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Atelier Classic Bar, Thun, wins Best Bar Menu 2021

Condensed drink characteristics, taboo-free storytelling, familiar quotes and drawings - the bar menu of Thun's Atelier Classic Bar, screwed into leather, speaks volumes. At the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2021, the 5th edition of the "Manege der liquiden Poesie" was awarded Best Bar Menu in Switzerland.

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The best non-alcoholic cocktails in Switzerland 2022

Finalist Drinks 11th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy

On 21 February, the best non-alcoholic cocktails were served at the Clouds Bar in Zurich. The finalists of Nullpromille Trophy competed above the rooftops of Zurich.

These are the recipes of the Barkeeper, who presented their non-alcoholic cocktail creations at the final of the 11th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy on 21 February 2022. DiesDasAnanas [1st place category "Fancy Drink"] André ... Read more ...

"Extraordinary!"

The final of the Nullpromille Trophy 2022

Above the rooftops of Zurich, the finalists of the 11th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy mixed it up. They travelled from all over the country to present their non-alcoholic creations to an expert jury at Clouds Bar, Zurich.

The fact that non-alcoholic cocktails are on a well-curated cocktail menu is anything but a new phenomenon. What is new is something else, namely the quality and status of mixed drinks with 0.0 ... Read more...

Cash register systems

The bill, please

Ritschratsch, Gameboy, Cash and Twint. The digitalisation of the bar left its traces not only on Instagram. Modern cash register systems have replaced the old monsters and make everyday bar life easier. Only when something doesn't work do you realise what the new systems can actually do...

The sun is shining and every chair on the terrace is occupied. The service is running at full speed and yet, the guests can order shortly after they have sat down at the just vacated ... Read more ...

Over 50 recipes submitted

These are the finalists of Nullpromille Trophy 2022

The oldest Barkeeper competition for non-alcoholic cocktails was a great success again this year. More than 50 recipes were submitted by bartenders from all over Switzerland for this 11th edition of the Swiss Nullpromille Trophy competition. The finalists in the two categories have now been chosen.

Finalists Category "Fancy Drink" Laraina BöschSüdbar, St. Gallen Loïc BuchsOh My Gin, Genève André HaueterCocktailbar zum Türk, Solothurn Luca MonnCarlton Bar, Zurich Roman MutznerThurbinä, Winterthur Melanie RüttimannTime Out by Hager's, ... Read more ...

A look into the beer glass

Saison - The beer style from Belgium

Christmas beer, spring beer, summer beer. Many breweries offer recurring beer specialities every year. But the beer style "Saison" describes an old Belgian beer style that has hardly anything to do with the beers of these breweries.

Strictly speaking, the Saison beer style comes from Wallonia, the French part of Belgium. Belgium, known for frites and chocolate, is not least interesting for beer lovers. But even if ... Read more ...

CounterTip

Why salt deserves an important place in the bar

Until now, salt in a bar has been associated with margaritas, Bloody Marys, bullshots or most often with tequila and lemon wedges. Salt in combination with a sweetener is very rare. Why not? It is already established in the food sector and always a very suitable liaison.

Have you ever tried sprinkling a little salt on a watermelon slice? The result is an even more intense sweetness and a juicier treat. And every ... Read more ...

Portrait: Best Hotel Bar 2021

The Bar and Lobby at the Chedi, Andermatt

Exclusive rarities, a variety of cigars and spirits, and "divine" drinks made from them for guests served by an ambitious team of hosts: a stay in The Bar & Lobby of the luxury hotel The Chedi in Andermatt. Reason enough for the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2021 to name the bar Best Hotel Bar.

Whether in Basel, Lucerne, Zurich or other major Swiss cities, night owls usually only have to turn the corner to satisfy their craving for excellent drinks in a unique ambience. In ... Read more ...

Barkeeper, Soho Switzerland, St. Gallen

10 Questions for Marko Tordinac

Marko Tordinac grew up in the small Croatian town of Sinj, about 40 minutes by car from the coastal city of Split. After a few years of restaurant service, the only professional restaurateur in his family dives into the bar world.

In 2013, he attended the Bartender School in Split and shortly afterwards mixed his first cocktails behind the bars of various bars in Croatia. In 2016, he ventured into the ... Read more ...

Spirits, Craft, Terroir

Fascination Japan

The rich and fascinating culture of Japan leaves no one untouched, especially those who stand behind the bar counter full-time. On the other side of the globe, a bar style has emerged that is based on a different philosophy.

Kneeling on the cushion, the guests wait their turn. The woman who leads through the Japanese tea ceremony has invited us into the room and then handed us utensils to ... Read more ...

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