The Mixology Talk Podcast: Better Bartending and Making Great Drinks

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Chris & Julia have a big announcement today– Tune in to hear all about the future of A Bar Above and what we're currently working on!

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Come along on a journey of learning as Chris talks with bartender, beverage director, author, and advocate Tiffanie Barriere about inclusion and diversity in the hospitality industry. 

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Join us as Julia talks with master distiller and co-founder of AMASS Gin, Morgan McLauchlan, about the art and hard work of distilling & about being a woman in the spirits industry. These two female entrepreneurs celebrate the female perspective and female distillers in a male-dominated industry on today's episode.

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast We're talking with A Taste of the Culture founder Sean McCloud about how to celebrate Black-owned spirits companies, the hurdles smaller companies face, and the importance of adding Black-owned wine & spirits into your collection.

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Today, Chris is having a serious, important conversation with former addict and neuropharmacologist, Dr. Judy Grisel about drug and alcohol addiction to better understand how the brain works and how addiction begins.

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Learn from Dr. Joe Fisher, founder of SOBAR, about how alcohol affects your body, how food consumption changes your alcohol absorption, and the benefits of not drinking alcohol in Dry January— and staying sober the rest of the year!

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Learn what bartenders really want this holiday season! Whether you're a bar owner or a regular customer, Chris & Julia lead you through what the bartenders in our Craft Bartender Community said they'd appreciate for the holidays.

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Wondering what to drink this holiday season? Chris is talking with beverage director, bartender, author, and podcast host Sother Teague about Christmas cocktails that can be enjoyed all year round!

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Learn all about whiskey cocktails and unique flavor combinations from cocktail enthusiast and Instagram influencer, Snehal D'cunha.

http://www.abarabove.com/podcast Come learn all about whiskey types-- from Irish whiskey to bourbon-- and the best whiskey brands to try with Samara Davis of Black Bourbon Society!

https://abarabove.com/podcast/ We're talking vodka, vodka, vodka with vodka expert and spirits judge Veronika Karlova from Girls Drink Vodka. From which cocktails to make to which vodkas to buy at different price points, you're guaranteed to also become an expert after today's podcast!

www.abarabove.com/podcast   Vodka is known as a neutral spirit, but that may all be changing! Learn all about vodka with character and the new law regarding vodka production from Devon Trevathan of Liba Spirits.

https://www.abarabove.com/podcast Frustrated by memorizing cocktail recipes? We'll walk you through the six main cocktail families so you can make hundreds of different types of cocktails using these simple cocktail family structures!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/201 Leah Hall is the co-owner of gastronomblog.com, a website dedicated to all things alcohol and making cocktails accessible to the home bartender. On the website and social media, she and her husband, Jay, share content dedicated to spirited travel, cocktails, and even boozy food. Bringing her background in hotel and restaurant management, Leah incorporates her unique views into the storytelling of bars and other amazing locations around the world. The Halls started their website in 2012; and while doing what they love most, they offer bar menu consultations, recipe development, cocktail & food photography, social media consultations, event bartending, and cocktail classes.

https://www.mixologytalk.com/200   Celebrating episode 200, we are announcing both a name change for our podcast and the launch of our new gold bar tools line!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/199 Today, we're revisiting our favorite 10 podcasts of the last 100 episodes-- with a special guest, our very own Julia Tunstall. Split up between technique and career-focused episodes, these are podcasts you definitely want to go back and listen to if you missed them the first time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiVeKXO-9CY Join us in our Mixology Talk Podcast as we chat with Spirits Specialist and Bar Designer Zane Harris - @zanemharris - and dive deep into his experience as the designer of Riedel's cocktail glasses line, as well as the importance of using the perfect choice of glassware to serve beautiful cocktails!

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https://mixologytalk.com/193 Join our conversation with gin and genever expert Philip Duff of Old Duff Genever to learn all about these spirits. Hint: they’re very different!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/192 Join us as we chat with Cornelia Mathis and Cody Carney to hear all about their incredible story of launching a boozy popsicle brand during the Pandemic!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/191 Think you hate gin? Don’t give up! Today we’re talking about the reasons a lot of people think they hate this misunderstood spirit, and ideas for giving it another chance.

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https://www.mixologytalk.com/189 Mocktails Anyone? It's not too late to start your Dry January or a dry week. Let’s dive into the relatively new world of craft, booze-free adult beverages and explore our options.

https://www.mixologytalk.com/188 Craft cocktails are an expensive hobby! We’re talking about tips for making the most out of your home bar without breaking the bank (or budget!)

https://www.mixologytalk.com/187 We asked our two 5000+ member Facebook groups what gifts they wanted most this holiday season. Here’s what they said!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/186 Beautiful Booze’s Natalie Migliarini is one of the most influential voices in cocktails today. Listen in as she shares with Chris, cocktail gift ideas, how to capture the perfect cocktail shot for IG and more.

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https://www.mixologytalk.com/183 Everyone knows the traditional smoking gun method for smoking cocktails. But if you want to know all about using wood to introduce smoke and flavor into your cocktails, this podcast is for you.

https://mixologytalk.com/182 As summer comes to a close but the weather is still warm, we at ABA are longing for the pre-COVID barbecues of yesteryear. So, in lieu of that, we’re talking this month about smoke in cocktails!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/181 From how to break down ice to what kind of ice to choose for which drink, if you want to learn more about working with craft cocktail ice at your bar or in your own home, you’ve come to the right place.

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https://www.mixologytalk.com/179 Just because we can’t go to the bar right now doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. We’re wrapping up our vacation-inspired voyage into tropical cocktails by talking about modern tiki with the very knowledgeable Daniel “Doc” Parks, beverage director of San Francisco’s Pagan Idol and Zombie Village.

https://www.mixologytalk.com/178 Welcome back, and happy June! This month, we are talking all about tiki. And who better to talk to than Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, author of seven tiki cocktail books, owner of Latitude 29 in New Orleans, and all-around expert in all things tiki?

https://www.mixologytalk.com/177 Who better to learn from than the best known non-alcoholic spirits brand? Laura Lashley, the National Education manager for Seedlip, is joining us on the podcast to help us learn all about the art of non-alcoholic cocktails.

https://www.mixologytalk.com/176 Wish you could drink Amaro at work? Listen in as we chat with the founder of Casamara Club on how he created an “Amaro” soft drink - without alcohol!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/175 Today, Chris is talking with bar owner Chris Elford (yes, another Chris!) about a new way bars are serving their community, through to-go cocktail programs. Depending on your state’s current laws, this to-go service is a great option for staying in business during the COVID-19 shutdown.

https://www.mixologytalk.com/174  Ever wonder how to work beer flavor into your cocktails? This podcast has some incredible ideas from the basic to the very advanced!

https://www.mixologytalk.com/173 We’re discussing all things beer cocktails! From how to get started if you want to offer beer cocktails on your drink menu to tips and tricks to elevate your cocktail service.

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

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.

https://mixologytalk.com/169 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 sugars (and alternative sugars) and how to use them in your next cocktail.

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.

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 who has some great tips for making delicious hot cocktails for service - and avoiding the pitfalls that drove Chris crazy!

www.MixologyTalk.com/166 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!

www.MixologyTalk.com/165 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.

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!

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 tricks for making infusions work, even in a high volume bar.

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 creations.

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.