Matt Kelly, Author at A Bar Above

The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

Dec 21, 2023 | Bar Ingredients, Better Bartending, Business of the Bar, Mixology, Mocktails

We here at A Bar Above obviously love cocktails– as do you, I’m sure, since you’re on this site. And the last two years have certainly given us all the reasons to pour drinks. But “Dry January”– or any other month, for that matter– can be a beneficial reset, whether your goal is breaking habits, weight loss, or getting better sleep.

How To Double Strain A Cocktail

Oct 18, 2021 | Business of the Bar, Cocktail Skills, Mixology, The Bar Career

If you’re not straining correctly, you may be over-diluting your cocktails with water or leaving herbs, bits of fruit, or pulp floating in your drink. I’m here to tell you about double straining and why it’s an easy technique that’ll make your cocktails that much closer to the drinks you’d enjoy at a craft cocktail bar.

Vodka Vs. Gin: Which To Choose?

Oct 11, 2021 | Business of the Bar, Cocktail Skills, Gin, Mixology, Vodka

If you have asked yourself if you’re supposed to use vodka or gin in a specific cocktail, don’t be embarrassed. I’m a professional bartender and cocktail competition competitor, and I ponder this question regularly. These spirits– like the gin vs vodka debate– are complex, engaging, and fun.