There's a bar in Leeds that's gone and created its own 'fish and chip' martinis - and we need them in our lives immediately.
Salt and vinegar might not be the first thing you think of when you're dreaming up your perfect martini, but now we've heard about it we can't stop thinking how much we want to try one.
Made with smoked Salmon infused gin, dill-infused dry vermouth, a pinch of sea salt, and lemon zest, we think you'll agree these 'fish and chip' martinis actually sounds very, very fit.
This is another cocktail The Hedonist has created inspired by 99p ice cream cones / Image: Pour Moi/Hedonist Drinks
They've been created by Hedonist drinks, who've teamed up with swimwear brand Pour Moi to create four special cocktails that bring back memories of our most nostalgic British summer moments.
As well as a 'fish and chips' martini, they've also created a '99 Mr. Softee cone-inspired drink called the '99 Ice Cream Dream', a retro Twister ice cream lolly-inspired 'Twisted Tipple', and a 'Burnt BBQ Sour' - which is inspired by exactly what you think. Burnt BBQ sausages.
The burnt BBQ cocktail draws in smokey flavours using mezcal, balanced with a mix of sweet apple cider, lime and muscovado sugar. Garnished with a thyme sprig, it's the most elegant burnt BBQ beverage we've ever seen.
The Burnt BBQ Sour cocktail created by The Hedonist for Pour Moi / Image: Pour Moi/Hedonist Drinks
'Twisted Tipple' meanwhile is actually frozen, coming as a grown-up version of the childhood Twister lolly favourite. There's two layers, one of gin, one of rum, made with extras like pineapple juice, melon liqueur and strawberry syrup.
The best bit about all of these new drinks? You can make them all at home.
The 'Twisted Tipple' is set to be a home freezer favourite / Image: Pour Moi/Hedonist Drinks
“It has been so much fun creating these cocktail recipes," said Michael Thomson, founder of Pour Moi.
"We know our customers love to enjoy a cocktail by the pool on their holidays, so we thought we’d create some new and original tipples for them to try that celebrate the Great British summer holiday.
"Some of the recipes are a bit out there, but that’s what makes them so fun – they’ll certainly be a talking point of your summer garden or pool party!”
To check out all the recipes including the 'fish and chip' martinis, take a look on Pour Moi's website here.
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Get Baked’s viral ‘Bertha’ cake has a sister on the way – and she sounds just as cheeky
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
Images: Get Baked
Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
Leeds Tattoo Expo to return to the First Direct Arena for 10th anniversary
Clementine Hall
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Georgina Pellant -
27th July 2021 
