Learn how a fine mesh strainer goes beyond cocktails, making it an essential tool for cooking, baking, sauces, and smooth, polished drinks.
The Versatility of Fine Mesh Strainers: Cocktails & Cooking
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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!
Guide to the Best Hawthorne Strainer for Home Bars
Learn why a Hawthorne strainer is an essential bar tool for smoother pours, cleaner cocktails, and better results at home. Read more at A Bar Above.
The History of Japanese Jiggers: How They Came Into the Bartending Scene
Explore the history of the Japanese jigger and discover why its precision and elegant design made it a staple of modern bartending.
How to Use a Cocktail Mixing Glass for Perfect Cocktails
Learn how to use a cocktail mixing glass for smoother stirring, proper dilution, and perfectly balanced spirit-forward cocktails.
Why Every Home Bar Needs a Cocktail Mixing Glass
Learn why a cocktail mixing glass is an essential home bar tool for crafting smooth, crystal-clear stirred cocktails with precision.
Bitters Bottles Product Launch
We’ve launched our very own bitters bottles for cocktails! Get the perfect dash and make your bar look neat and organized while keeping product fresh.
Come See Chris Speak at the Bar and Restaurant Expo
Come see Chris Tunstall of A Bar Above speak at the Bar and Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas. Click here to get all the details, including how to get your ticket.
Mixology 101: The Art & Science Of Cocktail Making
Master the fundamentals of mixology, from essential techniques and tools to balancing flavors and crafting better cocktails at home.
Behind the Bar: A Day in the Life of a Bartender
Go behind the bar with a professional bartender and discover the skills, challenges, and routines that keep service running smoothly.
Cocktail Culture: A History of Mixology & its Evolution
Explore the history of mixology, from its earliest origins to today’s cocktail renaissance, and discover how cocktail culture has evolved.
Quick Mixology Course: Knowing Your Mixing Tools
Learn the essential cocktail mixing tools every bartender should own and how to use them to make better drinks with confidence.
What Are the Six Basic Cocktails?
Learn the six basic cocktails every bartender should know, plus the classic formulas and techniques that inspired countless modern drinks.
