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  • Best Mimosa Recipe Ever

    The Orange Cranberry Mimosa is the ultimate Christmas cocktail, whether you’re celebrating a white Christmas or a warm Southern hemisphere festive season.

    Here’s how its made…

    You will need:

    • 1/2 c. fresh-squeeze orange juice, plus orange pieces for serving (about 2 oranges total)
    • 1/2 c. fresh cranberry juice
    • 3 c. seltzer or sparkling wine
    • Fresh cranberries, for serving

    Then:

    1. Combine the orange and cranberry juices and refrigerate up to 2 days.
    2. To serve, divide among glasses, then top with the seltzer or sparkling wine, if using (about 6 tablespoons per glass).
    3. Garnish with orange pieces and cranberries if you like.

    Source: http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a56806/orange-cranberry-mimosa-recipe/

  • Least Bloating Alcoholic Drinks

    As we approach the festive season, we’re getting ready to start indulging in our favourite food and drink, but one thing you’ll want to avoid, other than over-indulging, is bloating.

    Recognising what drinks make you more bloated is important so you can avoid them. Alcohol does cause inflammation to the gastrointestinal lining of the gut and this results in bloating.

    Sadly champagne is one of those drinks that are going to make you bloat.

    It can also make you gassy and even give you diarrhea.

    Avoid drinks that contain wheat, gluten and yeast as this will contribute to bloating.  Also avoid the sugary, carbonated mixers which also lead to gas and bloating. Rather opt for drinks that have been distilled rather than fermented.

    Read more at http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/11/09/these-are-the-least-bloating-alcoholic-drinks-youre-welcome/

  • 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

  • How Moderate Drinking Could Benefit Your Cholesterol Level

    The first thing you need to know is that there are 2 types of cholesterol, good and bad. The good cholesterol is high density lipoprotein (HDL) and bad cholesterol is LDL or low density lipoprotein.

    According to a research team from Pennsylvania State University and Kailuan Hospital in China, moderate alcohol consumption actually helps reduce bad cholesterol.

    This is further evidence of the need to consume alcohol moderately rather than binge drinking.

    As servers of alcohol its important to recognise the impacts alcohol has on customers in the long run as well as in the short term.

    Find out more http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314079.php

  • Delicious Bloody Mary to Try This Christmas

    Bloody Marys are a favourite around the holidays and as Christmas approaches, you’re probably getting your holiday cocktail menu together, don’t forget to add this punchy cocktail,

    Ingredients:

    • fresh lemon juice – half a cup
    • prepared horseradish (squeezed of excess moisture) – 2 tablespoons
    • Tabasco or other hot sauce – 2 teaspoons
    • Worcestershire sauce – 2 teaspoons
    • celery salt (optional) – half teaspoon
    • black pepper – a quarter of a teaspoon
    • 8 small pepperocini peppers & 1 tablespoon brine
    • tomato juice – 3 cups
    • vodka – 3 quarters of a cup
    • 1 seedless cucumber, cut into sticks

    This recipe makes a big pitcher to serve about 8.

    Just mix all the ingredients together. Save the cucumber and pepperocini which are for garnish.

    Refrigerate and garnish before serving.

     

  • Portugal’s Best Alcohol Offering

    Have you tried Licor Beirao before? If you haven’t, you’re definitely missing out. This Portuguese favourite has been produced since 1929 by a Portuguese family.

    While it’s a hit in its native country, it is also exported and sold in more than 40 countries.

    In the past it was thought to cure stomach pain, although I’m not sure you’d want to rely on it to help with your stomach cramps.

    Here’s a delicious, easy cocktail to try from AlcoholProfessor.com

    Caipirão

    Cut half a lime into quarters and muddle in a glass. Add crushed ice, 40ml of fresh lemon juice and pour over 60ml (2 ounces) of Licor Beirão. Shake for about eight seconds, then garnish with a slice of lime.

    Source: https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2016/10/14/licor-beirao-the-liqueur-of-portugal/

  • Clever Ways To Stop Wasting Behind The Bar

    Thinking of ways to eliminate wastage behind the bar can be tricky but in this video from Hospitality Magazine you’ll learn some clever tricks to save your business cash.

    Even the rind from a lemon which has had its juice squeezed out has a purpose when given to a clever bartender. Let’s watch and see what we can learn.

  • What Makes A Spirit Gluten Free

    What makes certain alcohol beverages gluten-free? Well according to an article on AlcoholProfessor.com ultimately all distilled spirits are gluten-free.

    If you have celiac disease or an intolerance to gluten, then the good news is that distilled spirits are safe for you to drink.

    In the USA a ruling has been passed that only spirits made with gluten-free products can be classified as gluten-free so check for this on the label when shopping.

    Read more at https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog/2013/04/02/what-really-makes-a-spirit-gluten-free/

  • Move for Minimum Alcohol Pricing Dangerous

    While problematic drinking is a concern and needs to be addressed, Alcohol Beverages Australia warns that putting a minimum price on alcohol is not the way because problem drinkers are willing to shell out however much it costs to purchase alcohol. In fact many will go to whatever means necessary to get their hands on alcohol.

    A minimum price will only “demonise and denormalise” drinking, the ABA warned.

    After a review of SA’s drinking laws, the state government announced that it would raise the issue of minimum pricing at a national level. This is a move the ABA says will not stop risky drinking.

    Find out more at http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/minimum-pricing-of-booze-a-dangerous-move-warns-alcohol-beverages-australia/news-story/6822860d4d9afe7a1743d3a72032226d

  • Giving Up Alcohol Isolates You Socially, Study Finds

    According to a study conducted at the University of Adelaide which was published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, Australians that are trying to cut back on booze often feel socially isolated.

    The study looked into the social impact of cutting back or giving up alcohol and found that people can feel stigmatised, given how ingrained drinking is in the Australian culture.

    The study was conducted by PhD student Ashlea Bartram from the University of Adelaide who has been researching the social impact of reduced alcohol consumption.

    Read more here.