Iowa laws require that all bars, restaurants, and clubs serving alcohol must know the legal age limit. If you are caught with alcohol in your hands, you may face large fines and prison time.
Iowa's legal age for selling alcohol is 21. Local governments may have different rules. This applies to both businesses that sell alcohol, wine, or spirits and those that are located in residential areas.
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is required to issue liquor licenses for anyone manufacturing, importing, or selling alcoholic beverages. The types of licenses include retail, wholesale and manufacture/import. ABD provides an online chart which explains the types and costs for each license.
Liquor and Beer Permits
If you operate a restaurant, bar or club that serves alcoholic beverages in Iowa, you will need to obtain a liquor or beer permit from the City of Ames. Your application will be reviewed by the city and approved applicants will be issued a beer or liquor permit certificate. The certificate should be displayed in the establishment and made available to the ABD and law enforcement officers at all times.
Bartending License
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission will issue a bartending license to allow you to work as a bartender. This license allows for you to sell alcoholic drinks in your bar/restaurant, but only during operating hours.
To obtain this license you must be 21 years or older. However, proof of identity will be required by the ABD. You must also be an Iowa resident, or be incorporated in Iowa to operate in Iowa.
Dramshops
A dramshop refers to when someone gets too much alcohol from a bar/restaurant and then leaves. If you have been arrested for this crime, you will need to provide the court with evidence that the owner, bartender or wait staff knew or should have known that the person was likely to become intoxicated by drinking the alcohol they sold them.
Iowa Youth Labor Bill
In January, the Iowa House approved a bill that will allow people who are 16 and 17 years old to work in bars and restaurants. They will now be allowed to work between 9 and 11 p.m. from June 1 to Labor Day. This is in addition to the current requirement of 7:59 p.m.
The bill also allows youth employees to work in freezers and laundry facilities, so they can work longer hours without being in violation of the current law. Some lawmakers worried that this would put more youth at risk of sexual assault and other problems.
FAQ
What's the difference between a mocktail and a cocktail?
A cocktail is made with liquor. A mocktail contains fruit juice.
Why do people mix drinks?
Mixing drinks is a great way to try new flavors. You can make your own recipes and try out new combinations.
What are the most popular drinks that a bartender should know about?
A bartender should learn how to create a perfect cocktail. Mixing ingredients together is not enough. You must know what each ingredient does for you and why you choose it over another. A good bartender will know all of these things and use this knowledge to create a great drink.
What goes with a martini
There are lots of different things you can put in a martini glass. Here are some ideas.
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Olives
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Lemon slices
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Maraschino cherries
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Peanuts
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Cheese cubes
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Pickles
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Caviar
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Grapes
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Strawberries
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Ice cream
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Shrimp
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Crabmeat
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Oysters
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Sushi rolls
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Bacon bits
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Cocktail onions
What is the most popular mixed drink?
Mix drinks that are popular include alcohol and caffeine. These mixed drinks contain stimulants and depressants, which is why they are so popular.
Alcohol can stimulate the central nervous system which makes us feel more energy. Caffeine can also increase energy levels and help us focus. They both have similar benefits so many people combine them.
There are many other reasons we enjoy drinking cocktails. Some drink them to relax and others for their soothing properties after a long work day.
No matter your reason, these three delicious cocktail recipes are perfect for you.
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A classic gin martini
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A vodka cranberry
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Irish coffee
Statistics
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to make a perfect Margarita in your own kitchen
Mixing agave, Cointreau (sweet orange liquor) and fresh lime juice is the most popular cocktail. To enhance the flavor you can add salt or sugar, bitters (or cinnamon sticks), and chocolate syrup.
Here's how to make your own!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon sticks
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Add ice. After shaking vigorously for 10 second, pour the contents into a shaker. Garnish the glass with a slice lemon if you wish.
This recipe can also be used to create templates for other types alcohols like:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas