Hot Rum Ponche
You can find this recipe at El Restaurante. Recipe courtesy of CasaQ. This is the the traditional punch served during the Posadas with buñuelos or pan dulce. If you would like to make this punch but can't find or don't like some of...
Grito de Dolores
You can find this recipe at El Restaurante. Grito de Dolores Makes 1 cocktail ½ oz. Guayacura Damiana Liqueur 1 oz. Los Amantes Mezcal Joven 1 oz. Siembra Azul Tequila Blanco 1 oz. Lime ¾ oz. Dainzu Agave Nectar 1/10 of a serrano...
REP. YADIRA CARAVEO AND SENATOR BENNET BRING TOGETHER BOTH PARTIES TO STAND UP FOR HISPANIC RESTAURANT OWNERS
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08), the first Latina to represent Colorado, and Senator Michael Bennet, (D-CO) today announced a bipartisan effort standing up for hispanic entrepreneurs. The Hispanic Restaurant Week...
Exciting News: Launch of New Seller Server Classes Training Programs in Utah, New Jersey, and Ohio
We are thrilled to announce the launch of three new Responsible Alcohol Seller Server Training Programs across Utah, New Jersey, and Ohio, offered by SSC®, Seller Server Classes, at www.sellerserverclasses.com. These programs are designed to...
Hispanic Restaurant Association Partners with EduClasses to Offer Bilingual Food Safety and Responsible Vendor Training to...
Castle Rock, Colorado, September 16, 2024 — The Hispanic Restaurant Association (HRA) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with EduClasses, a leading provider of online educational courses in food safety and responsible vendor...
INDUSTRY ADVISORY
Governor Newsom has announced that the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is pursuing emergency regulations that clearly prohibit the marketing, offering for sale, or sale of industrial hemp products intended for human use (including...
ABC Asks the Public and Licensees to Prevent Impaired Driving this Labor Day Weekend
SACRAMENTO — The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) reminds Californians to celebrate Labor Day weekend responsibly by planning a safe and sober ride home. “Our agents will be out this holiday weekend to help keep our...
ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations
Source: abc.ca.gov/abc-announces-new-liquor-license-authorizations/ SACRAMENTO - Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general...
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5 of EduClasses’ Courses Obtain Approval from the American Culinary Federation!
We are pleased to announce that not 1, not 2, but 5 of EduClasses®’ Online Education Courses have been approved by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. EduClasses® is “Recognized by the American Culinary...
EduClasses Serves Up Mama Margie's Mexican Cafe
EduClasses is proud to announce that Mama Margie's Mexican Cafe has become an EduClasses Affiliate Client! They are one of many who are coming on board and taking advantage of the bulk order systems and also receiving an Affiliate Site...
Every Desert Rose Has its Thorn
You can find this recipe at El Restaurante. Recipe by Manny Hinojosa, courtesy of Perfect Puree Makes one cocktail 1 1/2 oz. Tequila Cazadores Blanco 1 oz. The Perfect Purée Prickly Pear Puree, thawed 3/4 oz. The Perfect Purée Key...
New Food Handler Classes Affiliate - ICE Institute of Culinary Education
ICE, the Institute of Culinary Education, has signed on as one of EduClasses' newest Affiliate Organizations. Chef Herve Guillard has been purchasing bulk orders from FHC Food Handler Classes for years now. In fact, Chef Guillard was an SME...
Join Us at the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in Booth# 844 July 13-15, 2024 in San Antonio!
We are thrilled to announce that EduClasses®, a leading online education platform specializing in restaurant-related certifications, will be showcasing our cutting-edge programs at the upcoming Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San...
Montebello Convenience Store Receives Suspension for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
MONTEBELLO - The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has suspended the license of Montebello Ranch Express after an employee furnished alcohol to two minors, one of whom sustained great bodily injury after jumping out of a...
Desert Gold Cocktail
This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. Recipe by Tony Pereyra, Bar & Beverage Solutions, The Spirits in Motion; recipe and photo courtesy of National Mango Board (mango.org) Makes 1 cocktail The Cocktail: 2 oz. Reposado Tequila or...
Culo Blanco
You can find this recipe at El Restaurante. Recipe and photo courtesy of La Neta Cocina Y Lounge, Downtown Summerlin, Nevada Makes 1 cocktail 1 oz. white peach puree ¼ oz. house made raspberry syrup ¼ oz. Triple Sec ½ oz...
California Wildfires Advisory Information for ABC Licensees
This information is being provided by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to address some of the questions licensed businesses may have following the recent wildfires in California. ABC will continue to answer questions as...
ABC warns licensees not to sell illegal Mary Jones hemp-infused sodas
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is warning licensees not to sell Mary Jones hemp-infused soda, which have been identified as containing prohibited tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) isolate ingredients...
Crème de Papaya
You can find this recipe at El Restaurante. Recipe courtesy of HLB Specialties (hlbspecialties.com) Makes 2 servings 1 Golden Papaya (or 1/2 large Formosa Papaya) 4 scoops vanilla ice cream 4 t. Crème de Cassis Liquor Mint Leaf, for garnish...
ABC Encourages the Public to Celebrate Memorial Day Safely
SACRAMENTO — The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is encouraging the public to designate a sober driver or utilize a rideshare/taxi service before participating in any celebrations where alcohol is involved this Memorial Day...
ABC Partners with Law Enforcement across California to Prevent Crime at Public Events
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) actively works with local law enforcement agencies across California to conduct special events operations at concerts, festivals, and sporting events to help licensees...
ABC Reminds the Public to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly
Sacramento – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public to celebrate responsibly on Cinco de Mayo this weekend. While everyone should act responsibly, licensees have an especially important role in...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Spotlight on IMPACT Program
In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting a statewide program aimed at helping licensees stay in compliance and reduce alcohol-related crime. IMPACT (Informed Merchants...
All About: Liquor Liability
As a restaurateur, you pour your heart and soul into creating a welcoming atmosphere where patrons can enjoy delicious meals and drinks. While you strive to provide a memorable experience for your customers, it's essential to acknowledge the...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Spotlight on Minor Decoy Program
SACRAMENTO – In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting its ongoing commitment to combating underage drinking through the Minor Decoy Program. Established in the...
Cyber Insurance: A Must-Have in the Restaurant Industry
In an era where digital innovation shapes every aspect of the restaurant industry, from online ordering platforms to digital payment processing, the significance of cyber insurance cannot be overstated.
Sackrison Insurance Agency delves into the...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
SACRAMENTO - The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recognizes the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month every April due to the high number of alcohol-related deaths each year in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
New law requiring bars serving spirits to offer drug testing devices to take effect July 1
SACRAMENTO - A new law mandating certain alcoholic beverage license holders to offer drug testing devices for sale or at no cost to patrons will take effect beginning July 1. AB 1013 (Lowenthal) requires establishments with a Type 48 license from...
Navigating Choppy Waters: Common Restaurant Claims and Prevention Strategies
In the bustling world of culinary delights, running a restaurant is akin to orchestrating a symphony, where each note must harmonize perfectly to create a masterpiece. However, amidst this harmony, there lurks a discordant reality — the...
ABC’s Responsible Beverage Service Program Passes 500,000 Certification Milestone
SACRAMENTO — The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recently certified its 500,000th participant in its Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Program, which mandates training for California’s alcohol servers. To date, 500,518...
Elevate Your Serving Career: Affordable Alcohol Server Training Now Available
In the world of bartending and alcohol service, responsible practices are not just encouraged – they're mandatory. That's why obtaining your alcohol server training certification is a crucial step towards ensuring safety and...
Simplifying BASSET Renewal: A Guide with EduClasses’ Seller Server Classes
Are you a bartender, server, or involved in the sale and service of alcohol in Illinois? Then you're likely familiar with the Illinois Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program. BASSET certification is...
Champurrado de Tito’s
You can find this recipe at El Restaurante. Mexican cuisine, champurrado atole, hot drink Recipe courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka 2 oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 c. water 2 c. milk 3 oz. piloncillo, chopped 1⁄4 c. masa flour...
el Restaurante Magazine - EduClasses Newest Affiliate Referrer
After meeting at the Texas Restaurant Associate tradeshow, Ed Avis of El Restaurante Magazine and Tony Dean with EduClasses saw an opportunity to collaborate and offer the readers of El Restaurante Magazine EduClasses' food and alcohol safety...
Simplifying Access to Education: Exploring EduClasses' Effortless Bulk Order System
In the era of digital education, platforms like EduClasses® have revolutionized the way people access learning materials and courses. Among the myriad features that enhance user experience, EduClasses' bulk order system stands out as a...
Agave Hot Toddy
You can find this recipe at El Restaurante. Recipe and photo courtesy of Ivan Vasquez, Madre Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcaleria Makes 1 cocktail 1 oz. mezcal 1 tea bag of your choice (the house favorite at Madre is chamomile peach) 1 bar spoon...
COMAL Espresso Martini
This recipe may be found at El Restaurante. Osvaldo Vasquez, Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Los Cabos, Mexico 1¾ oz. vodka 1 oz. Nixta Liqueur 2 dashes Aztec Ruda Bitters 1 espresso coffee shot from Chiapas Mexico "CAFEOLOGO"...
UNDERAGE DRINKING AND ITS DANGERS
Resource: https://www.brownandcrouppen.com/underage-drinking-and-its-dangers/ Underage drinking is a serious social issue. Drinking before the legal age has been linked to many short- and long-term negative effects on physical, mental, social and...
Hibiscus Mezcaltini
This recipe may be found at El Restaurante. Recipe and photo courtesy of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit 1.5 oz. mezcal 4 oz. hibiscus tea (recipe below) Dash lime juice ½ c. ice Guava candy, orange slices, dark chocolate for garnish The...
Café-rinha
This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. Recipe by Danielle Espindola, Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen, New York, New York 1½ oz. aged Cachaça ½ oz. coffee liqueur ½ oz. simple syrup 1 oz. freshly brewed espresso. Build...
Boudro’s Prickly Pear Margarita
This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. Recipe and photo courtesy of Boudro’s Makes: 2 to 3 cocktails ¾ c. tequila ½ c. triple sec ¼ c. simple syrup 1 c. of fresh lime juice ¼ c. prickly pear cactus juice 1...
Mango Tango
This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. Recipe and photo courtesy of Simplot Makes 4 servings 6 oz. mango cubes* Fresh basil, 3 – 4 leaves 3 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. simple syrup Lime wedges, for garnish Add all...
Canchánchara with Prickly Pear
This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. Recipe and photo from Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine by Chef Ariel Fox Makes 1 cocktail 2 oz. white rum 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice ½ oz. fresh prickly pear, peeled and...
Finished Piloting Our CFPM Exams and Gave Away Our Final 4th $1,000 Gift Card
YAY!! We have finished piloting our 4 CFPM exams! Over 400 volunteer Food Managers, Health Inspectors, and Culinary Professors participated from around the county to pilot our exams. Thanks to everyone's efforts we have finished the piloting...
Hibiscus Margarita
This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. Recipe courtesy of Eric Jefferson, General Manager, La Calenda Makes 1 cocktail 1½ oz. Siete Leguas reposado tequila ½ oz. lime juice 1½ oz. hibiscus tea agua fresca ½ oz...
Mango Tequila Cider Cocktail
This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. Recipe by Jaylynn Little; recipe and photo courtesy of National Mango Board Makes 1 cocktail Tajin, to rim the glass ¼ c. mango puree 2 oz. tequila 1 oz. simple syrup or agave Hard apple cider Ice...
Finishing Up the Pilot Exams and Given Away the 3rd $1,000 Gift Card
EduClasses® is in the process of obtaining ANAB accreditation for our Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) exam and are elated to announce we are in the final stretch! To receive accreditation, we were required to have a multitude of...
Seller Server Classes Launches OHIO ABLE Seller Server Alcohol Safety Training
Ohio Online Course: https://ohio.sellerserverclasses.com/ Seller Server Classes, part of the EduClasses® family of online courseware, is pleased to announce the launch of the Ohio Alcohol Training course. Both On-Premise and Off-Premise...
California’s Mandatory Alcohol Server Training Deadline Draws Near
EduClasses Note: The Article below was provided by California's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. After you have signed up for your Server ID through the RBS Portal, please search EduClasses or dba Seller Server Classes. Alcoholic...
California Online Spanish RBS SellerServerClasses Launched!
EduClasses® is proud to announce the launch of the new Spanish version of the California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Seller Server Classes training course. EduClasses® is the first online California RBS Training Provider to offer an...
Seller Server Classes Launches California RBS Server Alcohol Safety Training
Seller Server Classes, part of the EduClasses® family of online courseware, is pleased to announce the launch of the State of California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Program. This online training course have been approved by the...
The Right Glass for the Aperitif
An aperitif is usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite. This before-dinner drink may be big on flavor but is typically small in volume and is designed to be sipped and savored, or in some cases taken as a shot. In either case, use...
The Campari Cocktail
A classic aperitif is the Campari cocktail. Simple. Elegant. Visually intriguing. And perfectly designed to stimulate your appetite. Officially classified as a “bitters,” Campari was invented in Italy in the middles of the 19th century by Gaspare...
The Aperitif
Texans like pretty much everything bigger, bolder, more… well, More! And that includes the flavor of our food. Whether its BBQ, chicken fried steak (we’ll leave the country fried steak to the rest of the country), or Tex-Mex fajitas, bring on the...
The Iconic Margarita
We would have called it the Perfect Margarita, but with so many recipes declaring themselves the winner, we’d be hard pressed to make a case that this recipe is the ‘Perfect’ one. Who knew that a cocktail with only three basic ingredients (tequila...
Tequila Drinking Songs
While numerous alcoholic beverages have inspired poets to wax lyrical, some of the most popular songs every written about booze involve Tequila. Here are a few of our favorites. We bet you can name a few we missed. Tequila Sunrise – The Eagles;...
Tequila Vs. The Worm
“Did you eat the worm?”It was, and remains, something of a right of passage for young people as they pass the legal drinking age: Take a shot of tequila, lick the salt, bite the lime, eat the worm. Eating the worm is supposed to enhance virility...
Texas Seller Server Classes
Did you know that in the state of Texas the person who actually serves, sells, or delivers an alcoholic beverage to a customer is legally responsible for that sale? While other people, such as the door hostess, bouncer, or bartender, can check IDs...
The Largest Alcoholic Spirit Category in the World
What is the largest category of alcoholic spirits in the world? If you guessed whisky, you would be wrong. Gin? Nope. Rum? Wrong again. Tequila? Not even close. In fact, the largest alcoholic spirit category in the world is not particularly...
For the sake of Sake
Sake (pronounced SAH-kay), also known as Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage that is kind of like wine, and kind of like beer, but is uniquely different from either.Unlike wine, which is typically produced by fermenting the natural sugar...
Perfect Drink for the Year of the Pig
Beginning on February 5, 2019, and ending on January 24, 2020, is the Year of the Pig in the Chinese tradition. While in the West it’s customary to ring in the New Year with champagne, the Year of the Pig offers the opportunity to check out some...
Seller Server Classes Launches Florida Responsible Vendor Seller Server Alcohol Training
Seller Server Classes, part of the EduClasses® family of online courseware, is pleased to announce the launch of the Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Training course. This course is offered in both On-Premise and Off-Premise. The Florida...
Personal Breathalyzers
Seeing flashing blue lights in the rear view mirror is no one’s idea of a good time. But seeing those lights after you’ve had a few drinks can be downright terrifying. Perhaps you’ve considered getting a personal breathalyzer, just to make sure...
How Many Drinks is One Drink Too Many?
You don’t need another article telling you that drinking and driving don’t mix. There are plenty of billboards, TV commercials, radio PSAs, and flashing blue lights on the highway to drive that point home. But it might help to know when enough is...
Blueberry Fizz
Looking for a cool, crisp, refreshing cocktail that includes some celebratory bubbles? Consider a Blueberry Fizz.INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Oz. Blueberry Vodka; Agave Syrup; 2 1/2 Oz. Hard Seltzer Water; 6-10 Large Whole Blueberries; Mint Leaves; Ice;...
Trending, Hard Sparkling Water
The trend toward lighter, sparklier, lower ABV (alcohol by volume), dare we say healthier, booze is all the rage. Whether your preference ranges from low-proof cocktails to flavored malt beverages (FMB) to hard seltzers, the big beverage companies...
When is Whisky, Whiskey? And other curiosities
The name, whisky, derives from the Gaelic, Uisge beatha or usquebaugh, translated as “water of life.” Depending on who you choose to believe, this spirit was birthed either on the Emerald Isle or in bonnie Scotland. Both lands lay claim to the...
The Classic Whiskey Sour...and a Few Variations
There are few cocktails as classic as the venerable Whiskey Sour. Depending on which legend you prefer to believe, the Whiskey Sour made its debut either in Wisconsin in 1872, or it may have been invented by Elliot Stubb, an English steward on the...
Seller Server Classes Launches Oklahoma ABLE Seller Server Alcohol Safety Training
ABLE Online Course: https://oklahoma.sellerserverclasses.com/ Seller Server Classes, part of the EduClasses® family of online courseware, is pleased to announce the launch of the Oklahoma ABLE Alcohol Training course. Both On-Premise and...
Seller Server Classes Launches New York Alcohol Training
ATAP Online Course: https://newyorkeduclassesalcoholtraining.com/ Seller Server Classes, part of the EduClasses® family of online courseware, is pleased to announce the launch of the New York EduClasses Alcohol Training course. Both On-Premise...
Tips on Tipping
You’re going out for a special night on the town with that special someone in your life. Everything is going to be perfect; from the right table at the right restaurant, to the before-dinner drinks, to appetizers, to the perfectly paired wine, to...
The Right Glass for the Right Drink
Choosing the correct stemware for a particular drink isn’t just a snooty affectation for the hoity-toity set. There really good reasons for the serving a particular cocktail, spirit or brew in a particular kind of glass. The vessel’s construction...
How to Drink Bourbon
Whiskey is produced around the world, but bourbon is the quintessential American spirit, and like all spirits, there is a right way and a wrong way to drink it. Yes, we’ve all seen the old westerns where the hero or the bad guy demands “Whiskey!”...
Bourbon Essentials
Bourbon whiskey, sometimes referred to as the poor man’s cognac, is a quintessential American spirit, commonly associated with the American south, and specifically with Kentucky, which folklore assigns as the birthplace of Bourbon. But just what is...
Wine Cooler Vs. Wine Cooler
Ah, the vagaries of the English language. Sometimes the exact same phrase refers to two completely different items. Take the term, Wine Cooler. It is entirely possible that it refers to that light and refreshing summer adult beverage composed of...
Its Wine Cooler Season
The fashion police might sniff if you wear white before Memorial Day, but no one will wrinkle their nose if you serve a wine cooler before Spring gives way to Summer. Light, refreshing, delightfully bubbly and with a lower alcohol content than...
How Light is Light Beer?
American’s have a taste for beer, to the tune of around 196 million barrels, or 28 gallons per every man, woman and child in the country, every year. At 150 calories for every 12 oz. serving, it’s no wonder health conscious Americans embraced the...
The Champagne Cocktail
Champagne is the traditional bubbly beverage for toasting, well, just about everything from weddings to winning the Indy 500. But that doesn’t mean you can’t spice things up a bit by making champagne the center piece of a cocktail, and there is no...
What Makes Champagne, Champagne?
Ah, champagne! Who can resist that shimmering light gold color, the lively aroma that is a heady mixture of crisp fruit, wet limestone and freshly baked bread, the soft, creamy mellow feel in your mouth… and the bubbles! Oh, yes, the bubbles!But...
Popping the Cork on Champagne
Part of the fun of celebrating the New Year, your team winning the Super Bowl, a wedding, graduation or just about anything else is toasting the event with champagne. That happy little ‘pop’ as the cork flies across the room signals the beginning...
Kentucky Vs. Tennessee, And We Aint Talkin Football
When it comes to whisky (or whiskey, depending on your etymological preference), interstate rivalries don’t get much fiercer than the one between Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee sipping whisky. Bourbon is a distinctly American spirit, and while no...
Keeping Your Holiday Festivities Legal
There’s no time like the bleak mid-winter for celebrating. Wine and spirits sales increase significantly during the months of December and January as friends and family gather to celebrate the holidays. As the old song goes, “There'll be parties...
Pumpkin Spice Martini
For the past few years, pumpkin spice has infiltrated every possible scent and taste combination imaginable. It was inevitable that it would at last make a splash in the adult beverage category. So, to liven up your Thanksgiving festivities, how...
Comparing Apples to Apples, Sort Of
When it comes to apples and alcoholic beverages, it’s not always an “apples to apples” comparison. Although the basic ingredient might be the same, the process of turning one of the world’s most popular fruits into one of the world’s most popular...
Orchard Boulevardier
There’s more than one way to get your ‘apple a day,’ including this Fall favorite that is guaranteed to warm you down to your toes. It’s quick and easy to concoct, and makes enough for sharing with that special someone in front of the...
How is a TABC Certificate different from a TABC License/Permit
The successful completion of a SellerServerClasses.com alcoholic beverage server training course will qualify the individual for a Texas TABC seller Training Certification. TABC certified Seller/Servers, bartenders or liquor-serving employees may...
Moscow Mule
The classic Moscow Mule wasn’t invented anywhere near the former Soviet Union. But it was, in fact first concocted in 1941 in the “Little Moscow” district of New York City, at the Chatham Hotel to be precise. The cocktail derived its name in part...
The Ginger Beer Story
As far back as 500 B.C., ginger has been used as both a spice to flavor food, and as a medicinal agent, to calm unruly stomachs. In the midst of the colonial spice trade days, enterprising British inventors brewed up the first batch of what is now...
Favorite Ginger Ale Cocktails
Dry, pale ginger ale makes a great mixer for adult beverages. Here are a few you might want to try at your next soiree.El DiabloIngredients 2 oz. tequila; ¾ oz. crème de cassis; 1 lime wedge; Dry, pale ginger ale; Preparation Add ice to a chilled...
The Ginger Ale Story
The original variety of ginger ale, commonly referred to as Golden ginger ale, was reportedly invented in the 1850s by an American apothecary named Thomas Cantrell, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A local company, Gratton & Company, and promptly...