Month: December 2021

Change of ownership after 50 years

Utopia Club, Aarau

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

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

Moscow Mule, London Mule & Mojito

Canned Cocktails by Elixir de Joie

Following the success of the first series in the can, the start-up has expanded its range to include three cocktail classics, establishing itself as the first Swiss cocktail brand in the can.

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 per cent ... 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 ...

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 ...

Karl Wild Hotel Rating 2021

The 75 best winter hotels

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

Karl Wild's winter hotel rating is published for the 11th time. As the best 5-star winter hotel, The Chedi, Andermatt has pushed the Kulm Hotel, St. Moritz into second place. While ... Read more ...

DistiSuisse Gold Box

The best Swiss spirits in a box

DistiSuisse, the national spirits award, launches the "DistiSuisse Goldbox". In a gift box, three gold-awarded 10cl bottles each are combined with a chocolate creation from the Casa Nobile company.

The six different boxes are available in a limited edition of 100 pieces. The first box is a cherry-gold box. A new themed box will follow every three months. There has never been ... 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...

Homage to Switzerland

Suze Swiss Limited Edition

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

The yellow gentian is extremely persistent and can live up to 60 years. Swiss Suze fans didn't have to wait quite that long to get their own limited edition of the ... Read more ...

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