A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Craft cocktail connoisseurs know that enjoying a cocktail is a multi-sensory experience. Your eyes see the vibrant color of the garnish, your hands feel the temperature of the glass, and your nose takes in the aromas of the cocktail, all before the grand finale of tasting the cocktail itself.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

Location: 1008 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 Year Established: 2018 Type: Tiki Bar Notable Features: Tropical cocktails, vibrant decor, laid-back vibe Social Links: Instagram , Facebook Excerpt: Pearl Diver brings the tropics to Nashville with its fun and fruity cocktail menu. Pearl Diver Try the Banana! Let us know!

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Most classic gin cocktails can be categorized into spirit-forward sips (like Martinis and Negronis), sours (like the Gimlet), and highballs (Gin and Tonic). Other notable gin classics include the bubbly gin and champagne cocktail the French 75, and the more modern tiki classic, Saturn (gin with passionfruit, lime, and orgeat syrup).

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

what 25-year bartending vet Toby Maloney calls the easy answer. It was the height of the jet age as well, and tiki culture was soaring. and a longtime bartender. This in turn carries over to bars like Hauge’s, where customers new to craft cocktails assume they run saccharine. Born of Necessity?

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Beverage Director Marcus Ragas has created an inventive and playful craft cocktail bar program and menu – fun drinks equal a fun vibe. The spacious 200-seat setting reimagined and designed by Jared Meisler creates a colorful and ornate island paradise marrying nautical and South Pacific themes with contemporary design.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

Paradise Lost integrates the retro coolness of a classic Southern California tiki bar with the East Village’s gritty punk rock ethos to create hell’s version of a tropical joint. Cocktails have gone mainstream, to the point where it’s possible to stumble upon a dive bar whipping up a halfway decent Negroni.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

SRQ was inspired to participate in the Shake, Pour & Plant program with Redwood Empire Whiskey for Earth Month because they believe in “crafting cocktails that not only delight the palate but also nurture the planet. One cocktail gets sold; one tree gets planted. Cacao Nib Infused Sweet Vermouth oz. Sign up HERE.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

In the 1960s, Frank Sinatra fled rabid fans to unwind with his favorite tiki drink, the Navy Grog , in a private room at the same Beachcombers. I wasnt a bartender, I was a screenwriter; my goal was to make films, not drinks. Observing, interviewing, and just plain pestering more veteran tiki bartenders eventually solved the riddle.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

SRQ was inspired to participate in the Shake, Pour & Plant program with Redwood Empire Whiskey for Earth Month because they believe in “crafting cocktails that not only delight the palate but also nurture the planet. One cocktail gets sold; one tree gets planted. Cacao Nib Infused Sweet Vermouth oz. Sign up HERE.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Lafayette Hotel Hospitality group CH Projects has transformed this historic North Park hotel into the cocktail enthusiast’s dream barhop. If you’re a guest at the hotel, well-crafted cocktails are mere steps away thanks to several intriguing on-property bars and restaurants. It’s mixology magic.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

With that in mind, we asked 15 bartenders about which cost-effective Cognacs over-deliver on quality. As someone who enjoys crafting cocktails, I find this particular expression to be perfect for mixing. I’d take advantage of its versatile character and sub in for whiskey in some classic cocktails.” —Nic

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The right instruments not only enhance efficiency and consistency, but they also allow for creativity and experimentation, empowering bartenders and enthusiasts alike to elevate their mixology skills. Cocktail tool preferences can be very personal. This is especially beneficial for professional bartenders making many cocktails.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Plum Boulevardier at Bar Goto Niban Credit: VinePair Staff You can’t really go wrong with any of the well-crafted cocktails or highballs at Bar Goto Niban (the Sakura Martini, with its mix of gin and sake, is a popular order). Here are the best things to drink in NYC this November, according to our editors.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-stocked setup includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, enabling mixologists to craft everything from a classic vodka martini to a complex Negroni. Beyond basic equipment, aspiring home bartenders should consider specialized tools to expand their repertoire.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

Concrete Jungle is a vibrant two-story cocktail lounge and tapas-style restaurant that features Tulum-inspired craft cocktails and plates, notes General Manager Mariah Thies. It turns into an aperitivo lounge as the sun dips low, and its where bartenders serve up spritzes to a relaxed crowd sipping in cabanas or poolside.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We inched back the opening even earlier than we normally would so the bartenders could sharpen their knives and get used to the holiday menu flip before things get chaotic, says Brian Evans, director of bars for Sunday Hospitality Group. Great Jones Distillery Co., 19, after having run it only through the month of December in previous years.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Build a Stylish Home Bar With Must-Have Tools Want to impress guests with your bartending skills at home? You’ll learn to craft impressive cocktails and properly maintain your equipment. Bartenders often start with a sturdy mixing glass, a long-handled bar spoon, and a reliable cocktail shaker.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This zero-waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life. The Americano , Atlantas Italian-inspired steakhouse from chef Scott Conant, has a cocktail called Trust The Teacher, made with Kaiyo whiskey, mizu lemongrass shochu, yuzu and black cherry.

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