A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Sober October is a fantastic way to take a break from alcohol, reset your drinking habits, and discover a bunch of delicious non-alcoholic drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 9, 2024

The hemp-derived cannabis infused into these seltzers is a non-alcoholic alternative and may help enhance pleasure and motivation, regulate sleep, and reduce inflammation. High Rise seltzers are a great non-alcoholic alternative but go far beyond behind the bar. Beet/Maple Syrup* 1 oz. Who should try these seltzers?

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To meet this demand, we have expanded our alcohol-free menu exponentially over the past few seasonal menu changes. ABV beers, alcohol-free wines and cocktails made with spirit alternatives, such as Lyre’s, Seedlip and Ceder’s, as well as non-alcoholic bitters, including Dram and All the Bitters. We offer many 0.0%

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 13, 2024

For Jack Daniel’s, the added spice of any Single Barrel whiskey makes the perfect Manhattan: Ingredients: 2 oz Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Whiskey ½ oz Sweet Vermouth ½ oz Dry Vermouth 2 dashes of bitters Method: ½ fill a cocktail mixing glass with cubed ice. Add all ingredients and stir for 10 seconds. Strain the liquid into the glass.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 31, 2024

In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and whiskey is no exception. But what exactly is non-alcoholic whiskey? Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur or just curious, these non-alcoholic options provide a new way to experience the spirit.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Portland Syrups is an Oregon-based producer of more than 20 sweetening mixers, ranging from simple syrup to pumpkin spice. Portland Syrups Grapefruit Tonic – Grapefruit Pureé, Organic Cane Sugar, Lemon Pureé, Elderflower, Grapefruit Peel, Citric Acid, Quinine Flavor. Bottles are shelf stable for 24 months.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Print Matcha Mint Garden & Tonic Course Drinks Keyword green juice, lime, matcha, mint syrup, Seedlip Garden Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Simple syrup ¾ oz.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Position on The Today Show Currently, I curate and present lists of my favorite alcoholic beverages and sometimes food on The Today Show. Honey Bush, Mandarin, and Orange Tea Simple Syrup 2 oz. It reflects my love for the industry and a way to share my expertise with others.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. What is non-alcoholic gin? In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and gin is no exception.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Print Matcha Mint Garden & Tonic Course Drinks Keyword green juice, lime, matcha, mint syrup, Seedlip Garden Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Simple syrup ¾ oz.

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VinePair

JUNE 14, 2024

Yellow Chartreuse, on the other hand, is slightly lower in alcohol at 43 percent ABV and has a sweeter, more mild botanical profile. Dating back to the early 1900s, the cocktail combines equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Chartreuse for a less bitter spin on the classic.

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Moody Mixologist

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Aperol is a very low ABV (11%), bright orange liqueur with a prominent orange flavor and a mild bitterness. Campari, on the other hand, is a bright red, intensely bitter liqueur that comes in at 24% ABV (in the United States). It has a strong bitter citrus and herb flavor and a thicker, more syrupy texture. What is a spritz?

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

While alcohol consumption is up during the holidays, it may be time to rethink your relationship with alcohol for the month of Dry January. For some people (such as regular drinkers who maybe partied a little too hard in December), it’s abstaining from alcohol through the entire month of January in order to reset.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Despite its lower yield, the corn’s isoamyl alcohol content provides a distinctive sweetness reminiscent of banana Runts candy, enriching the flavor profile significantly and yielding a sweeter, nuttier flavor profile, with earthy undertones that is not attained with yellow corn. Shake then strain over ice into rocks glass.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Print Young Hearts Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, lemon, orange bitters, Simple syrup, strawberry, vodka Ingredients 1 strawberry 1 ½ oz. Print Chocolate Covered Cherry Manhattan Course Drinks Keyword Angostura bitters, cacao rum, Luxardo maraschino cherry liqueur Ingredients 2 oz.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and rum is no exception. But what exactly is non-alcoholic rum? The earliest iterations of rum can be linked to ancient India and China, where sugarcane was first fermented to produce alcoholic beverages. What is non-alcoholic rum?

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 16, 2024

While it’s challenging to replicate the exact taste of alcoholic whiskey, some non-alcoholic whiskeys come close. Quick tip: mixing non-alcoholic whiskeys in cocktails with a bit of sugar can increase their complexity (sugar carries flavor). Dry Atlas is a media company focused on alcohol alternatives. Stir until chilled.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Photo copyright A Bar Above 4-PIECE COCKTAIL SHAKER SET If the dad in your life is just starting to make drinks at home or has old barware that is falling apart, our simple 4-piece barware tool set is an excellent gift for making a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This works for an array of cocktails!

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 21, 2024

Rather than combining bold, bitter and sweet flavors, an Espresso Sour takes things to the next level by mixing bitter, sweet, and sour. For this espresso sour, the mix of spirits, sweet, and sour is taken a step further by adding the bitter and earthy notes of espresso. Simple syrup is just equal parts sugar and water.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In fact, removing alcohol from the equation opens up a whole new world of creative, meaningful, and fun dating experiences. Here’s a curated list of 44 unique, alcohol-free date ideas guaranteed to spark connection and create lasting memories. Mixology Challenge: Compete to create the best non-alcoholic concoctions at home.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In fact, removing alcohol from the equation opens up a whole new world of creative, meaningful, and fun dating experiences. Here’s a curated list of 44 unique, alcohol-free date ideas guaranteed to spark connection and create lasting memories. Mixology Challenge: Compete to create the best non-alcoholic concoctions at home.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For this month’s Threeway, The House of Angostura teamed up with the folks at Tucano’s to showcase a selection of cocktails highlighting the bar’s signature spirit – rum and their favourite go-to ingredient Angostura Bitters. Angostura BItters is a mainstay of all backbars. If you have to have a bitters, it’s probably Angostura.

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Mixologists

JUNE 1, 2022

All you need are 4 strawberries quartered, 6-10 mint leaves, ice, 1 tbsp simple syrup, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 shot bacardi rum, and moscato spumante champagne. Then, pour the simple syrup and lemon juice over the ice. It all starts with a mint simple syrup that is both sweet and fresh.

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VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

Now, alongside my immensely talented business partner Jena Derman, I make spirited confections known as Solid Wiggles , a modern, artistically driven alcoholic take on the classic Jell-O Shot. It’s “pure oil that is getting pressed out of Ceylon or Cassia” that is then added to a high-proof spirit, and finally added to simple syrup.

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Medium of Mixology

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

While the base recipe is essentially the modern vodka classic of the “Lemon Drop” my variant once again utilizes an infused simple syrup and bitters to transform the basic sour into something a bit more complex. Alcohol Taste Rating: 6.8/10 10 Overall Rating: 8.4/10 Store in the refrigerator.

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Medium of Mixology

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The “Pink” of this drink comes from the Peychaud’s Bitters added to the mix, which adds primarily a little color to the otherwise cloudy cocktail. The late palette is where this cocktail really shines bringing a slight burn from the vodka and a complex hint of flavor from the bitters. Alcohol Taste Rating: 5.5/10

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. The issue, he explains, is that when using an existing product, you’re bound to the alcohol, sugar, and water content in the bottle.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 27, 2024

What makes the Espresso Martini unique is its combination of caffeine and alcohol. The sweetness of coffee liqueur helps to balance out the bitterness of the espresso and add even more layers of flavor. I’ll include details on that below, but you can also find the recipe in my Brown Sugar Simple Syrup.

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VinePair

APRIL 26, 2024

This entails using quality spirits and modifiers, seasoning with the right bitters, not over-diluting, and, of course, selecting the right sugar. It blunts the heat of alcohol, tempers the acidity of citrus, and contributes texture to any cocktail. Simple syrup is so often the go-to for bringing sweetness to drinks.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Bakesale is a liquor company dedicated to making America’s favorite treats and desserts in alcohol form. Rather than a sugary holiday flavored liqueur, our reviewers felt it was rather bitter, tannic and less sweet than a typical liqueur. But, unfortunately, the product as a whole fell short for us.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. It’s marketed as being slightly sweeter than the green version and has lower alcohol by volume (43% vs 55%). To me, it offers a distinct alcohol flavor similar to that of vodka mixed with Chartreuse. Copyright A Bar Above Last Word.75

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level! We love women in the bar and alcohol industry!)

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2024

Discerning mixologists know that rum is at the heart of tiki cocktails because it was the alcohol of choice of Ernest Raymond “Donn Beach” Gantt and Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron — the founding fathers of tiki culture. Singapore Sling This ambrosial alcoholic drink masquerades as a fruit juice. Squeeze the orange into the shaker.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Here’s what Laura’s loving lately, from “ride-or-dies” to new discoveries: Bark and Bitter Novara Aperitivo Love its gorgeous, deep red color. Bitter, sweet, and with a touch of citrus, this aperitivo from Toronto’s award-winning Bark and Bitter pairs delightfully well with a dry sparkling brut for a beautiful two-ingredient spritz.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

Liqueur producers typically add flavors and sugar to a base spirit such as brandy, rum, or whiskey to create sweet alcoholic beverages.These beverages often contain herbs, fruits, nuts, or spices, making them flavorful and versatile. Crafted with Cognac and bitter orange peels, it adds a touch of sophistication.

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Old Liquors Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

While you may achieve a more mellow, smooth product out of some rough alcoholic edges, as the barrel aging is meant to do, don’t expect to make X out of nothing; that is, go in with the intent of making a great cocktail impeccable, not a bad bunch of ingredients into something smooth and mellow. Don’t add bitters to the barrel.

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