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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

VinePair

So we asked a handful of pros what they think is the most underrated bar tool. ” Brynn Smith, bar director, Bar Next Door , Los Angeles The flashlight! So many things drop behind equipment; [it also] makes it easier to spot liquor levels when doing inventory. I use it every day. appeared first on VinePair.

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Upgrade Your Home Bar with New White Kitchen Tools, a Black Barware Set, & More!

A Bar Above

From black barware to clean-looking white bar tools, these new colors and patterns are perfect for anyone who cares about design (almost) as much as function. Our 14-piece bar set in black obviously makes amazing drinks, but the new color is also sleek, stylish, and timeless.

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

a personalized flask (the all-time classic groomsman gift), or more of our cocktail bar tools (see below). Copyright A Bar Above Barware You can’t really go wrong with excellent bar tools ! I might be biased, but we make ridiculously well-designed tools that your friends and family will absolutely love.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above BAR TOOLS If we do say so ourselves, our barware makes the perfect gift for dads (and everyone else). 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!

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

A Bar Above

You can even pair it with a nice bottle of liquor (like this bourbon gift set from Angel’s Envy ) or our 4-piece set (or both!) And like the drink tray, pair them with a bottle of liquor or small cocktail kit, and you have a complete gift for your favorite cocktail lover! for a complete gift. Maybe YOU are that friend.

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

A Bar Above

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Here are some of our favorite recommendations: Seedlip : This is the one we use the most at A Bar Above, including all of our company-wide meetings. Lightly shake– only to mix– then double-strain with a Hawthorne and fine strainer into a Collins glass.

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History of the Jigger

Casual Mixologist

It pays to outfit your home bar with the essential tools of the trade, classic pieces that you will use for years to come. One of the most commonly used bar tools, a jigger is an hourglass-shaped measuring device, usually stainless steel, with uneven cones at each end for portioning out spirits. What is a Jigger?