Summer has officially begun, so our June Hot List is jam packed with cooling frozen treats, tropical-inspired cocktails and summery beauty buys. Get these on your shopping list, and thank us later…
Lidl’s Hortus Summer gin tastes just like Sipsmith’s
And it will cost you £15.99, rather than £29…
You can buy it here
A G&T ice cream parlour is opening for World Gin Day
10th June 2017 is World Gin Day – AKA our new all-time favourite holiday! Gin Mare has partnered with ice-cream legend Ruby Violet to open up a gin and tonic ice cream parlour in The Hoxton, Shoreditch. Look out for other gin-themed events near you…
The Elizabeth Arden summer beauty buy you need in your make-up bag
Forget balms or ChapStick, to combat dry lips try a nourishing lip oil. Elizabeth Arden’s offering has a subtle hint of tint that’s perfect for summer…
You can buy it here
Malagueta jumbo tiger prawns
BBQ season is here! These jumbo prawns have a special spicy marinade – delicious washed down with a G&T!
Get the recipe, plus more BBQ ideas here
Award-winning rose wine at your local supermarket
One of the world’s best rose wines is available in your local supermarket – for just £5.99! Exquisite Collection Côtes De Provence 2016 bagged the silver medal prize at The International Wine Challenge.
Find out where you can buy it here
The tropical cocktail perfect for your summer BBQ
Pineapple is having a cocktail moment. Try these Pineapple Ginger Mojitos with Spiced Rum – a tropical sweet and spicy twist on the classic, served with a wedge of caramelized pineapple.
Get the recipe here
The £3.99 cleanser that rivals Liz Earl’s cult buy
It’s already predicted to be a best-seller – and we can understand why. This budget beauty buy from Lacura is packed with the same botanicals as Liz Earl’s hot cloth cleanser.
Find out more about it here
The easiest ever DIY nail art
The essential tool for this pretty summer mani is something you probably already have lying around the house… See how to do it here
There’s a cider and cheese pop-up festival happening
As far as food and drink combos go, snacking on some cheese with a cider in hand along Brighton’s seafront sounds pretty idyllic to us. General entrance is free to Brighton bar Patterns, so you can pay as you go to try a range of artisan cheeses and some of the finest fermented ciders in the country.
The latest gin craze
Craft gin brand and capital bracer, Portobello Road Gin, is giving green-fingered gin aficionados the chance to help avert the British juniper crisis by ‘growing their own juniper’ at home. The gin-loving chaps behind artisan Portobello Road Gin, have teamed up with gardening expert and author of ‘How to Grow Stuff’, Alice Vincent to provide tips and tricks for growing a flourishing juniper bush from sapling to shrub, whatever your garden space…
Get more info here
The summer haircare essential
Dove’s latest hair innovation allows you to get big and bouncy locks, while keeping them hydrated. It’s the perfect summer product! Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Root Lift Spray is £7.75 from Boots.
Buy it here
The app that will help you tone up, fast!
Think of uber, but for personal trainers. Anyone who’s looking to get into shape should try this new fitness app that matches up your goals and requirements with the perfect PT…
Get more info here