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Tag: Alcohol
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Liquid Nitrogen Case – Three Years Later
The UK bar responsible for the 2012 liquid nitrogen incident that left Gaby Scanlon in
Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au a life threatening condition in hospital on her 18th birthday after she ingested a liquid nitrogen drink, has been issued with a £100,000 ($216,000) fine.
Scanlon’s stomach had to be removed after it was punctured by the liquid nitrogen.
The incident resulted in a review of Australian use of liquid nitrogen in bars. Two Sydney bars, Zeta Bar in the Hilton Hotel and The Roosevelt in Kings Cross were ordered by the OLGR to stop serving liquid nitrogen drinks as a result.
Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/uk-bar-fined-$200k;-failed-to-heed-warnings-on-liq
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Research Shows Food, not Alcohol Driving Pub Visits
Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au Roy Morgan research shows that most of the Australians visiting pubs are going for a meal rather than just a drink. Pub owners should be pleased because this is good for business.
According to the research, in the 12 months to June 2015, 43 per cent of Australians over the legal drinking age visited a pub or hotel at least once in any given 3 month period in order to eat a meal.
This was double the amount of people going just to have a drink, that equals 7.9 million people. This phenomenon is part of the reason “gastropubs” have become so popular.
Read more at: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/food-driving-pub-visits-not-drinks-roy-morgan
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Study Investigating Impacts of Alcohol Regulations Underway
A study is currently underway at the University of Wollongong investigating the effects of alcohol regulations including the lockouts in NSW that have caused such contention and recent protests.
The impacts of alcohol and drug regulations on usage patterns, crime rates, traffic accidents and workplace productivity are being studied by academics at the university’s Faculty of Business. Researchers are also investigating the unexpected impacts of the regulations and whether laws affected crime rates in other parts of the city.
Read more at: http://media.uow.edu.au/releases/UOW201277.html
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This is how Beer Cans are Made
This video shows the making of the hhumble beer can. Whether you prefer your beer out of a bottle, a keg or a can you’ll appreciate what goes into the making of a beer can.
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How to Make a Big Batch of a Gin Cocktail
When you’re throwing a party, the last thing you want is to be in the kitchen whipping up cocktails, so this big batch recipe is one way to keep your guests and yourself happy at the same time.
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Turning Kitchen Ingredients into Cocktails
It may sound unusual but if you’re an adventurous drinker this is the cocktail for you.
The Artichoke Negroni Created by Gastronomista
The recipe involved first soaking the artichokes in a mixture of gin.
- 45ml. Artichoke Gin
- 45ml. Cocchi Americano Bianco
- 30ml. Cynar
- Stir with ice and strain into a low-ball glass with a large ice cube.
- Squeeze grapefruit peel over cocktail releasing the citrus oils and swipe the rim of the glass with the peel.
- Fold the peel into a petal, skewer with a quarter of a fresh baby artichoke, and float on the surface of the cocktail. Enjoy!
Source:: http://www.gastronomista.com/2014/04/artichoke-negroni.html#comment-1331957787
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Perfect Summer Popsicles
Who said popsicles were only for children? As the weather heats up, our refreshments tend to cool down, so this is a perfect one to try now!
It’s a double layered popsicle, and it looks as cool as it takes.
To create the 1st layer:
30ml. White Rum such as Bacardi Superior
90ml. Coconut Milk
60ml. Coconut Water
Toasted Coconut Shavings to tasteMethod: Shake in a Cocktail Tin, and Pour into Popsicle Molds and let freeze.
For the 2nd Layer:
1 Cup Baked Cherries*
60ml. Extra Dark Rum such as Bacardi Black
150ml. Coconut Milk
20 Dashes Barrel Aged BittersMethod: Blend on full speed untill all fruit is chopped. Pour into popsicle molds, add popsicle sticks, and freeze.
Source: http://www.gastronomista.com/2015/08/rummy-cherry-colada-popsicles.html