VinePair
DECEMBER 19, 2024
So we asked a handful of pros what they think is the most underrated bar tool. It also serves multiple purposes: measuring small amounts, scooping olives or cherries, and even muddling in a pinch. An underrated bar tool that sometimes I even forget about is a quality spice grinder, or a salt or pepper mill.
Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide
JULY 17, 2023
Whether you’re a professional bartender or a home mixologist, having the right bar tools can take your drink-making skills to the next level. From cocktail shakers to jiggers, there are a plethora of bar tools on the market, each designed to make the art of mixing drinks easier and more enjoyable.
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A Bar Above
MAY 20, 2024
Table of Contents : Margarita Raspberry Lemonade Sparkler Daiquiri Sangria Whiskey Sour Punch Mocktails List of Bar Tools You’ll Need Photo courtesy of DesignPickle/stock.adobe.com The Classic Margarita The classic Margarita is one of the best celebratory cocktails you could offer your guests.
Mixologists
APRIL 11, 2025
Using a bar spoon for measurement ensures greater accuracy than simply "splashing" or "dashing," leading to more consistently balanced and nuanced drinks. Over-muddling can release bitter compounds, ruining the intended taste of the cocktail.
A Bar Above
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
SUPER LONG COCKTAIL MUDDLER “A bar tool?” Doesn’t my bartender friend already have all of the tools they need?” They are usually a paltry 9″ long, which is the precise length to ensure that you’ll bust your knuckles open on the side of your pint glass/cocktail shaker every time you muddle a Mint Julep. It cuts away foil.
A Bar Above
DECEMBER 28, 2023
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!
Mixologists
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients. Bar Spoon: For stirring and layering ingredients. Example: Strawberry Mint Daiquiri (2 oz white rum, 1 oz lime juice, 1/2 cup muddled strawberries). Example: Watermelon Basil Margarita (2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, 1 cup muddled watermelon and basil).
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