I don’t make a secret of the fact that I like drinking a nice glass of wine, and given the opportunity when out I am more than tempted to try a cocktail or two. That being said, I don’t very often deviate away from what I know I like for fear of not enjoying something I have ordered or bought.
Microbarbox.com sell “bar in a box”. Get that Friday feeling anytime with a selection of smaller sized alcoholic drinks to introduce you to different drinks and cocktails. There are a variety of different subscription boxes on offer on the website, but I am reviewing their January 2016 monthly tasting club box. A monthly tasting box will cost you £14 for your first box and then £24 thereafter based on a monthly billing system which you can cancel at any time.
There’s something a little bit fun about receiving a subscription box. You’re never quite sure what’s inside until it arrives and it’s a nice treat when it does.
The monthly tasting club boxes will de different every month. January’s box is focused on getting over Christmas without January being dull. Inside the box are all the ingredients you need to mix some drinks according to the recipe card ideas included. Of course you could just drink them individually, but I think the fun is mixing some new drinks that I haven’t tried before. Who knows what you’ll like until you try it right?
Included as well in the monthly tasting club is a packet of snacks to enjoy with your drinks. This month there are some crispy seaweed thins which is a snack I have never tried before so am looking forward to giving those a go.
As most people are on a diet or attempting to be healthier in January, I liked the information cards including some carefully selected choices that don’t have to be unhealthy as you enjoy a tipple. I didn’t realise a Gin and slimline tonic was only 130 calories for example or that a Bloody Mary is only 125 calories. This is a great touch to enjoy without feeling guilty.
There are 4 different drinks included in the monthly subscription box plus snacks. For the regular price of £24 these prices are on par with pub and restaurant prices but not supermarket prices for the drinks. I believe you are paying for the whole package though not just the drinks, and it’s a fun way of giving a gift or enjoying with friends. As the first box is just £14 I think this is great value for money for what is included in the box.
Disclosure – we received the tasting box free of charge but all opinions are our own
I’d call my cocktail a Purple Hayes – its my name and I love purple, might have to do a bit of head scratching to get the colour right though 😀
i would call it the lozzle as its my nickname
Spamberella
Kimmylicious as it would be a nice mix by me
I would call it life on Mars in honour of David Bowie
Meena Mixer as that’s what my husband always calls my cocktail specials!
I’d call it mummy’s medicine
Mine would be Red Hot , being a red head and a huge chilli lover.
the Dizzy Lizzy. That was my nickname when I was young and i’d put so much booze in it, it would make DEF make you dizzy xxx
Great competition
The Micro Mish – a combination of a nickname and because I a tiny 😉
A pink glitter fizz because i love pink glittery things!
Spicy Spritz because I love drinks that give me a kick
frosty the snowman. it would be named after me
Sunshine drizzle – I would make something that would create happy sunny feelings and remind people of sunny days
Ruletheworld – am a big Take That fan.
I’d like to call mine the Black Cat….although I’ve no idea what I’d put in it to make it look like it fit the name!
My nickname is DD so I would call it a DD Delicious
Heavy metal to reflect my love of music!
Passion Madness, because I love passionfruit drinks, I’m passionate and mad!
Cool prize
I would create an Apple Cherry drink. Maybe apple and cherry flavoured long island iced tea? I’d have to call it like a Chappletini? I’m not very good at this!
SPICE UP MY LIFE
I would call it ‘the Berry Burn’ because I like fruity drinks with a kick!!
lagge glass of vino for me vino o clock
Its a knockout, something to help me sleep
Mine would be called Sod off Sunday and be filled with Vodka, Triple Sec, some fizzy bubbles, and orange juice – the point being to put off Monday as long as you can!
Forget Your Troubles – it’s what I’d like to do! 🙂
Drunk on Arrival (because that’s the cheap way for a night out still)!
I’d call it The Android (that’s my boyfriend’s nickname) and i’d try and make it a cocktail that it’s acceptable for men to drink!
Mine would be a fizzy cizzie, some bubbles and chambord. My favourite tipples and my name!
Jiggy Stardust in honour of Bowie
I’d call it ‘The irresistible’ because it would be just that
I think I would call it Fifi Fizzle because it sounds fun 🙂
The Twatty Matty. Named after myself because it would leave you completely twat faced ?
I’d call it Pinkissimo, because it would definitely be pink. I have no idea what it would taste like but it would absolutely, definitely be pink
I would call it beauty’s kiss, because it would taste divine with hints of mint and some spice xx
Packs a punch – it would be a shot cocktail,as i’m small,but full of energy and ive been know to pack a punch or 2 x
I wouldn’t want to make one up as I love a Brandy Alexander!
The Katzenjammer. It’s a cool word that means hangover.
Bacon in a glass, because it would be Bacon flavoured awesomeness
It would be called Koffee-Kick and would be a non-alcoholic cocktail you could have in the morning to wake you up and start your day on! You can add an optional tia maria for an evening drink version!
Ginberry fizz!
mine would be kavos dreams, ahh memories lol
How’d you like them apples?
An apple based martini with a spicy kick sx
It would be called Tiggerific and would be made with orange and possibly some vodka! 😀
moody blue as i suffer with depression
Liquid happiness – it would be just that!
Sublime Nectar – because it would taste so good.
What lime is it? A lime and amaretto based cocktail that leaves you a bit disoriented
Headache on the beach 🙂 🙂 I really do have a headache!!
headbanger x as i love metal lol
Fluffy Toughie, I just like the name, it would have to be strong for the toughie part, with some sort of whimsical topping xxx
pineapple, coconut and vodka, I would call it Jazz up January – because January needs cheering up
It would be called The You Deserve it Cocktail and would have bacardi, coke, dash of lime lots of Ice and a dash of vodka…….. Looking after 4 kids and husband means at the end of everyday I need a cocktail 😉
I would call my cocktail kitty glitter because I love cats and it would have goldschlager in to make in glittery x
Empty House, as with being a busy mum, that’s the only time I would be able to have a drink.
The mystery…. Id name it that because it would be so good i wouldn’t want to share my recipe! I love cocktail making!
The Tooth Ache – lots of chocolate & whipped cream mixed with kahlua & Amaretto, topped with lots of Maltesers & Twix fingers!
The Tricky Coyote – a classic margarita with jalapeno salt around the rim! But I like spicy =P
Very interesting comp! I could have fun if i won this!
Crazy Pig because it was my dad’s nickname.
Pat’s Splat seems appropriate
I’d call my cocktail the Bernie Bomber, because the taste would explode in your mouth
i would call mine savanah sunrise as i love watching the sunrise when on holiday in africa
Lynchy Mobster … to give a feel of the prohibition
The jumping Jo because my cocktail would have a real kick.
I would call my cocktail Sands Sunny Dream and it would make you dream of exotic places!
I’d call my cocktail the ‘Corky Crisp’ as Corky was my nickname (maiden name Corcoran) and it would involve gin and elderflower, and maybe rose or ginger flavours
Interlude – so many choices mean so many decisions – Amaretto on ice while I decide!
I would Call mine, Charlilooloo after my nick name
‘the bee sting’ – twist on my surname and i’d like it to have a kick to it.
I’d call it the Crazy Cat because that’s me!!
I’d call mine the Salty Sea Dog, and it would be strong and bitter – just like me.
The Kimmy Changa …. it would be spicy and have a bit of a kick
Gembos delight because it’s my nickname and would be delicious and delightful 🙂
I would call a cocktail Caribbean Dream as It is a dream of mine to go to the Caribbean and I love coconut in a cocktail!
Savage Scream – surname and Ive been told I speak loudly
A Champagne Tutti Fruity,it just sounds really lovely x
Mermaid shimmer – a pretty green/blue shade! x
Ginger fizz, gin, ginger ale, lime and prosecco
Becksbombshell, just cos i like the name lol x
Mine would be called prices passion punch
slippy lippy
Mums rescue remedy! Because most mums need a drink and time to chill once in a while lol! x
On to a ginner because I love gin!
rum runner because it brings back happy memories
The magic elderflower – Gin, Elderflower, lemon juice, tonic water and a edible flower on top
Because I love any Harry potter related cocktails
Refresher…I love refreshing cocktails and the sweets taste nice too!
Tastymich because it would be incredibly tasty
micro mish
Downhiller something lovely for after skiing
that’s better, because that’s just how I would feel after I’ve drunk it
I would call it Fire & Ice as I like the sound of that mix but I’ve not decided how I would make it yet 🙂
Fabtastic because it would be fabulous and fantastic
The Lozzatron as it’s my nickname!!! And it would transform you into a very drunken state!!!lol!!
Giniridus
FOXY LADY because of my name!
The Bezzle ( everyone calls me Bez )
Bodice shaker because it’d be full of alcohol and fizz and it would certainly get your bodice in a shake
I would call it Kiwi Blue and make it mainly blue like the Pacific ocean which surrounds New Zealand with a touch of green for the rolling hills.
My cocktail would be called the mind bender because it would blow your mind.
I’d call mine a forget-it-all
i would call it mums moment as sometimes at the end of the day i need a moment to just chill and reflect on the day xx
Top Shelf Cocktail
I’d call it the Dancing Nancy because I always act silly and start dancing when I’ve had a few. I’d like to make a raspberry flavoured cocktail – I don’t think there are enough of those around.
A Dry Sheri – because I am Sheri
I’d call it the Curlylocks Special.
Sleek and slinky
I’d call it the Lightweight and it would be a watered down Pina Colada with not much rum as it doesn’t take a lot to make me tipsy!
The Snazzy Turtle ( which would be a green cocktail) as i love turtles
Wards elixir – cherry sours, vodka and lemonade
Tracey’s Triple Tipple with lots of apple based vodka xx
the milly fazer
The Bexxiboop
Kerry’s Kybosh
Ginlicious full of lovely gin