The Irish know their alcohol, bringing us such world loved brands as Baileys and Guinness but what would they think of America’s strongest alcohol? In this video Irish people try a drink that’s 95% alcohol, let’s see what’s the verdict.
According to new research from Penn State University, there isn’t just one type of problem drinker. In fact there are as many as 5 distinct types of problem drinker profiles. Researchers found that disordered drinking can vary from person to person. For one drinker, problem drinking may involve falling over and getting themselves in dangerous […]
The Mint Julep is the perfect pick-me-up cocktail for those after-work drinks with friends. In this video you can learn how to make this classic bourbon cocktail.
James Bonds may be known for his inability to die but if he were a real life person he would have died from some alcohol related disease by now. According to a new study out of New Zealand, James Bond has a serious drinking problem. Scientists have found that not only was James Bond ready […]
Visitors to St Kilda this summer will no longer be allowed to drink alcohol on the foreshore, due to a booze ban which was introduced following a spate of fights and assaults. Last month the City of Port Phillip voted to ban alcohol on the beach, making it the latest to do so and bringing […]
If you’ve evolved from a bartender to a mixologist, the regular cocktails probably just wont cut it to impress your patrons, so here’s a cool video that could help you to maximise flavour in your cocktails without diluting them.
Australians are being reminded to be responsible when drinking this summer especially given the mix of holidays, celebrations, hot weather and in many cases the beach, pool or some other body of water. While Australia’s alcohol consumption rates are declining, especially among the youth, older Australians are continuing to drink at high levels and put […]
Apparently you could be genetically wired to have a taste for alcohol. So how do you tell if you’re genetically predisposed to alcohol, you should ask yourself one question, do you think Brussels sprouts taste bitter? The author of the study linked genetics to how we perceive bitter substances. If you find brussels sprouts bitter, […]
Here’s a cool Ancho-vanilla cocktail recipe to try this holiday season. Ancho is a mexican blend of dried chilli varieties so this spicy cocktail really packs a flavour punch. Give it a try today.
According to studies, drinking a couple of glasses of beer or wine a night could actually help you live longer, as long as you’re drinking moderately and sticking to the recommended daily limits. Researchers examined the lives of people who lived passed the age of 90 and found that there were 5 factors linked to […]
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