Your mindset can make any shift great or awful. Here are three ways your attitude can make or break the guest’s experience as well.
Bartender Zen: The State of Mind for Great Service
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Julia Tunstall
Julia Tunstall is the co-founder of A Bar Above, CEO, & Chief Cocktail Taster. She's in charge of managing our small but mighty team, helping with operations, and keeping things running smoothly around here.
Ice Tongs: The Good, The Bad and The Annoying
Ice tongs – some bartenders love them, some hate them, and everyone pretty much agrees they slow you down. So what’s the deal?
Three Lessons from Cocktail Competition Winners
Global cocktail competitions are high profile and extremely competitive. We’re taking a look at three of the biggies to try to find out why the winners won – and what future competitors can learn from them.
Is the Bar Career Right For You?
Working in a bar can be a grueling – and extremely rewarding job. If you’re considering a career behind the bar, here are some things to consider first.
Cocktail Recipe App Review: The Accuracy Test
There are dozens of cocktail recipe apps on the market, but nobody regulates their recipes. This week we’re doing a little test to see which apps are the most accurate – and which aren’t up to par.
What is Sloe Gin? A Liqueur Steeped in Tradition
What is Sloe gin, what’s the history of it, and what does it taste like? Here’s Spirit Works’ process for creating this delicious (and unusual) liqueur!
What’s The Difference Between Cognac and Armagnac?
Compare Cognac and Armagnac, including how they’re made, their flavor profiles, aging methods, and the best ways to enjoy each.
How to Make Cocktail Cherries with Mess Hall Cocktail Company
We’re making our own cocktail cherries with a bit of help from Marianne from Mess Hall Cocktail Company
Seasonality & Species: Adjusting for Citrus Variability in Cocktails
Using fresh citrus? (I hope so!) Don’t forget to adjust for the variability in flavor, sweetness and acidity in your citrus!
Is Bartending Bad for your Health?
When people think of bartending injuries, most think of broken glass or back problems. But for this occupation, repetitive motion injuries can sneak up on you – and cause major health issues.
The History of the Margarita
The Margarita is a timeless classic – it’s always in style. But what’s the story behind this great cocktail?
What is Campari?
It’s unmistakeably red, bright and bitter – but what is Campari anyway – and how do you use it to make great drinks?
