The Ice Age: Artisanal Ice Ice is often overlooked for what it brings to cocktails, even though it’s used as an ingredient in almost all of them in one way or another. Outside of the obvious functions – chilling drinks in a shaker, keeping them cool, and melting into drinks to dilute them — ice has recently become a focal point … Read More
Cocktail Glasses: How glassware creates the perfect drinking experience
In the world of bar frequentation there are few things more disappointing than ordering a cocktail, only to have it presented to you in the wrong glass. To many, the disappointment may seem irrational – does the glassware really make that much of a difference to the taste and experience of the drink? Or to put it more concisely: is … Read More
Mixology classes launched at Chicago Bar Shop
Mixology classes are being launched at Chicago Bar Shop’s Lincoln Park bar showroom and flagship store, and at locations across Chicagoland. This new line of mixology classes are inspired by a love of classic cocktails, an appreciation of modern beverage trends, and real mixologists and bartenders. Chicago Mixology Classes Mixology classes are fun and exciting! Join us in a real Chicago area bar, privately … Read More
Past and Present: The Moscow Mule and its Iconic Copper Mug
History of the Moscow Mule and its copper mug: The copper mug is an iconic and distinctive staple to any Moscow Mule cocktail. But tradition alone doesn’t make serving a Moscow Mule in any other drinking vessel blasphemous. In fact, there are many benefits to making sure a Moscow Mule is served in copper, just as its creators intended. … Read More