barware | Strategies Beer

Absinthe Cocktails: How to Master the Green Fairy

Absinthe is a powerful botanical tool, not a party trick. Learn how to master the green fairy with precise techniques like the glass rinse.

Madeline Puckette · May 25, 2026 · 8 min read

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Spirits & Liquor · vodka

Why the 50ml Vodka Miniature is the Smartest Tool in Your Bar

Think 50ml miniatures are just for party favors? Think again. They are the most efficient tool for building a sophisticated bar without the financial…

May 25, 2026 · Karan Dhanelia · 8 min

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Understanding 100 Drinking Alcohol: What Proof Actually Means

The Reality of 100 Drinking Alcohol You are standing at the back of a dimly lit bar, eyes scanning the top shelf. You pull…

May 25, 2026 · Ale Aficionado · 5 min

Beverage Culture

Happy Hour Glass Works: Choosing the Right Vessels for Your Home Bar

What Happy Hour Glass Works Actually Are The biggest mistake people make when building a home bar is assuming that expensive crystal is always…

May 25, 2026 · Tom Gilbey · 5 min

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Do You Need a Surger Plate for Your Guinness? The Truth About the Surger Plate

The Definitive Verdict on the Surger Plate You do not need a surger plate unless you are operating a high-volume pub that lacks a…

May 25, 2026 · Jancis Robinson · 6 min

Beverage Culture

Mastering the Happy Hour Board: Elevate Your Home Bar Setup

What is a Happy Hour Board? The biggest mistake people make when building a home bar setup is assuming that a happy hour board…

May 25, 2026 · Amanda Barnes · 6 min

Spirits & Liquor

The Truth About 40 Proof Vodka: Is It Actually Vodka?

What is 40 proof vodka and why it matters If you pick up a bottle labeled 40 proof vodka, you are not buying a…

May 25, 2026 · Ale Aficionado · 6 min

Bar Gear · Cocktails & Mixology

Stop Fearing the Cocktail Machine: Your Guide to Home Bar Tech

Are home cocktail machines a shortcut for the lazy, or the ultimate host's secret weapon? We debunk the myths and give you the real…

May 25, 2026 · Amanda Barnes · 8 min

Cocktails & Mixology

Mastering Standard Pours on a Jigger for Home Bartending Success

The Truth About Your Bar Measurements You are probably pouring more alcohol than you think you are, and that is exactly why your homemade…

May 25, 2026 · Amanda Barnes · 6 min

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