Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders and Cocktail Lovers. Chris curated this guide to help make your holiday shopping easier and more fun.
2025 Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders & Cocktail Lovers
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Melanie Tornroth
Content Coordinator & Photographer
Meet Mel, the content coordinator at A Bar Above, who channels her love for storytelling into crafting engaging blogs, emails, and more. A Chapman University alumna, Mel began her professional career as a high school English teacher moonlighting as a wedding photographer, making the leap into the world of mixology content in 2020. Her role keeps her very busy and utilizes all the skills of her past life, combining writing, editing, and lifestyle photography.
When she’s not behind the keyboard or camera, Mel is working out, diving into audiobooks, enjoying a good board game with her husband & kiddo, or surrounded by her small menagerie of cats, dogs, and rabbits. She also frequents fancy cocktail bars for “research” purposes, always on the lookout for the next great drink to share. Her journey from classroom to cocktails has been quite the creative ride, and she’s excited to keep exploring the art of mixology with you. Cheers!
Introducing Our New 4-Prong Performance Hawthorne Strainer
Discover our 4-prong Hawthorne strainer, easy to use & extra stable. Perfect for beginners, this tool delivers clean pours every time.
Our Cocktail Picks and Bar Mats Just Got a Makeover!
A Bar Above, we make top-quality bar tools for professional and home bars. And now we’re launching two of our best-selling products in new colors.
How AI and Technology are Transforming the Hospitality Industry
AI is everywhere, and the bar & restaurant industry is no exception. Learn more about tech in hospitality at A Bar Above.
How to Create a High-End Beverage Program
Want to create a luxe beverage program for your bar or restaurant, without a high overhead? Learn how at A Bar Above!
6 Low-ABV Cocktails to Sip After Dry January
Looking for low alcohol cocktails to drink after Dry January? A Bar Above has 6 delicious, low-ABV cocktail recipes to try– Check them out!
Best Mocktail Recipes for Dry January and Beyond
Table of Contents: Mocktail Recipe Video Thoughts on Elevating NA Drinks Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz Recipe Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada Recipe Final Thoughts We're rounding out Dry January with three non-alcoholic drinks: the...
All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips
It’s that time of year already! While alcohol consumption is up during the holidays, it may be time to rethink your relationship with alcohol for the month of Dry January.
Mocktails 101: New Course on Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
A Bar Above just launched a new, beginner-friendly course all about non-alcoholic cocktails: Mocktails 101. Learn more!
Upgrade Your Home Bar with White Kitchen Tools & More!
Table of Contents: Black 14-piece stainless steel cocktail set Cocktail to make Mixing glasses with new designs Black pour spouts White channel knife White citrus zester Ready to give your bar a fresh upgrade? Or are you looking for the perfect gift for the...
The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge
Join us in going alcohol-free for Sober October with delicious mocktail recipes at A Bar Above!
Wedding Party Gift Guide
Need a wedding gift for a couple or your own wedding party? Get ideas of gifts for cocktail enthusiasts over at A Bar Above!
