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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 ...

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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 ...

Bartender International

Ivy Mix, Leyenda, New York

If you don't live in New York, it's hard to keep track of new bar openings, and it can be difficult when you're back to decide whether to try a new place or drink at an old favourite. When it comes to mezcal, Leyenda is definitely such an old favourite. Ivy Mix, a long-standing authority in the world of mixology, runs the bar with a lot of heart and soul.

Ivy was born in 1985 and grew up in Vermont. She studied at Bennington College and has a bachelor's degree in philosophy and fine arts. She was nineteen years old when ... Read more...

New edition Bar Mixbooklet 2022

122 attractive drink recipes in Bar Mixbooklet 2022

The new edition of the handy Bar Mixbooklet 2022 provides a broad basic knowledge of cocktails. It includes 122 attractive mix recipes of classic drinks as well as trendy and non-alcoholic drinks. The booklet can now be ordered free of charge in the BAR NEWS shop.

The new edition of the handy Bar Mixbooklet provides a lot of basic knowledge, for example how to mix drinks with and without alcohol and what to look out for in order to prepare good cocktails... Read more...

Portrait: Best Barkeeper Talent 2021

Paulina Bastian: "I discovered my creativity".

A written test, the drink "Under the red hood" and its presentation convinced the SWISS BAR AWARDS judges: they chose Paulina Bastian as the Best Barkeeper Talent 2021. After the Canvas Bar at the Dolder Grand, Paulina Bastian is now perfecting her creative craft at the Canapé Bar in Kreis 4, where she stages sparkling wines.

Paulina Bastian is decidedly happy to have arrived in bar culture. "In my family, everyone is mega-creative. Be it of a musical or craft nature. I have been looking for my creativity for a long time. ... Read more ...

More than just the precursor of gin

Genever

Genever is originally a juniper distillate of Dutch or Belgian origin; the alcohol for it was distilled from grain. In a way, it is a forerunner of gin and is still produced today according to the traditional recipe: Juniper berries, herbs and spices give it the typical genever aroma.

Jenever, Genièvre or also Genever (used hereafter as a substitute) is historically older than the gin that is so popular today and belongs to the spirits with juniper according to the European spirits regulation. Genever ... Read more ...

Portrait: Best Newcomer Bar 2021

Igniv Bar, Zurich: "Shall we take one together?"

The Igniv Bar in Marktgasse is the first upscale cocktail bar in the Andreas Caminada family. Under Philipp Kössl as Chef de Bar and his ambitious team, it has managed to stand out from the field of applicants for the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2021: it is considered Best Newcomer Bar of the Year.

When one thinks of Andreas Caminada, it is first and foremost his world-renowned cooking skills that come to mind and make one go into raptures upon learning about them. ... Read more ...

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