How to win a £50 Amazon gift card in our August giveaway
NB. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. Thanks for supporting Shake A Cocktail! Welcome back to the latest in our series of monthly giveaways for our readers. We are thrilled to bring...
Win a £50 Amazon gift card in our July giveaway
NB. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. Thanks for supporting Shake A Cocktail! Wow! We are really turning the heat up again this month with another Amazon gift card giveaway! Wherever you...
How to make a superb Margarita
Let’s talk Margaritas – a delicious yet simple cocktail that tickles the tastebuds and awakens the senses! The Margarita is a classic cocktail which comprises tequila, orange liqueur (triple sec) and lime juice. It is commonly served in a glass with a salted rim. The origins of the Margarita are...
June Amazon giveaway
Shake a Cocktail is delighted to be able to bring you another fantastic giveaway this month. With the weather getting warmer and the longest day on 21st June, you may be thinking about cocktails outdoors. Whether you need to restock your bar, buy some accessories, or get your hands...
Win a delicious afternoon tea hamper
Here at Shake A Cocktail, we do enjoy the finer things in life. An afternoon tea is no exception, especially when it includes the possibility of some deliciously refreshing cocktails! In this month’s giveaway, the prize lets you do just that, as you can win a delicious afternoon tea...
How to make a delicious Dirty Martini
Have you ever tried a Dirty Martini? Do you know what makes a Dirty Martini “dirty”? The Dirty Martini is a classic cocktail which comprises vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine. The Dirty Martini is believed to date back to 1901, when it was invented in New York, but...
Spring Amazon gift card giveaway
Perhaps this is a silly question, but would you like to add to your home bar? If you like cocktails as much as we do, the answer is almost certainly YES! – in which case we may be able to help. We have a Spring Amazon gift card giveaway...
Win a £500 prize bundle in our giveaway for Earth Day
In the UK, April is the time of year when the weather (hopefully) starts to get warmer, the evenings get lighter and we can socialise more outdoors. But did you know that Earth Day also falls on April 22nd each year? Earth Day marks the anniversary of the start...
Alternatives to Russian vodka
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022 and has shocked the world. Here at Shake A Cocktail we find it equally concerning. We have seen the news about major global brands quitting the Russian economy, and as we often do, we got to thinking about vodka. In particular,...
How to make an amazing Strawberry Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a classic cocktail which most commonly comprises rum, citrus juice and sugar. In a Strawberry Daiquiri, the sugar (or sweetener) is optional as the strawberries already provide a good degree of sweetness. Commercially-made Strawberry Daiquiris are often made with a pre-prepared strawberry syrup mixture, but this...