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Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes

June 12, 2020 Martin@Moldyfun Tea & Cake, Midlife Health & Fitness

Summer’s here and the time is right. Lockdown could be coming to an end, the sun is still shining, and we’re all feeling a little happier. Although the time may not be right for dancing in the street just yet, it is the time for making and shaking some cool cocktails and ice cubes to match.

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