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29Jun/12

Glazed Donut Vodka: All the Taste, Less of the Calories

Introducting Glazed Donut Vodka, a product that only American's could invent. The perfect alternative to that Krispy Kreme dipped in hard liquor, this 35% proof offers all the yummy donut taste with less of the calories. Created by American company 360 Vodka, they have produced the earth's first eco-friendly range of vodkas which includes flavours such as Sorrento Lemon, Madagascan Vanilla and more unusual flavours such as cola, double chocolate and bing cherry. For the perfect breakfast drink, why not try a Glazed Donut Vodka, Bakon Vodka and Maple Syrup Vodka cocktail? We think we'll call it the Glazed Maplebakontini...no we didn't think it was a good idea either.

This unique vodka needs a unique cocktail, such as the Boston Creme Donut, courtesy of 360 Vodka:

Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 ounce 360 Vodka Glazed Donut
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 1 scoop of ice
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate sprinkles

Directions:
Add all ingredients, with the scoop of ice, into a blender and blend until desired consistency. Pour into a rocks glass and top with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles.

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28Jun/12

Throw a Party for Euro 2012 Final

Unfortunately England may be out of the tournament, but that's no reason not to throw a party for the Euro 2012 final! Being hosted this Sunday 1st July, Spain will be playing the winner of tonight's semi-final Germany v Italy match. Here at drinkstuff, we've got everything you need to throw your very own football themed party for the Euro 2012 final. Whoever you'll be rooting for this Sunday we've got a great selection of Euro 2012 glassware, party accessories and drink coolers.

If you're in need of some inspiration for your Euro 2012 final party then we've got all the Euro party accessories you need for watching the big Euro finale with your mates! Liven things up with a drinking game, such as Beer Pong or a Yard of Ale, and make sure you're well prepared for all that beer with a Beer Belt or novelty Thirst Aid Helmet!

No one likes a warm beer so ensure your beer bottles or cans are perfectly chilled for the big match with our range of Beer Coolers, Drinks Pails and Mini Fridges. Perfect for sticking next to your armchair so you won't miss a second of the Euro final, our range of ChillQuiet Mini Fridges do exactly what they say on the tin with a quiet running thermoelectric cooler. If you're planning on hosting a BBQ or invite plenty of mates round a Party Tub is the perfect choice for chilling plenty of beers, and our Football Fan Inflatable Cooler is a must have for the Euro final!

Football Fan Inflatable Cooler

Obviously you're going to need something for your guests to drink from, so make sure you're well stocked up on plastic glassware for your Euro football party. Choose from a range of disposable plastic glasses and reusable plastic glasses. For beer drinkers we've got a great selection of plastic beer glasses, alongside a great choice of plastic wine glasses, plastic champagne glasses and plastic tumblers. If you're a landlord we also offer plastic CE mark glasses, including plastic pint glasses and plastic half pint glasses so there's no need to worry about breakages.

Biopac Biodegradable Pint Tumblers CE

So if you're planning a Euro 2012 party head to drinkstuff today to stock up on all your football party supplies! Don't forget to choose our UK Saturday delivery service and order before 4.30pm on Friday 29th June!

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25Jun/12

The World’s Most Expensive Beers

If you've ever felt ripped off after being handed your change at the bar then think again as the most expensive beer in the world costs $800 for a bottle! Here we compile a list of some of the world's most expensive beers:

Antarctic Nail Ale
You need to be a keen animal lover to purchase this beer at $800 (£514) a bottle as all the profits go to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which opposes whaling in the Antarctic region. This beer is made using water from an actual Antarctic iceberg, melted it in Tasmania and flown to Perth for brewing. Only 30 bottles were made and sold at auction, hence the hefty price tag.

Brewdog’s “The End of History”
Scottish brewery Brewdog are quite well known for their expensive range of beers, but they certainly hit the headlines with their "The End of History" beer at $765 (£492) per bottle. At 110 proof, it's also the third strongest beer ever made as well as the current second most expensive with only 12 bottles made. However the real eye-catching aspect of this beer is the fact that each bottle is encased in roadkill and stuffed by a taxidermist. Not one for the fainthearted.

Carlsberg Vintage 3
Usually better known for their exported lager, Carlsberg produced the "vintage trilogy" in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in an attempt the challenge the luxury wine market with each bottle costing $348 (£223). Only 600 bottles were made, however, this vintage beer offers excellent value for money with an expiry date of 2059.

Schorschbräu’s Schorschbock 57
Made in Germany in 2011, only 36 bottles of this $275 (£176) were made and the brewery claims it's the strongest beer in the world at 115 proof. Any higher and this beer would violate Germany's 500-year-old Beer Purity Law.

Samuel Adams’ Utopias
Samuel Adams’ Utopias boasts a $100 (£64) per bottle price tag and at 24-27 proof is banned in 13 American states. This beer is released every 2 years after being uniquely brewed for 18 years with a touch of maple syrup and comes in an ornate copper-plated brew kettle.

Other expensive beers include Brewdog’s Sink the Bismarck at $80 (£51) which has been freeze-distilled four times, Tutankhamun Ale  at $75 (£48) which was brewed in a Cambridge laboratory after a recipe was discovered in the Queen Nefertiti’s Temple of the Sun in Egypt, Crown Ambassador Reserve $90 (£57) which an Australian beer packaged in a champagne bottle and Sapporo’s Space Barley $110 (£70) for a 6 pack which has been brewed in space by scientists!

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22Jun/12

Host a Tailgate Party Like an American

Tailgating combines the two things Americans do best; food and partying! The practise of filling your boot with booze and BBQ food before heading to a sports stadium parking lot has been popular in America for years. Now you can follow our tips for hosting your own American style tailgate party in the UK!

Source: Ben Vardi, Wikipedia

The perfect tailgate party car is a hatchback or pick up truck with a large boot for carrying all your supplies. Once you've got a car sorted why not pick up your mates and head out to the countryside or use a local stadium or arena car park (with permission of course!).

An important element of tailgating is the food, so stock up on all the BBQ essentials such as burgers, hot dogs and ribs, as well as food such as baked beans and salads. The Son of Hibachi Barbecue is the perfect choice for BBQing on the go as it's quick and easy to set up and comes with a snuff out pouch for packing away again.

Son of Hibachi Barbecue

No tailgate party is complete without some booze, beer being the obvious choice. Stock up on American style beers such as Budweiser and Millers (we'll forgive you if you don't choose the light version) for the ultimate way to start your party. Our brand new Gulp Beer Tower Bar Set has been designed with tailgating and American style parties in mind and includes those iconic Red American Party Cups (as seen on American Pie and lots of other teenage American films) as well as a 3ltr Beer Dispenser.

Gulp Beer Tower Bar Set

If you're hosting a tailgating party you're going to need some entertainment, such as music and drinking games. Popular tailgate games include Beer Pong, Cornhole, Flipcup, Ladder Toss and other lawn games. Another way to liven up your tailgate party is to include drinking gadgets such as a Beer Bong Funnel or a Thirst Aid Beer Helmet.

Beer Pong

Happy tailgating!
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19Jun/12

Drinkstuff Hosts Football Dress Down for Charity

Here at drinkstuff we always like to do our bit for charity. So in light of England's final group match against Ukraine (and hopefully not their last match of the tournament), what better than a football themed dress down day? We had football shirts, England flags, painted faces and painted nails! The big bosses put company money forward to sponsor any staff member that dressed up in a football theme and we have raised £150 for the charity Unicef!

Raising money for Unicef!

Come on England!
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6Jun/12

Euro 2012: Plan Your Party Now!

Now the Jubilee celebrations have been and gone, everyone English can focus on what’s important: the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine! We’re looking forward to seeing our boys on the pitch again with the France v England game on 11th June. With less than a week to go, it’s time to get organising your Euro party with drinkstuff’s range of Euro 2012 party accessories. Whether you’re planning on hosting a football themed party at home or need to get your bar geared up for Euro matches drinkstuff has the ultimate range of Euro party equipment.

England Paper Cups 9.4oz / 266ml

What better way to show your support for England than with our range of England football accessories decorated with the St George’s Flag or the Three Lions England emblem!? Why not decorate your living room with an England Flag or Soccer Banner? If you’re planning on serving up some beverages for friends, we’ve got a great selection of England themed glasses, including England Paper Cups, Official England Pint Glasses Set and England Subbuteo Pint Glasses.

England Subbuteo Pint Glasses CE 20oz / 568ml

Don’t forget your disposables and reusables, especially if you’re planning on serving food or a BBQ! We’ve got it covered with our range of napkins, disposable cutlery and plastic glassware! Our selection of plastic reusable glasses and plastic disposable glasses are suitable for both parties at home and use in bars and beer gardens.

No match is complete without a chilled drink in your hand, so ensure your beer is nice and cool with our range of beverages tubs, drinks pails and bottle coolers! The appropriately themed England Inflatable Beer Bucket or Football Fan Inflatable Cooler is perfect for chilling beer bottles and cans. If you’ve got plenty of football fans around, why not invest in a Gulp Beer Tower Drink Dispenser or the Booze Tube Drink Dispenser which is CE marked for use in licensed establishments?

England Inflatable Beer Bucket

If your bar is planning on showing the Euro matches this June you’re going to need plenty of glassware and plastic glassware to cater for the demand! Good thing we’re on hand with a range of beer glasses and CE marked glasses! From the classic Nonic Pint Glasses to the new and safer Ultimate Pint Glasses, we’ve got it covered! Why not order today for next day UK delivery straight to your door?

Premiere Home Cinema Chair Red

Everyone needs somewhere comfortable to relax while watching the 90 minute game, so why not treat yourself (or the one you love) to one of our Premiere Home Cinema Chairs? The perfect way to sit back (with the incliner) and relax (with massage vibration options) while watching the Euro 2012 games, our themed Premiere Home Cinema Chair Red and Premiere Home Cinema Chair Cream are currently available with a free Frostbite Mini Fridge!

Come on England!

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