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It requires more skill than I thought to fill two glasses at the same time. I will keep trying

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We understand that using a Hawthorne strainer can take some practice, but we believe in your skills and know you'll get the hang of it soon. Keep trying and don't hesitate to reach out if you need any tips or advice. Cheers!

Xarope

Ansiosa para começar! O preparo e manuseio corretos do xarope fazem toda a diferença no sabor e no resultado final do drink. Um xarope bem feito eleva a qualidade da coquetelaria, e estou animada para aprimorar minhas técnicas e criar experiências únicas nos meus coquetéis

Can a girl have too many Boston Shakers?

This is my second Boston Shaker from A Bar Above, and I love it! It’s so well made and balanced. It seals perfectly and is easy to crack open. I also got a 4-prong strainer which works really well with the shaker. Solid! Highly recommend!

Hi there,

Thanks for your positive review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying your second Boston Shaker from us. We agree, you can never have too many shakers! Our goal is to provide high-quality and well-balanced products, so we're happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. Our 4-prong strainer is a great addition to the shaker, and we're glad it's working well for you. Thank you for recommending us! Cheers to many more cocktails with your shaker.

Best,
The A Bar Above Team

Favorite Barware

Got these as a gift, I use a lot of A Bar Above’s stuff personally and it’s my favorite - so it made a perfect gift. Even the packaging was really nice, subtle yet elegant, and of course all of the actual stuff inside is the same quality I’ve come to expect!

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for our Stainless Steel Mixologist Bar Set. We are thrilled to hear that it is your favorite barware and that you also use other products from A Bar Above. We take pride in providing high-quality items and we are happy to know that our packaging also met your expectations. Thank you for choosing our brand and we hope you continue to enjoy your bar set! Cheers!

This was a gift for my daughter. I have bought this set for my cousin as well, and I have my own set, which I absolutely love.

Channel Knife Stainless Steel

The best bartender's tool on the market, it's accurate, stylish, comfortable, and it has measurements that no other jigger offers.

Like being at work

This is a great shaker: excellent seal, feels great in the hands, cleans very well (even the time I was lazy and put it in the machine).

Brings back good memories from when I was behind the bar full time.

Hi there,
Thank you for your positive review! We're happy to hear that our Gold Boston Shaker is meeting your expectations and bringing back good memories. We strive to provide high-quality products that make bartending a breeze. Thank you for choosing our shaker and for taking the time to leave a review. Cheers!

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Stainless Steel Wine Opener
Drexel H Axeloons
5*

As a career bartender, one of the better pull tap style openers I've used. Good durability.

Hi there! Thank you for leaving such a positive review for our Stainless Steel Wine Opener. We are thrilled to hear that it has been a reliable tool for you as a career bartender. We take pride in the durability of our product, so it's great to know that it has met your standards. Cheers to many more effortless wine openings!

Love it!!!

Great addition to my home bar, easy to take along to friends party’s too when I’m shaking it up for my friends.
A Bar Above is the go to for any and everything you might need!

Thank you for your review Nancy! We are glad you love your bar set.

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Gold Julep Strainer
Raquel Medina
Great Strainer!

Really loving my new Gold Julep Strainer! Stylish look and super functional. Durable as well, like everything from A Bar Above. Highly recommend if you're in the market for one of these!

Thank you Raquel! We are glad you love the Gold Julep Strainer :)

Top Notch Barware!

A Bar Above is without a doubt the best business for high functioning barware with style. The tools in this set are durable and the colors really pop; we particularly love the gold that we chose for our aesthetic. As new mobile bartending business owners, we are so happy that we discovered A Bar Above to supply us with the best gear for all our gigs. For long lasting and great looking barware, shop A Bar Above!

Beautiful and Functional!

This mixing glass is the perfect addition to your bar tool inventory. Its durable, the perfect size, and has a beautiful look to it. Like all of A Bar Above products, it's built to last and will not disappoint. The perfect tool for functionality and aesthetic on your bar top.

Great Juicer

Absolutely LOVING this juicer. The perfect size, easy to handle, and has a great look. As usual, A Bar Above slams it out of the park with the best equipment for bar owners and at home cocktail makers.

Thank you for your review Mike! We are so glad you love the juicer :)

Worth it, trust me!

As someone who hates online learning, I'd take this over one of those few day in-person bartending classes in a heartbeat. The way it's structured, having a video corresponding to written information below, makes it easier to feel engaged and retain more.
Aside from the nice learning system, the content itself was so inciteful and contained so many important aspects of drink making. I thought I could learn all I needed watching Youtube and Googling. However, you can't duplicate the organized curriculum this course provided on your own, especially while also getting into the same depth and detailing aspects you probably wouldn't think of.
The final project was really fun and truly made this experience feel more personal. When it was time to submit an original cocktail recipe using what we had learned about balancing a drink and methods for incorporating flavors, I felt confident with the knowledge I now have.
I created a spin on a whiskey sour, using peach, ginger, yuzu, and aquafaba (instead of egg white). The peach and ginger were incorporated into the drink with fresh produce I infused in different ways, as was also taught. You're also challenged to garnish the drink in a way that's fitting, which there is a lesson about.

What A Pour

The pour is perfect every time and it sits well in the hand. I do enjoy the fit and weight in my fingers for that perfect pour for a well balanced cocktail. Keep up the great work on the products you sell.

Thank you, Bobby!

Finally!!!!!!

A great Old Fashion. This makes mixing perfect

Loved it.

Such a good bar tool. Someone already stole it on the bar

Boston Best at Bar Above

Great feel and very nice weight. Have not had a tip over and perfect balance on the shake. Will order more for sure!

Pour Spouts

I have used many pour spouts and A Bar Above are among the better brands. The rubber keeps to the spout pretty well which prevents leaking and the failure rate is lower than most brands. The only issue I've had, and it happens every now and then, is the stem in the bottle snaps. Overall a solid product

Beautiful piece of equipment

Gave Me The Tools To Excel

After bartending for years and wanting to advance beyond traditional bartending, I decided to pursue my mixology education and certification. I knew that through hands on experience alone, I would never learn about the things that exist beyond a small town bar inventory. I chose A Bar Above to begin my pursuit of a thorough education and understanding of spirits, and I’m glad I did because they taught me well. Through this mixology program, I was able to begin my journey by learning about the vast array of spirits, spirits which are not commonly found in small town bars. I was able to learn about the distillation practices, the differences between them, and how to utilize them in different types of cocktails. I also learned how to make my own cocktail ingredients. I plan to take the mocktails course next. Since pursuing my certification, I have started my own mobile mixology business where I create exquisite menus for events. I challenge myself regularly by creating new and innovative recipes. This cocktail pictured is my newest Spring recipe, a twist on the classic Ramos Gin Fizz, called Crema Di Fiori Gin Fizz. This cocktail blends an infusion of jasmine with lavender cream and elderflower tonic and is absolutely delicious.

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Best of luck on your mixology journey and we hope you continue to challenge yourself with new and innovative recipes. Cheers!

Excellent Course!

I thoroughly enjoyed the mixology course. Chris is an amazing, talented and engaging instructor and the material was comprehensive and very useful. I loved the opportunity we had to practice on our own and the quizzes at the end of each session were very helpful. I would whole-heartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to upscale their mixology skills.

What I didn’t realize I needed

I’ve recently started growing my at-home bar collection - making drinks on weekends for my wife and I. While I was doing… ok - I was just blindly trying different things until my wife told me something tasted good. This course gave me the knowledge about different spirits, their expected pallet, and how to best blend the flavors together to make a good cocktail. I can now taste or ask, is it too sweet? too sour? too bitter? and know how I can work to balance that flavor out without just a blind guess. Would definitely recommend this for anyone hoping to start making their own cocktails at home!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're thrilled to hear that our Bar Basics Course has helped you elevate your at-home bar game and gain a better understanding of different spirits and how to create well-balanced cocktails. Cheers to many more tasty drinks with your wife!

Bar Basics Course

This course is exactly what I needed as I’m looking into retirement gigs in my near future