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  • Study Into Sydney and Melbourne Bars

    According to a secret drinking study conducted at venues around the country, levels of intoxication increase by 11 per cent after midnight, making a case for the lockout laws.

    The number of males and young people in a venue also impacted the levels of intoxication in the venue.

    Researchers visited 62 different venues in five major cities across the country and made 828 observations of alcohol intoxication before making their deductions.

    The study’s co-author Professor Peter Miller, from Deakin University, said  there was a “huge surge” in intoxicated people after midnight.

    Find out more at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3728703/Drinking-study-finds-levels-intoxication-Sydney-Melbourne-bars-increases-11-cent-hour-midnight.html

  • These Cocktails Will Make You Wish it Was Summer

    Although winter’s almost behind us, these tropical cocktails will make you think its summer already.

    If fruity drinks are your thing, you’ll love these colourful creations. The only problem is that they’re so delicious you may forget just how many you’ve had.

    Learn to make them in this video.

  • Boozy Popsicles Recipe

    If you’re looking for a fun yet sophisticated dessert for your next barbeque, why not  try these awesome Prosecco popsicles. As the weather heats up they are an excellent accompaniment to a meal or alternative to a signature cocktail. This video has all the details,

  • Try This Frozen Slush Recipe

    Looking for a delicious and low calorie alcoholic treat? Why not try this frozen rose’ slushie. It’s made with fresh strawberries so it’s really healthy and low calorie. Let’s watch the video to learn how to make it,

  • Transform your drinks with these ice cubes

    Although ice dilutes cocktails your ice cubes can actually add another dimension of flavour to your drink.

    I recently discovered coffee ice cubes, a clever way to chill your drink without diluting it with melting ice cubes.

    If you love the idea of fruit and fruit purees made into ice cubes for fruity cocktails, you’ll probably be a fan of coffee and espresso cocktails chilled with coffee ice cubes.

    Find out more at https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2016/08/05/coffee-ice-cubes-your-perfect-summer-drink-ingredient/

  • More proof that Ice Cream and Booze were made for each other

    Here’s another cool video from Buzzfeed featuring people trying alcohol laden ice-cream for the first time. For some people ice-cream that gets you drunk is the coolest thing anyone’s ever thought of, for others its totally disgusting. Let’s watch the video and see which opinion is most popular.

  • Change the colour of your drinks

    Ever wanted to transform your cocktails in an interesting and natural way? Well there is a way to use science to make your cocktails better. Let’s watch this video to learn  more.

  • Australian Suffering from Poisoning in Bali after Drinking Cheap Liquor

    While a holiday is a time to relax and let loose, we still need to be vigilant when it comes to what we eat and drink.

    Actually when we’re on holiday we need to be even more cautious about the drinks we consume and a case involving one Australian woman is an example of why.

    The Perth woman suffered suspected methanol poisoning while on holiday in Bali and had to undergo emergency surgery to have half her pancreas removed.

    The incident has left the woman with difficulty walking and speaking, but even worse is the fact that she may be stuck on the island due to not being able to pay her medical bills of more than $50,000.

    The Australian Medical Association renewed its concerns about the number of people suffering methanol poisoning in Indonesia and advised Australians to avoid spirits if travelling to Indonesia.

     

    Source: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-tourist-stuck-in-bali-icu-after-suffering-poisoning-from-cheap-alcohol-20160720-gq9td1.html

  • Check Out This Cool Robotic Bar

    There’s a cool new way to get your cocktails made, a robotic bartender.

    The robotic bar system, Makr Shakr is a world first, brought to Australia by International Trade and Procurement Services.

    The robot works with an app which users can enter their combinations which are then mixed by 2 robotic arms. The arms movements mimic that of a real bartender and were modelled on the movements of Marco Pelle, Italian dancer and choreographer.

    The good thing about the system is that it uses the creativity of the user and involves them in the cocktail creation process by showing them each step.

    The 2 six-axis robotic arms are capable of making as many as 120 drinks per hour from 60 different spirits.

    Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/makr-shakr-the-world-s-first-robotic-bar-system

     

  • Vermouth Lessons – Hospitality Masterclass

    According to DanMurphys.com.au vermouth has gone from an ancient medicine to modern day mixer. According to the website Hippocrates prescribed a Vermouth-like draught for jaundice and rheumatism as early as 400 BC.

    Nowadays vermouth is more of a hip wine equivalent. If you’ve never really learnt about this growing drinking craze, watch this Vermouth hospitality masterclass video,