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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It’s already conference season! Bar Convent Brooklyn is coming in just a few weeks, and is a great event if you’re a bartender looking to learn and grow. Join us this…
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It’s a day we’ve been waiting years for - and it’s here! The A Bar Above Store is officially open for business. Listen in for the whole story, including some hints …
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Time to raise prices? Don’t chicken out! Here are some tips for increasing your menu prices in a way that’s good for the bottom line and doesn’t scare away your cus…
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Your regulars might call you a “super hero” all the time, but I would argue that bartenders really are modern day superheroes. Listen in for a fun episode all about t…
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It’s great to get creative with your cocktail recipes, but how do prevent your creativity from going too far? This week we’re chatting with Camper English about kee…
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What happens when you get 1,000 bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts in the same place to talk cocktails? Here’s a recap of our favorite debates and conversations from…
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It’s February and it’s… quiet. Crickets at your bar. How can you use this time to stay sharp and improve your skills so you’re ready when folks show up again for St. …
What’s new in booze? We went to the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco to Find out! Here are the key trends and most interesting new products we found.
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That’s a wrap! Here are our key takeaways from Chris’ best interviews of 2018.
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Foams, spherification and pH… this week’s episode dives deep into the world of molecular gastronomy with the head chef from Modernist Pantry. It’s getting nerdy!
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Ever wonder what cocktail culture was really like 15 years ago? This week we’re chatting with H. Joseph Ehrmann about how the Craft Cocktail movement got its footing …
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Tea is a great way to add flavor and aroma to cocktails. This week we’re chatting with Spirit Tea’s founder to learn about making great tea and using it to make great…
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Ever considered bartending for private events? Check out this interview with mobile bartending pro, Ozeal Debastos to learn how he got started and great tips for succ…
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After working behind the bar long enough, you find a few tips and tricks that help make your day easier. Here are the tools and hacks that Chris found over the years …
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Who says a drink needs booze to be delicious? Join us this week for a chat with Julia Momose, one of the world’s foremost experts on alcohol free cocktails that put t…
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You may not realize it, but you use systems every day to work faster, better, and longer. Listen in for more ideas on how you can leverage systems to improve every sh…
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Another listener questions episode! This week we’re talking about pricing high-end spirits, what to do if a coworker takes their “Mixology” a little too seriously, an…
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Love the career but with you could take home more money? Check out this week’s episode for some tips for increasing your hourly rate, getting more tips, and keeping t…
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Tired of the bartender life? There are so many great career options that leverage your bar skills - here are a few to get you started!
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Curious what’s new in the world of “bleeding edge” mixology? Here’s what we learned in a few great seminars this year on the topic.