Tag: Booze

  • The Coolest Cocktail Inspired by Game of Thrones

    This has got to be the coolest cocktail I’ve ever seen, inspired by everyone’s favourite tv show – Game of Thrones. It’s called a Song of Ice and Fire and if you learn how to make this, you’ll be the coolest bartender around.

    In this video you’ll learn the advanced trick, combining ice and fire into your drink. Watch and learn.

  • Food Made With Alcohol Can Make Your Drunk

    If you’ve been told that cooking food with alcohol at high temperatures burns off all the alcohol, you’ve been misinformed.

    Some of our favourite foods like Sherry Trifle and Fish Stew cooked with white wine actually have surprisingly high amounts of alcohol left in them even after the cooking process.

    But can eating food with alcohol actually make you drunk? Watch this video to find out,

     

  • French Minister Calls for Alcohol Ban at Euros Sensitive Areas

    You’ve probably heard about the violence that erupted between supporters at Euro 2016. Well the French government has announced that as a result, alcohol will be banned in fan zones and other “sensitive” areas at the event.

    Three days of violence recently erupted in Marseille when Russian, English and local French supporters clashed.

    Trouble was also reported in Nice, where local youngsters reported attacked supporters from Northern Ireland and Poland.

    Violence apparently also broke out between German and Ukranian supporters on the weekend. Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/19692/10311861/alcohol-to-be-banned-in-sensitive-areas-at-euro-2016

  • South Australian Wineries Among Top Five in The World

    Two South Australian wineries were recently recognised as the most awarded in the world by the World Association of Wine Writers and Journalists (WAWWJ).

    With two of the 2015 World Ranking of Wines (WRW) Top 5 Wineries, Australia had more wineries on the list than any other country.

    The wineries received a total of 228 awards together with both Taylors Wines and Wolf Bass Wines representing the country in the top 5 of the Top 100 Wineries in the World for 2015.

    Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/south-australian-wineries-among-top-five-in-the-wo

  • Alcohol Laws Worry Hospitality Staff

    As of 1 July 2016 new alcohol laws come into effect in Queensland and staff at pubs and nighclubs are worried at the impact this may have on their safety.

    According to reports, staff are worried that their safety may be put at risk by angry patrons when they come into effect next week.

    When the laws take effect, last drinks will be called in  all the state’s nightclub precincts at 3am. After 3am no alcoholic  beverages will be sold.

    After midnight no shots, shooters and high strength premixed drinks will be sold.

     

    Read more at http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-alcohol-laws-hospitality-staff-worried-about-safety/news-story/d1b7cafaafaff52514be65c87e7f2a8a

  • How Will The Drinks Menu Change After Midnight in Queensland?

    The Queensland Government have passed a series of laws that prohibit the serving of alcohol at pubs, clubs and live music venues after 2am and 3am in designated ‘Safe Night Precincts’.

    These laws will be effective as of July 1st 2016 and from February 2017 this will also mean a 1am lockout across 15 Safe Night Out precincts in the state.

    While the new laws are aimed at improving safety in these precincts, there are fears that  it will negatively affect business, not just for pubs, clubs and music venues but the musicians themselves as well.

    Read more at http://aaabackstage.com/aaa-feature-how-qlds-new-lockout-laws-will-affect-smaller-musicians-bands/

  • Do This With Rum

    Rum is not just for island celebrations, its popularity is growing in Australia.

    If you want to try a delicious rum cocktail, try one of these easy recipes.

  • Amazing Things to Do with Gin

    Here are 5 cocktails that should be on your go-to gin list list. Once you have these under your belt, you can take on any soiree.

    Just make sure if you’re serving alcohol in a licenced venue, that you are doing so responsibly, what does this entail? Firstly having a Responsble Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. Find out more here.

     

  • How to Take Vermouth to The Next Level

    Vermouth is often considered an  older person’s drink, but recently there’s been a revolution taking place. Young people are starting to enjoy this old favourite wine once again.

    If you’ve never jumped on the vermouth bandwagon before, this is the perfect way to ease your tastebuds in – with a cocktail.

    In this video there are 6 options to choose from, all are equally delicious.

     

  • Learn to Love Vodka

    Spirits have been growing in popularity, for consumption neat or with a mixer. Vodka is one of those spirits that have built up a real following. If you’re tired of the same old vodka drinks, try one of these cocktails, its sure to impress the vodka officionados as well as newbies.