Gin is one of those drinks that lost popularity for a while but has become popular again with the ‘in’ crowd. So why not try one of these gin cocktails that is sure to have anyone loving gin.
Tag: Alcohol
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Show Stopping Game of Thrones Cocktail
Are you hosting a Game of Thrones screening party anytime during the final season which is currently underway, then you’ll definitely want to wow your guests with this show-stopping Game of Thrones inspired “Wildfire” cocktails.
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Sydney’s Sparkling Wine Festival Scheduled for May
May is a going to be a good month for alcohol lovers with Melbourne hosting the Good Beer Week and Sydney hosting The Sparkling Wine Festival.
Wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Australia so this event celebrating the best sparkling wine offerings is sure to be a hit.
The Sydney Sparkling Wine Festival will commence at Pirrama Park, Pyrmont on Sunday 19 May, 2019 and is the first time the event is taking place.
Organisers say the food and wine event will “celebrate flavour, sustainability and ethical produce”, Some of the sparkling wines to be featured include Sparkling Cuvee, Malbec, Shiraz, Pinot Chardonnay, Moscato, Zibibbo to Prosecco, Cava and many more. More than 60 sparkling wines from local and internatioal wineries will be featured at the event. Find out more at: https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/sydney-gets-a-sparkling-wine-festival/
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Melbourne to Host Good Beer Week in May
If you love your beer you won’t want to miss the latest Good Beer Week, famous for beer and food pairings.
From 10 to 19 May, Good Beer Week will return to Melbourne and a number of events will be taking place around the city and Victoria.
Events will take place at Queens Victoria Market, East Elevation and Blackhearts & Sparrows will host a Seasonal Beer and Wine Feast, the Diner and Stone & Wood Vegetarian Degustation, Revolver Upstairs’ Beer and Noodle Night Market to name a few. Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. will also host three different beers and vegan food experiences.
For more about the events visit: https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/good-beer-week-returns-to-melbourne/
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Study Links Alcohol and Obesity to Breast Cancer
According to health experts from the University of NSW, regular consumption of alcohol and excessive weight gain are major factors in the development of breast cancer.
The scientists predicted that by 2030 excessive alcohol and weight gain will be responsible for about 30,000 cases of breast cancer.
Researchers found that drinking alcohol will contribute to 13 per cent of breast cancer cases in pre-menopausal women. They also predict obesity will contribute to another 13 per cent of future preventable cases.
The University of NSW study found that breast cancer risk increased with 1 standard drink per day while there have been other studies that found the risk increases with any amount of alcohol.
Read more at https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2019/03/28/breast-cancer-risk-advice/
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Hangover Free Alcohol to Hit The Shelves Soon
Hangover free alcohol could be closer than you think.
The synthetic alcohol called Alcarelle was created by UK researcher Professor David Nutt and has received interest from investors.
The product gives the same buzzed feeling as alcohol but without any of the negative health impacts or subsequent hangovers.
The creators say the drink could be on the market within the next 5 years.
Until then we’ll just have to continue sticking to recommended limits -maximum 2 standard drinks a day to avoid hangovers and other health and safety risks.
See more at https://www.menshealth.com.au/alcarelle-hangover-free-alcohol
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One in 20 Deaths Worldwide Caused by Alcohol According to WHO
According to the World Health Organisation, alcohol causes more than 1 in 20 deaths globally due to drink driving, alcohol-fuelled violence and abuse as well as diseases and health disorders.
The 500 page report found that more than 3 quarter of alcohol related deaths were men and more than 200 health conditions were also attributed to alcohol including some forms of cancer, liver cirrhosis and strokes.
The report also found that abuse of alcohol made people more susceptible to infectious diseases such as TB, HIV and pneumonia.
In 2016, 3 million alcohol related deaths were registered globally and these accounted for 5.3 per cent of all deaths globally that year. This report highlights the importance of measures such as Responsible Service of Alcohol training which is mandatory for all servers of alcohol Australia-wide. For more about the RSA training click here.
Read more at: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/alcohol-responsible-for-one-in-20-deaths-worldwide-who
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Easy Vodka Cocktails to Try at Home
If you want to take your cocktail game to the next level and have a little vodka in your liquor cabinet, here are 5 quick and easy vodka cocktails for a next level happy hour.
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Cannabis Flavoured Vodka Makes its Debut
A number of countries are beginning to review their marijuana policies and one vodka brand is jumping on the cannabis bandwagon by producing a cannabis vodka.
The drink is made with 100% natural cannabis terpenes to flavour the vodka so it doesn’t have the same psychoactive or medicinal properties that people usually take marijuana for.
According to the creator, the cannabis vodka ‘Weedka’ is 100% legal wherever alcohol is legal.
The first batch was produced in December in the Netherlands and is now also available in Germany. The company hopes to expand to the UK, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Georgia, Lebanon, Central/South America and the Caribbean.
Read more at: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/cannabis-flavoured-vodka-to-make-debut-at-wine-spirits-show/
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The Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Beer
With all the options out there for beer it can become an overwhelming decision, especially when deciding how much to spend to get a good one, and are the expensive ones even worth the price tag? In this video a beer expert guesses between a cheap beer and a more expensive variety. Let’s see if he can even taste the difference.