In the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry, finding the balance between a demanding job and a healthy bartender lifestyle can feel like mixing the perfect cocktail, tricky but ultimately rewarding. Bartenders, often the life of the party in the public eye, face unique challenges such as long hours, irregular meals, and disrupted sleep…
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How to Safely Infuse Any Flavour Vodka at Home
If you’re a bartender or a home mixologist looking to take your cocktails to the next level, homemade infused vodka is your secret weapon. Infusing vodka is a simple, creative, and cost-effective way to add unique flavors to your drinks. Whether you’re crafting a signature cocktail for your bar menu or impressing friends at a…
How to Pair Wine and Food – Easy to Read Guide with Examples for Every Grape
A Quick Reference for Pairings Next in this series of how to pair wine and food let’s look at each wine and what it typically pairs with. We will look at the wines body, ABV, nose, pairings and a fact about each one. You can use this as a quick guide and the foundations to…
Exploring Egg Whites in Cocktails: Benefits, How to Use, and Alternatives
Egg whites in cocktails might sound a bit gross, but they play a crucial role in mixology. I remember my first cocktail bar job when I received a squeezy bottle of egg whites and learned to add them to the shaker. Initially confused, I trusted the process and created a beautiful cocktail. For many seasoned…
Why You Need to be Squeezing your own Citrus Juices
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How to Make Sugar Syrup: The Sweet Science to a Cocktail Essential
Sugar syrup, also known as simple syrup, is a staple in the world of mixology. It’s the secret ingredient that adds sweetness and balance to cocktails and mocktails, ensuring every sip is a delight. In this post, we’ll explore how to make it. We’ll discuss the differences between 1:1 and 2:1 syrup. We’ll also explain…
Working in Australia – How to Get Your RSA Online and What You Need to Know
Upon your arrival in Australia, it is essential to understand that securing a job requires knowledge of key insider tips that can facilitate your journey. The tourism industry is lucrative for working holidaymakers; however, it involves more than just submitting an application. To work in hospitality, obtaining the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification is…
How My Job in Hospitality Opened up a Whole World
Are you interested in a job that improves your social skills, hard work, time management, organization, and stamina? Plus, a job you can do anywhere in the world? Since you’re visiting my blog, I’ll guess you’re curious about travel or want to start traveling. A common worry about traveling is the money issue, which is…
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