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 explore the use of essential ingredients like different types of […]
Seen raw egg whites in a cocktail recipe and thought it was weird? Here’s why egg whites are an awesome ingredient for cocktails, and how to use them safely. (Plus some alternatives if you’re just not excited about raw eggs in your drinks!)
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 called the festival of lights– and involves a lot of traditions and yummy food. To get you […]
What if you stumble across a recipe with cracked ice? You might be thinking to yourself, What the heck is cracked ice? and Ice is just frozen water … What does the size or shape have to do with anything? Well, turns out a lot. While you might only give thought to ice in […]
Craft cocktail connoisseurs know that enjoying a cocktail is a multi-sensory experience. Your eyes see the vibrant color of the garnish, your hands feel the temperature of the glass, and your nose takes in the aromas of the cocktail, all before the grand finale of tasting the cocktail itself. You might be wondering how it […]
We’ve talked about orgeat syrup here at A Bar Above before; but today, we’re really going to get into this unusual ingredient with the nutty flavor. First of all, what is orgeat syrup anyway? Although it’s a major player in one of the most classic cocktails of all time (the Mai Tai), you may not […]