Nando’s has taken its summer menu to the next level, and it means UK diners can now sip on fruity frozen cocktail with their meal.
The rain may be pouring, but summer looks to have well and truly arrived at Nando’s, as the restaurant has announced that two limited-edition fruity frozen cocktails have been added to the menu.
In what is part of a wider summer menu refresh, with a handful of new and returning favourites having already been tempting the tastebuds of foodie fans over the past couple of weeks, and of course, hot off the heels of the highly-anticipated launch of the new fully loaded chips, the Portuguese-inspired chain has now thrown two brand-new cocktails into the mix.
And people are already calling them a “game changer”.
Having launched nationwide this week, the two fruity-flavoured frozen tipples go by the names of the ‘PERi-cante’, and the ‘Sunset Slushie’.
If you like your drinks as spicy as your food, then the new PEri-cante mixes vodka, mezcal, tangy lime, and a hint of chilli to “take your tastebuds on a flavour journey across the world”, according to Nando’s, while the Sunset Slushie is more of a refreshing affair with lots of bold summer flavours.
The aptly-named Sunset Slushie mixes a dash of vodka, peach liquor, and vanilla, with juicy pineapple and mango for the perfect sweet drink.
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Unfortunately though, if you’re keen to try out the new drinks, then it might take a little bit of planning, as not only are they part of a trial and on offer for a limited-time only – with Nando’s having not yet confirmed how long they’ll be available for – but there’s only a handful of UK branches where you’ll be able to order them.
The restaurants include: Kings Cross, Westfield Stratford City, Brighton (Marina), Salford Quays, Crawley, Liverpool (ONE), Hull (Princess Quay), Birmingham (Mailbox), Wolverhampton (Bentley Bridge), Battersea and Waterloo Station.
So head over to Hull or Manchester if you really fancy one, hopefully if popular they will be released into more local restaurant.
Over on social media, after the news of the new cocktails release was announced this week, Nando’s fans have been quick to call them a “game changer”.
So as you can tell, they already seem to be going down a treat.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
Image: The Manc Group
Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Emily Sergeant -
2nd August 2023 
