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  • How to Drink Cheap Wine Really Well

    An article on Esquire.com suggested ways to help enjoy a cheap wine, really well despite the affordable price tag.

    One piece of advice is to choose wine from the regions that produce the best quality wine for the lowest price, such as Portugal and the South of France.

    Another important tip is to treat your cheap wine, like an expensive one – decant it to aerate the wine and keep it in a wine cooler to ensure you get it to the right, cellar temperature before popping the cork.

    Find out more https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/g19739889/how-to-make-cheap-red-wine-taste-more-expensive/

  • Spicy Mint Avocado Margarita Cocktail

    Isn’t it about time you got another cocktail under your belt? Here’s a delicious cocktail that’s fancy enough to impress your friends but simple enough that you can’t mess it up.

  • Watch The Irish Drink North American Favourites

    Ireland is known around the world for is alcoholic offerings which have become firm favourites globally. It’s safe to say the Irish really know their alcohol.

    So what happens when Irish people try Canadian alcohol? Watch the video to find out.

  • Flair Bartending Tricks for Beginners

    If you’re looking to take your bartending skills to the next level, this video is for you.

    Even if you’re not looking to compete, here are some skills to impress your patrons or your friends.

  • Australia’s Risky Drinking Habits Reveal

    It’s official, The ACT is the healthiest state in Australia.

    According to a report based on 2011 data, alcohol and illicit drugs are the cause of one in 20 deaths in Australia.

    The new analysis by The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare revealed that men are twice as likely to suffer health consequences as a result of drug and alcohol problems than women.

    Although the ACT has the nation’s lowest burden of disease related to alcohol and illicit drugs, it also recorded the nation’s third highest rate of  opioid dependence. Opioids are drugs that act on the  nervous system to reduce pain and can be in pain killers like codeine or illegal drugs such as heroine.

    In 2011, 4.5 per cent of all Australian deaths were as a result of drugs and alcohol.

    Find out more at http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/australias-drug-and-alcohol-problem-revealed-in-new-aihw-report-but-act-healthiest-20180331-h0y76m.html

  • Is Alcohol Delivery Good or Bad?

    If you own a hospitality business you may be wondering whether or not alcohol delivery is the next step?

    While the industry is growing and it’s popularity has skyrocketed, there are a few things to be aware of before offering this service to your customers – it’s crucial to weight the pros and cons.

    An article on HospitalityMagazine.com.au discussed the issues facing companies that decided to offer alcohol delivery. The main piece of advice in the post is for businesses to do their homework first.

    Also remember that you’ll probably have to be creative to incorporate the alcohol delivery and may need to adapt in order to succeed.

    While alcohol delivery isn’t for everyone, it can be a major success for some businesses.

    Read all about it at https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/the-pros-and-cons-of-delivery-services/

  • Cocktails for The Calorie Counters

    If you love classic cocktails but don’t wait to break your diet, here are 3 low calorie cocktail recipes to try that were adapted from classic cocktails. Which one’s your favourite?

  • His and Her’s Vodka Cocktails

    If you love to drink but are prone to hangovers, white spirits are the way to go because it’s been proven that you’re less likely to suffer a hangover after drinking white spirits like vodka.

    So depending on your tastes, here are 2 equally awesome vodka cocktails -The Harvey Wallbanger and the Cosmopolitan.

  • Tropical Inspired Cocktails to Make This Weekend

    If you’re hosting a party or brunch, here are 10 delicious tropical cocktails that can be made even by the amateur mixologist. Some are perfect for larger groups but all sure to impress.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JqReALLrww

  • Coca Cola Launches First Alcohol Drink

    Coca Cola is launching its first alcoholic drink to customers in Japan.

    The canned version of Chu-Hi, is an alcoholic beverage made with Shochu. It’s a drink made with rice, barley, sweet potatoes and other ingredients.

    Other than the Coca Cola company’s brief ownership of a wine subsidiary in 1983, this is it’s first soiree into alcoholic drinks.

    Although Chu-Hi is considered a  low alcohol beverage, it can range as high as 18 (9 per cent alcohol volume).

    Read more at https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/coca-cola-launching-alcoholic-drink-in-japan-20180308-p4z3dv.html