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Coffee in cocktails

Interview with Milo Kamil, Head of Coffee Lab Zurich

Coffee provides many bartenders with the necessary caffeine kick towards the end of their shift. But not only! As a liqueur, as in White Russian, or freshly brewed, as in Espresso Martini, Carajillo or Irish Coffee, it also plays an important role in many mixed drinks. But the full potential of coffee cocktails has yet to be reached.

If you consult the recipe for drinks such as the Espresso Martini, for example, you will find the ingredient "espresso" listed as one of the ingredients. But let's look at it from a different angle ... Read more ...

Deputy Bar Manager, Tabaco Lounge, Schaffhausen

10 questions for Ted Haupt

Ted Haupt grows up in Rheinau as the youngest son in a family of four. Irregular working hours are nothing unusual in the Haupt household, as both parents work in nursing.

After school, Ted starts two apprenticeships—and drops out of both. The repetitive nature of a 9-to-5 job doesn't really suit Ted's restless nature. When he finds something on the internet... Continue reading...

Poetry artwork for liquids

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.

Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw says in the hit series Sex and the City: "Men may have discovered fire, but women know how to play with it". ... Read more ...

The best non-alcoholic cocktails in Switzerland 2022

Finalists' drinks 11th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy

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

These are the recipes from Barkeeper who presented Nullpromille Trophy non-alcoholic cocktail creations at the final of the 11th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy on February 21, 2022. This Pineapple [1st place in the "Fancy Drinkcategory] André ... Continue reading ...

"Up there!"

The final of the Nullpromille Trophy

Above the rooftops of Zurich, the finalists of the 11th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy a mixing contest. They traveled from all parts of the country to present their non-alcoholic creations to an expert jury at the Clouds Bar in Zurich.

The inclusion of non-alcoholic cocktails on a well-curated cocktail menu is anything but a new phenomenon. What is new, however, is the quality and status of mixed drinks with 0.0% alcohol content. Continue reading...

cash register systems

The bill, please

Ritschratsch, Gameboy, Cash, and Twint. The digitization of bars has long since left its mark beyond Instagram. Modern cash register systems have replaced the old behemoths and make everyday bar life easier. It's only when something doesn't work that you realize what the new systems are actually capable of...

The sun is shining and every chair on the terrace is taken. The service is running at full speed, yet guests can order shortly after sitting down at the table that has just become available ... Continue reading ...

Over 50 recipes submitted

These are the finalists for the Nullpromille Trophy

This year, the oldest Barkeeper for non-alcoholic cocktails was once again a huge success. Bartenders from all over Switzerland Nullpromille Trophy over 50 recipes for this 11th edition of the Swiss Nullpromille Trophy . The finalists in both categories have now been announced.

Finalists in the "Fancy Drinkcategory Laraina BöschSüdbar, St. Gallen Loïc BuchsOh My Gin, Geneva André HaueterCocktailbar zum Türk, Solothurn Luca MonnCarlton Bar, Zurich Roman MutznerThurbinä, Winterthur Melanie RüttimannTime Out by Hager's, ... Continue reading ...

A look into a 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 ...

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