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The fourth age of the Green Fairy

Absinthe

No spirit has such an eventful history as absinthe. The story of the green fairy shows like no other how closely rise and fall, reality and myth, law and rebellion can sometimes be intertwined.

It was undoubtedly Switzerland's greatest gift to international cocktail culture: absinthe. First appearing in Val-de-Travers in Neuchâtel in the 18th century, the green fairy exceeded in its youth ... Continue reading ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spirits, craftsmanship, terroir

The fascination of Japan

Japan's rich and fascinating culture leaves no one untouched, especially those whose main job is standing behind the bar. On the other side of the globe, a bar style has developed that is based on a different philosophy.

Kneeling on the seat cushions, the guests wait until it is their turn. The woman who leads the Japanese tea ceremony invited us into the room and then brought out the utensils ... Continue reading ...

New edition of Bar Mixbooklet

122 attractive drink recipes in the Bar Mixbooklet

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

The new edition of this handy Bar Mixbooklet a wealth of basic knowledge, such as how to mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and what to look out for when preparing good cocktails ... Continue reading ...

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 ...

A look into a beer glass

wheat beer

In the past, it was often the only specialty beer on the bar menu. Today, the good old wheat beer has to share this spot with all kinds of IPAs, stouts, and saisons—if it's even still on the bar menu at all. No wonder some breweries have adapted their wheat beer to the spirit of the times.

It must be a very noble brew, this beer that has the honor of being poured into a beer glass specially designed for this style of beer. The characteristic wheat beer glass has no handle... Continue reading...

The all-rounder among gins

Pouring gin

Not the eccentric pop star with one summer hit, but rather the classic rock band with thirty years of stage experience. That's what you look for in a convincing pouring gin. Whether in a gin and tonic, a Negroni, or a dry martini, the gin that is used most often in a bar must be convincing in every respect. A true all-rounder, in other words.

Hardly a week goes by without one or two new gins coming onto the market. With increasingly unusual ingredients such as oyster shells, seaweed, or ants, gin producers are trying to... Continue reading...

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