A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Add ice and stir with a bar spoon to chill. In it, you’ll find the guidance to make your own Zero ABV backbar inspired by gin, whiskey, tequila, Triple Sec, mezcal, rum, Amaro, Chartreuse, Fernet, Campari, and classic bitters. I started with gin. Overall, I’m delighted with the outcome of my own spirit-free gin.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Amass : Although they are known for their alcoholic spirits, Amass also makes a zero-proof spirit using gin botanicals– although they say not to expect a gin proxy, per se. Top with ginger beer.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Traditionally, a regular gin Martini is a blend of gin and dry vermouth , garnished with a twist of lemon or an olive. The proportions of gin to vermouth in this classic version can vary depending on personal taste, but a common liquor to vermouth ratio is 2:1. Will it be a traditional gin Martini or a vodka Martini ?

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Foundation: Essential Spirits for Your Bar Cart Collection (Expert Picks) A bar cart without spirits is like a stage without actors. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. For gin, Tanqueray 10 offers a citrusy profile. A long-handled bar spoon is ideal for stirring.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

This cocktail includes housemade orange cordial, Grey Whale gin, Campari and Antica sweet vermouth, all whipped together with a fresh egg white and a splash of lemon. Print Dea Divina Course Drinks Keyword Amaro Bianco, Amaro Nonino, gin, honey, mezcal Ingredients 1 oz. Amass Mushroom Reserve gin 1 oz.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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 Cocktail Lovers

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In 2020 she was an inductee into the Hall of Fame at the World Gin Awards. Sidecar Ingredients 1 part De Kuyper Curacao 2 parts cognac 1 part lemon juice 1 bar spoon sugar Method Shake the ingredients over ice and strain into a coupe glass.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For other more complex cocktails, like the Ramos Gin Fizz , nailing it is a little more straightforward. Misha Chavez, founder, The Museum , NYC “The hardest cocktail to master, in my opinion, is the Ramos Gin Fizz. I think it’s the only cocktail I’ve had sent back or requested an adjustment for at every single bar job I’ve had.

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Cocktail Contessa

AUGUST 13, 2022

Raspberry Gin and Sorbet Cocktail It might be under a hundred today, but in the summer, I still want a cold and refreshing cocktail to sate my thirst, and this Gin Sorbet Cocktail ticks all the boxes. About the Gin and Sorbet Cocktail One of my perfect summer cocktails to riff on is a sour. Post may contain affiliate links.)

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Basil adds a peppery, aromatic note, complementing gin and tomato-based cocktails. The Green Gin Gimlet: A Herbal Delight Ingredients: 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice, 0.75 The Shamrock Sour: A Sophisticated Twist on a Classic Ingredients: 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice, 0.75 Top with soda water. oz Cucumber-Mint Syrup.

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Barina Craft

JANUARY 1, 2025

Behind The Bar - How To Make A Duck Fart Drink At Home Duck Fart Cocktail Shot Recipe: ozcoffee liqueur ozIrish cream liqueur ozCanadian whisky The Duck Fart cocktail is a pousse-cafe style layered drink with each of the three ingredients above forming its own layer (listed from bottom to top in the order you pour). Quaff, then quack.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

From that point on, I never forgot the recipe and just practiced my stirring before getting one of my first tattoos, a trident bar spoon. It’s just three ounces of vodka shaken and poured into a chilled Martini glass or coupe — [for me, there’s] no need for vermouth, as that’s only really crucial for Gin Martinis.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Begin with a well-organized bar cart or countertop. Invest in quality bar tools, such as a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon. Use lighter spirits, such as vodka or gin, instead of rum or bourbon. Stock your station with essential spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and garnishes.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Pairs well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Complements gin, vodka, and tequila. Versatile, works well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Pairing Floral Liqueurs with Base Spirits Elderflower: Pairs well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Violet: Complements gin, vodka, and tequila. Violet (e.g.,

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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. Add 1 oz of whiskey (or vodka or gin). Just don’t tell the whiskey enthusiasts! Post may contain affiliate links. However, that does not affect the cost of the items below.)

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Turmeric Infusions and Syrups To incorporate turmeric into cocktails, create infusions by steeping fresh turmeric root or high-quality turmeric powder in spirits like vodka or gin. Use a bar spoon to gently pour ingredients over ice, creating a gradient effect. For a consistent golden hue, shake or stir ingredients thoroughly.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 21, 2024

Engraved Bar Tools Essential bar tools like muddlers, jiggers, and bar spoons can also be personalized. These engraved tools enhance the overall aesthetic of a home bar and are practical gifts for anyone who loves mixing drinks.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 3, 2024

Pineapple Gimlet The Gimlet is a classic gin (or vodka) cocktail that is traditionally made with a lime cordial (sweetened lime juice). Stir with a bar spoon until chilled. This one is especially good with a quality aged rum or even a rhum agricole. Add the rum and lime juice, then fill the glass with ice. Serve with a straw.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 29, 2023

Keep in mind that if you enjoy unsweetened cocktails like the Vodka Soda, Ranch Water, or Gin Rickey, you can also just omit the sweetener for an ultra refreshing take on this classic summer sipper! Gently churn the mixture with a bar spoon or swizzle stick, then top with club soda. Pebble ice is preferred, but not mandatory.

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Cocktail Contessa

JULY 8, 2022

While I use it with bourbon here to create a delicious whiskey sour, it also makes a great drink with rye whiskey, or even gin or vodka. Batched Boulevardiers Boulevardiers, the whiskey cousin to the Negroni, are older, (and as far as I am concerned) much more delicious than the gin-based Negroni.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Give a quick stir (5-6 rotations of bar spoon). Photo by The Meritage Collection Gin Jorōgumo by Treehouse on PCH at Paséa Hotel & Spa — Huntington Beach, CA Ingredients 2 oz. Roku Japanese Gin ¾ oz. Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur ¼ oz. Triple Sec ½ Coconut Creme 1 oz. Add in all ingredients. Spray or top with grenadine.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Gin , Sparkling Wine Sapphire Spritz Ingredients 1.5 Aberfeldy 12 Single Malt Scotch whisky 1 bar spoon of Local Honey 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 2 dashes Orange Bitters Preparation Add the honey syrup, bitters and Aberfeldy 12 Years Old to a mixing glass, add ice and stir to dilute. Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru oz.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Piña Colada Mocktail, a new look at the classic Tiki drink, made with your own tea base Nojito , an NA take on the classic cocktail Mojito with fresh mint sprigs & tea (no alternative spirits needed– the tea base provides so much flavor) Margarita with fresh lime juice, jalapeño syrup, and a non-alcoholic spirit (It’s really good!)

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Moody Mixologist

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This non-alcoholic riff on the popular Bramble gin cocktail adds yogurt for a creamy, tangy twist that makes it perfect for a spring brunch, Mothers Day, or a regular May afternoon on the patio. Don’t have a bar spoon? 1 bar spoon = about 1 teaspoon. Replace the 2 oz water with 2 oz gin or vodka.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

24-hour pickle) Garnish: lime leaf and atomized lime leaf tincture Directions Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.

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Moody Mixologist

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The Bee's Knees is an iconic, Prohibition-era gin cocktail. The timeless mix of gin, lemon, and honey is light, refreshing, and just as beloved today as it was 100 years ago. It is often assumed that the Bee's Knees was created to help make the illegal, not-so-pleasant-tasting gins of the time more palatable.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. Simple syrup 1 oz Lemon juice ¼ bar spoon Cinnamon 1 Egg white Instructions Combine all ingredients and shake. Notes Iron Chef Morimoto created this recipe Print The Jeff Course Drinks Keyword Allspice Dram, gin, lemon, pear, thyme Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Strain into in a couple glass.

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Mixologists

APRIL 3, 2025

Example: Use a jigger to measure the correct amount of gin for a Negroni. The balance of gin, vermouth, and Campari is crucial for this classic cocktail. The Bar Spoon: More than just a spoon, a bar spoon's long handle allows for easy stirring and layering of ingredients.

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VinePair

MARCH 25, 2025

But through it all, two ingredients remain consistent: gin and Cherry Heering. With a bar spoon of Cynar added for vegetal bitterness, the Southpaw is warm, comforting, and ideal for sipping next to a campfire. See Recipe The Southpaw Developed by Sami Katrib of Mercy Me at Yours Truly in Washington, D.C.,

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar Spoon: For effortless stirring and layering of ingredients. A long-handled bar spoon is essential for reaching the bottom of tall glasses. Link to examples) As for ingredients, stock your bar with: Base Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey – the foundation of countless cocktails.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The syrup, made from sugar, almonds, and either rose water or orange flower water, is a staple in numerous tropical drinks, but also appears in classic cocktail specs alongside gin , brandy , and whiskey. For example, try a Daiquiri with a bar spoon of orgeat and you may never go back.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Portrait Bar: Vieux Carr XOXO $65 Credit: @theportraitbarnyc via Instagram The Vieux Carr is a classic New Orleans cocktail that was invented at Hotel Monteleones iconic Carousel Bar in 1938.The At another hotel bar about 100 years later, the cocktail takes on a much more high-brow look.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

oz gin or vodka 0.5 Classic Martini 2.5 oz dry vermouth Orange bitters (optional) Garnish: Lemon twist or olive Technique: Stir with ice, strain into chilled glass 2.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of your home bar relies not on amassing a vast selection of spirits, though that certainly helps, but stocking up on some choice liqueurs. Average price: $27 Campari Aperols burly elder sibling in many respects, Campari also no doubt already owns a place on your bar cart.

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Advanced Mixology

MARCH 25, 2025

Bar Spoon Perfect for mixing in such classics as the Negroni. A well-stocked bar arrangement should not be elaboratejust functional. Negroni Gin, Campari, sweet vermouthstrong, bitter. Mezcal Negroni Swapping out the gin with smoky mezcal for increased nuance. Muddler Extracts the flavor of the fruit and herbs.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar Spoon: For effortless stirring and layering of ingredients. A long-handled bar spoon is essential for reaching the bottom of tall glasses and for controlled stirring. Essential Ingredients: Base Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey – the foundation of countless cocktails.

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