Month: December 2021

Change of ownership after 50 years

Utopia Club, Aarau

In the heart of Aarau, right next to the rear entrance of the main train station, Edy Schneider lovingly ran the Utopia Club for 50 years. This summer, he handed it over to his successor, Marcel Giger.

Until now, the club has been used almost exclusively for parties. After a minor facelift and various technical adjustments, the premises can now also be rented for private or business events. The ... Continue reading ...

Moscow Mule, London Mule & Mojito

Canned cocktails from Elixir de Joie

Following the success of its first canned range, the start-up has expanded its product line to include three classic cocktails, establishing itself as Switzerland's first canned cocktail brand.

Elixir de Joie is a ready-to-drink cocktail brand launched in 2020 by mixologists from French-speaking Switzerland. The products are made in Switzerland and based on 100 percent ... Continue reading ...

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 ...

Barkeeper, Soho Switzerland, St. Gallen

10 questions for Marko Tordinac

Marko Tordinac grew up in the small Croatian town of Sinj, about a 40-minute drive from the coastal city of Split. After several years working in restaurant service, the only professional restaurateur in his family immersed himself in the world of bars.

In 2013, he attended Bartender School in Split and shortly thereafter began mixing his first cocktails behind the counters of various bars in Croatia. In 2016, he ventured into ... Continue reading ...

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 ...

Karl Wild Hotel Rating 2021

The 75 best winter hotels

The Chedi, Andermatt ranks at the top among 5-star hotels. Among 4-star hotels, Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell takes the top spot. As in the previous year, Spitzhorn, Saanen-Gstaad ranks No. 1 among 3-star hotels.

Karl Wild's winter hotel rating has been published for the 11th time. The Chedi, Andermatt has overtaken the Kulm Hotel, St. Moritz to become the best 5-star winter hotel. While ... Continue reading ...

DistiSuisse Goldbox

The best Swiss spirits in one box

DistiSuisse, the national spirits competition, is launching the "DistiSuisse Goldbox." This gift pack contains three gold medal-winning 10cl bottles together with a chocolate creation from Casa Nobile.

The six different boxes are available in a limited edition of 100 pieces. The first box is a cherry and gold box. A new themed box will follow every three months. That was still available ... Continue reading ...

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...

Tribute to Switzerland

Suze Swiss Limited Edition

The label, designed by French artist Hemma Lange in a 70s style, pays homage to the Swiss gentian.

The yellow gentian is extremely hardy and can live for up to 60 years. Swiss Suze fans didn't have to wait quite that long to get their own limited edition... Continue reading...

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