Mixed Drink Recipe Book | Recipe - A Bar Above (2024)

As bright and refreshing as it is classic, the South Side is the perfect co*cktail to put our brand new mint plant to the test!

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OK, today we're working with one of my absolute favorites! If you're not familiar with the Paper Plane co*cktail, you're in for a real treat. This modern classic is a zesty, equal-parts sipper that balances bittersweet liqueurs with lemon and the boldness of whiskey....

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Hey, co*cktail lovers! Today, Chris shows you how to make the Ramos Gin Fizz, an artful blend of gin, citrus, cream, and fizz that's as creamy as a cloud and as refreshing as a summer breeze. Perfect for the start of spring! With its beautiful foam and zesty lemon...

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The Bee's Knees co*cktail is kind of a hidden gem in the world of mixology-- but today, we're exposing this gin-based drink for what it is: a delicious, honey lemon co*cktail that is perfect for any day of the year. This classic co*cktail combines the simplicity of gin,...

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The Screwdriver co*cktail is one of the easiest mixed drinks to make. With just two primary ingredients—vodka and orange juice—this classic drink is a breeze to make and a pleasure to sip. History of the Screwdriver Drink The origins of the popular...

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What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with the quintessential New Orleans co*cktail: The Hurricane!

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When life hands you lemons, you could make lemonade... or you could take things up a notch and whip up a Lemon Drop Martini. A semi-sweet drink, this delightful co*cktail offers delightful tanginess in a glass, perfect for those moments when you feel like branching out...

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This classic co*cktail is a bit like a whiskey Negroni – and just as tasty.

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Named after a French WW1 75mm field gun, the French 75 is a delicate looking co*cktail that definitely packs a punch!

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One of the most popular co*cktails in the world, the Margarita is an absolute classic. Traditionally, when making just one single co*cktail at a time, it's a basic blend of tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and Cointreau orange liqueur mixed in a co*cktail shaker...

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Ah, the Chocolate Martini: The decadent, creamy co*cktail typically made of vodka (sometimes even super sweet vanilla vodka), chocolate liqueur, and creme de cacao. It's the queen of dessert co*cktails: A chocolate lovers' dream and the pride of restaurants where they...

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James Bond may have preferred his shaken, but the Classic Martini is almost always stirred. Learn how to make the ultimate classic co*cktail (stirred, of course!)

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This is – almost – the classic Sidecar co*cktail… but it’s my favorite recipe and I find it’s just a bit more balanced.

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What better way to welcome Halloween than with the Zombie co*cktail? It's a potent, flavorful concoction that really packs a punch with its complex blend of rum, fruit juices, and spices-- the perfect citrus-forward tiki co*cktail. Just don't have more than one, or...

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The ever-popular Cosmopolitan co*cktail is a delicious and relatively easy co*cktail to make at home. It’s usually made with Cointreau or generic triple sec (we definitely recommend Cointreau, if we’re being honest). But what if you only have Grand Marnier in your...

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The fall is upon us, which means we're heading into the last part of the year already! Personally, it's my favorite season, so I'm super excited for sweaters, holiday get-togethers, and autumn co*cktails. Today, Chris shows you how to make three of our favorite fall...

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This classic Pisco co*cktail is a great example of how egg whites can create a smooth and velvety texture in co*cktails.

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The Gin and Tonic-- fondly referred to as a G&T-- is a classic gin co*cktail that sure has stood the test of time. Its crisp and refreshing and super easy combination of gin, tonic water, and citrus garnish makes it a go-to choice for co*cktail enthusiasts around...

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Summer is in full swing, so today, Chris is showing you how to make one of the most refreshing drinks you could ask for on a hot summer day: a good ol' fashioned pitcher of Sangria. And yes, we do mean a large format recipe-- perfect for any summer party-- and not...

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While we’ve made several versions of a Collins (my personal favorite being with cranberries), we’ve never actually done a post on a traditional Tom Collins– the shame! This classic co*cktail combines gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water for a refreshing drink.

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Surprisingly bright but bitter, this is a tasty way to use orange juice in a non-sweet drink.

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With summer in full swing, it's time for a super refreshing co*cktail that marries the light flavor of rum with the fresh flavor of ripe strawberries. The perfect summer drink for a hot day, this shaken Strawberry Daiquiri requires minimal prep time and is absolutely...

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Don’t worry, The Fish House Punch isn’t made with fish! It’s a 1700’s drink that originated in a pre-Revolutionary Men’s Club – and was supposedly also enjoyed by the one and only George Washington.

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Perhaps one of the most famous co*cktails (or infamous co*cktails, depending on how you look at it) in recent history, the Long Island Iced Tea is a real doozy in terms of alcohol content. This isn't typically the kind of mixed drink we feature on our blog, but let's be...

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The Mojito is a minty classic is just the right level of sweetness – as long as you’re not out of mint, of course!

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I like to consider the Daiquiri to be the Margarita’s badly behaved brother. They have a lot in common, but this one’s with rum!

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We're kicking summer into full gear and bringing you all our favorite hot weather co*cktails! Today's delicious co*cktail is the Paloma, the perfect tequila co*cktail that's an alternative to the Margarita. Brief History of the Paloma The origins of this...

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A common question we at A Bar Above see come up again and again is this: Can you substitute Grand Marnier for Cointreau? Are they interchangeable? The answers are yes and no. While Cointreau and Grand Marnier aren’t the same style of orange liqueur and...

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Spring is finally in full effect, and with that comes some of our favorite co*cktails! And while Derby day at Churchill Downs racecourse has already passed, it wouldn't be May without a good Mint Julep. Brief History of the Mint Julep This famous classic...

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The Pina Colada is the quintessential summer sipper: sweet, fruity, and boozy. Enjoy by the side of the pool (or anytime you wish you were!)

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