The Artist Behind The Bar

The Artist Behind The Bar Inspirational Cocktail Artist The Artist Behind the Bar is a page where we discuss all things bartending & cocktails!

From recipes to fresh ingredients to industry trends! If you have any questions or would like a recipe, please feel free to send a message!

The holidays are officially here! 🎄🎁🎅Come try one of my festive holiday cocktails at Elaines Cocktail Kitchen. Make a re...
12/19/2025

The holidays are officially here! 🎄🎁🎅Come try one of my festive holiday cocktails at Elaines Cocktail Kitchen. Make a reservation today at https://elainesck.com.

12/06/2025

Come experience a little christmas cheer 🎄 with my snow globe cocktail. Perfect for that holiday vibe all month long at brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner only at Elaines Cocktail Kitchen.

Happy Thanksgiving from behind the bar. 🦃🍁🍸🥃For almost 14 years, I’ve had the honor of serving this amazing Frisco commu...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from behind the bar. 🦃🍁🍸🥃
For almost 14 years, I’ve had the honor of serving this amazing Frisco community — one cocktail, one conversation, and one unforgettable experience at a time.

Thank you for pulling up a seat, trusting me with your celebrations, your stories, and your taste buds. I’m grateful for every guest who’s become a friend and every bar that’s felt like home.

Here’s to gratitude, good people, and great drinks.
Cheers, Frisco 🥂
— Chris Norton aka The Artist Behind the Bar

Come indulge in my infamous, creamy pumpkin pie martini this thanksgiving week at Elaines Cocktail Kitchen. 🎃🥧🍸 🦃Tue 11/...
11/25/2025

Come indulge in my infamous, creamy pumpkin pie martini this thanksgiving week at Elaines Cocktail Kitchen. 🎃🥧🍸

🦃Tue 11/25 4-Close
🦃Wed 11/26 4-Close
11/27 THANKSGIVING CLOSED
🦃Friday 11/28 4-Close
🦃Saturday 11/29 4-Close

11/14/2025

Great Thanksgiving cocktails won’t knock you off your feet with high alcohol and overly rich flavors. We rounded up the best low-ABV spritzes, festive big batch drinks, and spirit-forward nightcaps. Click the link in the comments to learn more

The best Thanksgiving cocktail! My infamous Pumpkin Pie Martini! Make it at home or come get it at Elaines Cocktail Kitc...
11/13/2025

The best Thanksgiving cocktail! My infamous Pumpkin Pie Martini! Make it at home or come get it at Elaines Cocktail Kitchen!

**RECIPE**
🦃 1.5 oz Vanilla Vodka
🦃 .5 oz frangelico hazelnut liqueur
🦃1.25 oz Bailey’s Irish cream
🦃 1.5 oz pumpkin spice simple syrup purée (pumpkin puree, vanilla, all spice, cloves, ginger, cinnamon & nutmeg with sugar water)
🦃 1 oz Half & Half
🦃 Shake & strain into martini glass and rim with crushed graham cracker
🦃 Top with ground fresh graded nutmeg and homemade whip cream

Love seeing reviews like this! Creating memorable experiences through the art of cocktails!
10/16/2025

Love seeing reviews like this! Creating memorable experiences through the art of cocktails!

🥂✨ Brunch starts tomorrow at 11am at Elaine’s!Start your weekend the right way — with our loaded Bloody Mary 🍹 stacked h...
10/03/2025

🥂✨ Brunch starts tomorrow at 11am at Elaine’s!

Start your weekend the right way — with our loaded Bloody Mary 🍹 stacked high with flavor, and the rich, savory O’Beef Short Rib Benedict 🥩🍳.

It’s bold, it’s delicious, and it’s the brunch you’ve been waiting for.

“The best cocktail starts long before the pour. Bright, heavy, thin-skinned fruit = more juice + better flavor. Because ...
09/20/2025

“The best cocktail starts long before the pour. Bright, heavy, thin-skinned fruit = more juice + better flavor. Because a great drink always begins with the right ingredients.”

09/17/2025

Why bartenders shake like this 👇

It’s not just for show — shaking does 3 critical things:
🥶 Chills your cocktail so it’s crisp and refreshing
💧 Adds the perfect amount of dilution (too little = harsh, too much = watery)
🌬️ Aerates for that silky, smooth texture

The secret? Super cold, solid ice + the right shake time (10–15 sec).
That’s how a good cocktail becomes a great one. 🍸✨


09/10/2025

We are Reserved (closed) for LUNCH today for a Private Event.
We will be OPEN TODAY to the public at 4pm and look forward to seeing you 😊

What inspires me as a cocktail artist & longtime hospitality professional? The connections & relationships made from beh...
08/30/2025

What inspires me as a cocktail artist & longtime hospitality professional? The connections & relationships made from behind the bar. It's not just about making great tasting drinks, but more about creating experiences that last long after the glass is empty.

Because the art behind the bar isn’t just in the cocktails — it’s in how they make you feel.

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