The Sidecar cocktail
The Sidecar is a classic cocktail from the golden age of the bar. In 1920, the cocktail and the lifestyle that...
Quality management
at the bar
Starting with reservation requests, through roster design, to saying goodbye to the guest and responding to guest feedback. Between these processes...
Pearls in the net
How do I drink this? The Insta account @howidrinkthis by Jess Arnott and Lewis Canavan was unfortunately deleted recently. In it...
Jalk ID scan
Spirits may not be sold to young people under 18 in Switzerland; beer and wine may not be sold to those under 16....
Irish Whiskey - a Giant Returns
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...
Distillates from sugar beet
Many distillates have a long historical heritage. Hundreds of years ago, distillates were already made from sugar cane,...
Moscow Mule
The likelihood of spending an evening behind the bar without making a Moscow Mule is about as great as...
How character is created in vodka
During production, there are many parameters that are important for the quality of a vodka. The raw materials are...
Coffee liqueurs
Coffee can do more than "just" coffee. As a liqueur, it bridges the gap between the world of spirits and the world of...
Hot cocktail recipes for cold days
With the Corona protection measures still in place, the aim is - where possible - to make the most of the outdoor seating...
Simplicity: Simply ingenious
Last year I went to the USA for the first time in my life. I travelled with a simple goal...
Swiss whiskey made from rye, maize and co.
The production of whisk(e)y takes time. A lot of time. Large investments and risks are associated with each filled barrel - first...
Genepi and the herbs of the Valais
The Rhone glacier is retreating - and has been for over 10 000 years. During the Ice Age, the arms of the...
Swiss Barguide - the 101 best bars in Switzerland
The 101 best bars in Switzerland are clearly arranged by region in the handy Swiss Barguide. Each bar and restaurant is...
Rhum Agricole
Rhum Agricole is similar to its mother category, rum. But there are some notable differences, and it's not just the spelling...
What helps against annoying fruit flies?
For fruit flies, this is the best time of the year, the gourmand's paradise has opened. How can you now be a...
Spice it up, little darlin'!
When talking about Spiced Rum, one should be aware that this category, at least legally, is not at all...
High End and Sippin' Gins
Admittedly. I've only liked gin since it became popular. On the one hand, this has to do with the fact that before...
Homemade drink ingredients for your cocktails
All of us, or most of us who work behind the bar, have a certain urge to experiment. This is...
Falernum? What is that actually?
While the word "falernum" already referred to an alcoholic drink, or more precisely a wine, in ancient Rome, nowadays the term is associated...
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