A SCOTS singer has unveiled her fizzy drink-inspired cocktails that "taste of Scotland" to celebrate Burns Night.
Stephanie Cheape, 28, used Irn-Bru - dubbed "Scotland’s other national drink” - to create her patriotic concoctions.
In a TikTok video (@cheapeofficial), she said: "Hello from Scotland. I'm getting ready to celebrate Robert Burns Night.
"We celebrate this amazing poet by having haggis, neeps and tatties which in English is haggis, turnip and potatoes.
"What we like to do is we have that with some whisky and we just celebrate all things Scottish.
"Now I'm going to make you two cocktails and we're going to celebrate Burns Night together."
Stephanie’s take on a traditional Old Fashioned turns the classic cocktail into a Scottish sensation named The Bru Bleather.
The inventive cocktail combines whisky, bitters, and an orange garnish, alongside the all-important Irn-Bru for a flavourful twist.
And if you're doing Dry January, Stephanie has also crafted the alcohol-free Tim’Brus Feastie by blending Irn-Bru with fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey and ice - a nod to Burn’s classic poem To a Mouse.
Stephanie says the cocktails "taste like Scotland".
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And social media users can't wait to try them with the clip racking up 21,000 views.
One said: "Forget the classics, Irn-Bru cocktails are a total game changer - and I’m here for it."
A second wrote: "Irn-Bru cocktails! Amazing idea. Defo trying."
Meanwile, a third echoed: "Will defo have to try these."
Stephanie teamed up with Snappy Shopper, a leading express grocery delivery service, to 'bru up' her Burns Night cocktails.
Mike Callachan, CEO at Snappy Shopper, said: ‘’We are thrilled to offer a new and exciting take on Burns Night celebrations with these refreshing and novel Irn-Bru cocktails.
"Burns Night is a great opportunity for families to get together and celebrate Scottish heritage and culture - and it’s becoming even more popular across the rest of the UK, too.
“This collaboration highlights our dedication to not only delivering great Snappy Saver deals and freebies to our customers, but being part of facilitating fun and entertaining experiences at home, too!
"We hope this fun collaboration shows that Snappy Shopper is continuing to be the go-to destination for last-minute essentials for celebrations like Burns Night and beyond.’’
The tradition of Burns Night began after the bard's death in 1796, when his friends decided they needed to celebrate his career and achievements.
It is celebrated on January 25 every year with Burns Suppers throughout the country and beyond.
In 1802, the celebration was moved from the date of his death to his birth date.
The day celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture with an evening of food, drink and poetry recitals.
Many people would usually have a traditional Burns Supper on this day which consists of haggis, neeps (turnip) and tatties (potatoes).
The meal tends to start off with soup like Scotch broth or Cullen skink, which is made from smoked haddock and potatoes, or cock-a-leekie, which is chicken and leek soup.
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For the main course Burns' poem Address To A Haggis is read before the guests are served haggis, neeps and tatties and Scotch Whisky.
Dessert is a sweet dish called Cranachan - a mixture of whipped cream, whisky, honey, raspberries and toasted oats soaked overnight.
Who was Robert Burns?
Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759, in Alloway, Scotland.
He was the eldest of seven children born to William Burns and Agnes Broun.
Despite his parents being tenant farmers they made sure their son received a fairly good education.
He met Jean Armour and after an on-off relationship over the course of several years, they got married in 1788.
But the poet enjoyed female company and over his time fathered 12 children by four different mothers.
Burns was known to have had many affairs throughout his life.
The writer's first published collection of work was a huge success and at just 27, Burns was famous throughout the country.
His most well-known poems include To a Mouse, Address to a Haggis, Tam O'Shanter, A Red, Red Rose and A Man's a Man for A' That.
He died aged just 37 in 1796.
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