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Essential Bar Tools, Equipment and Gear

The Bartender Company

Every professional bartender knows that bar tools make the job of crafting cocktails easier. With such a dizzying array of tools available, what are the essential bartending tools for the discerning mixologist or home bar?

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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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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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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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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

THE BAR BOOK: ELEMENTS OF COCKTAIL TECHNIQUE BY JEFFREY MORGENTHALER But if you need just one cocktail recipe book to recommend, you can’t go wrong with Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s Bar Book. Plus, it’s a beautiful gift that looks darn good on a back bar. Copyright A Bar Above 20.

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

A Bar Above

Bar Blade: The quickest & easiest way to open beer & soda bottles Citrus Zester: A great kitchen tool for zesting citrus fruits for drinks, syrups, salads, and more BOUGIE HOME BAR GIFTS Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE STIRRED COCKTAIL SET Is there anything more beautiful for your home bar than a mixing glass and some sleek bar spoons?

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

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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