The Irish are known for the their love of pub life and alcohol, which explains somewhat of why they are perceived as experts when it comes to alcoholic beverages. That’s probably why this video is so interesting, it shows what Irish people really think of those “weird” American cocktails.
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Rose Cocktails Four Ways
Rose’ has become one of the most popular wines in the world, particularly for its beautiful, trendy hue. Rose’ is a wine that incorporates some of the colour from the grapes into the wine but not as much as red wine.
Here are 4 easy and delicious Rose’ cocktails, perfect for any party or to enjoy by yourself.
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Australian Men Urged to Stop Drinking to Support Pregnant Partners
Remember alcohol consumption during pregnancy is not safe. In fact now Australian men are being urged to forgo alcohol while their partners are pregnant to show their support.
Australian women have been warned that there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption that can prevent foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, so it’s best to forgo alcohol completely when pregnant.
On Friday was International FASD Awareness Day and to show their support, men are being urged to give up alcohol to support mums-to-be.
Some alarming figures revealed that one in four Australian women drank alcohol while pregnant despite the warnings.
If men join in with the abstinence, maybe their partners will be more willing to abstain.
Read more at https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/aussie-men-urged-to-forgo-alcohol-to-support-pregnant-spouse-ng-b88594259z
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Cocktails Good Enough to Eat
If you’re hosting a brunch or want to add a whimsical touch to a party, these candy-inspired cocktails are a great idea, the adult’s version of candy at a party.
Watch the video to learn how they’re made but be warned just because they taste like candy, doesn’t mean they don’t pack a punch, so pace yourself.
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The Average Australian Drinks Five Beers a Week
According to a recent post on Finder.com.au, which analysed data from the ABS, released at the start of the month, alcohol consumption is up for the first time in nine years among Australians.
The average person over the age of 15 is drinking 9.7 litres of pure alcohol as of 2016. This equates to 5 beers, a bottle wine, 3 mixed drinks and half a cider a week, per person.
Finder.com.au went on to attribute this rise in drinking to our “unaffordable housing market”. A money expert from the site, Bessie Hassan explained that as property prices rise, home ownership becomes increasingly more out of reach for some Australians. They are now turning to smaller lifestyle luxuries like traveling, experiences and nights out drinking.
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Why You Should Drink Whiskey on the Rocks
If you’re one of those people who think ice ruins a drink or that whiskey is best consumed neat, you may be surprised to learn that scientists think differently.
According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, ice can make your drink taste better.
The report says the key flavour ingredient in whiskey (guaiacol) actually responds better to water in the right dosage.
The taste of guaiacol is actually heightened by a tiny amount of water in the glass.
Find out more https://www.menshealth.com.au/article/style/why-drink-whiskey-on-the-rocks
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Ice Cream Cocktails
If you love cocktails and dessert, then you like me often can’t decide which one is best to cap off a great meal. If you don’t want to choose, here’s the perfect alternative, combining the 2. These ice cream cocktails count as a night cap and a dessert. Which one is your favourite?
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Can Drinking Help You Live Longer and Avoid Dementia
According to a study by the University of California spanning 30 years people over the age of 65 that drink up to 3 alcoholic drinks daily can live longer and avoid dementia.
Researchers claim that moderate to heavy drinkers are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers.
This study comes after news that Queen Elizabeth II drink four alcoholic beverages a day.
Researchers were careful to warn drinkers that excessive alcohol intake can actually cause alcohol-related dementia.
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Singapore Develops Probiotic Beer
Researchers in Singapore have developed a beer that is unlike any other, in-fact whereas regular beers can affect your stomach negatively, this beer can actually improve your gut health and boost your immune system.
Creator and food researcher Alcine Chan had experimented with the recipe for almost a year until getting it right.
She explained that hops are the main ingredient in beer that kills probiotics, so researchers had to find a way for the probiotics to overcome the hops.
Chan said she drew inspiration from probiotic yoghurt and dairy drinks. Find out more http://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/beer-cider/good-for-your-beer-gut-singapore-scientists-hope-for-probiotic-beer-hit-20170731-gxm5fn
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Cereal Cocktails Are a Thing Now
A restaurant in Arizona has a hit on their hands with their new ‘cereal cocktails’. Not sure if its something that will take off worldwide and make it to our shores soon, but if you really love cereal, you could try to make it for yourself.