounds like the perfect plan.  |
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"I've got chambord, cherry brandy, sloe gin and raspberry gin for the boozy ones and I've made strawberry, lemon & ginger and elderflower. I also made a mulled wine syrup too. Adding a bottle of advocat I just need to get some fruit right?
Sounds like the perfect plan. "
I do hope we're all invited ? |
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over a year ago
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"I've got chambord, cherry brandy, sloe gin and raspberry gin for the boozy ones and I've made strawberry, lemon & ginger and elderflower. I also made a mulled wine syrup too. Adding a bottle of advocat I just need to get some fruit right? "
The invite is in the post, yeah?  |
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over a year ago
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"Wild Hibiscus flowers,not only do they look pretty the flavour is wonderful too.
Yeah I've seen them in a few web pages but where do you buy them?  "
Lakeland used to sell them. |
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"Wild Hibiscus flowers,not only do they look pretty the flavour is wonderful too.
Yeah I've seen them in a few web pages but where do you buy them?
Lakeland used to sell them."
They do but they're not cheap!  |
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over a year ago
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"Wild Hibiscus flowers,not only do they look pretty the flavour is wonderful too.
Yeah I've seen them in a few web pages but where do you buy them?
Lakeland used to sell them.
They do but they're not cheap! "
As a treat though they are so worth it |
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"Wild Hibiscus flowers,not only do they look pretty the flavour is wonderful too.
Yeah I've seen them in a few web pages but where do you buy them?
Lakeland used to sell them.
They do but they're not cheap!
As a treat though they are so worth it "
There are 11 in a jar for a tenner or 40 for 27 quid on Amazon... I'm not sure (given what I've already spent) that I want to splash that much. There are 90 people coming... 11 seems mean.  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers? "
Sparkling water or lemonade... with hibiscus flowers and elderflower cordial. It's not quite the same and I felt left out having it at J's birthday when everyone else had bubbles with Chambord.
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"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers?
Sparkling water or lemonade... with hibiscus flowers and elderflower cordial. It's not quite the same and I felt left out having it at J's birthday when everyone else had bubbles with Chambord.
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Sounds delish.....
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers?
Yeah... you can have lemonade and pimp it with the alcohol free syrups!
Think of everything I do! "
Perfect host. |
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"Wild Hibiscus flowers,not only do they look pretty the flavour is wonderful too.
Yeah I've seen them in a few web pages but where do you buy them?
Lakeland used to sell them.
They do but they're not cheap!
As a treat though they are so worth it
There are 11 in a jar for a tenner or 40 for 27 quid on Amazon... I'm not sure (given what I've already spent) that I want to splash that much. There are 90 people coming... 11 seems mean. "
Yeah you have a point with those numbers!
Anyone going to the USA? Much cheaper over there! |
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"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers?
Sparkling water or lemonade... with hibiscus flowers and elderflower cordial. It's not quite the same and I felt left out having it at J's birthday when everyone else had bubbles with Chambord.
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Sounds lovely.
I'll remember this for January |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers?
Sparkling water or lemonade... with hibiscus flowers and elderflower cordial. It's not quite the same and I felt left out having it at J's birthday when everyone else had bubbles with Chambord.
Sounds lovely.
I'll remember this for January "
Prepping for Dry January in November? |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I've just found some candy canes so I'm boiling them down for a peppermint option. "
You're going syrup mad! Peppermint might be just a little wrong. I'd use the candy canes as swizzle sticks to give a hint of mint.
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"Wild Hibiscus flowers,not only do they look pretty the flavour is wonderful too.
Yeah I've seen them in a few web pages but where do you buy them?
Lakeland used to sell them.
They do but they're not cheap!
As a treat though they are so worth it
There are 11 in a jar for a tenner or 40 for 27 quid on Amazon... I'm not sure (given what I've already spent) that I want to splash that much. There are 90 people coming... 11 seems mean. "
By the 11 for a tenner.... a 'hint of hibiscus flower' sounds good, large flowers so would still be visible |
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"I've just found some candy canes so I'm boiling them down for a peppermint option.
You're going syrup mad! Peppermint might be just a little wrong. I'd use the candy canes as swizzle sticks to give a hint of mint.
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It's my favourite so far!! (I shall hide it for coffee treats at a later date!) |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I've just found some candy canes so I'm boiling them down for a peppermint option.
You're going syrup mad! Peppermint might be just a little wrong. I'd use the candy canes as swizzle sticks to give a hint of mint.
It's my favourite so far!! (I shall hide it for coffee treats at a later date!) "
Are you tasting as you go along? That's not a job to do on your own - how do you compare tasting notes?
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"I've just found some candy canes so I'm boiling them down for a peppermint option.
You're going syrup mad! Peppermint might be just a little wrong. I'd use the candy canes as swizzle sticks to give a hint of mint.
It's my favourite so far!! (I shall hide it for coffee treats at a later date!)
Are you tasting as you go along? That's not a job to do on your own - how do you compare tasting notes?
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Yeah they're proper sickly sweet... I might see if I can find droppers for them cause too much will ruin the fizz! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I've just found some candy canes so I'm boiling them down for a peppermint option.
You're going syrup mad! Peppermint might be just a little wrong. I'd use the candy canes as swizzle sticks to give a hint of mint.
It's my favourite so far!! (I shall hide it for coffee treats at a later date!)
Are you tasting as you go along? That's not a job to do on your own - how do you compare tasting notes?
Yeah they're proper sickly sweet... I might see if I can find droppers for them cause too much will ruin the fizz! "
Swizzle sticks! You need me over there for this task.
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"I've just found some candy canes so I'm boiling them down for a peppermint option.
You're going syrup mad! Peppermint might be just a little wrong. I'd use the candy canes as swizzle sticks to give a hint of mint.
It's my favourite so far!! (I shall hide it for coffee treats at a later date!)
Are you tasting as you go along? That's not a job to do on your own - how do you compare tasting notes?
Yeah they're proper sickly sweet... I might see if I can find droppers for them cause too much will ruin the fizz!
Swizzle sticks! You need me over there for this task.
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I've already got funky star shaped swizzle sticks! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
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Yeah they're proper sickly sweet... I might see if I can find droppers for them cause too much will ruin the fizz!
Swizzle sticks! You need me over there for this task.
I've already got funky star shaped swizzle sticks! "
You've got Funky there? 
Get to Licketysplits and buy different flavoured candy canes as swizzle sticks.
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
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Yeah they're proper sickly sweet... I might see if I can find droppers for them cause too much will ruin the fizz!
Swizzle sticks! You need me over there for this task.
I've already got funky star shaped swizzle sticks!
You've got Funky there?
Get to Licketysplits and buy different flavoured candy canes as swizzle sticks.
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Yes he's tucked up in my bed. Shhhh! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers?
Sparkling water or lemonade... with hibiscus flowers and elderflower cordial. It's not quite the same and I felt left out having it at J's birthday when everyone else had bubbles with Chambord.
Sounds lovely.
I'll remember this for January
Prepping for Dry January in November?"
Yep, I'm tying to change my mindset so it's not such a big deal when the time comes. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers?
Sparkling water or lemonade... with hibiscus flowers and elderflower cordial. It's not quite the same and I felt left out having it at J's birthday when everyone else had bubbles with Chambord.
Sounds lovely.
I'll remember this for January
Prepping for Dry January in November?
Yep, I'm tying to change my mindset so it's not such a big deal when the time comes."
It all starts in the mind.
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"Is there an alternative for us lightweight non drinkers?
Sparkling water or lemonade... with hibiscus flowers and elderflower cordial. It's not quite the same and I felt left out having it at J's birthday when everyone else had bubbles with Chambord.
Sounds lovely.
I'll remember this for January
Prepping for Dry January in November?
Yep, I'm tying to change my mindset so it's not such a big deal when the time comes."
I did that one year... it got to May before I remembered I'd not had a drink.  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"What are we thinking in terms of fruit?
Do you do fruit in Edinburgh?
Only at Christmas!
Strawberries
Raspberries
Lime
Blueberries
Mint?
Pomegranate
(Hibiscus if I stop being tight!)
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Mango, blitzed. Don't go too mad as you don't want everyone thinking you're offering them healthy drinks.
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"What are we thinking in terms of fruit?
Do you do fruit in Edinburgh?
Only at Christmas!
Strawberries
Raspberries
Lime
Blueberries
Mint?
Pomegranate
(Hibiscus if I stop being tight!)
Mango, blitzed. Don't go too mad as you don't want everyone thinking you're offering them healthy drinks.
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Won't that just be sloppy?! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"What are we thinking in terms of fruit?
Do you do fruit in Edinburgh?
Only at Christmas!
Strawberries
Raspberries
Lime
Blueberries
Mint?
Pomegranate
(Hibiscus if I stop being tight!)
Mango, blitzed. Don't go too mad as you don't want everyone thinking you're offering them healthy drinks.
Won't that just be sloppy?! "
Yes, think Bellini.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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st germain elderflower liqueur is lovely in prosecco! got one in for xmas and been gazing at it longingly for 2 weeks now...cunningly,i got someone to put it where i actually cant reach it! |
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
"What are we thinking in terms of fruit?
Do you do fruit in Edinburgh?
Only at Christmas!
Strawberries
Raspberries
Lime
Blueberries
Mint?
Pomegranate
(Hibiscus if I stop being tight!)
Mango, blitzed. Don't go too mad as you don't want everyone thinking you're offering them healthy drinks.
Won't that just be sloppy?!
Yes, think Bellini.
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Isn't that peaches? |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
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Mango, blitzed. Don't go too mad as you don't want everyone thinking you're offering them healthy drinks.
Won't that just be sloppy?!
Yes, think Bellini.
Isn't that peaches? "
Traditionally, yes. I've had other fruit and it works, as long as you don't use too much. It also means that those that don't want more alcohol added to their alcohol have more choices.
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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago
Edinburgh |
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Mango, blitzed. Don't go too mad as you don't want everyone thinking you're offering them healthy drinks.
Won't that just be sloppy?!
Yes, think Bellini.
Isn't that peaches?
Traditionally, yes. I've had other fruit and it works, as long as you don't use too much. It also means that those that don't want more alcohol added to their alcohol have more choices.
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Yeah I'm not a huge fan of booze in booze which is why I made so many options. I'll nip back to IKEA tomorrow so all the bottles match.*twitches* |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
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Mango, blitzed. Don't go too mad as you don't want everyone thinking you're offering them healthy drinks.
Won't that just be sloppy?!
Yes, think Bellini.
Isn't that peaches?
Traditionally, yes. I've had other fruit and it works, as long as you don't use too much. It also means that those that don't want more alcohol added to their alcohol have more choices.
Yeah I'm not a huge fan of booze in booze which is why I made so many options. I'll nip back to IKEA tomorrow so all the bottles match.*twitches*"
You've made themed labels, haven't you? |
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"Prosseco snowball.
Measure of advocat over ice, slice of fresh lime, topped with prosseco. Lush. Xx"
I am going to try this. I love snowballs and prosseco.
Thanks for the recipe |
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"I've got chambord, cherry brandy, sloe gin and raspberry gin for the boozy ones and I've made strawberry, lemon & ginger and elderflower. I also made a mulled wine syrup too. Adding a bottle of advocat I just need to get some fruit right?
The invite is in the post, yeah? "
Second invite also in the post |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Aperol Spritz
I think of that as more summery.
No, we were all OD'ing on them skiing in Italy last time I went!
I don't even know what that is! "
It's a strange, syrupy orange colour amd has a vaguely medicinal taste but I like it in the summer. |
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"Aperol Spritz
I think of that as more summery.
No, we were all OD'ing on them skiing in Italy last time I went!
I don't even know what that is!
It's a strange, syrupy orange colour amd has a vaguely medicinal taste but I like it in the summer."
It's similar to Campari I think, but nicer. |
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"Wild Hibiscus flowers,not only do they look pretty the flavour is wonderful too.
Yeah I've seen them in a few web pages but where do you buy them? "
I bout a jar of these at a farm shop!!! They're not easy to find |
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