A Bar Above Podcast
Once upon a time… a cocktail lover married a bartender. Together, they created a mixology course, a craft cocktail educational website, a podcast, and eventually a premium barware brand! Sounds fun, doesn't it?
Chris and Julia Tunstall created A Bar Above to help bar professionals and cocktail enthusiasts everywhere master their craft, get the ideal tools they need, and connect with other like-minded cocktail lovers. Join them as they discuss all things cocktails, including techniques, recipes, industry trends, news, and so much more! Whether you’re a long-time professional behind the bar, just starting out, or even a home cocktail enthusiast, you’re guaranteed to learn a lot and have fun while doing it.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2022
Colors & Cocktails, Part 1: Ingredients & Techniques for Red Cocktails with Pastry Chef Bella Jatzo
Who better to ask about colors in cocktails than pastry chefs? Learn their tips, tricks & techniques for adding beautiful color - in and out of the glass.
https://www.mixologytalk.com/171
Cocktail & Bar Trends for 2020
https://www.mixologytalk.com/170
What’s new in the world of craft cocktails and hospitality? We asked a few thousand bartenders and here’s what they said.
Sugar alternatives - Interview with a food scientist about all things sweet
Who better to ask about the nitty gritty details of sugar substitutes than a food scientist? Zach Gooding is an expert in all things sweet. Join us to learn all about sug…
The Impossible Task: How to make “No Carb” Cocktails that Actually Taste Good
https://www.mixologytalk.com/168 Going low carb for January? Don’t despair! Listen in for some ideas for “no carb” cocktails and tips for making “no sugar” simple syrups as well.
Advice for serving hot cocktails at your bar - interview with Bradley Thomas Stephens
https://www.MixologyTalk.com/167
If you saw the last episode, you know how Chris feels about hot cocktails. Now it's time to set him straight! Chris is chatting with bartender Bradley Thomas Stephens…
5 Reasons Chris Hates Hot Cocktails (and how to fix them!)
It’s true - Chris hates hot cocktails. Join us this week to experience his rant and some great suggestions for preparing hot cocktails that actually taste good!
Punch for Service: Large Format Cocktails Behind the Bar with Rachel Hopkins
Looking to add punches to your bar program? Join us this week as Chris learns all about the ins and outs of making and serving large format cocktails behind the bar.
Punch: The Misunderstood Large Format Cocktail
https://www.mixologytalk.com/164
It’s so much more than “Jungle Juice”. Large format cocktails are an awesome way to serve delicious craft drinks at parties without bartending all night!
Advanced Infusions for Fun and Profit with Lucas England
https://www.mixologytalk.com/163
Infusions are fun to play with, but can you really use them in a service setting? Lucas England says YES and is here to show us how! Listen in to hear his tips and tr…
Basic Infusions: How to make Infused Spirits and Syrups for Cocktails
https://www.mixologytalk.com/162
It’s one of the easiest “mixology” techniques there is! This week we’re talking all about infusions and how you can easily make them for use in your cocktail creation…
Food and Cocktail Pairings with Lucas Huff
www.MixologyTalk.com/161
Listen in as we chat with sommelier Lucas Huff to learn how he creates delicious food and cocktail pairings, and some tips and tricks for how you can do the same at your bar.
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Learning the Secrets of Rum Production with Carter Raff and Josh Miller
Ever wonder what makes different styles of Rum different? Join us this week as we learn about three common and two obscure styles of rum and how their unique production proce…
Back to the Basics: All About Rum with Matt Pietrek
www.MixologyTalk.com/159
It’s rum month for A Bar Above so we felt the perfect way to start is to go back to the basics. Today on the podcast we’re joined by Matt Pietrek to teach us all about it!
Getting Organized & Growing up: What’s coming for A Bar Above
https://www.mixologytalk.com/158
We’ve published more than 800 things since we started A Bar Above in 2013. I think it’s time to grow up! Here’s what’s new, starting September 1!
The Hardest Part of Bartending
www.MixologyTalk.com/157
We asked a bunch of bartenders what the hardest part of bartending was. Here are the top three responses and some suggestions for tackling them.
Relocation for Bartenders: How to Find a Job in a Brand New Town
https://www.mixologytalk.com/156
Moving day! How do you find a job in a new market? Listen in for tips in how to move and find a new job - sometimes before you even leave!
"The Dark & Gritty side of Bartending - a chat with Justyn Myers"
https://www.mixologytalk.com/155
The modern craft bar isn’t all glitz and glamour. Bartending comes with its dark side as well. This week we’re chatting with Justyn Myers to discuss the grittier side…
Flavor Extraction without Alcohol: Learning from Jared & Absinthia from Nickle Dime Syrups
https://www.mixologytalk.com/154
Making specialty syrups? This is your episode! We’re talking with Jared and Absinthia from Nickel Dime Syrups this week and learning all of their tricks for flavor ex…
Disengaged and Negative Coworkers: How to fix it (or deal with it!)
https://www.mixologytalk.com/153
What do you do when a coworker hates their job and makes your life miserable? Before you quit in exasperation, here are some ideas for trying to make things better.
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All About Mead with Samuel Boulton
https://www.mixologytalk.com/152
Ever used Mead in a cocktail? It might just be the next big hipster beverage, and this week have we have Mead expert Samuel Boulton on the podcast to teach us all abo…