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Classic Cocktails

The Sidecar cocktail

The Sidecar cocktail is a classic with a somewhat dusty appreciation. Once again, the name of Harry MacElhone from Harry's New York Bar in Paris appears in the turbulent history of cocktails. But did he really invent it?

The Sidecar is a classic cocktail from the golden age of the bar. In 1920, the cocktail and the attitude to life it conveys definitely arrived in Europe. Already years before were ... Read more ...

Counter tip

Quality management
at the bar

Quality in service is not limited to the performance of the waiter at the guest, but is connected to many other factors. Service quality begins in the background, with a complex construct in which all the edges must function like clockwork.

Starting with reservation requests, through roster design, to saying goodbye to the guest and responding to guest feedback. Between these processes, a lot of hand movements and professionalism are required to make a guest ... Read more ...

Strange things from the WWW

Pearls in the net

In this section we show you interesting and bizarre things from the World Wide Web and social media.

How do I drink this? The Insta account @howidrinkthis by Jess Arnott and Lewis Canavan was unfortunately deleted recently. In it, the two Australians posted impossible-to-drink cocktails from Hobby ... Read more ...

Age traffic light for more clarity

Jalk ID scan

Jalk ID-Scan is the name of the new app that allows bar staff to check the age of their young customers easily, quickly and securely. quickly, easily and safely. Thanks to Jalk ID-Scan, there is no need to do the maths when checking age, making the staff's job easier.

In Switzerland, spirits may not be sold to young people under the age of 18; beer and wine may not be sold to those under 16. Checking the age repeatedly confronts the staff with ... Read more...

Former whiskey world power

Irish Whiskey - a Giant Returns

In the last century, it seemed as if there was only one direction for Irish whiskey: downhill. But now the former world whiskey power is well on its way to regaining its former greatness - even if its neighbour from Scotland will hardly be able to be toppled from its throne.

A comeback can only be celebrated by those who, after a period of rest, can build on the success of days long gone. Thanks to growth figures in the multi-digit percentage range and the number of distilleries that have ... Read more ...

Rum's cousin

Distillates from sugar beet

Sugar beet as a basis for alcohol is nothing new. And yet Swiss distillers have only had the noble spirit made from molasses or sugar beet syrup on their radar for a few years, because rum is in vogue. But beware! The rum category is reserved only for distillates made from cane sugar.

Many distillates have a long historical heritage. Hundreds of years ago, distillates were made from sugar cane, fruit and grain. While in many cases the raw materials ... Read more ...

Classic Cocktails

Moscow Mule

Who doesn't know it? Moscow Mule is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. In Switzerland, it took off again a few years ago and went through the roof. A lot has happened in the last few years. Different twists of the Moscow Mule like with homemade ingredients.

The likelihood of spending an evening behind the bar without making a Moscow Mule is about the same as the likelihood of Xherdan Shaqiri playing in a football match over ... Read more...

Raw materials, fermentation, distillation and filtration

How character is created in vodka

Vodka producers have various possibilities to influence the aroma of their vodka. In addition to the choice of raw material, distillation and filtration, fermentation is likely to play a more important role in the future.

During production, there are many parameters that are important for the quality of a vodka. The raw materials are certainly significant, especially since today they are also far beyond the ... Read more...

Caffeine for your drinks

Coffee liqueurs

Ever since Jeff Bridges as "The Dude" in the legendary film "The Big Lebowski" drank one White Russian after the other, the drink made of vodka, coffee liqueur and either milk or cream has become an indispensable part of any bowling hall.

Coffee can do more than "just" coffee. As a liqueur, it bridges the gap between the world of spirits and the world of coffee. With Cold Brew, during which several hours of ... Read more...

Hot Cocktails

Hot cocktail recipes for cold days

The crowds at the Christmas markets will be smaller in the Corona winter of 2020/21. Bars will have more opportunities than ever this winter to meet the need for closeness and warmth. But mulled wine alone is not enough.

With the Corona protection measures still in place, it is important - where possible - to get the most out of the outdoor seating area. With insulating seating surfaces and protection against draughts, ... Read more ...

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