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The Ultimate Bar Spoon Guide: Invest in Quality for Perfect Cocktails

Mixologists

While shakers and jiggers often steal the spotlight, there's an unsung hero in the bartender's arsenal, a seemingly simple tool that plays a pivotal role in achieving liquid perfection: the bar spoon. A well-designed bar spoon allows for gentle, controlled movement that chills the drink and dilutes it minimally.

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

If you are in doubt, consider this: Alcohol-free “ sober bars ” are popping up in the US and all around the world. Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. Zero-proof spirits like Seedlip are being produced, marketed, and added to the back bar next to the classics.

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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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We Ask Bar Owner Joe Lamonica the Story Behind Vuolo’s Cocktail Menu

Chilled Magazine

Mezcal Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars Ingredients 2 oz of infused mezcal 2 bar spoons of cinnamon syrup 2 dashes of Turkish tobacco bitters Preparation Stir and serve over a large rock with an orange peel. Description A slow infusion over 3-5 days of Nutella, espresso beans, and dried mushrooms washed mezcal.

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

Mixing and Serving: Must-Have Bar Tools and Equipment (Professional Grade) Crafting cocktails requires the right tools. A long-handled bar spoon is ideal for stirring. Invest in a professional-grade shaker like the Koriko Shaker Set for its leak-proof design. A fine mesh strainer ensures smooth pours.

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

A Bar Above

Using a bar spoon , give a quick stir to mix the ingredients. Glassware : If you don’t know anything about cocktail glasses, a couple rocks glasses and coupe glasses are a great place to start– but you can also click on the “glassware” link for a comprehensive guide to all things cocktail glasses.

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

Australian Bartender

With a bit more digging and discussion, we figure out that Dale de Groff, the bartender and author at the forefront of the craft cocktail revolution included a split base Sazerac as a nod to the cognac origins tale in his 2002 book ‘Craft of the Cocktail’, which was my bible (and that of many of my peers) when starting out in the industry.

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