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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Good Spirits News

MAY 24, 2024

Silent Pool Gin, a style of London Dry Gin crafted from 24 botanicals and locally sourced honey, is commencing its widespread distribution in the United States, following William Grant & Sons’ acquisition of the brand in Fall 2023. Thus, Silent Pool Gin was born in 2015, a tribute to its place of origin.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

When you talk to someone in the bar or booze industry about “Hey Bartender,” Douglas Tirola’s 2013 documentary chronicling the 21st century rebirth and rise of the American cocktail scene, one specific quote from the film is likely to be mentioned. You could see the respect these craft bartenders had for Carpi and what he was doing,” he says.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It covers everything from classic cocktails to some more modern and unique drinks; so know matter what day it is, the recipient will get the opportunity to make a delightful cocktail. Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift.

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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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The Bartender Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

Drinking alcohol is a time-honored tradition going back thousands of years. For celebrations, family gatherings, or a night on the town, a refreshing cocktail goes hand-in-hand with a good time. What if you don’t want to drink alcoholic spirits, or are concerned about developing an addiction to alcohol?

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The bartender thrusts a Hulk green cocktail into your hands and you take a sip, allowing the melon-flavored concoction to wash over your taste buds. A Japanese Gin & Tonic,” they respond, hands already busy prepping the next drink. It’s less the base of a cocktail, and instead used with a little more intention.”

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

It’s marketed as being slightly sweeter than the green version and has lower alcohol by volume (43% vs 55%). Like I mentioned, the craft cocktail movement is mostly to blame for the supply shortage, but it’s a little more complicated than simple supply-and-demand. ounces Gin 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth.75

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It’s an equal parts drink made with ingredients that just about every bar that can keep its doors open has on hand: gin, sweet vermouth, Campari. I wasn’t expecting a masterpiece of craft cocktail showmanship. I just wanted a vaguely competent, mostly drinkable cocktail. How hard could it be? So many recipes!

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The process starts with the harvest of the marasca cherries, which are immediately put in an alcoholic infusion in larch wood vats along with leaves and branches from the same trees for up to three years. The brand’s liqueur can also be found in the debut recipes for many still-beloved cocktails including the Last Word and the Martinez.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These days, every craft cocktail bar has a house spec, if not their very own Martini riff, sometimes tweaked to the point where it no longer resembles the cocktail in its classical guise. Cocktail culture is no stranger to defying the laws of tradition, so what is it about Kalamatas et al.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Gin & Tonic. Katana Kitten itself is no stranger to elevating bar basics into modern classics, including with a core lineup of Highball riffs incorporating varied spirits and flavors, such as the popular Shiso Gin & Tonic, and a Scotch Ginger & Apple. “I And so it was that, about 20 years ago, I became a 7&7 guy.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

The ’70s were when we fully transitioned into the industrialization of alcohol production,” agrees Chad Hauge, co-owner of Common Good Cocktail House and private whiskey bar Subourbon in Chicago’s west suburbs. This in turn carries over to bars like Hauge’s, where customers new to craft cocktails assume they run saccharine.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ticking All the Craft Boxes Part of craft vodka’s current dynamism comes thanks to a change in the law. Until 2020, vodka was legally required to be “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color” by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, but that language has since been dropped from the regulations.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Andrew Solis, Founder and CEO of Cut Above , shares his personal journey from a Saturday morning hangover to creating a line of non-alcoholic spirits. Reflecting on his desire for more optionality in drinking experiences, Andrew discusses the genesis of Cut Above, born from a need for non-alcoholic cocktails that don’t compromise on taste.

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Advanced Mixology

MARCH 11, 2024

Master the art of creating a classic cocktail with simple syrup and citrus. What Alcohol Goes With Orange Juice? Orange juice, with its bright and zesty flavor, stands as a versatile player in the cocktail world, pairing wonderfully with a wide range of alcohols to create both refreshing and complex drinks. Yes, please!

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. 30 Most Popular Cocktails Let’s explore this comprehensive list of popular alcoholic mixed drinks that you can easily recreate at home. Shake well, then strain and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. 30 Most Popular Cocktails Let’s explore this comprehensive list of popular alcoholic mixed drinks that you can easily recreate at home. Shake well, then strain and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

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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.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Until fairly recently, gin was considered an “old person’s drink” here in the U.S. But those days appear to be firmly behind us, thanks to the craft cocktail revival of the early aughts, and the increasing popularity of drinks like the Martini and Negroni. last year, gin continues to battle it out on American soil.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 7, 2025

These are perfect for bartenders who might not have the formal training or tools to craft cocktails. This solution makes shaking up a cocktail as easy as pouring a beer. It’s just two steps: shake and pour, then you have a perfect cocktail.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craft cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 18, 2020

What is Gin? Gin is a kind of distilled, colorless to a pale yellow and flavored alcoholic drink, made from distilled fermented grains and other botanicals, with a predominant juniper flavor, comes with a pine-like flavor. It has an ABV (Alcohol by Volume) percentage of 40-50%. This period is known as Gin Craze.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

No matter if you’re buying for cocktail lovers, professional bartenders, or cocktail novices, here’s our list of top gifts that are sure to please everyone. We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. We love women in the bar and alcohol industry!)

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails. The cocktail, called “Under the Purple Sea,” looks much better than it tastes — somewhere between an alcohol-spiked Pacific Cooler Capri Sun and Sour Patch Kids watermelon candy. Fridays used to be the cocktail bar,” Duff says.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

So, when I’m off the clock, I just want to relax with a decent cocktail and I want it in a reasonable amount of time. Slow & Low Rock and Rye stands out as a trusted green light because it is [craft cocktail-quality] in a bottle. Also, [I respect] any bar that puts vermouth in the fridge.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 29, 2025

As a long-time reader of your newsletter, and someone who became a career bartender and bar manager after studying and learning from that newsletter, I’d like to ask for your perspective about the future of the craft cocktail movement. Cocktail maximalism is thriving. At heart the question is simply “Where next?”

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hard seltzer may have hogged the spotlight of the ready-to-drink beverage alcohol market in recent years, but spirit-based RTDs and canned cocktails are providing the buzz today. Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, CA, recently launched a collection canned cocktails crafted by director of bars Sam Penton.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Intro to Dry January Alternatives to Alcohol NA Spirits Mocktails without NA Bases NA Cocktails (1. Balsamic Cocktail ) Final Thoughts Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Lets be honest: Whether due to anxiety or boredom or all those Zoom happy hours, alcohol consumption is on the rise during the pandemic.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

Four common ingredients (gin, Lillet or Cocchi Americano , Cointreau , and lemon juice), all in equal proportions, seasoned with a spritz of absinthe, adding up to that three-ounce magic number. The four-equal-part formula crops up often in the cocktail world. Liqueurs do have one advantage: alcohol.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

As bar programs continue to play a more prominent role in restaurant dining, Mario Martinez stands at the forefront of the craft cocktail movement, seamlessly blending global inspiration with local ingredients. Once I finalize the cocktail, I consider which concept it fits best in.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

The humble Gin & Tonic. We're not here to talk about your standard well gin and off-the-shelf tonic. This is an exploration into the vibrant realm of premium gins and the innovative landscape of unique tonics , culminating in the transformative power of thoughtful garnishes.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 8, 2025

After co-founding Room 33, a prohibition-inspired speakeasy, Rebecca saw an opportunity to blend her love for hospitality with the growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages. As time passed, I began noticing a lack of sophisticated non-alcoholic options, especially as I was starting to drink less myself.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There are spirits and then theres spirit, and El Guapo embodies bothin no small part because the leader of the brand, Christa Cotton, came of age in a craft cocktail culture ripe with creativity. All of their products are alcohol free. Their labels are made from recycled craft paper.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Nathan Oliver, beverage director, The Benjamin Hollywood , Los Angeles I think shots are great for camaraderie’s sake but I also think there is a want or a need to cool down the alcohol intake. 1 house cocktail, the Shy Lady. Its so popular that guests often ask for it as a round of shots: gin, hibiscus, lime, and tonic.”

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Beyond Basic: Discover Premium Gins & Unique Tonics (Garnish Guide Included!) The humble Gin & Tonic. We're not here to talk about your standard well gin and off-the-shelf tonic. We're not here to talk about your standard well gin and off-the-shelf tonic.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Lemon-Lime Fizz: Muddle fresh mint with lime juice, add gin and top with lemon-lime soda. Orange Blossom Martini: Combine gin, orange liqueur, and a dash of orange blossom water. Add vodka or gin and top with sparkling water. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig.

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