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  • Australians Get Vegemite Flavoured Alcohol

    Vegemite is a rather contentious food product with some Australians loving it and others hating it. Whether you love or hate it, the spread is undeniably Australian and Australian distillery Archie Rise has turned this icon into a spirit.

    The drink which is available online is packed with the same flavour as the original spread and only a limited number of bottles are available – about 3000, so if you’re interested you better get your bottle soon.

    According to its website, the drink has a distinct “mitey character at the front followed by biscuity, bready notes”.

    Find out where to buy it or get more information at: https://www.bhg.com.au/vegemite-alcohol-archie-rose-distillery

  • Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Soaring Globally

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    A new study revealed that globally, alcohol use continues to rise and is expected to keep growing the coming years.

    The study found that in the past 27 years, the volume of alcohol consumed annually increased by 70 per cent. 21 billion litres of alcohol was consumed in 1990 and by 2017 the number had risen to 35.5 billion litres.

    This is an equivalent increase of 6.5 litres of pure alcohol annually per adult.

    See more at https://www.goodfood.com.au/good-health/alcohol-use-soaring-worldwide-new-study-finds-20190508-h1e87k

  • Dublin’s First Alcohol-Free Pub

    Ireland’s first alcohol free bar has opened in Dublin and there’s no food or alcohol on the menu but plenty of no-alcohol spirits, beers, wines and cocktails.

    Owner of the Virgin Mary Bar, Vaughan Yates said the venue is definitely a bar and not a cafe opening between 4pm and 11pm.

    He explains that lower or no-ABV drinks help people have a longer night out and drive home safely afterwards. It also promotes a good conversation.

    He hailed the bar as the ultimate responsible night out.

    Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/news-ireland-alcohol-free-pub-the-virgin-mary-s-opens-dublin/9a71d327-0792-414c-83f7-1b4b3539ae48

  • Cocktail Hour? Try The Bellini

    The quintessential Italian and more especially Venetian cocktail is the Prosecco based cocktail – Bellini.

    With multiple variations out there, the original which was created at Harry’s Bar in Venice is made with peaches. Here’s a really good Bellini cocktail recipe for anyone who wants to give it their first try.

  • Awesome Game of Thrones Cocktails

    Although Game of Thrones has come to an end, one that most people aren’t too happy about, you can still relive the glory days with these 3 Game of Thrones inspired party cocktails.

    The first is an ode to the Mother of Dragons which is as dramatic as Kaleesi herself. Watch the video and give it a try.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx5q8t-6dtc

  • What to Avoid if You’re Trying to Lose Weight

    If you’re trying to lose weight, some health experts advocate cutting down on alcohol especially if you enjoy cocktails or the more high calorie drinks.

    The occasional alcoholic drink won’t do your diet harm but one drink that you may want to keep away from is high-alcohol craft beer.That is because it is full of unnecessary calories.

    The strong craft beers tend to have slightly more calories.

    For more at https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/the-one-alcoholic-drink-you-should-avoid-if-youre-trying-to-lose-weight/news-story/949115d3ec7a865f292fd3aeb6c66d75

  • Celebrate with a Delicious Watermelon Cocktail

    Nothing says “celebration” like a pink drink and nothing gets the party started quicker than a mojito. It’s a universally loved cocktail that is sure to please any guest. Watch the video and learn to make these delicious Watermelon Mojitos.

  • Tips To Alcohol-Free Travel

    Have you considered going alcohol free on your next holiday, not only for your safety but also who wants to waste time nursing a hangover when they’re on holiday.

    A recent article on Abc.net.au gave some advice for people who want to have a good time on holiday minus the alcohol.

    • Develop a strategy to help you resist alcohol
    • When you arrive at a restaurant, try turning the wine glass over to resist the temptation.
    • Before you leave for your trip, learn to unwind without alcohol.
    • Enjoy a dessert instead of a glass of wine.

    Read more at https://www.abc.net.au/life/surviving-travel-without-drinking-alcohol/11037310

  • Global Wine Production Hits 15 Year High

    Wine remains our favourite tipple (in terms of consumption volumes) and the good news is that there is no shortage in sight, in fact wine output globally saw a year-on-year surge of 17 per cent in 2018, reaching the highest level in 15 years.
    A report by the International Organization for Vine and Wine (OIV), a Paris based agency, 39 billion bottles of wine were produced in 2018. This is due to higher than expected outputs in Spain, France and Italy.
    Italy is the world’s largest winemaker with 2018’s production surging 29 per cent as compared to 2017.
    In terms of demand, the USA is the biggest consumer, consuming a record volume of wine totalling 33 million hectolitres followed by France, consuming 26.8 million hectolitres.

    Source: https://www.rt.com/business/456473-world-wine-output-rebound-record/

  • Parents Are Still The Main Source of Alcohol to Children

    Alarmingly, despite repeated health warnings parents are still the main source of alcohol for high school students.

    Health warnings about the harmful effects of drinking on children are being ignored by parents who are giving their underaged children alcohol.

    A surprising 43 per cent of children between 12 and 17 years old were given their last alcoholic drink by a parent compared to 17 per cent who said an adult friend provided the alcohol.The revelation was made by the Australian Secondary School Students’ Alcohol and Other Drug Study.

    According to Richard Mattick, a professor at the University of NSW’s National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, there is no rationale for giving alcohol to minors.

    While most parents think they can teach their kids to drink responsibly, there is not a single study throughout the world that shows this to be the case when parents supply alcohol to their underage children but instead studies show this increases their drinking.  See more https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/parents-main-source-of-alcohol-for-children-ignoring-health-warnings-20190412-p51dq1.html