Without this key step, you have an uphill battle staying in stock (and not overstocking) your bar inventory. Here’s how to make one.
Par Levels: How to Create Par Sheets & Use them to Run your Bar Smoothly
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Chris Tunstall
Co-Founder of A Bar Above and career bartender and mixologist. I love experimenting, creating cocktails, and drinking Green Chartreuse.
Egg Whites in Cocktails: Why use Them and How to do it Safely
Seen raw egg whites in a cocktail recipe and thought it was weird? Here’s why egg whites are an awesome ingredient for cocktails, and how to use them safely. (Plus some alternatives if you’re just not excited about raw eggs in your drinks!)
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders
Whether you’re trying to fill out your wishlist or you’re shopping for the friendly bartender in your life, here’s a great list of gift ideas for inspiration!
What is a Barback? The Ultimate Guide to the Bartender’s Sidekick
The barback (aka bar runner, bar back, or runner) is a key member of any high volume bar team. Here’s a guide to help you understand the role and get started as a barback!
Pro Tips for Jigger Pouring
Are your cocktails inconsistent? Feel like you need help pouring out exact measurements of your spirits? If so, using a cocktail jigger is the perfect solution! It used to be that "eying it" was the way to go, but using a basic bar jigger to make sure your drinks are...
How to Infuse Vodka – Part One
Editor's Note: We've updated this 2013 article, so some of the information in the video may be outdated. Since then, we've made lots of our own products to help you with infusing alcohol, which you can find in our shop. Also, many states have finally caught up with...
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies at Your Bar
Fruit flies are a huge pain for anyone who uses fresh fruit or even just alcohol bottles at their bar. Today we’re talking about some tips & tricks to get rid (or at least reduce the number) of that pesky fruit fly population! (Note that this article has been...
Creative Ideas for Cocktail Garnishes
A few resources to get the creative juices flowing when trying to come up with a unique garnish
Is Pasteurized Juice a Blessing or a Curse?
We do a side by side comparison between fresh and pasteurized lime juice and see how they “measure up.”
Stirred, Not Shaken
(Editor's Note: This article has been updated from a 2013 version.) Ever wondered why James Bond likes his Martinis shaken? Today, we’re going to answer one of the classic questions in mixology: Shaken or stirred? The rule of thumb is this: When your cocktail is all...
Are You Giving Away The Bar by Using Jiggers?
Jiggers are supposed to help with consistency and accuracy!
DIY Cocktail Stencils – How to increase the cool factor of your next cocktail
Remember in grade school when you were taught how to make stencils? In my class, it usually involved paper, scissors, and some paint – but I highly recommend avoiding using paper and paint in cocktails! Copyright A Bar Above With the launch of our...
