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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Improved Whiskey Cocktail

VinePair

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general.

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above Barware You can’t really go wrong with excellent bar tools ! From basic tools like a cocktail shaker tins and double jigger to a full bar tool set with a bar spoon/cocktail strainer/wood muddler, the cocktail enthusiasts in your wedding party will rejoice.

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The Sazerac: The mysterious (and confusing) history of this iconic classic

Australian Bartender

He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers). That same man was also involved with the Merchant Coffee House, which, despite the name, was a bar. Either way, the split base Sazerac is an excellent drink.

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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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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! Your favorite bartender can create gorgeous patterns with bitters, spray the inside of a cocktail glass with vermouth, or make custom stenciled patterns on an egg white cocktail. Copyright A Bar Above 2. Copyright A Bar Above 9.

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The Official A Bar Above “Holiday Gifts For Cocktail Lovers” Guide

A Bar Above

Spoiler: We definitely included some of our own stuff because, well, it’s the best.) 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!

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! It’s definitely the most expensive gift on our list, but it’s a great option if you have a lot of family members who want to go in on a present together.

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