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  • Bartenders – 5 Pouring Methods You Should Know

    If you’re a beginner bartender, you’ll quickly realise that forming a good relationship with your patrons is important, not only so you can serve alcohol responsibly but also because it affects your tips.

    Flairbartending has become popular because it elevates the role of the bartender and patrons love it. If your bartending skills aren’t quite ready for the World Championships, here are 5 basic pours to practice to make you look like a professional.

     

  • What to Say to a Pregnant Person Drinking Alcohol

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    As part of our duty under Responsible Service of Alcohol we must serve alcohol in a way that does not cause harm, but what about serving alcohol to a pregnant person?

    We’ve seen it over and over again, articles written by experts warning us of the dangers of pregnant drinking but how do you tell a person that they shouldn’t be drinking without crossing a line? Also how do we ensure that the person is actually pregnant and we aren’t just reading the situation wrong? It’s a touchy subject but there is something you can do.

    In an article on PsychologyToday.com an expert provides some advice on the situation. She suggests reading the receptivity of the person before acting. Read more at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/201908/what-say-when-you-see-pregnant-woman-drinking-alcohol

  • Cocktails for the Sophisticated Drinker

    If you consider yourself a bit of a cocktail snob then these are the ideal cocktails for you.

    These 8 ‘classy’ cocktails are perfect for a night in or if you want to impress your friends.

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

  • How to Start Your Home Bar

    If you want to start making your own bar-quality cocktails at home, there are a few things you’ll need to begin with. Here’s a useful video on how to stock your bar.

  • World’s Best Bar Revealed

    The Spirit Awards have revealed the World’s Best Bar at a ceremony that took place in New Orleans.

    This year the American Bar at The Savoy London won the Riedel Crystal Trophy and the honour of being labelled as the best bar in the world.

    Categories included International Bartender of the Year which was won by Joe Schofield of the Tippling Club in Singapore.

    The best international cocktail bar category was won by Happiness Forgets in London.

    Read more https://www.theshout.com.au/news/spirited-awards-reveal-worlds-best-bar/

  • Bartenders – How to Stay Calm when The Bar Gets Busy

    Ask any experienced bartender what’s the key to working busy shifts and they’ll tell you “staying calm”.

    In this video we’ll get some tips on how to handle the crowd.

  • This is The Nation’s Best Bartender

    The best bartender in the nation has been named after winning the Barcardi Legacy Australia Cocktail Competition.

    James Irvine from The Swillhouse Group won the competition with his Bocado cocktail last month.

    Three finalists competed at Darlinghurst’s Eternity Playhouse in front of around 150 people and 3 judges with Irvine emerging victorious.

    His cocktail was judged by its ingredients, techniques and the expertise with which he marketed it to the public.  See more at https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/james-irvine-named-australias-best-bartender/

  • Most Compatible Cocktails According to Your Starsign

    Everyone has their favourite cocktail and there may be certain tastes you gravitate towards and there may be a reason. An interesting article on Elle.com.au details the most compatible cocktails according to your starsign.

    According to the article if the stars can predict your personality, then why not your drink of choice?

    The writers paired Aquarius with Rose Margarita, Aries with Mulled Wine, Virgo with Sangria and Gemini with Dirty Gin and Tonic.

    To find your match go to https://www.elle.com.au/culture/best-cocktail-for-your-star-sign-15281

     

  • Flair Bartending 2017

    Let’s see how the experts make cocktails in 2017.

    If you’re looking to get some tips from an experienced mixologist, this video can help. Let’s watch this guy in action.

  • Basic Cocktail How To Video – Boulevardier

    Here’s another basic cocktail recipe to get under your belt, especially if you’re just starting out.

    Whether or not you’ve heard of the Boulevadier before, you’re sure to love it, afterall there’s a reason this sophisticated cocktail is a favourite at bars around New York.

    Let’s watch how its made here,