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Gourmet tourism in Switzerland

From gin workshops and distillery tours to open days, gourmet tourism has gained in popularity in recent years.

Anyone interested in exploring the world of indulgence in Switzerland has numerous options within a small area. Many breweries and distilleries are happy to welcome guests in person. BAR NEWS presents... Read more...

A timeless three-piece suit

Visiting Cointreau

"The round thing has to go into the square thing." What German coaching legend Sepp Herberger said about soccer also applies to what is probably the most legendary orange liqueur: Cointreau. In mid-July, ten Swiss Barkeeper to experience firsthand the magic of how Cointreau brings the essence of the round orange into the iconic square bottle.

It is an icon of global bar culture: the legendary Cointreau bottle with its even more legendary contents. A spirits brand whose popularity is due in no small part to the fact that it is available in several ... Continue reading ...

CounterTip

Cordials - the ingredient of the hour

In the shadow of gin, mezcal and amaro, cordials celebrated the comeback of the century. Without a marketing budget, because they are mostly homemade, they are still the secret stars of the Speed Rack today. The reigning Barkeeper of the year Victor Topart on the ingredient of the hour.

What a pleasure to tell you about cordials in the following lines, as they are a diverse, complex and sometimes somewhat blurred category. Let's jump back to their origins. ... Read more ...

New drinking ethanol production plant

The first drinking ethanol produced in Switzerland

In mid-June, after a four-year planning phase, Switzerland's first drinking ethanol production plant was opened at the Aarberg sugar factory. This new opportunity is, of course, very much in keeping with Swissness and supports Swiss distillers in their efforts to manufacture Swiss products from start to finish.

BAR NEWS wanted to know more and interviewed Florian Krebs, Managing Director of Alcosuisse. BAR NEWS: CH11 Swiss drinking ethanol produced in Switzerland – What was the decision-making process like, what was the deciding factor ... Continue reading ...

SWISS BAR AWARDS

The 2022 longlist has been announced!

Bars and Barkeeper had until the end of May to apply Barkeeper the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2022. In the meantime, the jury has met and Barkeeper a longlist of the best bars and Barkeeper from the large number of applications.

The ten Barkeeper "Barkeeper the Year" category and the five young talents in the "Best Barkeeper category will be demonstrating their knowledge and skills over the next few weeks ... Continue reading ...

Bartender International

Julia Momose, Kumiko Bar, Chicago

Anyone who travels to Chicago and visits the excellent cocktail bars, which by the way do not have to hide from New York in any way, will notice that sooner or later the name Julia Momose comes up. Julia has long been a known quantity in the bar world and is known far beyond Chicago. With Kumiko, she has fulfilled her dream of owning her own bar.

Julia was born and raised in Japan. She came into contact with the hospitality industry in her youth and worked part-time in a bagel shop and a restaurant that ... Read more...

Head Bartender, 4 Tiere Bar, Zurich

10 questions for Andrea Linzner

Andrea "just slipped into" the restaurant business. Her parents originally came from a different industry; only her great-aunt was still active in the restaurant business until she was 91. It was only last year that her great-aunt handed over the business to Andrea's parents—who have now also become restaurateurs.

At the age of 18, the Allgäu native and trained hotel manager crossed the German-Austrian border and later gained professional experience in Portugal, Switzerland, and Norway, among other places. Eventually, she was drawn to ... Continue reading ...

Swissness

Zurich is burning...

The innovative power of the cocktail metropolis transcends cantonal and state borders. But the spirit of the times is also alive and well in the region's distilleries.

Like a magnet, Switzerland's largest city attracts thousands of workers and students every day. In the evenings and on weekends, it is those who enjoy going out who come from near and far ... Continue reading ...

Seize the opportunity

Win a trip to France with Cointreau!

As a bartender, it's not only important to mix good drinks. It is also important to know the products you are working with. Which ingredients are inside? Who is behind it? Why do I choose this over that product? What can I tell my guests about the products I use?

You have proven your mixology skills often enough in many competitions. For this reason, we want you to prove your knowledge of Cointreau in this competition. The 10 participants with … Continue reading …

CounterTip

Gastronomy and the social media

Is social media important for the catering industry or is it a burden and pure harassment? Dirk Hany, Barkeeper of the year 2020, explores this question in this counter tip.

Today, statistically speaking, about 82 percent of the Swiss population is on social media. A curse or a blessing? This has been debated for a long time. But no matter how you look at it ... Read more ...

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