Yeah, you remember how I was super, super excited about going?
Well, now I’m home and gosh I’m missing being there like crazy.
This is by far the worst post holiday blues I’ve had so far.
Getting me through it… are my sparkly trainers…
…and cat cuddles and airplane socks…
and recreating the Mojito Beers we had in Tokyo.
Now normally I’m not really a beer drinker,
but damn these were good… maybe too good!
If you fancy a blues banishing beer too,
here’s how to make them…
For each mojito beer:
1/2 x bottle of good beer
1 shot of lime cordial
handful of ice-cubes
handful of fresh mint
30 ml sugar syrup
Put the mint into a glass (or jar!)
Add the lime cordial and sugar syrup
Then mush it up a bit…
Add the ice and top up with beer.
Stir a little with a straw.
Any other cure suggestions for
the post holiday blues most welcome.
(Though booking another holiday
or anything that costs money is out…
I may have spent too much in Japan!)
Nice!! Also – that sleepy tachy moon, aww! Where from?
Thanks Sarah 🙂 It’s a print called Moon Fur Neil (my other half’s name so seemed a good excuse to get it!) 😉 Got mine from http://www.zandersandsons.co.uk
I was going to ask the same thing – so sweet!
Amazeballs! I’m so making these!! Can I have your cat too?
LOVE this!! How was Japan??! xx
It was amazing! Too amazing! I sooo was not ready to come home… could have happily stayed there for a few weeks more! Wondering if it’s too earlier to start planning a 3rd trip?! 😉 x
I’m going to Tokyo in two weeks for the second time! So excited! What was your weather like, I’m still debating what shoes/jackets to take! Looking forward to your trip report posts!
Hey Laura, you lucky thing! Weather was mixed… much warmer than Scotland so I didn’t wear a coat most of the time. Some days I got a little sunburnt and other days had a lot of rain… so pack a brolly and a light anorak I’d say. (Did I mention I’m jealous? Have you got room in your suitcase?!) x
Awesome thanks! I was thinking of taking a k-way so it will fit easily in my bag and some cheap umbrellas but I must remember the sunscreen! Thank ya x
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I gave up drinking beer for fear of developing a little lady beer belly…but sod it. Mojito beers all the way, they look scrumptious!
Yum is all I can say and welcome home Mrs- what i saw of pics when you were there the trip looks to have been awesome! I may well try these later in the week! Jo xx
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I am most definitely going to try making mojito beers next time we have people round, they sound delicious. I love you sparkly trainers, you can’t beat gold sequins and leopard print in the same shoe! Where they purchased in Japan?
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Oh you should Kate, they really are rather yummy (and easy to make!). Trainers were bought at the airport in London… I went in for a ‘sensible’ pair of flats and came out with glittery trainers instead! Story of my life that! 😉 x
Having a Joey moment here – Mojito? Good! Beer? Good! Mojito beer – GOOOOD!
I am definitely trying this! (note to self, plant more mint)
Sympathies on the post holiday blues, I had that after 4 days in Edinburgh, I’d be unbearable after Japan I’m sure – sounds like dream holiday. Next year I’m finally going to New York with my husband – we were originally planning to go eleven years ago…quite excited!
x
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Thanks Lakota 🙂 (And your Joey moment made me laugh!) You’ll love New York I’m sure. I wanted to move there after our last trip… that’s the problem with going places! x
aww that looks amazing! I’m not a beer drinking at all either but I think I would give that a go (I love mojitos!). Can’t wait to see some photos. and welcome back x
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Maybe I should try this today – I’ve got post party blues!
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Oh, I totally get you on the post-Japan blues… I’ve still got mine from our epic holiday there 2 years ago! I think of it so often. Can’t wait to see and hear all about it!
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Book another holiday! That is what always works for me.
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I would if I could Michelle! It is our wedding anniversary soon-ish though so might have to think of something for that 😉 x
Oh you have that poster! I’ve been lusting after it on Hus&Hem…
I think I’ve been under a rock, I had no idea you were going to Japan, how awesome, its high up on my list of places to go, I bet it was amazing!! You will be sharing more won’t you?
These look amazing! Is this technically a beer cocktail? Why have I never thought of having these before? I’ll be making this for sure! x
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Oh yes Rhianne! Prepare to probably be overloaded with ‘i love japan’ posts! That said, I still haven’t done my second New York post yet… will get there eventually!
And yes a beer cocktail! That’s why it’s so nice 😉 x
these sound suuuper yum, think I’ll have to give them a whirl! hope you had an amazing time!
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Oh wow, that looks absolutely lovely! x
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Amazing sounding drink. Don’t find a new holiday, find a way to go and live and work in Japan 😉
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I’m so envious! Hoping to go next year myself – it sounds wonderful!
Enjoy all your post-recovery techniques… I think I’ll bookmark this post – I may need them for my own recovery next year! 😉 Kx
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this looks so delicious! i’m also very jealous of your trip to japan as basically, that is my dream destination. i want to go SO BAD! 🙂
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I really want to go to Japan so can’t wait to see all your photos.
and I have no useful sugeestions for getting rid of the post holiday blues I normally mope around feeling sorry for myself because I am positive like that 😉
Oh, I am making myself one of these, and soon.
I love your trainers they are too cool!
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Love your blog and so sorry about your post-holiday blues. The way I get over that is to book another holiday (even a one-night break) as soon as possible so I have something to look forward to :0) I will definitely try those Mohito Beers…fantastic idea and really simple to make. Thank you and looking forward to reading more.
Where from the sparkly trainers? Lovely!
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