A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. Double strain into a Hurricane or Tiki glass filled with pebble ice, topping with more ice if needed. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a pineapple slice.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

Given this trend, bartenders are engaged in innovating cocktails, some of the more popular ones being Clarified Bloody Mary, Nitro Espresso Martini, Clarified Negroni, Cold Fashioned, Asian Gin and Tonic, Floral Collins, Gin Gerale and Pan Asian Hi Ball. “A good bartender should be able to make a cocktail even with the leftovers.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2024

Discerning mixologists know that rum is at the heart of tiki cocktails because it was the alcohol of choice of Ernest Raymond “Donn Beach” Gantt and Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron — the founding fathers of tiki culture. The Polynesian-themed restaurant is no longer around, but its legacy lives on with this tiki cocktail.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

For higher alcohol-content drinks, like tiki cocktails where the taste can make your mouth pucker, you’re going to need quicker-melting ice for appropriate drink dilution. That’s why big ice cubes or spheres are a favorite for bartenders and bar patrons; it opens up the drink’s flavor as time goes on. Why would you want this?

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

It was a tiki/tropical bar or a haven for amaro. I think it started during Covid, when everyone scrambled to develop to-go cocktails and delivery cocktails,” says Philip Duff, bartender, spirits expert, cocktail educator, and producer of Old Duff Genever. It was a classic cocktail bar, or a neo-speakeasy.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

Location: 1008 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 Year Established: 2018 Type: Tiki Bar Notable Features: Tropical cocktails, vibrant decor, laid-back vibe Social Links: Instagram , Facebook Excerpt: Pearl Diver brings the tropics to Nashville with its fun and fruity cocktail menu. Pearl Diver Try the Banana! Let us know!

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

However, most bartenders agree that these two glasses are interchangeable, so this specific cocktail glass mix-up isn’t really a faux pas at all. Copyright A Bar Above Hurricane Glass If you’re really into frozen cocktails and tiki drinks, this style makes an excellent blended Margarita or Daiquiri glass.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This choice is popular amongst the most skilled craft bartenders. So grab your little umbrellas and light the torches because your next backyard barbeque will be lit with tiki drinks that sneak up on your guests. One of your options is the Lewis Bag and mallet combo. Copyright A Bar Above This method is a nice “show,” too.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. Double strain into a Hurricane or Tiki glass filled with pebble ice, topping with more ice if needed. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a pineapple slice.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Theres no reason to throw off their mixology game by giving them glassware that doesnt fit their vibe. View Product Here A Professional Quality Bar Set For the home bartender in need of an upgrade, this sleek bar tool set replaces their dingy mismatched pieces with professional-grade essentials.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 5, 2024

Hendrick’s Gin , the purveyor of premium gins and peculiarly delightful libations, is thrilled to announce its renewed partnership with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) to present Expedition Cocktail, a whimsical journey into the world of mixology and liquid experimentation.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 14, 2024

And of course, this isn't complete without the well-versed bartender. P arty Theme: Set the scene with tropical decorations such as tiki torches, floral leis, and bamboo accents. Drinks: Timeless cocktails like martinis, Gin Rickeys , or mint juleps in vintage glassware—drinks that evoke the era.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans. What would you like today’s bartenders to know about the spirit? Bartenders are embracing strong flavors nowadays—tell us how Absinthe fits in? As for classic cocktail mixology, C.F. FD&C Yellow #5). Experiment!

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Chris and Rob (our head of education) just launched a brand new course, Mocktails 101 , that will elevate your spirit-free drinks, whether or not you have much experience with mixology. But this new course steps back a bit and begins with the basics, utilizing alcohol-free options available on the market.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Mothership Mothership steers away from the tiki bar trope by infusing its 1,500-square-foot space with immersive sci-fi elements. Your next drink lives in the minds of the two brilliant bartenders behind the bar. It’s mixology magic. Instead of a desert island, your spaceship has crash-landed on an alien planet.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The right instruments not only enhance efficiency and consistency, but they also allow for creativity and experimentation, empowering bartenders and enthusiasts alike to elevate their mixology skills. This is especially beneficial for professional bartenders making many cocktails. Cocktail tool preferences can be very personal.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 15, 2025

Owning a bar is prestigious and fulfilling, especially for a bartender or mixologist who loves the business. While the pioneers of tiki culture opened their Polynesian-themed bars in California, the Aloha State offers an authentic experience. Although all bars have lots of moving parts, each operates differently. Fly to Hawaii.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These spirits offer rich, complex profiles that add depth to cocktails and provide more opportunities for creativity in mixology, says Jessica Kim, founder and owner at Harumi Sushi. This zero-waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life.

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