National Bourbon Day
Happy National Bourbon Day! Did you even know this was a thing? No? Well, you're in the right place for an awesome recipe and some good ol' fashioned celebration of this amazing spirit (my personal favorite). Jump to Recipe Apparently every June 14th,...
National Bourbon Day
Happy National Bourbon Day! Did you even know this was a thing? No? Well, you're in the right place for an awesome recipe and some good ol' fashioned celebration of this amazing spirit (my personal favorite). Jump to Recipe Apparently every June 14th,...
From Novice To Expert: The Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Bartender
Bartending is a profession that requires a range of skills-- It's not just creating delicious drinks, but you also have to provide excellent customer service and perform various behind-the-bar tasks. If you're interested in becoming a bartender, there are a few key...
Unique Corporate Gift Ideas To Show Your Appreciation
Corporate gifting is a great (and potentially fun way) to show your appreciation to clients and employees. By giving a thoughtful and unique gift, you can build stronger relationships, boost your business' reputation and brand image, and foster a sense of gratitude...
Bar Tools Every Mixologist Should Have
Mixology is an art form-- It's not just mixing drinks but also putting together flavor combinations in unique and interesting ways. As a mixologist, you need to have the right bar tools to make cocktails that look and taste amazing. Whether you're a beginner or a...
Bloody Mary Recipe
A Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. Made with vodka, tomato juice, and a variety of spices, a Bloody Mary is both refreshing and flavorful. Jump to Recipe In my opinion, a Bloody Mary is a perfect drink for any time of day. Fun...
Mai Tai Recipe With Grand Marnier
We sure do love a yummy Mai Tai around here– and, of course, there are so many variations you can create with this classic cocktail. But today, we’re swapping out one specific ingredient in this classic tiki cocktail: Grand Marnier orange curaçao for the traditional...
Sidecar Recipe with Grand Marnier
OK, so you’re making a cocktail that lists triple sec or Cointreau as an ingredient– but you only have Grand Marnier on your liquor shelf… Can you use it instead? Short answer: Yes! Jump to Recipe GRAND MARNIER IN COCKTAILS Grand Marnier is a little different...
Listener Questions: Flavored Vodka, Selling your Cocktail Recipes and Pricing Consulting
Forgiving flavored vodka, getting paid for your cocktail recipes, and pricing cocktail consulting – it’s another listener questions episode!
Bartender to Entrepreneur – An Interview with the founder of Cocktail and Sons
This week on the podcast, hear Max Messier’s story of reinvention, fortitude, and turning his scrappy notebook into a thriving business.
The Story of A Bar Above
A listener recently asked us about how A Bar Above started – and we realized we’ve never actually told the story on this podcast! So here it is – the story of where it all began.








