The black velvet is a ‘beer cocktail’ and it is often made in different ways, but there is always the original and ‘proper’ way to make it. Doing the RSA QLD course can teach you how to serve this drink safely without over-serving and can teach you how to take care of intoxicated people. But we can also show you how to increase your bar’s popularity! Check out the video below to find out how to make the elusive Black Velvet.
To be able to serve this drink in a bar or restaurant you need to get online and complete your RSA Course!
The Responsible Service of Alcohol Course – Don’t Forget Basics!
Back To the Basics – responsible service of alcohol is very important and sometimes you have to go back to the basics, both in serving drinks and serving responsibly. It is necessary to know the basics of serving properly, one of which is observing body language. You need to be able to observe people and see if they are showing signs of drunkenness. If you see this sort of thing then you need to be able to cut someone off from their drinks supply. While you may be fully focused on your job, it could be rather easy to forget to observe body language, which is the basics of serving at a bar. If you are serving in a crowded bar and you can’t keep track of patrons, then observe the ones that are ordering drinks and especially their voice. This will help you keep track of those people who are drinking a lot, and then you can save them from potential harm such as driving drunk and getting into a fight – the responsible service of alcohol course teaches that this is first priority. In addition, serving basic drinks can be the life blood of your bar, so don’t forget these basics!
Don’t Forget The Classic Recipes (Not Taught In The Responsible Service of Alcohol Course!)
With all the flavored liqueurs and liquors available these days, one sometimes forgets that there are a lot of great classic recipes. Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail Ingredients 14 ml simple syrup 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters 44 ml Bourbon or Rye Fill highball glass w/ice.Combine bitters and syrup, stir until some ice has melted add Bourbon or rye, continue stirring until well chilled. Garnish w/lemon twist. ManhattanIngredients 44 ml Rye ½ Sweet Vermouth 1 dash of Angostura Bitters Combine all ingredients in Glass half of Boston shaker, stir and strain into chilled cocktail glass, garnish w/maraschino cherry. Mint Julip Ingredients 72 ml Bourbon 4 sprigs of mint 14 ml simple sugar 29.5 ml water Muddle together in a Collins glass, mint, syrup and water. Fill w/ice and add Bourbon, garnish w/mint sprig. Mai-Tai Ingredients 29.5 ml Light Rum 29.5 ml Gold Rum ½ Orange Curacao 14 ml Orgeat 14 ml Lime Juice Shake w/ice, serve in old fashioned glass, garnish w/ skewered pineapple, cherry and mint sprig.
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So try out these recipes, but don’t get too involved in these new recipes and forget to monitor the activity of people in your bar or it may lead to harm on their behalf. The Responsible Service of Alcohol teaches that this is always the first priority, and you should never forget the basics – so always remember not to over serve people.
The green cookie monster is a relatively unknown mix and has a novelty ring to it. It is sure to be a hit in any bar you work at, and people like to try new things that they have not heard of. Watch the video below and give it a try in your bar, so long as you have obtained your RSA certificate first!
This drink could be a lot of fun, but if you are making it for people then you may as well be getting paid to do it. So get online and start your responsible service of alcohol course today to be able to working in any bar around Australia!
Your RSA Certificate! And Serving Alcohol In A Bar
When In Doubt, Vodka can be the best option, but it is highly alcoholic and is easy to over serve, and having your RSA certificate means you know how to avoid this. When you get an indecisive customer, suggest something palatable and smooth. Vodka drinks are easy and well received. The RSA course can give you the tools to serve correctly behind a bar, and can teach you what to do when you notice a patron who has been drinking too much. It is your duty to protect people drinking when you are the one serving them the drinks, and you need to have your RSA certificate. So, yes, Vodka can be a good drink to serve to anyone who is indecisive, but you need to be aware of exactly what you are giving them, as you’re responsible for their intake. You also need to tell them what you are serving them; if you are giving them vodka, tell them how much. If it is something else like Jagermeister, then still tell them how much you are giving them in the way of standard drinks or they may not understand it.
Silly Monkey – RSA Certificate Needed
Ingredients 29 ml Vodka 14 ml Creme de Banana 14 ml Creme de Cacao (dark) 1 banana, halved 14 ml cream Combine all but one half of banana in blender w/ice and blend well, serve in parfait glass. Garnish with remaining banana, sliced and skewered w/maraschino cherry.
Eye Of the Tiger – RSA Certificate Needed
Ingredients 14 ml Vodka 14 ml Orange Curacao 14 ml Coffee liqueur Pour the Vodka into a shooter, then pour, AT THE SAME TIME, both the Curacao and Coffee liqueur along opposite sides of the glass. The result should be a swirl of dark brown and orange stripes. Blue Moon Ingredients 14 ml Vodka 14 ml Blue Curacao 14 ml Peach Schnapps The First Temptation – RSA Certificate Needed to serve in a bar Ingredients 29 ml Vodka 14 ml Peach Schnapps 14 ml sour apple schnapps lemon lime soda Combine Vodka and both Schnapps in an ice filled Collins glass, fill with soda, garnish with lime wheel. Russian Senorita – RSA Certificate Needed to serve in a bar Ingredients 29 ml Vodka 14 ml Tequila 14 ml Tripe Sec 29 ml sweetened lime juice Combine all ingredients in the glass half of a Boston shaker, stir until some of the ice is diluted and the mixture is quite cold, serve in a salt rimmed margarita glass. Garnish with lime wheel. Rootbeer Float – RSA Certificate Needed 14 ml Vodka 14 ml Rootbeer Schnapps 14 ml Irish Cream Combine Vodka and Schnapps in shooter and float Irish Cream. These recipes are sure to be a hit wherever you work, but you may want to check the percentage of alcohol that you are giving to each patron. So while you may be entertaining them with new drinks, never lose track of how much you are handing out, and always monitor the body language of each patron. This is what the RSA Course will teach you and is what will keep your bar safe.
RSA Certificate – Allows You To Work In A Bar And Garnish Drinks
Garnishing drinks is very important when working at a high class bar or restaurant – but working in these establishments is something that you can only do when you have obtained your RSA certificate! Many bars only offer olives, citrus wheels and maraschino cherry garnishes, but there are endless possibilities for garnishing a drink.
Examples of garnishes – Get Your RSA Certificate And Get To Work This Week!
This video offers several different techniques on making colorful garnishes. A tip for making the rose work for a drink is to use a long skewer and Spanish olives on either side to lock it in place. These would make great garnishes for Bloody Maries. You can also make strawberry roses using that same technique, as with the tomato. Again, remember that you cannot indulge in making these new garnishes at a bar unless you have your RSA certificate.
This video shows different ways to use citrus fruit peel. The bartender offers tips on making twists ahead of time.
Flowers That Are OK To Garnish With – Obtain Your RSA Certificate And Work Tomorrow!
Flowers add a tropical or elegant feel, remember that some flowers are not edible and can be toxic. Here is a list of flowers that are ok to use for garnish. hibiscus, orchids, lavender, lilac, violets, rose petals, day lilies, cornflower, chamomile, citrus blossoms, fuchsia, gardenia, honeysuckle, impatients, jasmine, marigold, pineapple guava, snap dragon, sunflowers, (Make very certain that the flowers that you use to garnish are edible, before using them.) Topping the drink with a sprinkle of spice adds a visual, as well as, flavorful dimension to any drink, which is sure to bring customers into the bar. Having your RSA certificate means you will be able to serve safely and correctly. paprika, cinnamon, chili powder, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans Chocolate is a wonderful garnish for sweet or creamy drinks. It can be added to banana, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, orange, coffee, vanilla, butterscotch, mint and coconut flavored drinks. White chocolate is also a great choice for garnish. Drinks can be dusted, rimmed, topped and drizzled with many forms of chocolate. chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, chocolate coins, chocolate orange slices, candy coated chocolate pieces Vegetables can help a plain, ordinary drink transform into an extraordinary drink for a wearisome patron. A little imagination, a skewer and a paring knife can go a long way. baby carrots and corn, cucumbers, radishes, onions, chives, celery, cherry tomatoes, tomato wheels, banana peppers, chili peppers, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, spinach Fruit is the obvious choice for garnish, like citrus and strawberries, but have you considered these? avocado, grapes, fresh pitted cherries, pineapple, star fruit, melon (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew…) , banana, peach, pear, apple (dipped in lemon to keep from browning), kiwi, mango, fresh berries, peeled segments of Mandarin orange Sweets make a yummy drink that much more inviting. Try these with your next decadent creation. Simply top a drink with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream or sherbert (for something for the treats to rest on and not fall to the bottom) and garnish. But more important than having a proper garnish is always serving correctly, and that means legally! As your RSA certificate dictates you have to do! Cookies, marshmallows, caramel syrup, candies (red hots, Pop Rocks, rock candy on a skewer, M&M minis, chocolate covered fruit pieces…), sprinkles, colored sugar, peanut butter cups, lollipops, candy canes and sticks Mint sprigs can be tucked into fruit roses for a “foliage” effect. Skewers can be used in glasses or across the rim. Large pieces of fruit can be cut into any shape, such as pineapple or mango. Grapes, cherry tomatoes, and cherries can be etched and alternating segments of peel can be removed for a striped look. Always remember that to be able to engage in any of these drink making activities in a bar, you need to first obtain an RSA Certificate online, which is a straightforward and simple process. So start the Responsible Service of Alcohol process today!
It is important to stay up to date on recent news when it comes to alcohol, especially since the government may change regulations and laws at any time. If you are serving alcohol you need to keep up with these. The RSA course will teach you how to serve safely but you do need to keep up to date on safe serving!
These few articles may be a little old but they are none the less important. The RSA Course teaches you to stay up to date with this information as it may even warn you about future drinking events!
It is easy to learn a single drink mix, but where can you get information on more if you want it? It is easy, if you have ever searched through playlists on YouTube, then help is not far away. This playlist gives you information on how to make fifty different drink mixes in your bar or restaurant, so check it out! An example of the mixes given is seen below, as the first video of the playlist. Remember though, to make any of these and be paid for it, you need to get your RSA Certificate today!
These drink mixes can be very interesting, but you are missing out on the fun unless you have completed your RSA course. So get online and see how fast and simple the process can be!
Rye, Bourbon, Scotch and More Bourbon – Not Taught In The RSA Course, But Important
A customer orders bourbon, you give him scotch, the customer refuses the drink because it’s not what he ordered, RSA Course extras will show you why. But, Why? Isn’t it all whiskey anyway? Yes, but there are some differences between bourbon and scotch. Not just those two, but Tennessee Whiskey and rye, too. Whiskey is a common name for a liquor that is made world wide. Depending on which country it comes from, whiskey has a specific name, like bourbon or scotch. All whiskey is made from grain and has to be distilled to at least 40%. The differences between whiskies are what grain that is used to make it, distillation percentage, how it is stored for aging and how it is filtered, in some cases. Here is a run down of those differences. The RSA Course online will teach you the difference in drink concentration, for your customers safety.
Bourbon – Going Past The RSA Course
Bourbon is American made whiskey. Bourbon got its name from the whiskey town of Bourbon, Kentucky. It has to be at least 51% corn. It is a heavier liquor and has a richer color, because of the barrels that it is aged in. New, charred, Oak barrels are required, but no minimum aging period. Bourbon can be no more than 160 proof or have an 80% alcohol content. Straight bourbon has to be aged at a two year minimum and added color, flavor or other spirits are prohibited, not for the alcohol content (as the RSA course teaches) but for the customers satisfaction.
Whiskey – For Your Information
Tennessee Whiskey is bourbon. The only real difference is that it has to be filtered through charcoal.
Rye
Rye originated in Canada, is aged in charred oak barrels. It gets its name from what it is made from. It is made from rye, a member of the wheat family. There are not as many rules about making rye. There is no minimum required amount of grain, it just has to have some rye in it. There is no minimal age either (unlike when age matters in bar admission as the RSA course teaches). There is Straight rye, as well, and it has to be aged two years, like bourbon.
Scotch
Scotch is a Scottish whiskey. It is made from malted barley. Malt barley means that they have soaked the grains in warm water and allowed roots and a stem to grow before the prep for fermentation. The malt is then dried over peat fires giving it a richer flavor. It is aged in oak barrels, no less than 3 years, distilled with a no less than 94.8% alcohol content. Is a lighter whiskey. Single malt means that the whiskey came from one manufacturer and is not blended with any other spirits, though it may be blended with different years of the same scotch. Blended Scotch has been blended with other Scotches.
Irish Whiskey
Irish whiskey is made in Ireland. It has the same standards as Scotch, but there are no specification on what wood the barrels have to be that the whiskey is aged in. There is also a difference between pot distilled and column distilled, but usually triple distilled, either way. Also, check out this video below on serving different types of scotch and whiskey.
Knowing Your Bars Drinks – RSA Course Can’t Teach Personal Experience!
There are other distinctive whiskies, but these are a few of the better known. Now you know a little about the difference between the different kinds of whiskey. Educate yourself about the kinds of alcohol that your bar serves to know their serving method as well as how much alcohol they have in them, to ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol.
A Daiquiri can be really fun when made in a bar or at a party, so check out these recipes to learn how to make them! This is not something that is not taught in the RSA course but it can bring customers into your bar! Of course, only after you’ve obtained your RSA Certificate.
Banana Daiquiri
Ingredients ½ light rum ½ spiced rum ½ shot triple sec 1 ½ sweetened lime juice 1 medium banana, mashed Add all ingredients w/ice, blend until smooth. Serve in champagne flute, garnish with maraschino cherry.
Apple Daiquiri
Ingredients 1 ½ shot light rum 1 shot apple schnapps 1 shot triple sec 88 ml apple sauce 29 ml apple juice Combine in blender w/ice and blend. Serve in Hurricane glass with lemon wheel garnish.
Champagne Daiquiri
Ingredients 1 shot of light rum ½ shot triple sec 44 ml champagne 29 ml orange juice 3 whole strawberries Combine rum, orange juice, triple sec and strawberries in blender w/ice. Add champagne and pulsate 3 or 4 times serve in champagne glass.
Getting a Good Job Requiring a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
There are many jobs that require the Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate nowadays, so it makes sense to go online and get yours today. All too often people ignore jobs that require such a certificate, which means that if you have it, you could be in higher demand, and you might be able to get a higher paid job that is more fun. People often describe bar tending as the kind of job that is fun, entertaining and pays well (especially when it comes to tips). But bar tending is not the only job that is a lot of fun, so Responsible Service of Alcohol online shows you some jobs that are also considered good, as well as giving you the information to serve successfully.
The Bar Tender – Responsible Service of Alcohol Jobs
Being a bar tender can take a lot of learning, but it always ends up being worth it’; if not because of the enjoyment you get, then you could do it for the pay – being that it typically pays well. You can practice what is called flare tending, and it may just earn you some tips. Flare tending is when you bar tend with style and show off your skills in juggling different drinks and equipment. People appreciate a bar tender who can show off his skills, it’s like teppanyaki behind a bar and increases the attractiveness of your bar – the more customers the more chance of a good tip.
Waiting at a Restaurant Carrying Drinks
Waiting at a restaurant can be a lot more fun than you might think it is, and it often pays quite well. If you serve drinks and food at a restaurant, you end up getting a lot of experience when it comes to interaction with people, and this is the kind of skill that fairs well in the future. People appreciate someone who is approachable and can talk to people, as it always means that you will be able to do whatever job you have, better – because most jobs require an employee who can actually talk to people.
These are only two of the potential jobs that you can apply for once you have your RSA. But you can work anywhere in Australia, so the job opportunities are endless. It’s a good thing to have under your belt for the future, as you never know when a job could open up near you that requires an RSA certificate. Get online and start your RSA course today and learn Responsible service of Alcohol!