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.
BAR NEWS
With the Corona protection measures still in place, the aim is to get the most out of the outdoor seating area where possible. However, insulating seating surfaces and protection against draughts are not enough.
Hot drinks are probably the easiest and cheapest way to get more out of the outdoor area, even in winter. However, it is important that guests do not have to wait long for their hot drink.
The solution: pre-batch and store in well-insulated containers. When serving, make sure the cup is pre-warmed, because you won't convince guests with a lukewarm drink.
Hot Cocktail Recipes
BAR NEWS asked Barkeeper in the Bern and Three-Lakes Region to share their hot recipes for winter 2020/21.
Hot buttered rum
3 cl
Brown rum
1 cl
Maple syrup
5 g
Butter
15 cl
Hot water
Deco:
Orange slice
Reineke's Hot Toddy
4 cl
Bulleit Rye Whiskey
1.5 cl
Sugar syrup
6 g
Butter
1 pinch
Salt
15 cl
Earl Grey black tea (hot)
Preparation:
Put all the ingredients in an ovenproof jar. Stir carefully until the butter has dissolved.
Deco:
Decorate with orange slice and cinnamon stick
Hot Feusä
4 cl
Gin
1.3 dl
dark beer
2 cl
Real maple syrup
1.5 cl
fresh lemon juice
Angostura Bitters
Fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise, orange
Preparation:
Mix ingredients and heat
Deco:
Decorate with cinnamon stick and star anise
Flu Blazer
3 cl
Laphroaig Select
2 cl
Compagnie des Indes Jamaica Navy Strenght
1.5 cl
Verjus
1.5 cl
Homemade honey syrup 3:1
0.5 cl
Homemade ginger syrup 1:1
10 cl
Vigorously mixed cider
Preparation:
Pour the spirits and syrups into a preheated mug. Warm the cider and verjus and pour into a second mug. Ignite spirits in Mug and toss to combine. After 3-4 throws, extinguish flame and pour into a heatproof glass.
Deco:
Dried orange and lemon
Turbo Melange
4 cl
Vodka
2 cl
Baileys
2 cl
Vanilla syrup
6 cl
Milk
2
Coffee spoon chocolate powder
Preparation:
Heat liquid ingredients and mix with chocolate powder. Can also be prepared cold.
Deco:
Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles
Cloudy Apple & Sloe
5 cl
Sloe Gin
20 cl
Cloudy apple juice
Spices (e.g. cinnamon, cloves, star anise)
Preparation:
Heat the apple juice with the spices, pour into a heatproof glass together with the sloe gin. Decorate and enjoy!