Boil until the Irn Bru reduces to around a 10th of it’s original volume. It took around 2.5 hours for 2 litres to reduce down to 200ml but obviously the less Irn Bru you use, the less time it’ll take. Buy your Irn Bru . It must be the full sugar version as the diet oneswon’t reduce to a syrup. I used a 2 litre bottle which gave me enough to experiment but a 500ml would suffice (& save time) if you’re only using it for one batch of cupcakes. Barr’s exotic efforts to heat up soft drinks sales for this summer Flavours in the sun: Barr is keen to push sales this summer with new launches. Adrian Troy, marketing director at Barr Soft Drinks, said: “We know that summer is a key period for soft drinks and new flavours are driving growth in carbonates. When the doughnuts are ready and the oil is hot, carefully add the doughnuts to the oil, a few at a time without overcrowding your deep-fryer or pot.

When the butter & sugar start to come together, gradually add your Irn Bru syrup a spoonful at a time. Continue to mix until completely combined and of a light & fluffy consistency. If you want a deeper orange colour then you can add a dab of orange food colouring also. It's safe to say Irn-Bru are at their best when they are poking fun at Scots themselves and in particular, with this ad, our rivalry with the English. Buy your Irn-Bru. It must be the full sugar version (such as 1901) as the diet ones won’t reduce to a syrup. I used a 2 litre bottle which gave me enough to experiment but a 500ml would suffice (& save time) if you’re only using it for one batch of cupcakes.

Adrian Troy, marketing director at A.G. Barr, said: “The Scottish summer is one of life’s true luxuries - you wait all year for it to arrive and it’s gone before you know it. Originating in the 70s or 80s, this classic ad is typical of the very early Irn Bru ad campaigns using classic slogans like "Made in Scotland from girders" and "Irn Bru -A soft drink, for hard men".

If the doughnut sinks to the bottom, your dough is under-proved and you need to wait a little longer.Fry the mixture on a medium heat for three minutes, or when the pancake is cooked, and then flip and fry the other half for the same amount of time. For the best results only flip your pancake once. Add in about half of the flour and mix until combined. Add in the remaining flour and mix until combined. As iconicas whisky and as famous as haggis, Irn-Bru, is widely enjoyed not just in the land of its birth but also across the globe - including being used in recipes.

The most famous ad on this list is a cheeky take on classic Christmas short, the Snowman. Featuring several of Scotland's most famous landmarks and even a guest appearance by Nessie, Barr's take on this festive classic will have you smiling from ear to ear. BARR Soft Drinks is gearing up its Irn-Bru Xtra brand for the summer with two new limited-edition flavour variants. Gradually add half the milk to the mixture. Whisk the egg & syrup into the remaining milk and again gradually add to the other ingredients. Mix until only combined - do not over mix! When the bottoms of the doughnuts are golden, about 45 seconds, flip the doughnuts over using a spatula. Cook until the other side is also golden.

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Cover the doughnuts with a kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place until they are puffed up about 45 minutes. During the mixing process, you may need to stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. If the dough is too wet to handle, add in flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Turning the tables on the muscled hunk and making him the butt of the jokes, the ad created a monster in sleazy lothario Raul - don't worry though he gets what's coming to him and it isn't an attractive Scottish girl's phone number.