A Bar Above Podcast

A Bar Above Podcast


Latest Episodes

Advanced Infusions for Fun and Profit with Lucas England
October 21, 2019

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.

Basic Infusions: How to make Infused Spirits and Syrups for Cocktails
October 09, 2019

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.

Food and Cocktail Pairings with Lucas Huff
October 07, 2019

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.  

Learning the Secrets of Rum Production with Carter Raff and Josh Miller
September 17, 2019

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 processes make them what they are.  

Back to the Basics: All About Rum with Matt Pietrek
September 01, 2019

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
August 28, 2019

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
August 14, 2019

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
July 17, 2019

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"
July 03, 2019

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 of bartending and what he’s learned from...

Flavor Extraction without Alcohol: Learning from Jared & Absinthia from Nickle Dime Syrups
June 20, 2019

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 extraction.