We’re fully embracing the romance here on Female Original this Valentine’s Day with three delicious cocktail recipes to try at home. I’ve already shared recipe number one, which is a Burleighs Pink Gin Fizz (so make sure to check it out), but now it’s time for number two: the Fentimans Sparkling Raspberry Gin Spritz. This...
Ah, the start of a New Year. A time to reflect on the last 365 days and make plans for what we want to achieve and experience in the year ahead. Something that I know that so many people get involved in in the New Year is Dry January (drinking no alcohol for the...
If you’re a regular reader of Female Original, then you’ll know that I’m always on the quest for the latest and greatest brands in the bottled-cocktail drinks scene. This week, I’m thrilled to be able to share one of my most recent discoveries with you; Mindful Mixology*. I tried out three of Mindful Mixology’s...
The seasonal spritzes continue this week with another Wintry Italian cocktail recipe. Last time, I shared my spiced twist on a classic Aperol Spritz, but this time, I’ve got something with a bit more of a herbal flavour to it – a festive, spiced spritz using Italian digestif, Amaro Lucano. Let’s check it out....
We all love an Aperol Spritz on a sunny afternoon, but as the cooler months start to arrive, it’s time to look for a replacement for our favourite Summer spritzer. Lucky for you, I’ve come up with the perfect Wintry spritz that has all the essence of the classic Aperol Spritz – with a...
Once again, we’re talking all things cocktails here on Female Original. Lockdown has seen me not only experiment with new cocktail recipes but also seek out the best pre-mixed cocktails to enjoy on a Saturday night. This time, I’m sharing a new bottled cocktail company that focuses on both delicious drinks and environmentally friendly...
Sunnier days are here, and with them comes a sunny-day-sipper of a drink. For this cocktail hour I’m diving into the world of modern-classic cocktails and sharing my take on the Bramble. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a gin-lover then this is going to be a must-try drink for Summer this...
This year Valentine’s Day isn’t going to be quite what we’re used to. Since traditional celebrations of getting dressed up and heading out on the town aren’t exactly possible this year, it’s time to get creative with your at-home Valentine’s celebrations. With our favourite cocktail bars being a no-go for the time being, why...
It’s cocktail hour here on F O and this time I’m sharing a citrus-spice twist on a French 75. After all, if there’s a time of the year to spice your classic cocktails up then it’s got to be during the festive season. This post contains an item that was gifted to me (marked with an asterisk)....
Let the festivities continue! This time I’m talking gifts. It’s that time of year when we’re all thinking ‘oh god, Christmas is getting awfully close isn’t it? What am I going to get so-and-so?!’. Unless you’re one of those incredibly well organised Christmas gift buying bosses..which I most certainly am not. So for anyone...
