Tag: Alcohol

  • 27 Cocktails with a Disney Twist

    If you’re a Disney fan or just a big kid at heart here are 27 cocktails you must try at some time in your life.

    If you can’t make it to Disneyland, why not try replicating one of these at home, they look pretty awesome.

  • How to Make an Aperol Spritz Cocktail

    Aperol Spritz is actually a Prosecco based cocktail made in Italy and served mostly in northeast Italy. It has become a symbol of Italy and in this video you’ll learn how to make the awesome cocktail.

  • Teen Drinking May Cause Alcohol Problems Later

    Teenage drinking may be more problematic than we originally thought, with new research showing that it could lead to alcohol abuse problems in adulthood.

    Many parents believe they are helping their kids by giving them alcohol, instead of them sneaking around with friends and drinking but the study of more than 9000 young people found that for those under 17, who drank each week had an increased chance of binge drinking, drink driving and alcohol dependence.

    These researchers also believe we need to rethink the perceptions we have of when people should start drinking.

    Find out more http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/teen-drinking-alcohol-problems-adulthood/9998060

  • Australia’s Top 50 Beers List Released

    Craft beer retailer Beer Cartel recently published its list of the Ultimate Top 50 Beers in Australia, using ratings from more than 100,000 beer drinkers across the country.

    Something that may surprise you is that there are more stouts on the list than any other style of beer. In fact 31% of beers on the list were dark and 25% were IPA and 18% pale ales.

    Here are the top 10 beers on the list:

    1 .Pirate Life IIPA (Imperial IPA)
    2. Modus Operandi Former Tenant (Red IPA)
    3. Nail Clout Stout (Imperial Stout)
    4. Boatrocker Ramjet (2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016)* (Imperial Stout)
    5. Feral War Hog (IPA)
    6. Mornington Peninsula Imperial Stout (Imperial Stout)
    7. Feral Hop Hog (Pale Ale)
    8. Murray’s Craft Wild Thing (Imperial Stout)
    9. Stone & Wood Pacific Ale (Pale Ale)
    10. Feral Tusk (Imperial IPA)

    Source: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/beer-cartel-releases-australias-ultimate-top-50-beers-list/

  • How Venues Use Mixers to Serve Up High Volume Cocktails

    The demand for cocktails at Australian venues is growing but in a busy venue, how do you keep up with the demand?

    A recent post on TheShout.com.au addressed this issue by pointing out how Kingpin in Melbourne, a bar within the Crown Casino Complex caters to its high volume crowds as quickly as possible.

    According to the beverage manager Chris Taylor, the venue entertains over 10-15 medium to large groups a week for parties and other celebrations so they needed to make ordering and delivering cocktails an easy and efficient process.

    It’s also important to have a decent cocktail menu and well trained staff to make these cocktails.

    At Kingpin, they have started using premium cocktail mixers from producers Finest Call to create quick, high quality cocktails.

    This helps to deliver cocktails quickly and keep them consistent.The venue says it has also helped increase their revenue.

    Learn more at: https://www.theshout.com.au/drinks/how-high-volume-venues-are-serving-up-cocktails/

  • Woman Who Drank Eight Beers a Day While Pregnant caused Foetal Alcohol Syndrome in Daughter

    The women who consumed 8 beers a day while pregnant and caused foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in her second child, also almost lost her child.

    The mum battled alcoholism for more than 6 years and would get drunk daily. She also hid alcohol around the house from her husband.

    She first started drinking at 15 years old after being introduced to beer at a party.

    Now 53 years old the mum shared her story with The Sun in an article posted on TheMorningBulletin.com.au

    While her first daughter was lucky to not be permanently affected by drinking, it did cause her to be seriously underweight at birth.

    The baby would not feed and doctors suspected foetal alcohol syndrome. She had to be fed through a tube but managed to overcome her issues and develop. The mother’s second child wasn’t as lucky.

    Her second baby was born 2 months premature and weighed less than one kilo. Doctors gave her a 50% chance of surviving.

    The baby’s facial features also showed the effects of her mother’s drinking, with small eyes, a bigger than normal space between the eyes and a flat nose, typical of babies with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

    Read more about this family’s story at https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/baby-born-fas-after-mum-drank-eight-beers-day/3461983/

  • How Weight Watchers Can Still Enjoy Alcohol

    If you’re watching your weight, especially if you’re on the popular Weight Watchers programme, you’ve probably contemplated whether all your hard work will be outdone by a few alcoholic drinks.

    According to Weight Watchers, the occasional drink is permitted in moderation.

    On the programme light beer and wine are good choices if you really must drink because they are available almost everywhere and are low in “smartpoints”.

    You can also make your own cocktails using diet friendly ingredients.

    Everything is allowed in moderation, so a tiny splash of juice with a flavoured liquors could make a delicious, original cocktail without adding on too many calories.

    A good tip though is to avoid the urge to nibble on high calorie and high carb snacks while drinking.

    Read more at https://www.thisisinsider.com/what-liquor-beer-order-weight-watchers-2018-7

  • University Study Finds Counting Drinks Helpful in Cutting Alcohol

    A study from Curtin University found that counting drinks is useful in cutting alcohol.

    Adding ice to drinks, which dilutes it and having a designated driver have also been found by the Perth based study to encourage people to drink more.

    The study tracked Australian adult drinkers over a 4 week period to see if these measures had any effect on alcohol consumption.

    Researchers found that measures like drinking slowly, avoiding mixing drinks and eating while having alcohol, did not have an effect either way.

    The research found that the most effective way to reduce alcohol consumption was to count drinks.

    Find out more https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/curtin-university-study-finds-counting-drinks-most-likely-to-help-people-cut-alcohol-consumption-ng-b88876708z

  • Opening Wine without a Wine Opener

    If you find yourself somewhere with a bottle of wine you just can’t resist but with no wine opener in sight, here’s a cool trick to open a wine bottle with a spoon. Whether you want to save the day or just look cool, learn this trick.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFQeVbwKtO0

     

  • 3 Ingredient Cocktails – 4 Ways

    If mixing drinks has never been your talent, there’s good news – a simple 3 ingredient cocktail that doesn’t compromise on taste is possible.

    In this video you’ll learn some easy and delicious cocktails that anyone can make.