1. SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN

Interview with Michael Zotter

90 partner brands, over 50 recipes submitted and a final with 24 top bartenders. The SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2021 was such a success that one almost forgot that it was a premiere.

BAR NEWS: What were the thoughts behind launching another cocktail competition?Our ambition was to launch a competition that did not yet exist in this form. In addition, ... Read more ...

SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2021

These are the cocktail recipes of the six finalists

24 Barkeeper mixed for the title of "Best Cocktail in Switzerland 2021" at the first SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN. But only those drinks that convinced both with their inner and outer values made it to the second round: the grand final.

A drink that deserves the title "best cocktail in Switzerland 2021" must already attract the attention of the guest with an appealing appearance. And even before the lips have ... Read more ...

Final SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2021

"A Tale of Two Cities" is the best cocktail in Switzerland 2021

Sarah Madritsch emerges as the winner of the 1st SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN with her drink "A Tale of Two Cities". The 25-year-old bartender from the Widder Bar in Zurich convinced the jury with a composition of a white and a dark Swiss rum from Orator, Belsazar White Vermouth, Amontillado Sherry and a homemade Black Lime and Coconut Cordial.

The numbers are impressive: 24 finalists, over 50 recipes submitted and 90 brands. The premiere of the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN - the largest cocktail competition in Switzerland for professionals Barkeeper - ... Read more ...

Final 10th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy

Gianluca Ciriello and Manuel Saladin win Anniversary Competition

The finale of the 10th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy proved that Monday mornings and cocktails do go well together. The best non-alcoholic cocktails in two categories were mixed by Gianluca Ciriello (The Omnia Mountain Lodge, Zermatt) and Manuel Saladin (Schweizerhof Bar, Lucerne) on Monday, 21 June 2021.

A cocktail is more than "just" the sum of its parts. This does not change even if the ingredients are exclusively alcohol-free. Alcohol-free cocktails have their place at every ... Read more...

SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2021

24 Barkeeper fight for the title at the finals

Great success at the premiere of the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN. Over 50 Barkeeper from all over Switzerland developed exciting cocktails and submitted their creations.

The specifications for the recipes are demanding, but gave the participants a lot of freedom. For example, each recipe must include at least one Swiss product and at least one product from an international partner... Read more...

Swiss Cocktail Open Call for Entries
Over 50 participants

Great success in the bidding for the 1st SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN

In April 2021, this novel competition was announced for professional Barkeeper . The deadline for the submission of recipes was 20 May 2021. Over 50 Barkeeper are now competing for one of the coveted 24 final places.

We are looking for the best cocktail in Switzerland! This was the slogan used at the end of April to announce the largest cocktail competition in Switzerland for professionals Barkeeper. The cocktail that will impress the jury at the finals with ... Read more ...

Matteo Moscatelli qualifies for the final

Swiss Elimination World Class

Thanks to his professional and charming presentation, Matteo Moscatelli was able to prevail over his eight competitors. The Barkeeper from the Widder Bar, Zurich may now participate in the global final from 4 - 8 June 2021.

The Swiss elimination of the World Class Competition organised by Diageo was as demanding as usual. Four challenges had to be mastered with speed, creativity and competence. Whether it was a cocktail flight with Tanqueray No. Ten , ... Read more...

5 years Basel BarTender

Martin Bornemann wins Competition

This year, the anniversary competition of the Basel BarTender was under the direction of Thomas Huhn, Pascal Kunz and Milena Niklaus. Due to Corona, this event had to be held according to a new formula and under exclusion of the public.

The Basel BarTender association is a network of the Basel bar scene and represents a total of 38 local bar and restaurant businesses through its members. This association celebrated its 5th anniversary in April. ... Read more ...

Over 50 recipes sent in

The finalists of the Nullpromille Trophy 2021 are known

The Swiss Nullpromille Trophy is once again a great success. For its 10th anniversary, BAR NEWS is looking for the best non-alcoholic cocktail in two categories. Over 50 recipes were sent in and judged by a jury of experts. The finalists are known!

Finalists Category "Fancy Drink" Nadine BrunnerCocktailbar zum Türk, Solothurn Jonah CalcianoKanonaegass Bar, Zurich Gianluca CirielloThe Omnia Mountain Lodge, Zermatt Luca HuberBar am Wasser, Zurich John PinzonSüdbar, St. Gallen Martin SwidzinskiCanvas ... Read more ...

New Cocktail Competition

Premiere: SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN

The search is on for the best cocktail in Switzerland! Together with partners from the beverage industry, BAR NEWS is launching the largest cocktail competition in Switzerland for professionals Barkeeper in 2021.

The new competition format combines a wide range of Swiss products with internationally renowned brands to create the best cocktail creations. In the current challenging times, professionals Barkeeper are given the opportunity to be innovative ... Read more...

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