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  • Garnishing Drinks After Obtaining Your RSA Certificate

    RSA Certificate – Allows You To Work In A Bar And Garnish Drinks

    Garnishing drinks is very important when working at a high class bar or restaurant – but working in these establishments is something that you can only do when you have obtained your RSA certificate! Many bars only offer olives, citrus wheels and maraschino cherry garnishes, but there are endless possibilities for garnishing a drink.

    Examples of garnishes – Get Your RSA Certificate And Get To Work This Week!

    This video offers several different techniques on making colorful garnishes. A tip for making the rose work for a drink is to use a long skewer and Spanish olives on either side to lock it in place. These would make great garnishes for Bloody Maries. You can also make strawberry roses using that same technique, as with the tomato. Again, remember that you cannot indulge in making these new garnishes at a bar unless you have your RSA certificate.

    This video shows different ways to use citrus fruit peel. The bartender offers tips on making twists ahead of time.

    Flowers That Are OK To Garnish With – Obtain Your RSA Certificate And Work Tomorrow!

    Flowers add a tropical or elegant feel, remember that some flowers are not edible and can be toxic. Here is a list of flowers that are ok to use for garnish. hibiscus, orchids, lavender, lilac, violets, rose petals, day lilies, cornflower, chamomile, citrus blossoms, fuchsia, gardenia, honeysuckle, impatients, jasmine, marigold, pineapple guava, snap dragon, sunflowers, (Make very certain that the flowers that you use to garnish are edible, before using them.) Topping the drink with a sprinkle of spice adds a visual, as well as, flavorful dimension to any drink, which is sure to bring customers into the bar. Having your RSA certificate means you will be able to serve safely and correctly. paprika, cinnamon, chili powder, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans Chocolate is a wonderful garnish for sweet or creamy drinks. It can be added to banana, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, orange, coffee, vanilla, butterscotch, mint and coconut flavored drinks. White chocolate is also a great choice for garnish. Drinks can be dusted, rimmed, topped and drizzled with many forms of chocolate. chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, chocolate coins, chocolate orange slices, candy coated chocolate pieces Vegetables can help a plain, ordinary drink transform into an extraordinary drink for a wearisome patron. A little imagination, a skewer and a paring knife can go a long way. baby carrots and corn, cucumbers, radishes, onions, chives, celery, cherry tomatoes, tomato wheels, banana peppers, chili peppers, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, spinach Fruit is the obvious choice for garnish, like citrus and strawberries, but have you considered these? avocado, grapes, fresh pitted cherries, pineapple, star fruit, melon (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew…) , banana, peach, pear, apple (dipped in lemon to keep from browning), kiwi, mango, fresh berries, peeled segments of Mandarin orange Sweets make a yummy drink that much more inviting. Try these with your next decadent creation. Simply top a drink with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream or sherbert (for something for the treats to rest on and not fall to the bottom) and garnish. But more important than having a proper garnish is always serving correctly, and that means legally! As your RSA certificate dictates you have to do! Cookies, marshmallows, caramel syrup, candies (red hots, Pop Rocks, rock candy on a skewer, M&M minis, chocolate covered fruit pieces…), sprinkles, colored sugar, peanut butter cups, lollipops, candy canes and sticks Mint sprigs can be tucked into fruit roses for a “foliage” effect. Skewers can be used in glasses or across the rim. Large pieces of fruit can be cut into any shape, such as pineapple or mango. Grapes, cherry tomatoes, and cherries can be etched and alternating segments of peel can be removed for a striped look. Always remember that to be able to engage in any of these drink making activities in a bar, you need to first obtain an RSA Certificate online, which is a straightforward and simple process. So start the Responsible Service of Alcohol process today!

     

  • Keeping Up With News on Alcohol

    It is important to stay up to date on recent news when it comes to alcohol, especially since the government may change regulations and laws at any time. If you are serving alcohol you need to keep up with these. The RSA course will teach you how to serve safely but you do need to keep up to date on safe serving!

    Higher toll for alcohol abuse

    Australian Wine

    New Educational Drug Website

    Australia Day Drinking

    These few articles may be a little old but they are none the less important. The RSA Course teaches you to stay up to date with this information as it may even warn you about future drinking events!

     

  • 50 Different Drink Mixes

    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!

     

  • Hard Liquer – Different Types – RSA Course Fun Extras

    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.

     

  • Daiquiri Heaven

    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.

     

  • Some Jobs That Require An RSA Certificate

    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 – Important For A Few Reasons

    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.

  • Why You Should Become A Bar Tender

    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!

     

  • Beware of the Drinking Games

    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,

    1. The drinker approaches the bar and orders a shot drink (whisk(e)y, bourbon, vodka, etc., etc..).
    2. The drinker pays for the drink with too much money (i.e. hand over a $5-bill for a $2 drink).
    3. As the barman goes away to get change, the drinker shoots the shot.
    4. 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.

     

  • Avoid Serving Minors At All Costs – RSA Course Teaches

    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!)