EUREKA! THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEMONS AND LIMES
It’s well known that fresh citrus fruits are a vital part of a cocktail program – But how exactly do you know when to use lemon juice vs lime juice? This super old video goes back to the basics, and I talk about some of the differences between lemons…
EUREKA! THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEMONS AND LIMES
It’s well known that fresh citrus fruits are a vital part of a cocktail program – But how exactly do you know when to use lemon juice vs lime juice? This super old video goes back to the basics, and I talk about some of the differences between lemons…
Elderflower Cocktail
Photo via UnsplashSAGE ADVICE: A GIN ELDERFLOWER COCKTAIL There are lots of delicious elderflower cocktails-- many of which use fresh lemon juice-- but today's recipe from bartender Rob is a beautiful cocktail mixing equal ounces gin and elderflower liqueur with lime...
DARK RUM VS. LIGHT RUM ARTICLE
Photo by Jia Jia Shum via UnsplashI say with endearing reverence and no shame that I think of pirates when I think of rum. Who wouldn’t? Hanging on a beach or a boat in the open ocean… There are fewer things more synonymous with that than rum. A BRIEF HISTORY OF RUM...
BIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR COCKTAIL LOVERS
Photo copyright A Bar AboveBIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR COCKTAIL LOVERSPhoto via UnsplashWe love doing holiday gift guides here at A Bar Above– and of course, some of our awesome recommendations can apply all year round– but I thought it would be fun to expand our scope a...
Tom Collins
While we’ve made several versions of a Collins (my personal favorite being with cranberries), we’ve never actually done a post on a traditional Tom Collins– the shame! This classic cocktail combines gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water for a refreshing drink.
read moreGimlet
It’s surprising that we’ve never actually covered a gimlet before! This gin cocktail usually features two or three ingredients, depending on how you make it– super simple! A vodka gimlet is a common replacement for the classic gimlet drink, so if you’re not into gin, feel free to substitute vodka instead.
read moreFog Cutter
This gorgeous drink is the work of Tony Kennedy from our Craft Cocktail Club. With summer right around the corner, this is the perfect lounging-in-the-sun drink!
read moreLaunching Gold Products and going back to basics!
Celebrating episode 200, we are announcing both a name change for our podcast and the launch of our new gold bar tools line!
read moreOur Top 10 Podcasts from the Last 100 Episodes
Today, we’re revisiting our favorite 10 podcasts of the last 100 episodes that you definitely don’t want to miss!
read moreCoffee Cocktails with Levi Andersen and Derrick Wessels!
Today, Chris is doing a deep-dive with longtime coffee connoisseurs and bar-owners Levi Andersen and Derrick Wessels. They get pretty detailed with their knowledge, so definitely listen to the whole episode!
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