VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At a recent symposium on sustainability, the moderator queried a panel of bartenders about their favorite bartending books. I’ve heard the question posed many times through the years, but one bartender’s unequivocal response that day reminded me how often the answer is the same.

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A Bar Above

APRIL 27, 2024

Today, we’re going to answer one of the classic questions in mixology: Shaken or stirred? Stirred Cocktails for the Win I would definitely follow the rule and not shake your Manhattan. Today we are hoping to answer the classic question in bartending and mixology: do you shake or do you stir? Buy Now in the Shop!

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Gin fan: Our resident bartender, Rob, often reaches for Drumshanbo gunpower gin. We’ve featured them before, but they just keep coming out with the cutest styles & modern designs that we can’t resist– They’re definitely a crowd favorite! Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Being a bartender on land is already no easy feat. We asked lead bartender Monica Hernandez, who has been with RC for 13 years, to shed some light on the process and its challenges. Meeting Demand Hernandez says that though it may be surprising, bartending and making the drinks is actually the easiest part of the gig.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

” The band metaphor is apt, since Cannon’s pre-bartender career was as a musician. ” “Equal Measure has morphed into its own thing,” says Eliza Hoar, the bar’s head bartender. ” Hoar—who bartended in San Diego for many years—moved clear across the country to take the post at Equal Measure.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. Here at A Bar Above, we definitely encourage moderate drinking and even a complete abstinence from alcohol– yes, even in social settings.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 10, 2024

To the cocktail beginner, it might seem a bit alarming to watch your bartender crack an egg, add the whites to a shaker tin, shake away, and then serve you that drink – without any cooking whatsoever. Typically you’ll see bartenders “dry shake” (shake the cocktail without ice) first, then add the ice and shake again. How does it taste?

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Spiritz

AUGUST 11, 2024

The mixology world is like an open blue sky. It is absolutely wonderful that these days this is a never-ending game and bartenders and mixologists are pushing boundaries in every sense of it from being innovative and unique in the creations,” asserts Yangdup Lama.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Bon Vivant via www.unsplash.com Smoking Gun/ Torch for Cocktails A good smoked cocktail is so popular right now, and a cocktail smoker kit is a really modern, creative gift– especially if you have any experienced bartenders in your wedding party.

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A Bar Above

APRIL 23, 2024

I don’t know about you, but since Tales this year I have been hearing about Clarified Juices on mixology blogs and craft cocktail sites all over the place. I’ll definitely keep you updated if I can find more or better methods to try. [Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from the original 2013 version.]

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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! Is it a wine?

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

No matter if you’re buying for cocktail lovers, professional bartenders, or cocktail novices, here’s our list of top gifts that are sure to please everyone. Spoiler: We definitely included some of our own stuff because, well, it’s the best.) Designed for mixologists, this kit has everything to make the perfect bartender gift.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

To gain some insight into the art of mixology, I chatted with Clare Gordon, Northeast Regional Spirits Ambassador for Redemption Whiskey and master mixologist. Clare talks about mixology trends, how to pursue a career in mixology, and of course, her favorite Redemption whiskey. If so, which is it and why?

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

On a recent night in May, Charles Joly, the noted Chicago bartender, was in New York. The old NoMad Bar space on West 28th Street near Broadway, meanwhile, has been taken over by the Little Ned, run by veteran English cocktail bartender Chris Moore. It definitely feels like it’s developing,” says Little Ned’s Moore. Not enough?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Death in the Afternoon This two-ingredient cocktail is the definition of low-lift. Created by mixology mastermind Sam Ross and inspired by the M.I.A. Bartender Joaquín Simó, who created the drink at NYC’s Death & Co., So, when you’re short on supplies or time, look to these 10 cocktails that can really sing sans garnish.

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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. If you were attending one of Gatsby’s parties, you would definitely be drinking out of a coupe glass! There is also less surface area so that the cocktail stays colder for longer.

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Spiritz

MAY 15, 2024

In the world of mixology, where cultures converge in a glass, Shingo Gokan seamlessly blends traditions to create unforgettable experiences. Originally hailing from Japan, Shingo travelled globally, refining his craft, and sharing his love for mixology along the way. It is about respecting the ingredients and the balance of flavours.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 14, 2024

The trend of bar takeovers and bar programs led by celebrity bartenders is creating waves in the industry, bringing both tangible and intangible benefits to the forefront. Let us read what some top names of the mixology have to say on this trend.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. Here at A Bar Above, we definitely encourage moderate drinking and even a complete abstinence from alcohol– yes, even in social settings.

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The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

We hear their thoughts on participating in the programme, how it has impacted their bartending style, find out their greatest learnings and much, much more besides. Francesco: I’ve always been a huge fan of Japan and Japanese mixology. How would you describe your bartending style before participating in the programme?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We definitely feature it on every menu and have a variety available, and a lot of the clientele that comes in are familiar with it. But according to the restaurant’s beverage director, Kyle Davidson, that might be a very different story somewhere else. “I I would say, in general, slivovitz is not very well known,” he says. “We

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A Bar Above

MAY 25, 2024

Photo by Benjamin Zanatta via www.unsplash.com MASTER THE BASICS BUILD REGULARS , INCREASE REVENUE AND PROFITS , REDUCE INVENTORY LOSS, AND DECREASE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS Mastering the basics is a lot less exciting than implementing the latest mixology technique or trying to get more people in the door with the latest app.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One of the most difficult concepts for new bartenders to grasp is balance. The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. How can we use an entire fruit in a cocktail? Add ice and stir until chilled and diluted.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Its innate, chic style and pizzazz, combined with its pure efficacy, provided the spark for the technique to be passed on from one bartender to another, now taught in-house as standard practice in many establishments, a game of reverential cocktail copycat that’s played out before our very eyes and spread across the world. “For

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

There are definitely some shops online that will ship it to you, but of course you’ll have to factor in another $20-30 for shipping on top of the $40-50 price tag. If you can’t get a bottle of Heirloom (which I highly recommend), Dolin will definitely work.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

The high-end bars in India are definitely going through a very interesting phase of innovation and a process of offering unique experiences to their customers. High-volume bars are embracing automated bartending systems, some of which can even be programmed to whip up custom drinks based on customer preferences.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

I definitely just liked it for the taste. When we turned our attention to the vodka, it was much more about mixology and on-premise application than direct-to-consumer. We looked at how we could complete the circle for the bartender and, ultimately, for anyone wanting to recreate the cocktail list. I could see it coming.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2024

This is why Christina Ramirez, head of mixology at the Westin New Orleans and formerly the first female bartender at Latitude 29 , joins the “rocks” team. Whether it was the count, or bartender Fosco Scarselli who ingeniously swapped out the soda for gin, the world will never know. But definitely straight up on that one.”

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Grand Marnier partners with bar entrepreneur and mixology aficionado Carina Soto Velasquez to present ‘The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar’ a video content series and new chapter of their Grand Encounters campaign, with collaborators, Hugo Togni, Takuma Watanabe, and Deniseea Head. Just like Grand Marnier.

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Bar Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

Grand Marnier partners with bar entrepreneur and mixology aficionado Carina Soto Velasquez to present ‘The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar’ a video content series and new chapter of their Grand Encounters campaign, with collaborators, Hugo Togni, Takuma Watanabe, and Deniseea Head. Just like Grand Marnier.

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Spiritz

MAY 1, 2024

point out to Shalini Kumar why highballs are in favour, the mixology that works with Indian consumers, and talks about the rising curve of the highball trend. Changing Preferences The whisky highball is also in favour because there has definitely been an observable difference among the whisky consumers in India.

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Barina Craft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So within the bartender and mixology scene, I mean you’re an extremely famous guy, your cocktails extremely famous globally, but for those that don’t know you and know that you’re the inventor of it tell us a bit more about you, where it came from, what was it called and the reason behind the events in it.

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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. This course will definitely show you that amazing cocktails do not have to include alcohol. Sorry, but I call it like it is.)

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 5, 2024

With only two ingredients, even the most amateur bartender can’t screw it up. Yet bartending always seems to reward finesse, so I wondered: Does the Jack & Coke have room for improvement? Methodology We used a ratio of two ounces of Jack Daniels to three ounces of cola as recommended by Gary Regan in The Joy of Mixology.

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