Did you know distilling your own spirits at home is not only dangerous but illegal. Watch this video from The Australian Taxation Office for the facts about distilling alcohol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh9IAQGfEs
Category: Blog
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Tragic Alcohol Poisoning Case- More than 80 Dead
More than 80 people have died from poison alcohol in Mumbai so far, with the death toll expected to rise further as more people are hospitalised. Police have made arrests in relation to smuggling and sale of the toxic alcohol.
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Scientists Say Women Drinkers More Prone to Heart Attacks than Men
Scientists have found that excessive alcohol consumption could be more deadly for women over 75 than men.
Researchers found that women over the age of 75 could be more prone to heart attacks.
The study was conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School, taking into consideration the drinking habits of 4,466 people.
Find out more here.
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Federal Committee Finds Banned Drinker Register Should be Reinstated
A federal committee has found that the banned drinker register should be reinstated in The Northern Territory.
The Alcohol, Hurting People and Harming Communities report handed down by the House Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs, which has been travelling around Australia for the past 18 months recommended that the controversial register be reinstated in The NT. It was one of 23 recommendations made about alcohol related harm in Indigenous Communities.
Source: Abc.net.au
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Study Shows Alcohol-related Injuries in Young Women Skyrocket
A new study has revealed that the number of young women drinking to dangerous levels is rising.
The number of young women presenting at hospital has risen, a study has shown.
Whereas the number of men who presented in hospital due to alcohol rose by 30 per cent, the number of women rose by 44%.
Find out more here.
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Study Proves Work Performance isn’t Affected by Alcohol
A study by Cambridge researchers revealed that alcohol consumption doesn’t affect work performance as long as you get enough sleep.
Lack of sleep has been linked to poor work activity by Cambridge University researchers but they say drinking the night before won’t directly affect your work performance the next day, just make sure you get enough rest. Read more.
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NSW May Remove 10pm Curfew for Take-away Alcohol
The NSW government is currently reviewing the 10pm curfew on take-away alcohol which it introduced only one year ago in an effort to tackle alcohol fuelled violence in entertainment districts particularly.
The government identified pre-loading as one of the major culprits in alcohol fuelled violence and thereafter implemented the 10pm closure of bottleshops in January 2014.
Due to complaints about the revenue impact of the 10pm takeaway sales curfew, the measure is under review, one year earlier than it should have been. The review was scheduled for February 2016.
Find out more here.
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Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Alcoholic Drinks?
So you started the year off with a cleanse or on a mission to change your eating habits for the better but by this time of the year most of our New Year’s resolutions are just distant memories or been put off until next year, especially when it comes to what we eat and drink. But is it possible to have your cake and eat it too, particularly when it comes to alcoholic beverages? Is there such a thing as healthy alcoholic drinks?
In an article on Gizmodo Ms Maren Robinson, a certified nutritional consultant and master of public health was asked what in her opinion is the healthiest alcoholic drink?
It was pointed out that as she is a holistic nutritionist she doesn’t count calories but looks at the heath profile of a drink, so don’t expect to lose weight if you drink these. She considered nutrient value, caloric density, potential for obtaining fruit and vegetable servings, sugar content, antioxidant level and medicinal properties, as well as flavour.
- Vodka Soda
Ingredients: Vodka, Soda water
Although this may not be the most exciting cocktail on the menu, it is low in calories because vodka only has 96 calories and soda water has none.
The writers of the Gizmodo article say the second option is the best because vodka soda is so boring. Here’s what they say you should drink,
- Michelada
Ingredients: lager, limes, Worcestershire sauce, Valentina hot sauce, black pepper, sea salt, ice.
Why it’s good for you,
They say the beer is made from barley, rice, and other grains) that can fill a daily carb quota and counts as an energy food. There are also plenty of good light beers available.
Lime juice has vitamin C which boosts immune support and neutralises free radicals that damage skin cells and tissues.
Sea salt helps to replenish lost electrolytes. And Mexican Valentina hot sauce…
Mexican Valentina hot sauce is made from hot chilli peppers. So are the alternates — Cholula, Tapatio or even Tabasco or Buffalo, and as a last resort, Texas Pete or Red Devil. Studies have proven that chillis have can reduce appetite and increase metabolism, helping you eat less and burn what you do eat faster. Studies have also shown that capsaicin (the oil that makes peppers spicy) may help in fighting prostate cancer. Chillis are also used in many countries as a digestive aid.
Source: http://www.gizmodo.com.au
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Which Alcohol is Popular in Which Country?
Ever wondered what alcohol preferences around the world are like? We often make assumptions about what alcohol certain countries prefer, for example Germans favour beer, but here is a graph that shows what type of alcohol is predominantly consumed in different countries. In Australia, beer is the popular alcohol.
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Try this new Gin Cocktail Recipe
With a resurgence in the popularity of gin, here is a cool way to incorporate it into your cocktail menu. Okay so it isn’t new, but it will probably be new to most of your patrons as it was once popular in the Prohibition era but hasn’t been since then, I wonder why given that its so delicious.
Ingredients
- 50ml gin
- 10ml runny honey (use the best you can, its flavour will shine)
- 5ml water
- 15ml fresh lemon juice
Directions
Stir the honey into the water until dissolved to make a syrup. Pour into a cocktail shaker with the gin, lemon juice and a couple of ice cubes. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
For more delicious cocktail ideas click here.