A bar in Leeds is selling giant kilners of Pornstar Spritzes and we need them in our life.
City centre rooftop bar Angelica revealed the new drink on their Instagram this week, sharing an image of the giant orange spritz with the caption:
"Pornstar Spritzer. That's it, that's our post. just Pornstar Spritzer."
"See you soon."
Pictured in a large glass Kilner jar with its own dispensing tap, the sharing cocktail is made with Ketel One botanical peach and orange vodka, aperol, orange bitters, passion fruit puree and pineapple juice, topped with prosecco.
Angelica Leeds sits at the top of Trinity on Level 6 and offers stunning views of the city / Image: Angelica
Served as part of Angelica's botanical garden in the sky menu and created in collaboration with Ketel One, the super-refreshing cocktail is just what we need to cool us down on one of the hottest weekends of the year.
Served alongside balloon gin glasses filled with ice and slices of passionfruit, it's an absolute dream summer sharer. At £40, it's not the cheapest but by the looks of the size of it there'll be plenty of spritz to go around.
It has some gorgeous dishes on the menu too if you fancy staying for a bite / Image: Angelica
Heading up to Angelica's rooftop bar terrace and sinking a few of these whilst enjoying epic views across the city sounds like a perfect weekend plan to us.
Of course, if you're not sold on the pornstar spritz they've got a whole host of gorgeous cocktails to choose from here.
On the Ketel One list, drinks like Summer Rain (Ketel One botanical cucumber and mint, St Germain elderflower liqueur and tonic) and the Peach Me Up (Peach and orange blossom vodka, apricot brandy, passionfruit syrup and prosecco) have caught our eye - but there's plenty more on the main list too.
The cocktail menu at Angelica is a real treat / Image: Angelica
Think pink, white and red sangria, a sevilla negroni, and a whole host of bespoke signature cocktails that are sure to hit the spot.
Sounds good? We think so too. See you up on the roof.
Find Angelica in Leeds' Trinity Centre on Level 6 at 70 Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6HW.
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Beloved Leeds coffee brand announce opening date for ANOTHER city centre site
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding yet again.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
And there really is no stopping them as just one month after opening a lovely kiosk in the famed Victoria Quarter, North Star is opening another site on Great George Street. Hurrah!
Images: The Hoot Leeds
You can find the new North Star opposite the LGI, sporting its fabulous bright colours that will be sure to wake you up even if the coffee doesn't.
At this site there will be all the caffeinated beverages as well as house-made bakes and sandwiches available to grab-and-go.
And we don't have long to wait to check it out, as they'll be opening their doors this Monday 27 July.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
“While it’s easy to focus on the challenges facing hospitality, we still believe deeply in the role that cafés play in our city's community,” said Holly Kragiopoulos, CEO of North Star Coffee Roasters.
“They are places where people come together, to meet, to pause, to connect. Choosing to invest now is a reflection of our belief in Leeds, and in the long-term value of creating spaces people genuinely want to spend time in.”
“These new sites allow us to create meaningful opportunities for both new and existing team members,” Holly added.
“Hospitality is ultimately about people - both those we serve and those who make the experience possible. As a Leeds-born business, we’re incredibly proud to continue investing in our city. The support we’ve had from day one is what’s made this growth possible.”
Bus operator partners with Leeds hospitals to help mums-to-be make vital appointments
Clementine Hall
First Bus is partnering with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to support vulnerable women during pregnancy.
The bus operator is providing an incredible 1,000 day tickets to help vulnerable mums-to-be make appointments.
The free travel passes can be provided by maternity teams to women mainly from minority or disadvantaged communities, helping them to attent important check-ups and appointments.
A recent review of records estimates that 100 pregnant women every month struggle to make hospital appointments as they have no access to funding support or face other barriers to transport.
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First Bus will provide 100 day tickets per month until March 2027 for midwives to distribute to women based on travel needs following a financial assessment which is carried out during their initial appointment with the maternity team.
Nada Abdul-Majid, Specialist Midwife Health Equity at the Trust, said: “I’ve seen first-hand how women struggle to get to their hospital appointments if they don’t have enough money to use public transport.
“Our Haamla team carry out home visits to these vulnerable women however, it is important that families are able to travel to the hospital for scans, doctors’ appointments, labour and obstetric emergencies.”
Zoe Hands, Managing Director of First Bus Franchising which includes the West Yorkshire region, said: “Supporting communities in the areas we serve means, where we can, being able to assist people in all stages of life. Nothing can be more important than helping to ensure the health and welfare of mothers-to-be and the benefits this will bring to their newborn children.
“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with the Trust and seeing the positive impact our travel support can make to the lives of vulnerable women in Leeds.
“We’re really grateful to First Bus for providing these tickets for women so they can receive maternity care without worrying about the cost of travel to and from appointments,” added Nada. “This will make a real difference to mothers and babies.”
Georgina Pellant -
16th July 2021 
