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Vodka cruiser reveals giant new bottle

<p dir="ltr">There are plenty of Aussies who would have fond memories of dancing away with a Vodka Cruiser in hand. Fans will be excited to know that the popular ready-to-go drink has had a massive upgrade.</p> <p dir="ltr">In celebration of its 21st birthday and the reopening of dance floors across Australia, Vodka Cruiser will be giving 21 lucky Aussies a chance to get their hands on the impressive 3.1L Double Magnum bottles – available in fan-favourite flavours Wild Raspberry, Juicy Watermelon, and Lush Guava.</p> <p dir="ltr">The winners will be able to invite four friends each to the Magnum Cruiser experience.</p> <p dir="ltr">The humungous bottles, which replicate the classic Cruiser in a glamorous Champagne-esque design, can hold almost 11 standard Cruisers and require two bar staff to pop and pour.</p> <p dir="ltr">Speaking about the launch, Brand Manager of Vodka Cruiser, Michael O’Donoghue said: “It’s been a tough few years for bars and clubs across the country.</p> <p dir="ltr">“While we weren’t able to celebrate Vodka Cruiser’s 21st birthday last year with the ups and downs of the pandemic, we are beyond excited to really get the party started in 2022 by launching the Cruiser Magnums with our partner venues.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Magnum Cruiser experience will be available in Sydney at the Marlborough Hotel; in Melbourne at Billboard The Venue; in South Australia at The Highway and The Jetty Bar; and in Cairns at Gilligans.</p> <p dir="ltr">To enter, you can head over to Vodka Cruiser’s entry page on <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/c7CACvl1lzI7y7gqLfzkuUy?domain=facebook.com">Facebook</a> and share your favourite flavour of vodka.</p> <p><em>Images: Facebook.</em></p>

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Mum shamed for putting "alcohol-free" vodka in child's lunchbox

<p>What's the difference between an alcohol-free bubbly drink and a soft drink? Although they sound the same, there is a world of a difference - as one NZ mum and gym director has discovered.</p> <p>After putting cans of zero alcohol Pals (a vodka seltzer) in her kids' lunchboxes, the mum shared a photo to Instagram with the caption: "perfect addition to school lunches too."</p> <p>While the drinks are free from alcohol the post caused a bit of a stir, especially on Twitter where a screenshot was shared.</p> <p>"I'm already imagining young kids grabbing the wrong Pals from the fridge for an after school drink ... very irresponsible marketing. And not from Pals," one person wrote.</p> <p>"Wow putting a non alcoholic drink in a school lunch! How irresponsible," another commented.</p> <p>When the<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/mum-criticised-for-putting-zero-per-cent-alcohol-pals-in-childrens-lunchboxes/FG7IHR3MEPFBFACYPRT5MUURSE/" target="_blank">NZ Herald</a><span> </span>contacted the mum for comment she claimed that the post had been a "gag."</p> <p>"Just like I have the personal rights to pop down to the booze shop and purchase a zero per cent Heineken and put it into my kids lunch boxes. For a gag," she explained.</p> <p>"A lot of my content is appealing to the general population and our clients who can have a laugh, not those who have the capacity to spin something completely out of context and actually think I sent my kids to pre-school and school with a Pal in their lunch boxes."</p> <p>Alcohol-free beverages are becoming quite popular amongst a wife group of people, from pregnant and breastfeeding mums to non-drinkers to people who just want to cut down on their consumption.</p> <p>But there are still some misconceptions about them and how they differ from soft drink.</p> <p>Irene Falcone is the founder of Australia's first physical alc-free bottle shop,<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://sansdrinks.com.au/" target="_blank">Sans Drinks</a>.</p> <p>"Alc-free drinks are not soft drinks – they taste and smell just like alcohol," she says. "They have the same rules and regulations as alcohol."</p>

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4 great ways you should use vodka for around the house

<p>Aside from being an ingredient in some truly delicious cocktails, vodka is incredibly handy around the house. Here are some of our favourite alternative uses for this versatile spirit.</p> <p><strong>Revive sad-looking flowers</strong></p> <p>When you’re changing the water for a vase of fresh flowers, add a single drop of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to help revive them and extend their life a little longer.</p> <p><strong>Clean your glasses</strong></p> <p>If you can’t find a way to get your glasses clean without leaving streaks and fingerprints, try using vodka. Dip a cloth into a little vodka and you should have a streak-free finish. And as a bonus, the vodka should kill any germs that are lingering.</p> <p><strong>Freshen musty clothes</strong></p> <p>If you pull something out of the cupboard and find that it’s got an unpleasant aroma about it – perhaps it’s just musty from a bit of dampness – just put some vodka in an ordinary spray bottle and spritz a little onto the fabric. Leave it to hang in a well-ventilated area and it should come up good as new without needing to be washed or dry-cleaned.</p> <p><strong>Add shine to your fixtures</strong></p> <p>To get your glass, chrome, or porcelain fixtures looking like new, dip a soft, clean cloth in a little vodka and witness the sparkle.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Related links:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/05/make-home-cleaning-products/">Make your own multi-purpose cleaners with these household products</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/05/home-items-hard-to-clean/">9 filthy things around the house you might not be cleaning properly</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/at-home/2015/05/removing-carpet-stains/">6 steps to a stain-free carpet</a></strong></em></span></p>

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