One man has gone viral on social media and has transported us all back to being a teenager in the process by giving what he calls “the old Squashie vodka” trick a try.
We’ve all been there before.
Making vodka infused sweets, or vise versa, sweets flavoured vodka is almost a right of passage as a teenager or student. Once you’ve heard about it being ‘a thing’, the curiosity just gets the better of you and you have to give it a go for yourself.
It turns out that this curiosity isn’t just exclusive to teens though, as one man has taken to social media to share his results from making ‘Squashie vodka’ and it’s got a lot of people talking. Why though? Well, probably because he made it in his dishwasher.
Now, who knew that was possible?
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Damion Stiles shared the details of the trick on Facebook, accompanied by step-by-step pictures and a caption that read: “So… I thought I’d try the old vodka squashie trick. So glad I did.”
“It’s makes lush strong shots on their own, or have with tonic/ lemonade and it tastes equally as lush. (This was not a child’s homework exercise).”
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“My new favourite drink.”
So… I thought I’d try the old vodka squashie trick. So glad I did. It’s makes lush strong shots on their own. Or have…
If you’re a bit confused as to how this even works, then that’s understandable, but don’t worry, he’s broken it down even further and explained it in a little more depth.
Speaking to Tyla about the method in the madness, Damion said: “Get your bottle of vodka and begin by tipping [some out] into a separate container. Then, pour in a bag of the sweets and top it back up with the remaining vodka if there’s room.”
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“Put it in the dishwasher for a normal cycle [and] when you remove it, you’ll find the heat from the wash has magically dissolved the sweets, creating a bubblegum pink vodka drink.”
“Chill it in the fridge, then drink it”.
It’s as simple as that.
The best bit about this trick is that it doesn’t just have to be with Squashies either, you could use whichever sweets you’re most keen on and people in the comments of his post have suggested using Haribo, Skittles (of course), gummy bears and even Werther’s Original.
If you are thinking of giving this a crack though, Damion does warn that it’s best served fresh because “if you try storing it a few days, it’s starts to jellify”.
Well, we’re definitely trying this out for our next lockdown night in.
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Aldi is selling limited-edition ‘carrot’ gold engagement rings to celebrate Kevin’s Christmas proposal
Emily Sergeant
Can’t afford 24-carat gold? Don’t worry, Aldi is here to offer you a very clever solution instead.
In a world where celebrity proposals are making headlines on the regular, from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez, showing off their with dazzling carat rocks like the prized possessions they are, Aldi has put its own spin on things – proving there’s room for more carrot and less carat.
The leading budget supermarket retailer has finally released the first part of its long-awaited Christmas advert for 2025, and that calls for celebration.
Although this year, there’s more to celebrate than ever before, as not only is it a decade of having the legend that isKevin the Carrot on our screens, but he has finally popped the question and proposed to his beloved Katie the Carrot.
To mark this milestone, Aldi has launched a range of exclusive, limited-edition ‘carrot’ gold engagement rings, designed to help Kevin fans stage their own proposal.
Aldi is selling limited-edition ‘carrot’ gold engagement rings to celebrate Kevin’s Christmas proposal / Credit: Aldi
Crafted in collaboration with British jeweller, Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery, the bespoke rings feature a carrot-shaped orange cubic zirconia at its heart, complemented by two delicate marquise peridot accents.
Fancy getting your hands on one? The rings are now available through and exclusive shopper competition, and will be completely free for the lucky winners.
“This is the next step in Kevin and Katie’s journey,” explained Julie Ashfield, who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK. “So we wanted to create something truly unique to commemorate the carrot couples’ love story – and what better way than with a truly unique ‘carrot’ ring.”
To be in with a chance of winning one of the limited-edition rings, all you need to do is share your festive proposal plans with Aldi and explain why a carrot-shaped ring is perfect for your partner.
Running up until 19 November, to enter, you just need to email [email protected] with your full name, your festive proposal plans, and the preferred ring size for your partner – Small (15.6mm), Medium (17.2mm), or Large (18.8mm).
You can watch the first part of Aldi’s Christmas for 2025 in full here:
Featured Image – Aldi
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Marco Pierre White praises Manchester restaurant serving ‘the best pizza’ he’s EVER had
Danny Jones
Legendary chef Marco Pierre White has given his verdict on where he thinks does THE best pizza not just in the UK but perhaps in the entire world, and it’s right here in Manchester
Rudy’s, Nell’s, Double Zero and now this – we really are spoilt for slices in 0161, aren’t we?
Pierre White, who was not only the first Brit to ever win three Michelin stars but the youngest person to achieve the feat in history, recently visited the restaurant in question and was more than happy to share his bold claims, dubbing it “the very best I’ve ever had in my life”.
That’s saying quite something, not only from one of the most famous chefs in the world, but given his own family heritage. He even saw fit to sign the menu and write the man in the kitchen a thank-you note.
A recent London export, which only just launched in spring 2025, the 63-year-old chef, entrepreneur and TV personality says that Forbici is now his number one, stating simply: “Let the pizzas do the talking.”
Noting that he’s been all over the world and eaten at some of the most highly-rated venues in the world (especially given the fact that he is of Italian heritage on his mother’s side), including some of the most authentic you’ll find in the likes of Naples, Rome, and so on, he still seemed confident in his declaration.
Citing other famous names in the world of cooking, like Nancy Silverton of Pizzeria Mozza fame, as well as fellow TV chef and restaurateur Mario Batali, he says that the creative takes on Neapolitan ‘pies’ that master baker Davide Argentino is currently cooking up are nothing short of “delicious.”
Having first become famous down in the capital for its name, which simply translates as ‘scissors’ – also the chosen utensil given to diners for cutting up their pizzas – it proved a smash hit when it made its way up North, garnering massive opening day queues outside its restaurant on the corner of Cross Street.
Better still, you can now order it to take away, too… Game-changer.
Now, it goes without saying that we’re lucky enough to have many restaurants serving some of the authentic food from various regions all over Italy, not to mention a plethora of incredible pizza spots in the city centre and the wider boroughs.
It’s no exaggeration, therefore, to say that we struggle picking our absolute favourite from week to week at this point.
What we will say is that we bloody love Forbici, too, and are glad to see them getting so much recognition since arriving in the region.
Emily Sergeant -
18th June 2020 
