We’re all aware that different drinks are served in different glasses, but is this just tradition or are there deeper reasons for this variety? This video provides some insight.
Author: Peter Cutforth
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How To Make a Delicious Party Cocktail
If you’re planning a party, one of the worst things to do is plan what cocktails you’re going to serve, mostly because everyone has varying tastes and preferences. If this is a familiar concern for you, then try this Jungle Juice recipe, its easy, delicious and will appeal to almost everyone. Also you can make one big batch and you’re sorted for the entire evening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcsFsGvqlVA
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Bartenders Hangover Cure
They may not be experts on the human body, but my guess is these guys have had their fair share of experience with hangovers, so their hangover cures must be the best. Watch this video and then give these a try.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGtBT1wQXnM
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A Tequila Sunrise Done Right
Here’s a quick tutorial on how to improve your tequila sunrise cocktail. This one is both beautiful and delicious.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DllYLJxEVuQ
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Lion Ventures into Low Alcohol Beer
If you could have a full flavoured beer that was only 0.9 per cent alcohol volume an 0.2 standard drinks, would you choose it?
Well it is now a possibility with the release of Lion breweries, Hahn Ultra beer.
The low-alcohol beer has only 0.9 per cent alcohol volume but still delivers that full bodied flavour we’ve come to expect from a full strength beer.
Now customers don’t need to compromise, they can have a low-alcohol, full tasting beer anytime of the day, anyday of the week.
See more at: https://www.marketingmag.com.au/news-c/lion-makes-first-move-low-alcohol-beer-category-hahn-ultra-launch/
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Sydney No Longer a “Nanny State”
Over the last 7 years the council has increased the number of alcohol-free zones in the city from 149 to 400 which led to widespread criticism of the city. Many labelled the city boring and dead which is why the mayor has decided to follow the example of cities like Las Vegas and Berlin who have lifted the alcohol bans in streets and parks.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore recently said adults need to be treated as adults and cited new crime statistics to justify removing 62 alcohol free zones in and around the city.
Guests to Sydney often mocked the city for the harsh rules, leading the hospitality industry, music industry and backpackers etc. to welcome the news.
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Study Shows Many Against Lockout Laws
The lockout laws that came into effect in NSW in 2014 was welcomed by some but many are still opposed to the laws which include a ban of take-away alcohol after 10pm, no shots, doubles or pre-mixers after midnight as well as no entry to venues after 1.30am and last drinks at 3am.
A survey recently conducted by global events and entertainment network The Socialites,showed that the majority of people are opposed to the liquor legislation introduced in NSW in 2014.
Over 23,500 respondents expressed their disapproval of the laws, calling the rules unjustified. Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/03/21/article/Survey-reveals-majority-say-lockout-laws-are-unjustified/NKXACGBZSY.html
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Price of Cheap Wine to Soar under Tax Reforms
In a submission set out by The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), the price of the cheapest alcohols would rise, in a measure that would reduce consumption and raise government funds.
The modelling was commissioned by FARE and would include an overhaul of how wine is taxed and would add 10 per cent to current excises.
FARE’s Pre‐Budget Submission 2016‐17 suggests wine and cider be taxed in the same way as beer, base on the volume of alcohol rather than on its selling price, as is the current method of taxation.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/03/07/australia-alcohol-tax_n_9405532.html
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And The Number One Single Malt In The World Is…
The World Whiskies Award was recently organised by Whisky Magazine and this year had a record number of entries.
The overall winner which was released in September was the peated Old Pulteney 1989 vintage which has a smoky flavour after being aged in American oak, ex-bourbon barrels.
The brand says the world’s single malt is popular among whisky enthusiasts and Old Pulteney devotees.
The Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage has been described as natural in colour, non-chill filtered and bottled at 46 per cent.
Find out more at: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/03/21/article/Old-Pulteney-named-worlds-best-single-malt/FQJREGPIMK.html
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New Anti-Crime Strategy In Big Cities
A new strategy involving trouble-spotting reliant on emergency room data of alcohol-related injury will be rolling out in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, based on the work of ProfessorJohnathan Shepherd.
Welsh Professor, Johnathan Shepherd’s ‘Cardiff Model’ strategy in collaboration with Deakin University has recently won a $1.4million grant from the National Healthh and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
This method collects information from hospital emergency departments to identify epicentres of alcohol-fuelled, violent behaviour. The information is passed on to police and public health organisations.
The Cardiff Model which has proven successful in other parts of the world including Cardiff, will be implemented in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra over a five-year period.