A Bar Above

JUNE 8, 2025

Copyright A Bar Above Types of Strainers Hawthorne Strainer : Designed specifically for cocktail shaker tins (or even pint glasses), it keeps out ice shards and muddled ingredients like herbs and fruit pulp. Copyright A Bar Above Elevate Your Bar with Our Martini Strainer Ready to take your cocktails to the next level?

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A Bar Above

MAY 20, 2024

Table of Contents : Margarita Raspberry Lemonade Sparkler Daiquiri Sangria Whiskey Sour Punch Mocktails List of Bar Tools You’ll Need Photo courtesy of DesignPickle/stock.adobe.com The Classic Margarita The classic Margarita is one of the best celebratory cocktails you could offer your guests. Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients. Bar Spoon: For stirring and layering ingredients. Example: Strawberry Mint Daiquiri (2 oz white rum, 1 oz lime juice, 1/2 cup muddled strawberries).

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Barrel aging spirits and cocktails isn’t exactly cutting edge, but every time I see a barrel at a bar, I always have to ask…”What do you guys have in the barrel?” You can add a little oak aging to that really high-alcohol blanco tequila or create a batch of barrel aged Manhattans for your Super Bowl party. Copyright A Bar Above 10.

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

The smooth, consistent motion facilitated by a quality bar spoon ensures the perfect equilibrium is achieved, preserving the clarity and intended character of these spirit-forward classics. Over-muddling can release bitter compounds, ruining the intended taste of the cocktail.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin. 3/4 oz Passionfruit Syrup 1/4 oz Lime Juice 3 Mint Leaves 4 oz of Soda Water/Club Soda INSTRUCTIONS: Muddle mint leaves in a Collins glass. Add all other ingredients without ice.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Shaking, stirring, muddling, and straining are the cornerstones of cocktail creation. Muddling extracts essential oils and flavors from fruits, herbs, and spices, while straining removes unwanted solids, ensuring a clean and refined drink. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: Boston shaker or cobbler shaker, each with unique advantages.

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