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Introducing Our Cobbler Shaker: The One We Actually Like

We’re not too fond of cobbler shakers, so we decided to make the BEST cobbler shaker on the market. Check it out at A Bar Above!

Meet Your New Bartending BFF: Cocktail Recipe Cards!

Training to be a bartender? Our classic cocktail flashcards will help you learn the recipes you NEED to know, fast. Get yours today at A Bar Above!

Guide to Craft Mocktails

Editor's Note: This article has been updated from a previous 2020 version. We now offer two online mocktail courses that walk you through the techniques detailed in this article if, after reading, you're feeling inspired and would like to make some really delicious,...
Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Sour

Sometimes the best drinks are also some of the most common. This week it’s a classic – the Whiskey Sour.

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Manhattan Recipe

Manhattan Recipe

The Manhattan has inspired countless riffs since its creation back in the late 1800s. While the cocktails origin may be lost in inebriated history, we can all agree that this cocktail will always be a classic. What is your favorite riff on this classic cocktail?

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Black Russian Recipe

Black Russian Recipe

  Table of Contents: How-to Video White Russian Comparison Ingredients Jump to Recipe You've probably heard of a White Russian cocktail (thanks, Big Lebowski), but have you heard of a Black Russian? It's kind of like the cousin to the classic cocktail (which is...

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We’re a husband-wife team of cocktail nerds who started A Bar Above way back in 2013, dreaming of a website that would help make craft bar education accessible to everyone.

What started as a blog and YouTube channel quickly grew to include a podcast, online courses, and our very own custom line of barware.

All of the tools and equipment you see on this site are custom-designed or hand-selected by us personally to be the best possible tools for the craft bartender or home mixologist. We hope you love them as much as we do!

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