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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

VinePair

So we asked a handful of pros what they think is the most underrated bar tool. ” Brynn Smith, bar director, Bar Next Door , Los Angeles The flashlight! So many things drop behind equipment; [it also] makes it easier to spot liquor levels when doing inventory. I use it every day. appeared first on VinePair.

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Upgrade Your Home Bar with New White Kitchen Tools, a Black Barware Set, & More!

A Bar Above

From black barware to clean-looking white bar tools, these new colors and patterns are perfect for anyone who cares about design (almost) as much as function. Our 14-piece bar set in black obviously makes amazing drinks, but the new color is also sleek, stylish, and timeless.

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

a personalized flask (the all-time classic groomsman gift), or more of our cocktail bar tools (see below). Copyright A Bar Above Barware You can’t really go wrong with excellent bar tools ! I might be biased, but we make ridiculously well-designed tools that your friends and family will absolutely love.

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Here are some of our favorite recommendations: Seedlip : This is the one we use the most at A Bar Above, including all of our company-wide meetings. Lightly shake– only to mix– then double-strain with a Hawthorne and fine strainer into a Collins glass.

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History of the Jigger

Casual Mixologist

It pays to outfit your home bar with the essential tools of the trade, classic pieces that you will use for years to come. One of the most commonly used bar tools, a jigger is an hourglass-shaped measuring device, usually stainless steel, with uneven cones at each end for portioning out spirits. What is a Jigger?

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

The Foundation: Essential Spirits for Your Bar Cart Collection (Expert Picks) A bar cart without spirits is like a stage without actors. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Then, add tequila and whiskey. Quality over quantity is crucial. For gin, Tanqueray 10 offers a citrusy profile.

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Guide to Easy Rum Mixed Drinks

Moody Mixologist

Rum also makes an excellent choice in place of the standard liquor in many classic cocktail recipes! It's that simple to make a great drink at home – no special bar tools or fancy liqueurs needed! Think Rum Manhattan, Rum Old Fashioned , or Rum Negroni.

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