Cocktail mixing has evolved into quite an art form, but that doesn’t mean amateur bartenders cant try their hand. Undoubtedly one of the best places to start is with mixers and bitters.
Bitters is an essential ingredient in so many cocktails. Let’s find why that is in this how-to video.
It’s important not to drink on an empty stomach, especially if you’re planning a big night out. Pacing yourself means drinking moderately and alternating one alcohol drink with one non-alcoholic drinking. But have you noticed that even if you’ve eaten, drinking alcohol makes you hungry? This video will explain why,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooSgA2futKU
Have you ever wondered how alcohol consumption can have such a dynamic impact on our behaviour? Well it has to do with its impact on our brain. In this video neuroscience experts explain how alcohol affects our brains when we drink. Let’s watch for more,
If you like drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or taking drugs you’ll be interested to learn that Australia is the third most expensive country in the world to have these habits, according to the Bloomberg Vice Index.
According to the index, a specific basket of goods including tobacco, alcohol, amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and opioids will cost you just $US41.40 in Laos, and the same basket would cost astonishing $US1,441.50 in Japan. In Australia, those 6 items will cost $US984.20. New Zealand is not far behind, at $US980.50.
Does gin make you sad, vodka make you violent and champagne make you happy? Well many people believe different alcoholic drinks affect their moods differently but is there any science to back this up?
Well according to experts, the mood alcohol induces has more to do with the drinkers’ pre-existing mood prior to drinking and the quantity of alcohol consumed.
It also has to do with the emotions we associated with different alcohols, experts explain.
The morning after effect actually has to do with a chemical found in darker alcohol which is more damaging.
Bottom-line, drinking is best done in moderation and never as a remedy to depression or any other emotional issues.
Find out more at http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/health-news/do-different-alcohols-really-bring-out-different-moods/news-story/a505e78c6526f08ea3b9266a44a9ae46
If you love your cocktails, then you’ll probably love this dress that actually makes them.
The Drinkbot, created originally for Cirque du Soleil is the ultimate “party dress”, mixing drinks on your back.
Let’s watch the video for more,
All one needs to do is travel to a different country to recognise how different our traditions are from nation to nation, and drinking traditions are no different.
Everywhere from the Netherlands to China have their own long history of drinking traditions. Let’s find out what some of them are?
Cultures where alcohol is served at breakfast tend to have a better drinking culture, like Italy, which is why one North Perth small bar owner has applied for a licence to serve alcohol from 7am in the morning.
People tend to get drunk after dark, the bar owner claims which is why he wants his sales period extended from 11am-7am.
The man said serving alcohol earlier in the day was more in line with a more mature attitude towards alcohol. Alcohol is enjoyed in moderation and the taste enjoyed rather than being abused as it is after dark.
He also explained that in Italy, where he comes from, it was common for people to drink grappa and black sambucca with their morning coffees.
See more at https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/bar-wants-to-serve-liquor-in-the-morning-ng-b88374002z
ALDI is one of the alcohol suppliers taking their responsible service of alcohol very seriously.
There have been accounts of shoppers being denied their alcohol sales because their underage kids picked up, moved or even just touched the bottle of alcohol.
In Shoalhaven, NSW, some stores are refusing to sell alcohol to adults whose kids touched the bottle before it reached checkout.
Are these rules a little to strict or are they justified given the alternative?
Let’s keep in mind that in NSW supplying alcohol to minors results in the following consequences,
- on-the-spot penalty notice of $1,100,
- court imposed fines of up to $11,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment, and
- the suspension or cancellation of your venue’s liquor licence.
Source: https://www.liquorandgaming.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/liquor/underage-drinking/underage-drinking-laws.aspx
Queensland’s late night operators in busy party districts say their businesses have suffered dramatically at the hand of new legislation meant to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence.
The legislation which came into effect six months ago has led to some operators business profits falling up to 50 per cent.
One bar manager spoke about how his venue suffered a 15-20 per cent drop in earnings since the legislation was introduced.
Some bars have even had to close their doors due to bad business which business owners say is due to the legislation.
Controversial lockout laws which came into effect on February 1, it is feared will only worsen the problem.
Find out more at http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/latenight-operators-say-qld-laws-damaging/news-story/929944a0dd339bb66704c4ef1069ac2e