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  • Is Cheap Alcohol Promoting Unhealthy Drinking?

    Is cheap alcohol promoting unhealthy drinking? A New Zealand alcohol watchdog thinks it does and is therefore urging the government to raise the price of alcohol.

    New Zealanders are ranked number 4 in the world for pre-loading according to a 2014 study by the Ministry of Justice. The study into alcohol minimum pricing policies revealed that increasing the tax and establishing a minimum pricing policy could save the country hundreds of millions of dollars. It would also reduce alcohol fuelled harm, the study found.

    The New Zealand government has chosen to wait another 5 years to see the full effect of changes made in the 2012 Alcohol Reform Bill.

    According to research 79 per cent of people in New Zealand drink before they go out also known as pre-loading.

    If people are pre-loading, it presents a challenge to us as servers of alcohol, attempting to enforce Responsible Service of Alcohol because customers are already intoxicated when they arrive at the venue.

    Read more http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/90618322/alcohol-watchdog-says-cheap-alcohol-creating-unhealthy-drinking-habits-and-the-price-needs-to-rise

  • Baby Who Lost Consciousness was Fed Alcohol by Parents

    One of the worst stories involving alcohol and minors happened recently when a baby who was given alcohol lost consciousness and had to be rushed to hospital as a result of concerns about vomiting.

    The incident happened in March 2016 when the parents of the baby gave him alcohol. Tests revealed an “extremely high” level of alcohol and an antihistamine drug in the baby’s system.

    The baby suffered unusual, unexplained limb movements and unconsciousness.

    During a private hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London, a judge found that both the baby’s parents had given him alcohol and antihistamine.

    The judge found that the boy’s father had suggested giving him whisky if he would not settle,

    There was also evidence that the parent’s relationship was under strain with the father threatening the life of his partner and baby in the past.

  • How your Brain Looks when you Pass Out from Drinking

    What exactly happens to some people that causes them to blackout when they drink?

    According to a study by Duke University, half of all university students blackout at least once due to alcohol consumption.

    There is a difference between blacking out and passing out. Those who black out remain coherent on the night but fail to remember anything in the morning whereas those who pass out, lose consciousness.

    Researchers found that the more you drink, the less active your hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for embedding memories.

    In other words, researchers describe it as your brain’s recorder literally shutting down.
    Researchers found women were more sensitive to alcohol and memory loss as a result of excessive drinking.
    This is another alarming consequence of drinking excessively.
    Read more at http://coach.nine.com.au/2017/03/16/14/27/blackout-drunk#a2UVz4eKks9cSdfz.99

  • Excessively Drinking? Here are some tips!

    Have you noticed a slightly alarming increase in your drinking? You may want to address this before the situation gets out of control.

    While it’s best to seek professional help, here is some advice you can follow if you just want to cut back a bit,

    If you want to reduce your drinking, decide beforehand which days you will drink alcohol and how many drinks you will allow yourself each day.

    Determine at least 2 days every week when you don’t drink at all.

    Get rid of any temptation in the home and also avoid bad influences.

    Read more at http://estcourtnews.co.za/39369/aa-advice-breaking-alcohol-addiction/

  • Canadian Bar’s Drink Driving Message Served on Coasters made from Car Crashes

    A Toronto bar is delivering the anti drink-driving message in a rather unconventional way, on coasters that drinks are served on.

    To keep customers safe over the St Patrick’s Day weekend, The Emmet Ray Whiskey Bar served their drinks on special coasters made from the bodies of cars involved in crashes with the message written on them.

    Designed as part of the Toronto charity Arrive Alive the coasters relay the message about the risks of drink driving.

    The material for the coasters was sourced at an auto body shop and printed with a reminder of their origin and an address linking viewers to a free app that provides suggestions about alternative methods of “getting home safely”.

    Read more at http://www.9news.com.au/good-news/2017/03/19/07/26/canadian-bar-serves-drinks-on-coasters-made-from-crashed-cars#v3ZXzOIc8DhVIOpf.99

  • The 9000 Year History of Booze Told

    It’s hard to believe but alcohol has been around for thousands of years and it may be even harder to believe that we have primates to thank for it. Primates are thought to have first consumed alcohol millions of years ago.

  • Best Melbourne Rooftop Bars

    Melbourne has it’s fair share of bars but who doesn’t love an outdoor bar? And even better than drinking outdoors is drinking outside on a rooftop.

    The alcohol, the sunshine and the views combine to make these some of the best rooftop bars in Melbourne.

    • Good Heavens (pictured) is the place to go for 80s style cocktails updated for the modern drinker together with a cool vibe.
    • Rooftop at QT features some crafty cocktails and is a real hit with the after-work winding down crowd.
    • Madam Brussels is like a year round garden party with cocktail names like Love Juice and Double D Cups.

    For the full list and addresses of these bars, go to http://www.bunburymail.com.au/story/4417419/ten-of-the-best-melbourne-rooftop-bars-rooftop-at-qt-the-corner-hotel-madam-brussels-and-more/?cs=4070

  • Top Hotel Bars in the World

    What’s your favourite bar? Is it one of these on the list of the world’s best hotel bars? With big atmosphere and even bigger reputations, there bars are a destination in themselves.

    1. The American Bar at The Savoy, London.
    2. Rock Bar at Ayana Resort, Bali.
    3. The Bar Marmont at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.
    4. Bar Hemingway at Ritz, Paris.
    5. Carousel Bar, Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
    6. New York Bar, Park Hyatt, Tokyo
    7. Chandelier Bar, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
    8. Sky Bar at Lebua at State Tower, Bangkok
    9. Bemelman’s Bar, Carlyle Hotel, New York City

    Read all about them at http://www.goodfood.com.au/travel/food-experiences/the-worlds-top-ten-hotel-bars-20170314-guxi3z

  • Flair Bartending 2017

    Let’s see how the experts make cocktails in 2017.

    If you’re looking to get some tips from an experienced mixologist, this video can help. Let’s watch this guy in action.

  • French Martini cocktail

    Here’s a cool French Martini cocktail recipe from Jamie Oliver’s Drinks Tube that you can make for your friends.

    This cocktail is so simple yet it has such has a serious “wow” factor, and it’s delicious.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkLHnKKCP18