SUMMER DRINKS

PIMM’S NO. 1, OFTEN CONSIDERED THE ORIGNAL SUMMER DRINK.

PIMM’S WAS ORIGINALLY CREATED IN THE MID-19TH CENTURY BY A LONDON OYSTER BAR OWNER, JAMES PIMM. HE DEVELOPED IT AS A HEALTHFUL DIGESTIVE AID TO SERVE TO HIS CUSTOMERS, WITH THE CONCOCTION INTENDED TO AID DIGESTION AND PROVIDE A REFRESHING ALTERNATIVE TO STRONG ALES. THE ORIGINAL PIMM’S NO. 1 CUP IS A GINBASED SPIRIT MADE WITH QUININE AND A SECRET MIXTURE OF HERBS.

FACTS ABOUT THE PRODUCTION OF THE THATCHERS NEW X AARDMAN AD

• ANIMATORS SHOT AN AVERAGE OF 50 FRAMES PER DAY, OR 2 SECONDS A DAY OR 10 SECONDS A WEEK. IT TOOK 4 WEEKS WITH 3 ANIMATORS TO SHOOT 40 SECONDS.

• IN-BETWEEN EACH SHOT, THE MODEL OF MYRTLE THE DOG WOULD NEED TO HAVE HER HAIR DONE WITH A TOOTHBRUSH!

• THE TINY THATCHERS BOTTLES WERE 3CM IN HEIGHT, 1.5 CM IN WIDTH. THEY WERE MADE FROM MOULDING TINY SCULPTED WOODEN BOTTLES AND CASTING IN RESIN.

• THE PUPPETS ARE ALL BETWEEN 25-30CM IN HEIGHT.

• A BEARD TRIMMER WAS USED TO CUT THE GRASS.

Following the premiere of ‘House of the Dragon’ last year, Emma D’Arcy’ shared that their go-to libation is a twist on the classic negroni, known as the negroni sbagliato - with prosecco. This revelation amassed a staggering 3.9 million views on TikTok. But, as you know, a Negroni Sbagliato is a Negroni (equals parts gin, red vermouth, and Campari) that replaces gin with Prosecco so bartenders were quick to point out the error in D’Arcy’s phrasing.

THE UK’S NO. 1 COCONUT RUM BRAND MALIBU HAS ADDED MALIBU STRAWBERRY TO ITS RANGE. STRAWBERRY IS THE NO.1 COCKTAIL FLAVOUR PREFERENCE IN THE ONTRADE ACCORDING TO THE CGA MIXED DRINKS REPORT

Jeremy Clarkson caused a stooshie last year by suggesting people cool down during the heatwave by drinking more beer, with many labelling his advice as “ignorant”. But there is a theory that when the body is lacking in hydration it needs more fluid and so it retains more from beer than some other drinks. Dr. Stuart Galloway, of the University of Stirling reported that the drink contains electrolytes, sugar and salt, which helps the body retain fluid, rather than it flushing it out straight away.

Galloway, a hydration expert at UK bottled water brand Aqua Pura, said, “Beer has a relatively high water content and contains some electrolytes, so if a small amount is consumed as part of your daily fluid intake alongside non-alcoholic drinks, such as water, beer can be part of a plan to keep you hydrated during the heatwave.”

Galloway went in to add: “However, you should be aware that alcoholic drinks will lead to dehydration if you drink more than one or two servings,” explaining that “with beer in particular, if you drink more than two pints, it will most likely have a negative effect on your hydration status”.

SHANDIES...

Shandies gained popularity in the UK, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, as a way to enjoy a lighter and more refreshing beverage during hot summer months. The word “shandy” is believed to have originated from the London slang “shandygaff,” which referred to a mixture of beer and ginger beer or lemonade. The name comes from the London slang for a pint of beer, ‘shant of gatter’ (shanty being a public house, gatter meaning water). But, we don’t really know where the name originated. Today the term ‘Shandygaff’ is forgotten but it’s still popular in the Caribbean.