Brits have been highly anticipating the warmer weather and are finally stepping into their gardens or beer gardens this weekend to enjoy the sunshine.
There's no better way to enjoy the current heatwave than a fruity cocktail in hand or a refreshing beverage as you catch some sun rays.
However, one pesky insect can quickly ruin the summer haven by constantly landing in your drink - and that's flies.
Thankfully, to save flies floating around in her beverage, an inexpensive 1p hack is set to change the game.
The trick was originally shared in 2019 by wine brand Silver Bay Point and has been used by many people ever since, Manchester Evening News reports.
One of the best parts of the hack is that you probably have the necessary tools lying in the back of your kitchen cupboards already.
To stop flies from landing in your glass during hot weather, a paper cupcake case is all you need.
Asda shoppers can purchase a pack of 100 cupcake cases for 75p in their local supermarket, which calculates to one paper cupcake case working out at less than a penny.
The hack is simply - all you need is a cupcake case, a straw, and a small pair of scissors. To start, cut a tiny cross in the middle of your case, which is big enough for the straw to fit through.
Then, place the cupcake case upside down over the top of your glass to create a lid, pushing the straw through to create a fly-proof summer drink.
Having tried out the hack first-hand, Bethan Shufflebotham says: "You'll want to pick the right sized cupcake case for your glass, or ditch your balloon gin glass for something more narrow, but it also works to help cover up cans and bottles, too.
"And that's not all they're useful for! Parents can use the cupcake cases the right way up to stop ice lollies from dripping onto their little ones' hands.
"They can be pushed up the sticks to create a bowl under the lolly, helping save on mess and extra clothes washing."
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