VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

When setting up your home bar , certain tools like a good cocktail shaker and Hawthorne strainer are obvious pickups. Other bespoke bar utensils, like the bar spoon , might not seem quite as important but have utilities that are revealed after extended practice and use. I use it every day. appeared first on VinePair.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This article dives deep into the enchantment of minimalist mixology, exploring the compelling reasons these streamlined drinks are the perfect antidote to hectic weeknights. A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients.

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Simple Syrup Muddling Bar Spoon Gin 52

Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This article delves into the art of crafting naturally green drinks, exploring the ingredients, techniques, and recipes that will elevate your celebrations beyond the standard dyed brew. Techniques for Extracting Maximum Flavor To extract the maximum flavor from herbs, gently muddle them to release their essential oils.

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Cocktail Contessa

APRIL 30, 2022

Here, I’ve combined a muddle of mint and strawberry with whiskey and sparkling wine, but this works equally well with vodka or gin for non-whiskey drinkers. For more on a classic julep, see my article on how to make a classic Mint Julep. Use sturdy flutes or champagne coupes to muddle the strawberries briefly. Use fresh mint.

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Simple Syrup Muddling Bar Tools Bar Spoon 52

Cheers

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Lime juice 2 slices Cucumber 3-4 Mint leaves 4-5 Cranberries Sparkling wine Instructions In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber, mint and cranberries. Luxardo Maraschino liqueur Bar spoon of Maraschino cherry juice 1 oz. . Cranberry syrup ½ oz.

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Tinctures Mixologist Vodka Liqueur 111

Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Simple syrup 1 oz Lemon juice ¼ bar spoon Cinnamon 1 Egg white Instructions Combine all ingredients and shake. Lime juice 4 sprigs Fresh sage Instructions Muddle sage and syrup in cocktail shaker. Muddle fruit, then add rum, Licor43 and ice. Ginger syrup ½ oz.

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Simple Syrup Tinctures Muddling Mixologist 105