A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Surprisingly, the origin word “mocktail” doesn’t come from a sober mixologist but instead from a 1979 Libbey Glass advertisement targeting both alcohol-drinkers and those who abstain from liquor. Whatever the origin, though, we have all learned by now that “mocktail” means a non-alcoholic drink meant to replicate a cocktail.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Egor Myznik via www.unsplash Infusing Barrels or DIY Infused Liquor This barrel is a really luxurious cocktail gift! If liquor isn’t your think, try your hand at infusing vanilla extract. Then you can invite yourself over for a craft cocktail once they’ve mastered it… Win-win!

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Photo via Unsplash You’ll notice a couple of our recipes below call for what looks like booze, but it’s actually a craft, non-alcoholic, distilled “spirit” that you can use in place of alcohol. Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Add the tonic water first, and then add ice.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. These brandies offer a wide range of flavors from orchard fruits and delicate florals to oak, spice and caramel perfect for sipping neat or as the backbone of expertly crafted cocktails, Rivas says. in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 6, 2024

As such, the honey within the liquor guarantees an exceptional quality and sweet taste. Whilst other liquor brands have made honey-infused spirits by coating the casks in honey for finishing, Tullamore D.E.W I spent years tasting a wide variety of spirits while crafting cocktails at my hometown bar in Ireland, The Olde Fiddle.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Next, we like to have spirits placed in a container and to pour in while still hot thus “shocking” the liquor and expediting the infusion process. When the butter looks like it is taking on the color of the ingredients you can remove from the heat and let cool slightly. You may have to do this process a few times, but patience is key.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found? Copyright A Bar Above What is Chartreuse? He’d won the bottle lottery!

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

It is thrown in the sink after a cocktail is made. In fact, it’s one of the hallmarks of modern mixology that dirty ice should never touch fresh liquor again. But at Le Veau d’Or, bar director Sarah Morrissey is using dirty ice in the restaurant’s marquee cocktail. Typically, customers don’t ever see dirty ice.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Mixing and Serving: Must-Have Bar Tools and Equipment (Professional Grade) Crafting cocktails requires the right tools. Then, add tequila and whiskey. Quality over quantity is crucial. For vodka, consider Grey Goose for its smooth finish.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Of course, you could get complicated and use a still pot or mini-distillery, but… It’s actually illegal to distill your own liquor without a license, even just for personal use. If you use 375 ml of liquor, it’s likely your gin will only need to sit for 24 hours. Gin lovers , rejoice! It doesn’t take a bunch of time to steep!

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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

The easiest way to infuse a gathering is to grab some weed seltzers and call it a day, but some may want to shake up their own craft cocktail for the occasion. The dynamic liquor can complement many classic cocktail flavors and inventive new creations, much like weed. You can thank me later,” Wall said.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. From Prohibition era classics like the Bees Knees to the iconic Martini or the eternally refreshing Gin and Tonic , theres a gin cocktail for just about everyone. What is gin? Get the perfect Gin and Tonic recipe.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 14, 2024

Consumers, in turn, enjoy the opportunity to sample innovative and expertly crafted cocktails through these exercises. For bars, brands, and consumers alike, these takeovers offer a multitude of benefits, from increased foot traffic and enhanced brand prestige to the enjoyment of innovative, expertly crafted cocktails.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

His decades-long battle with chronic pain didn’t result from a freak accident or a sports injury; it’s the result of over two decades of bartending in craft cocktail bars across the country. Katz is only 42 years old. The Occupational Hazards of Mixology Bartending can be glamorous. It’s not the big hit.

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Cocktail Whisperer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I’ll go to lengths to describe the way it makes me feel and especially the way it performs in craft cocktails. Whiskey cocktails? Don’t look away; it’s perfectly acceptable to mix cocktails with whiskey. By the way, if you’ve enjoyed a whiskey smash or a mint julep, you’ve had a whiskey cocktail. Add the liquors.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. That’s because a shot is more than a quick blast of liquor to lips.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Owing to the proliferation of craft cocktail bars that boomers like my parents didn’t have easy access to (or perhaps considered utterly pointless like Larry David), my husband and I grew accustomed to popping by a cocktail bar en route to dinner — until Covid-19 changed everything.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

To be served both outdoors and inside the bar, the menu is the latest chapter to team’s signature cocktail journey and a testament to collaboration, with 12 carefully crafted cocktails, all of which have been creatively developed with a specific emphasis on sustainability, a particular passion of Bar Manager Gaston Fusco and his team.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Absinthe is making a comeback in the world of cocktails. This anise-flavored spirit has now been thrust back into the spotlight with the rising popularity of craft cocktails. Absinthe Bollyside The Absinthe Bollyside cocktail creatively fuses exotic Indian flavors with a classic Absinthe drink. Image Source 3.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. Cheers to the perfect cocktail experience!

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. Cheers to the perfect cocktail experience!

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Craft & Cocktails

MAY 23, 2023

Luxardo Liquore St.Antonio ABV: 40% Color: Pale green Tasting notes: Angelica, galangal, sweet, orange , almond (maybe cherry pits), chelate mint! Where to buy it: it’s currently only distributed in Europe, South America and for purchase at the distillery.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

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! We just launched this Old Fashioned cocktail kit gift box , but you still have plenty of time to receive it before the big day if you order now.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails. The cocktail, called “Under the Purple Sea,” looks much better than it tastes — somewhere between an alcohol-spiked Pacific Cooler Capri Sun and Sour Patch Kids watermelon candy. Fridays used to be the cocktail bar,” Duff says.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The key cocktails and long drinks (typically a soda mixed with liquor) subcategory, according to the IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, along with products that sit within the premium and above price bracket. They realize that if the drink has a liquor in it, it will automatically have higher proof, so they prefer to drink a spirit.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Good ice, which is to say clear cubes carved by hand or produced by specialty machine, not only ensures a quality cocktail but also one that meets or exceeds guest expectations. For Harry Jamison, manager at a.kitchen + bar in Philadelphia, the unique conditions in Pennsylvania play a major role. “In

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craft cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 18, 2020

In 1830, a French-born Irishman named Aeneas Coffey introduced a modified gin and created a revolutionary in liquor production around the world. It's been re-embraced as a cult and craft cocktail ingredient. Types of Gin Normally gin is classified into five categories, as sloe gin is considered as liquor more than gin.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 30, 2024

KOMBUCHA While its common to suggest reaching for the coffee or tea instead of liquor, kombucha is– in my opinion– a more unique and fun alternative. One of the best known brands, Seedlip , and other non-alcoholic spirits are meant to replace liquor and can be added into traditional recipes. Add lime juice and simple syrup.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Woodford Reserve This wonderfully balanced bourbon boasts more than 200 flavor notes, making it an excellent option for craft cocktails. The notes of toffee and caramel blend perfectly with cinnamon and spices to create a slow burning and satisfying liquor.

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PubClub

MAY 10, 2025

Idahos craft cocktail scene is thriving, fueled by local ingredients like huckleberries and potato vodka, and a booming hospitality industry. Bartenders craft cocktails like the Idaho Mule or Sage Old Fashioned using local spirits and produce, reflecting the states rugged charm. Ready to Craft Cocktails?

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2025

The idea of the savory Martini also ties in with a larger, industry-wide trend of crafting cocktails that resemble familiar foods. Bar Madonna also served up an impressive Vesper riff crafted with both Bombay Sapphire gin and Ketel One vodka.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

RTDs have taken the spotlight lately, particularly spirits-based beverages from canned Gin and Tonics and bottled Negronis to craft cocktails packaged in pouches and bags-in-a-box. Austin Cocktails and Fresca Mixed , in particular, have boosted the company’s bottom line as of late. RTDs consumption increased 35.0%

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Mixologists

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning Your Cocktail Bar Business: First Steps to Success Case Study: The Crimson Room in Chicago transformed from concept to profitable cocktail lounge in just 8 months by following a structured business plan. "Understanding our target market was crucial." Begin with thorough research and planning.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Small Victory Austin, Texas Credit: Small Victory via Instagram To attract business for Dry January this year, Small Victory in Austin launched a special menu with strictly NA options, which resulted in an 80 percent boost in non-alcoholic cocktail sales year-over-year.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

” Keivon Dashtizadeh, bar manager, The Lafayette Hotel , San Diego We’re seeing local and dive bar staples making their way into the craft cocktail scene. Lately, weve noticed that people are moving away from the tough, straight liquor shots. Right now, White Tea shots are getting a lot of attention.

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