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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Modern Classic Cocktail?

VinePair

In the ‘90s and early aughts, during the “Cocktail Renaissance” or the “Craft Cocktail Movement,” many industry pros created new drinks by taking tried-and-true templates and putting their own spin on them. It’s definitely something every Old Fashioned drinker should try. It’s always a hit.”

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Guide to Gin (and Gin Cocktails)

Moody Mixologist

Because the gin categorys definition is quite broad, a wide range of spirits using an even wider range of botanicals exist today. Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. Get the Classic Gin Martini recipe. Get the perfect Gin and Tonic recipe.

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Is Craft Vodka Ready for Its Moment?

VinePair

About 15 years ago, the nascent craft spirits industry was awash in vodka. A few distillers did make vodka from whole ingredients, including West Virginia’s Smooth Ambler , which used the same mash bill as its wheated bourbon. “We Vodka usually sells because it’s well priced or well marketed and ours was neither.”

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A Beginner’s Guide to Making Gin at Home

A Bar Above

Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Making gin requires a neutral spirit (in this case, vodka as the base spirit) and juniper– the rest is up to you! 375 ml of good-quality vodka (about 12.5

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun. You can also make a whole cocktail kit by adding all the ingredients for each person’s favorite cocktail or the signature cocktail of your wedding day.

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Types of Cocktail Glasses: A Guide to Bar Glassware

A Bar Above

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

A Bar Above

EASY NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS Of course, we’re not saying you can’t have a cocktail every now and then, but we’re all about balance here at A Bar Above– Heck, you can use our bar tools to make any sort of mixed drink, so it definitely doesn’t need to have booze in it as far as we’re concerned!

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