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Hot cocktail recipes for cold days

The crowds at Christmas markets will be smaller in the coronavirus winter of 2020/21. This winter, bars have more opportunity than ever to meet people's need for closeness and warmth. But mulled wine alone is not enough.

With coronavirus protection measures still in place, it is important to make the most of outdoor seating areas wherever possible. With insulated seating and protection from drafts, ... Continue reading ...

Counter tip

Simplicity: Simply ingenious

Two- or three-ingredient drinks without frills are the trend. Simplicity is about giving the individual ingredients more space, but there are also economic reasons for simpler drinks.

Last year, I went to the USA for the first time in my life. I travelled to New York with a simple goal: to explore the bar culture and to get a taste of it in some ... Read more...

Committed to the American style

Swiss whiskey made from rye, maize and co.

While Swiss whisky distilleries initially focused on single malts, many a cask store is now maturing whiskies that are oriented towards the American style. Some producers already have a "bourbon" or a "rye" on offer, while others are expecting the first bottlings in the next few months.

The production of whisk(e)y takes time. A lot of time. Big investments and risks are associated with each filled barrel - even more so if you don't have hundreds of years of experience with ... Read more ...

Swissness

Genepi and the herbs of Valais

Genepi is a special drink that can be found in many liquor cabinets, not only in Valais, but also in the French and western Italian Alps.

The Rhone Glacier has been retreating for over 10,000 years. During the Ice Age, the arms of this frozen giant stretched from Obergoms to what is now the city of Lyon... Read more...

101 best bars in Switzerland - Swiss Bar Guide
New edition 2020/21

Swiss Barguide – the 101 best bars in Switzerland

The 101 best bars in Switzerland are listed in the Swiss Barguide 2020/21. This handy booklet provides a brief overview of the Swiss bar scene and can be ordered free of charge from the BAR NEWS Shop.

The 101 best bars in Switzerland are clearly listed by region in the handy Swiss Bar Guide. The most important information about each bar and restaurant, such as opening hours, specialities, etc., is listed. An indispensable ... Continue reading ...

The spirit of the French Antilles

Rhum Agricole

In the world of spirits, there are some incontrovertible certainties: Cognac comes from the region of the same name, Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland, Tequila from the Blue Agave in certain areas of Mexico. But what about Rhum Agricole? An approach.

Rhum Agricole is similar to its parent category, rum. But there are some notable differences, and it's not just the spelling of the word. Rhum Agricole must be made from sugar cane juice, in the ... Read more...

Fruit fly
Counter tip

What helps against annoying fruit flies?

Summer is approaching, the temperatures are rising and the first surprises are appearing. Fruits and fruit that you could store in the fruit basket behind the counter in winter without any problems now quickly start to become overripe.

For fruit flies, this is the best time of the year, the gourmets' paradise has opened. How can you master the situation and get rid of the pests - or prevent them from ... Read more...

Ingredients Spiced Rum
Discovery of spiced rum

Spice it up, little darling!

Flavored rum has the potential to become "the next big thing since flavored vodka." But first, the category must overcome its self-discovery phase, because spiced rum is a spirits category that does not legally exist.

When talking about spiced rum, it is important to note that this category does not actually exist, at least from a legal perspective. Like whiskey or brandy, rum belongs to the category of ... Continue reading ...

Pure gin
Gin also a pure pleasure

High End and Sippin' Gins

With an expensive rum or a precious single malt, you would hesitate before mixing it with a soda. Not so with gin. Why is that? It's high time to leave the Tonic Water in the refrigerator drawer and drink gin neat.

Admittedly. I've only liked gin since it became popular. On the one hand, this has to do with the fact that I was too young to drink this "juniper spirit" before. In this context, I have to ... Read more ...

Homemade drink ingredients
Syrups, infusions and shrubs

Homemade drink ingredients for your cocktails

Guests increasingly want to know the stories behind the drink ingredients. Those who know where their products come from and who produced them have an advantage in this situation - which is easy if these products were made themselves.

All of us, or most of us who work behind the bar, have a certain urge to experiment. This is very useful because it gives rise to a great many new products and ... Read more...

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