Watch these bartenders take cocktail making to the next level, literally.
Making a cocktail in 90 seconds is one thing, doing it while dressed in a suit and falling out of the sky is quite another. Let’s see how these guys handle it.
Tag: Bartender
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Youth on Gold Coast Urged to Join Hospitality Sector
With more than 60 vacant trainee and apprentice chefs positions open on the Gold Coast, young people are being urged to look into a career in the hospitality sector.
There is currently a skills shortage in this sector and as the summer and Christmas rush approaches, the shortages are expected to worsen.
With youth unemployment currently at 12 per cent, young people are encouraged to consider one of the many hospitality opportunities available.
Keep in mind that you will need to get an RSA certificate first if you plan on working in a licensed venue or if your job will involve serving alcohol.
Source: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/management/gold-coast-youth-urged-to-join-hospitality-industr
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How-to Video – The Sound of Silver Cocktail
I always love to learn how to make a new cocktail and this one is particularly delicious and sure to be a hit with men and women.
The Sound of Silver is a creative, “fancy” cocktail with a fancy name. Let’s watch the video to see why.
Remember whether you’re drinking cocktails, beer, vodka on the rocks etc., it’s important to drink responsibly and in moderation – the RSA course can help with that. Click here to learn more.
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Champion Flair Bartender Shares Secrets To Success
If flair bartending is your thing, you’ll want to watch this guy in action.
This bartender makes a super quick mojito cocktail in this cool video.
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SA Government Launches Liquor Discussion Paper
A licensing discussion paper launched by The South Australian government will investigate among other issues, whether alcohol should be sold at supermarkets.
The paper was launched in an attempt to increase consumer focus and address red tape within the state’s liquor licensing framework.
The discussion paper will focus on 3 main issues, maintaining a safe drinking culture, reducing red tape and vibrancy.
It will also consider whether small bar licenses which are currently restricted to the CBD should be available throughout SA.
Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2015/10/02/article/SA-launches-liquor-discussion-paper/GVPQQVWPWG.html
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The True Test of a Bartender’s Skills
These bar managers explain the one drink that is a true test of a bartender – a daquiri. Make sure you’ve got this one down before your next bartending interview.
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Cocktail Recipes Every Bartender Should Know
These are the top 5 cocktail recipes that every mixologist and/ or bartender should know. Whether you’re expanding your menu or working on some cocktails for your next dinner party, give these a try.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nOf9jmlTq4
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Levitating Cocktail Takes Bartender to Diageo final
Source: HospitalityMagazine.com A bartender from Melbourne’s Boilermaker House, Jack Sotti has just made the finals of the Diageo Reserve World Class Global Competition. Sotti made it into the top six with a levitating cocktail.
The competition held in Cape Town began with 54 bartenders who have now been narrowed down to just 6.
Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/australian-bartender-makes-diageo-final-with-levit
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Learn to Make a Sazerac from a Brooklyn Bartender
Although this cocktail is a classic, it has an exotic taste, refreshing with a kick. An added benefit is that you’ll be learning from a New York veteran bartender. Watch the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeH2CTlv2U&list=PL9FC84254ED90E8D2&index=4
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Adding Smokiness to Your Cocktails
To add another dimension of flavour to your cocktails and take the taste to the next level, why not add a hint of smokiness to enhance the drink?
Here’s how.
- Add smoke with spirits
The writer of the DrinkStraightUp.com blog suggests rinsing a glass in a scotch such as Compass Box’s The Peat Monster, or popular Laphroaig.
2. Try Charcoal Aging
Put what you want to age into an air tight container and add some natural hardwood charcoal.
Seal and store in a dark, cool dry place. Taste every few days to check when its ready.3. Try a Smoked Tea
Use Lapsang Souchong tea, a black tea with a smoked flavour. Either infuse the spirit you want to use with the tea or use it to make a simple syrup.
4. Smoking the glass
Find out more at http://drinkstraightup.com/2013/09/26/the-smoked-cocktail/