It is easy to learn a single drink mix, but where can you get information on more if you want it? It is easy, if you have ever searched through playlists on YouTube, then help is not far away. This playlist gives you information on how to make fifty different drink mixes in your bar or restaurant, so check it out! An example of the mixes given is seen below, as the first video of the playlist. Remember though, to make any of these and be paid for it, you need to get your RSA Certificate today!
These drink mixes can be very interesting, but you are missing out on the fun unless you have completed your RSA course. So get online and see how fast and simple the process can be!
Rye, Bourbon, Scotch and More Bourbon – Not Taught In The RSA Course, But Important
A customer orders bourbon, you give him scotch, the customer refuses the drink because it’s not what he ordered, RSA Course extras will show you why. But, Why? Isn’t it all whiskey anyway? Yes, but there are some differences between bourbon and scotch. Not just those two, but Tennessee Whiskey and rye, too. Whiskey is a common name for a liquor that is made world wide. Depending on which country it comes from, whiskey has a specific name, like bourbon or scotch. All whiskey is made from grain and has to be distilled to at least 40%. The differences between whiskies are what grain that is used to make it, distillation percentage, how it is stored for aging and how it is filtered, in some cases. Here is a run down of those differences. The RSA Course online will teach you the difference in drink concentration, for your customers safety.
Bourbon – Going Past The RSA Course
Bourbon is American made whiskey. Bourbon got its name from the whiskey town of Bourbon, Kentucky. It has to be at least 51% corn. It is a heavier liquor and has a richer color, because of the barrels that it is aged in. New, charred, Oak barrels are required, but no minimum aging period. Bourbon can be no more than 160 proof or have an 80% alcohol content. Straight bourbon has to be aged at a two year minimum and added color, flavor or other spirits are prohibited, not for the alcohol content (as the RSA course teaches) but for the customers satisfaction.
Whiskey – For Your Information
Tennessee Whiskey is bourbon. The only real difference is that it has to be filtered through charcoal.
Rye
Rye originated in Canada, is aged in charred oak barrels. It gets its name from what it is made from. It is made from rye, a member of the wheat family. There are not as many rules about making rye. There is no minimum required amount of grain, it just has to have some rye in it. There is no minimal age either (unlike when age matters in bar admission as the RSA course teaches). There is Straight rye, as well, and it has to be aged two years, like bourbon.
Scotch
Scotch is a Scottish whiskey. It is made from malted barley. Malt barley means that they have soaked the grains in warm water and allowed roots and a stem to grow before the prep for fermentation. The malt is then dried over peat fires giving it a richer flavor. It is aged in oak barrels, no less than 3 years, distilled with a no less than 94.8% alcohol content. Is a lighter whiskey. Single malt means that the whiskey came from one manufacturer and is not blended with any other spirits, though it may be blended with different years of the same scotch. Blended Scotch has been blended with other Scotches.
Irish Whiskey
Irish whiskey is made in Ireland. It has the same standards as Scotch, but there are no specification on what wood the barrels have to be that the whiskey is aged in. There is also a difference between pot distilled and column distilled, but usually triple distilled, either way. Also, check out this video below on serving different types of scotch and whiskey.
Knowing Your Bars Drinks – RSA Course Can’t Teach Personal Experience!
There are other distinctive whiskies, but these are a few of the better known. Now you know a little about the difference between the different kinds of whiskey. Educate yourself about the kinds of alcohol that your bar serves to know their serving method as well as how much alcohol they have in them, to ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol.
A Daiquiri can be really fun when made in a bar or at a party, so check out these recipes to learn how to make them! This is not something that is not taught in the RSA course but it can bring customers into your bar! Of course, only after you’ve obtained your RSA Certificate.
Banana Daiquiri
Ingredients ½ light rum ½ spiced rum ½ shot triple sec 1 ½ sweetened lime juice 1 medium banana, mashed Add all ingredients w/ice, blend until smooth. Serve in champagne flute, garnish with maraschino cherry.
Apple Daiquiri
Ingredients 1 ½ shot light rum 1 shot apple schnapps 1 shot triple sec 88 ml apple sauce 29 ml apple juice Combine in blender w/ice and blend. Serve in Hurricane glass with lemon wheel garnish.
Champagne Daiquiri
Ingredients 1 shot of light rum ½ shot triple sec 44 ml champagne 29 ml orange juice 3 whole strawberries Combine rum, orange juice, triple sec and strawberries in blender w/ice. Add champagne and pulsate 3 or 4 times serve in champagne glass.
Getting a Good Job Requiring a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
There are many jobs that require the Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate nowadays, so it makes sense to go online and get yours today. All too often people ignore jobs that require such a certificate, which means that if you have it, you could be in higher demand, and you might be able to get a higher paid job that is more fun. People often describe bar tending as the kind of job that is fun, entertaining and pays well (especially when it comes to tips). But bar tending is not the only job that is a lot of fun, so Responsible Service of Alcohol online shows you some jobs that are also considered good, as well as giving you the information to serve successfully.
The Bar Tender – Responsible Service of Alcohol Jobs
Being a bar tender can take a lot of learning, but it always ends up being worth it’; if not because of the enjoyment you get, then you could do it for the pay – being that it typically pays well. You can practice what is called flare tending, and it may just earn you some tips. Flare tending is when you bar tend with style and show off your skills in juggling different drinks and equipment. People appreciate a bar tender who can show off his skills, it’s like teppanyaki behind a bar and increases the attractiveness of your bar – the more customers the more chance of a good tip.
Waiting at a Restaurant Carrying Drinks
Waiting at a restaurant can be a lot more fun than you might think it is, and it often pays quite well. If you serve drinks and food at a restaurant, you end up getting a lot of experience when it comes to interaction with people, and this is the kind of skill that fairs well in the future. People appreciate someone who is approachable and can talk to people, as it always means that you will be able to do whatever job you have, better – because most jobs require an employee who can actually talk to people.
These are only two of the potential jobs that you can apply for once you have your RSA. But you can work anywhere in Australia, so the job opportunities are endless. It’s a good thing to have under your belt for the future, as you never know when a job could open up near you that requires an RSA certificate. Get online and start your RSA course today and learn Responsible service of Alcohol!
Bitters Bitters fall into a class of alcoholic drinks called digestifs. Usually had after a heavy meal for a pick-me-up, digestifs are also added to other drinks to flavor them. It is important you know these drinks so your bar is more popular, but get your RSA Certificate first! An Old-Fashioned Ingredients 2 shots of aged whiskey, rum or gin
15 ml simple syrup 2 dashes of bitters Serve in rocks glass over a few ice cubes, stir until a bit of the ice has melted and mixed well with the alcohol. Rim with twist of lemon and garnish. Rum Runner Ingredients 1 and ½ shot gin 29 ml fresh lime juice 29 ml pineapple juice 1 tsp simple syrup 1 dash of bitters Shake with w/ice and strain over ice filled, salt rimmed rocks glass. Clubhouse Cocktail Ingredients 45 ml dry gin 29 ml dry vermouth 29 ml sweet vermouth 1 dash bitters Stir with ice and strain into a VERY chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with olive or onion. Good Morning After Ingredients 29 ml gin 15 ml sweet vermouth 15 ml dry vermouth 29 ml orange juice 1 dash orange bitters Shake w/ice strain into chilled cocktail glass.
There are many reasons for you to become a bartender, and they usually relate to having fun on the job and making countless friends. You will need your RSA QLD (or other state). The bar tender is usually a liked person, and get’s to interact with a lot of people; but apart from that, here are some reasons to become a bar tender. 1. Tips – Even though Australian’s don’t typically tip, a bar tender is the one exception, people sometimes can’t be bothered with change or really appreciate your work and tip you. It is sometimes reported that you can live off tips and put your checks straight into saving. 2. Devoted Customers –
Sometimes when working in a bar, you get to know customers well enough that they tip you their weight in gold one night, and even help you stack the chairs at closing. But of course, this requires you to be liked, so always be friendly. 3. The Money – If you gather enough experience and are good enough at what you do, you can start to work at major bars in city’s and even pull over 100k per year with benefits. Some people don’t consider it a ‘real’ job but they don’t see that you make friends, and money – what more can you ask for! 4. It Sticks To You – When you are a bar tender you have a lot of fun, and sometimes, people like to make a living out of it because they enjoy it so much. Whether you buy a bar from your retired boss or become a professional bar tender, you could go down a strong career path. So there are four reasons to become a bar tender, but remember that before you apply to work in a bar or liqueur serving establishment you have to have your RSA Training certificate, so get online and complete the course today!
In a bar, drinkers may go out and start to play drinking games, some of which involve the bar tender (although the bar tender may not be aware of this), so the responsible service of alcohol course teaches you how to deal with this. The following game is one you should be wary of: Beat the Bar Man,
The drinker approaches the bar and orders a shot drink (whisk(e)y, bourbon, vodka, etc., etc..).
The drinker pays for the drink with too much money (i.e. hand over a $5-bill for a $2 drink).
As the barman goes away to get change, the drinker shoots the shot.
When the barman returns with the change, go to step number 1.
The game ends in a number of possible ways:
drinker falls over (Result: Bar wins).
barman punches drinker’s lights out (Result: Draw).
drinker gets thrown out (Result: Draw).
bar closes (Result: Drinker wins).
This kind of game being played can result in the bar tender becoming agitated or the drinker getting un-necessarily drunk. RSA QLD (and any state) shows you how to deal with these kinds of drinkers in the online course.
The RSA Course Teaches That You Can Strictly NOT Serve Minors.
Everyone knows that it is illegal to serve alcohol to minors, yet it is emphasized by the RSA course. Just because it is illegal, does not mean that it does not happen. The key is making sure that you never serve a minor and that no minors are served in your workplace. There are many reasons that serving a minor is ALWAYS an unwise choice.
The Consequences – RSA Course Teaches
First, if you are caught, you and your coworkers can get fined or go to jail as the RSA Course teaches. The establishment may get fined, lose their license, and have to close. You will probably get fired, and it will be hard to find another bartending gig, with a charge on your record. You will have become a liability and therefore, “unhireable”. Before you ever even consider serving a minor, ask yourself if it is worth losing your job, reputation and cost of bartending school, for some kid’s buzz. If you ever answer with a yes, you should NOT serve alcohol professionally! Second, even if you are not caught, other minors will come around trying to get you to serve them. Once other kids hear that there is a bartender that serves minors, your bar can become a hotbed of trouble. Before long, you will get caught.
Thinking About The Child – RSA Course Teaches You To Look Out!
Another thing to think about is what is going to happen to that child once he or she leaves your bar, and the RSA Course teaches you to watch out for anyone leaving the bar intoxicated. Minors are notoriously bad drivers while sober, and if you get one intoxicated, the danger level increases, not just for the driver, but for all the people out on the road with them. If they do make it home, how do you think that their parents are going to react when they find out that their child was served in your bar? Do you really want to have to answer to an angry parent for getting their kid drunk? The police will only arrest you, but a Mama Bear may tear you to shreds! One way to identify an under aged drinker is simply to look at their ID, not once, but twice. Check age, eye color and look for the official markings of a genuine government issued ID. Make sure that the ID really belongs to the person holding it, by getting a good look at the picture and patron in good lighting. If eye color is different than what is stated, ask them to remove their contacts. If they can not, they need to leave. Make sure that minors are not drinking in your bar, by watching the crowd (this is something that the RSA course teaches). Keep an eye out for young looking people that never come to the bar, but have drinks. Ask the security to card them WHENEVER you feel that they may possibly be a minor. Make it a practice to ALWAYS ask for ID, no matter how old a patron looks. 21-81, no ID, no service! If you are ever uncomfortable serving someone, who you think might be a minor, don’t do it! If you ever come across a fake ID or a “borrowed” one, DO NOT give it back! Even if you have carded someone before, card them again if you feel it is necessary. The RSA course will teach you what to do with these ID’s and children. Management can not make you serve a minor, so if you know or feel that a customer is one, refuse service. It is your butt on the line.
So go online and get your Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate this week, this will mean you can work in any alcohol serving establishment and will know how to serve alcohol correctly (not to minors!)
Get online and get your RSA Training Certificate today so that you can serve drinks in any bar or restaurant around Australia safely and with regulation.
Drink driving is never a good idea, and RSA course online agrees with the government as much as possible when it comes to this. It’s so much better to call a taxi and spend a few extra dollars than it is to risk driving (dangerously). The RSA Course allows you to learn about when a patron should not drive, and how to stop patrons from driving. Remember that it reflects negatively on you, if you allow a patron to drive home when intoxicated – so don’t think that you won’t be blamed because it was that persons choice. We present a RSA Course that gives you options and methods of dealing with these patrons in the easiest manner to avoid conflict and get them home safely. But here are just some of the options that you can choose from, when looking at stopping a drunk patron driving away from your establishment.
Keeping Keys Behind the Counter – RSA Course Training
One of the ways that you can keep a tab on who is driving, who is a designated driver and who shouldn’t be driving, is to ask patrons if they will hand over their car keys before entering the bar. This way, you can always see who will be planning on driving when they leave the bar. If you implement this system then you could also consider having a breathalyzer on hand in your business so that when someone asks for their keys back you can test them to see if they can legally drive. If they cannot drive, then you should implement some of the strategies the RSA course gives you to convince them not to take to the wheel.
Observing Body Language (Another Important Part Of The RSA Course)
Being able to read people is pretty much necessary when working in a bar, and allows you to tell who is not fit to drive. The RSA course shows you what signs to look for, and if a designated driver asks for a drink, you should always remind him of the duty that he owes to his mates. Looking for stumbling people who talk too loud is something to be aware of, and if necessary, call a cab for these people rather than letting them drive. If at any point you think that someone could handle themselves on the road even with a few beers under their belt, refer yourself back to the video below, and know that this could very well happen to them. It is always worth trying to stop a drunk driver.
If you just go online and take the time to complete the responsible service of alcohol course (RSA Course), then you will have no issue with stopping these drivers as the course gives you all the information that you will need when looking to save a drunk patrons life.