A Very Merry Cocktail

I know, I know. Christmas is over. Done. Christmas trees thrown out (hope you recycled it!) Too many people are going Dry January (go you!) and asking for sponsorship (boo, just donate the money you'll save not drinking to charity and shut up).

But anyway. We have a slightly different Christmas, my parents usually work as I will when I qualify. A family of medical professionals means at least one family member will be working. This year it was my dad, so while he was off driving an ambulance around we visited family members, walked the dogs and then proceeded to make cocktails all day. Only one cocktail is photographed as we then drank too many cocktails. Thanks to my sister mixing up cups and mls (really, 25ml and 1 cup? not the same) some were far too strong.

Our favourites however were our versions of a Raspberry Daiquiri and a Mai Tai, all made in a boston shaker but i'm sure could be just mixed together in a pitcher.

Raspberry Daiquiri (serves 2!) 

Muddle a big handful of raspberries a cocktail shaker until smooth. Add 100ml / 4 shots of white rum, juice of half a lime, 25ml of sugar syrup, add lots of ice and shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker is completely cold and covered in condensation. Double strain  into martini glasses. Garnish with a piece of lime and rasberries! 

Mai Tai (not really, we didn't have almond syrup and just kept adding more juice)

In a cocktail shaker add 50ml white rum, 50ml dark rum, 25ml of triple sec over ice. Add juice of half a lime and 85ml of both orange juice and pineapple juice. Shake and serve over ice in a tall glass

Back to reality now of 5.30am starts, though am excited to put together our own little bar. Just ordered myself a cocktail shaker. Hope my boyfriend enjoys a school night cocktail.

What's in my drunk bag?

  

When I get in from a night out I tend to tip my bag upside down looking for a hair elastic or my house key. Every time. This is obviously a staged one but full of my night out essentials.

MAC Candy Yum Yum - This is my go to lipstick at the minute for night time. It is a bright neon pink with a matte finish. There are plenty of reviews if you do a quick google but it's not easy to wear, as with any matte any dry patches will show up but other than that it instantly finishes my face off. 

Bourjois Healthy Mix Powder 52 and Little Round Pot Blusher 54 - This is my favourite powder ever, lovely and smooth making my skin look lovely and matte. I like a highlighter on my cheeks but nose and chin need to be matte! The Little Round Pot Blushers are iconic, this is a really easy shade to wear and perfect for topping up. I tend to not carry anything brighter in my bag as I have a tendency to over blush after a few too many jaegerbombs. 

Collection 2000 Supersize Falsh Lash Mascara - This was £2.99 in Boots, I was not expecting anything but it gives lovely perfect day time lashes. I tend to wear false lashes on a night out so this is perfect for touching up. It also doesn't matter if I lose it! Of course my trusty eye lash glue has to come out too.

The Models Own brush is from a set, it is the perfect size for blush but also just big enough to powder my nose. What's the point in taking two brushes out! You always need a black khol liner and Rimmel's is one of the best. Pefect to fix any cat eye problems. The bag is from Topshop many many years ago, it's quite small but makes a nice addition to a black dress. The shoes are from Dorothy Perkins and actually destroy my feet but I am intent on trying to wear them in!

My bag is obviously missing the random bar mats, shot glasses and proof I used my card to pay for a round of shots at 3.40am. 

(Yes, a blogger cliche post but I've already done a What's In My Bag with a difference) 

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♥ Trip to Plymouth to see my old flatmate equaled cocktails (strawberry margarita made with crusha milkshake syrup?! On the hunt for the recipe), minor fights in a dodgy pub and teaching my friend how to paint her nails leopard print. Oh and a 700 mile round trip. Fun all round, however my bank balance is currently recovering. Cue working all the hours under the sun.

♥ More car trouble has led me to really consider buying a new one, something I can't really afford but fed up of driving a car that barely starts. In fact it stalled and then wouldn't start in front of a group of firemen the other day. Nice and embarrassing. It currently won't start if the engine is hot, no nipping into Asda for 5 minutes and expecting my car to start. I am currently eyeing up Mini Cooper's. This pink one would be perfect.

♥ My sleeping / eating habits do not resemble anything near normal. In fact it is 7am now and I am yet to go to bed. One day I will have a proper job and will sleep like a normal person, maybe.

Zoey xox


PS Thank you for all the lovely comments recently, it really does make me smile when I read the comment emails in work. 

Got a water bottle of whiskey in my handbag

Lot's of people are finishing exams this time of year and all of those that are 18 will be enjoying a drink or 25. Bring on the 14th June, I do finish earlier but work is in the way of me celebrating! So here are a few of my favourite pitchers / pre drinks.

Jack Apple Discovered in a fish bowl competition in work, is based on a cocktail but makes a good pitcher to share.  

2 shots Apple Sourz, 2 shots of JD, top with lemonade and lots of ice in a nice big pitcher.

Lambrini Punch This is the ultimate pre-drinking jug and also makes you look amazing chavvy if you appear at a house party with this concoction, especially Happy Shopper Cherryade.

A bottle of lambrini, some vodka (depends how drunk you want to be) and topped with cherryade. 

Skittles Vodka The first time I made skittles vodka it just turned out to be a brown mess, it did taste nice though. I have since learnt to separate out the colours so you end up with a selection of vodkas in different colours. Obviously sieve before drinking as the colourless skittles left in the bottom might cause you to be sick when drunk. 'Errr there is a lump in my vodka'

Separate the skittles into colours - you will probably need a few big packets - and place in different bottles. Either use new bottles or old vodka bottles that still have the lids. Then divide the vodka between the bottles. Shove in the fridge or freezer and drink a few days later!

Now must stop dreaming about alcohol and do some revision. Hurry up 14th June, I have coke cans to put in my hair. Wonder who I'm dressing up as!

Zoey xox

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Oh what beautiful weather for a Bank Holiday Weekend. I'm currently doing evenings in the shop I work in and then going straight to the nightclub job, one night left of the Bank Holiday weekender.. until next week. The boyfriend and I have had time to go and enjoy some of the sunshine, today we ventured to Windermere in the Lake District however we did not leave Lancaster until 3pm and there was just far too many people around. Instead drove up around the lake and had a small walk until driving back.

My week has literally been work work work. Will be very thankful when the wages come through but right now I am tired and need time to finish my dissertation. Oh the life of a 3rd year.

Black t-shirts are my work uniform for both jobs. Fine over girlie summer dresses for the shop job, but always over black body con skirts and leggings for the bar job. On the search for the perfect black skirt with pockets but it is impossible!

I have been forever obsessed with pink. £6 Primark shoes. 

Barry M Blusher 001 and Boots 17 Blushes in First Flush and China Pink

Treats this week have included 2am takeaways and at last getting to wear my Primark sandals - £8

Now I am sitting in my towel trying to put of getting ready for work. My mother phoned yesterday to say she has an Easter Egg at home for me but refused to post it when I asked. I assume she thought I was joking, I was not. I want chocolate! Especially if it is the Marks and Spencer Hello Kitty Easter Egg! Instead I shall leave you with a popular chocolate cocktail from work. It is just alcohol! No mixers here.

Chocolate Martini (makes 2)

2 shots of vodka

2 shots of  baileys

1 shot Creme de Cacoa Brown

1 shot Creme de Cacoa White

Shake with ice & strain into a Martini Glass. Nommm. Or into a smaller glass over ice!

Now, must paint my nails for work. Priorities!

Zoey xox