Ever wondered how to get the flavours of your favorite desserts into your cocktails? This video shows you how to make 3 delicious alcoholic takes on American pie favourites.
Tag: liquor
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NSW To Digitise RSA and RSG Licences
The NSW government recently announced that RSA and RCG licences will be available in a digital format as of mid-2016.
The announcement was made last week by the Minister for Finance and Services, Dominic Perrottet. Perrottet said that while citizens were becoming increasingly mobile and digital, the government also needed to be.
According to the minister the technology that will probably be introduced in 2016 will allow for licences to be displayed on smartphones. They will also make it possible for people to apply for licences and renew their licences using their smartphone.
For more information visit www.service.nsw.gov.au.
Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2015/11/27/article/NSW-to-digitise-RSA-and-RCG/BMSCHQYOXB.html
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Local Wines Make a Splash at Hong Kong Competition
Australian wines continue to impress at an international level, picking up 28 gold medals and 9 trophies at this year’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Competition.
Australian wines and spirits performed well at the awards with Australian Vintage Limited picking up 3 trophies as well as 31 medals.
In an article on TheShout.com.au chief winemaker of McGuigan Wines, Neil McGuigan, expressed his gratitude at receiving such a top honour for our Riesling in Hong Kong.
He said the event was an excellent opportunity to showcase Australian wines and spirits to the emerging Asian markets.
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NT Government Accused of Ignoring State Alcohol Issues
After a Palmerston supermarket was granted an alcohol licence, the NT Government has been accused of being too generous in their handing out of the alcohol licences.
Former Territory Corrections Commissioner Ken Middlebrook said the NT government were issuing licences like “they were tickets to a party”.
Mr Middlebrook said this led him to question the commitment of the state government to address alcohol issues. He highlighted the high number of alcohol related incarcerations in Territory prisons.
IGA supermarket under construction on Forrest Parade in Rosebury was granted a liquor licence by the Director General of Licensing recently, which led Mr Middlebrook to condemn the government for not addressing alcohol issues in the state.
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Risks of Mixing Alcohol and Diet Drinks
In the past we heard that mixing alcohol with diet soda could make you drunk faster but now research has emerged suggesting that people who mixed alcohol with diet drinks actually ended up with more alcohol on their breath.
The study conducted by researchers at Northern Kentucky University, found that people who consumed vodka mixed with diet soda had higher concentrations of alcohol on their breath than people who drank the same with regular soda.
Amy Stamates, head of the research said prevention materials should include this information because people trying to avoid the extra calories of regular sodas were risking higher breath alcohol concentrations.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/mixed-drinks-diet-beverages-may-boost-breath-alcohol-204929979.html
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Preserving Summer Cherries and Blueberries for cocktails
Cherries are a perfect summer addition to your cocktails. Try this recipe from AlcoholProfessor.com this summer:
Rye and Amaro Cocktail Cherries
- Sour Cherries
- ½ cup/100 grams sugar
- ½ cup/118 mL water
- ¾ cup/177 mL Rye or bourbon
- ¼ cup/59 mL Amaro (use one that’s on the more berried sweet side, such as Montenegro.
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 3 scrapes Grated Nutmeg
Method:
- Heat the sugar and spices with water on low until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the cherries.
- Add the booze.
- Stir, allow to cool and jar.
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The Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing is seeking feedback on 3 Strikes Scheme
The OLGR is seeking feedback on the 3 strikes scheme and its impact since its inception on January 1st, 2012.
A review into the scheme is currently underway, investigating the relevancy of the scheme given the initial aims.
The scheme allows for ‘strikes’ to be incurred against a liquor license should a licensee or approved manager be found guilty of breaching a serious offence under the Liquor Act 2007.
Read more at: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/olgr-wants-your-say-on-the-three-strikes-disciplin
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$10,000 Fine for Serving Alcohol to Underage School Leavers
New laws have come into effect which ban the supply of alcohol to children in a private setting without their parent’s consent.
Even new 18 year olds, celebrating schoolies cannot provide alcohol to their underage friends without their parents’ consent or risk receiving a $10,000 fine.
The new laws came into effect in WA last week.
Read more at: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/new-18yearolds-10000-fine-if-you-supply-alcohol-to-underage-leavers-20151115-gkza43.html
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Alcohol Related Injuries in Children Up in WA
Startling data has been released which shows that alcohol related injuries among children is on the rise.
The most vulnerable among us – children are being admitted into WA hospitals at an alarming rate.
According to research by the Telethon Kids Institute, presented at a major conference in Perth there has been a rise in wounds from violence among children.
Some children, even as young as 13 are being affected.
Source: https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/30043931/rise-in-alcohol-related-injuries-among-children/