Hey there, fellow cocktail lovers, wine enthusiasts, and hospitality staff! We're super excited to announce the addition of a couple new bar items & color lines to our ever-expanding lineup of bar accessories. Since our co-founder, Chris, spent 15 years behind the...
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Join Us at the National Restaurant Association Show 2024
Ready to spice up your culinary journey? Then the National Restaurant Association Show 2024 is calling your name… And the best part? Chris will be there repping A Bar Above! When: May 18-21, 2024 Where: The bustling city of Chicago (McCormick Place: 2301 S. King Dr.,...
Introducing Our New Lemon Zester
Hey, friends! We're super excited to share our brand new citrus zester with you! What is a Lemon Zester? A zester is a kitchen tool dedicated to extracting the flavorful oils and zesty tang from citrus fruit easily and quickly. It's kind of like a cheese...
Date Nights Reimagined: Introducing Our Exclusive Date Night Gift Box!
Tired regular date nights? Looking for a creative idea for spending time with your significant other beyond traditional game nights, dance lessons (not for those with two left feet, let me tell ya), or ignoring each other during movie night with a bottle of wine?...
Flavor Manipulation Course Series: Cocktail Bitters, Infusions, & Simple Syrups
Did you know that A Bar Above offers a variety of educational courses on topics from mocktails to a becoming a better bartender? Well, we do! And we're especially excited to share with you our Flavor Manipulation series, a trio of self-paced online courses that...
Best Mocktail Recipes for Dry January and Beyond
We're rounding out Dry January with three non-alcoholic drinks: the Piña Colada, Aperol Spritz, and Strawberry Daiquiri. These delicious mocktails are some of our favorite drinks without alcohol-- and even though they're great for hot summer days, they're equally good...
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.
A Beginner’s Guide to Making Gin at Home
Yes, you can make your own gin at home, without any high-tech equipment or a chemistry degree. Well… kind of. No actual distillation is involved.
Whiskey Vs Brandy: The Differences Between These Two Distilled Spirits
In the world of spirits, whiskey and brandy have such a rich history and timeless feel, wouldn't you say? There's just something about these two beloved spirits that entices connoisseurs and newcomers alike with their depth. Both cherished for their complex flavors...
Best Barware Black Friday Deals 2023
Hey everyone! It's that time of year again—the Black Friday shopping season is here! And we at A Bar Above are really excited about all the awesome holiday deals we have for you. These are definitely our steepest discounts of the year, so make sure not to miss out!...
The 10 Best Bartending Gifts
Being a bartender requires skill, precision, and a wide range of bar tools or barware to create the perfect cocktail. If you're looking to impress the mixologist in your life, consider getting them a gift that will make their job a little easier and a lot more...
8 Hanukkah Cocktail Recipes
When you think of holiday cocktails, many people probably think of Christmas-- but today, we're all about Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish holiday celebrating Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration-- sometimes...