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Watch Party: British Grand PrixIt’s time for the Great British Watch Party.

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SnacksForSilverstone

The British do party food like nobody else – whether that’s a good or bad thing, we’ll let you decide. Essentially what you’ll need is a lot of beige food. If you’re at a house party in Britain, you’ll almost be guaranteed to be served a buffet-style dinner consisting of plates full of pork pies, scotch eggs, cocktail sausages, and sausage rolls. In England we affectionately call it a “picky tea”.

If you want to try a British summer staple, fire up the barbeque and throw on some burgers and sausages – extra points if you have to do it under an umbrella because of the rain. If you’re really dedicated to the British experience then you could cook up a full Sunday roast, or even fish and chips (it has to be cod though).

For a typical British summer dessert, you can keep it simple with strawberries and cream or add crushed meringue and turn it into an Eton Mess if that tickles your fancy.

DrinksForTheDrive

British food might have a polarising reputation, but the drinks on offer are a completely different affair. One of the most quintessentially British drinks, one could argue, would be a gin and tonic, served with ice and a slice, and there’s also a great selection of British beers if you’re more that way inclined. But if you’re going to have a fully authentic British watch party, you have to make a cuppa (that’s a cup of tea for those of you who aren’t familiar with British slang). Now, the world is in constant debate over the correct way to make a cup of tea – but as long as you put a tea bag in some water with milk (and sugar if you like), you’re on the right lines no matter what order you do it in.

Another iconic British drink is squash (this also has various names depending on where in the Isles you’re based) – it’s simply concentrated fruit juice that you dilute with water, but it’s wonderfully refreshing and beautifully British.

If you’re looking to bring a bit more of a buzz to your watch party then of course we recommend another refreshing Red Bull mocktail to enjoy. One we think will go particularly well for the British Grand Prix is the Ginger Up. You’ll need 10ml of ginger syrup, juice of half a lime, ice, one can of Red Bull Energy Drink and lime wedges for garnish.

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DressToImpress

Now we’re not saying you need new clothes for every party you go to, but if you’re going to buy a new ‘fit then the British Grand Prix is a pretty good reason. And, what better excuse to get some official Oracle Red Bull Racing Teamwear so you can be part of your favourite team.

Or if you fancy getting your hands on something limited edition, Max has just released his limited edition Orange Lion Driver Cap, so you’d better move fast if you want to get your hands on it.

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And that’s everything you need to throw a truly British watch party if you can’t make it over to Silverstone this year

Toodle pip!