A portrait of the winner

And the winner 2024 is ...Flurin Kopp!

The fourth edition of the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN is over, the winner has been crowned and the trophy has been passed on. However, this year it does not seem to have to travel far. It is staying in Zurich. The manager of the "Tipsy Tiger", Flurin Kopp, impressed the jury with his courage for unusual flavor combinations and contemporary sustainability.

The excitement in the hall is not only palpable among the finalists when it comes to who will be awarded the trophy in the form of an oversized cocktail glass. The spectators whisper ... Read more ...

Swiss Bar Awards 2024
Apply by May 31

Best bartenders and Barkeeper and trendy bars in Switzerland wanted!

Every year, the SWISS BAR AWARDS recognize the best bartenders Barkeeper and the hottest bars in Switzerland. Interested bar professionals and bars can apply online or submit a nomination by May 31.

Every year, the SWISS BAR AWARDS recognize special achievements. This award is the oldest and most prestigious award in the Swiss hospitality scene. The awards are presented in the following seven categories: ... Read more ...

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The World's Best Margarita Cocktail Competition

The Maison Cointreau's MARGARITA CHALLENGE returns for its fourth year. Cointreau is once again challenging Barkeeper from around the world to create the best Margarita in the world.

The Maison Cointreau, the legendary inventor of orange liqueur and cocktail pioneer, was founded in Angers, France, in 1849. The unmistakable character of Cointreau liqueur is the result of the careful selection, harmony and distillation of ... Read more ...

The best non-alcoholic cocktails in Switzerland 2024

Finalist drinks 13th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy

At the final of the 13th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy at soho Basel, there was a lot of shaking and stirring for the best non-alcoholic cocktail.

These are the recipes from Barkeeper, who presented their non-alcoholic cocktail creations at the final of the 13th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy on February 5, 2024. Sleepy Martini [1st place category "Fancy Drink"] ... Read more ...

SWISS BAR AWARDS 2023

Finalists cocktails

At the 21st SWISS BAR AWARDS, the three finalists "Barkeeper of the year 2023" each presented two of their own creations - a short drink and a long drink.

These are the recipes of the finalists "Barkeeper of the year 2023", who presented their cocktail creations at the Award Night on October 25, 2023. William Loves Gipfeli (short drink) Mirco Giumelli, ... Read more ...

Bartender International

Filip Stránský, AnonymouS Bar, Prague

When I dropped out of school, I decided to do an apprenticeship in the kitchen and in service. In the second year of my apprenticeship, my parents paid for me to attend a Barkeeper workshop. The instructor was Josef Zelenka. I sat in the middle of the bar and watched him shake and stir, and at that moment I realized that this was what I wanted to do.

I was born on May 8, 1990 in Prague. After graduating from school I got a scholarship because I played semi-professional football. Since my father was a building contractor, he wanted me to ... Read more...

julien chouquet
Barkeeper at The Woodward Geneva Hotel, Geneva

10 questions for Julien Chouquet

Raised in Australia and in the Paris suburbs, twelve years ago Julien Chouquet worked as a bank clerk in Pontault Combault, a small town in the Seine et Marne region of France. After a few years, he decided to quit and change jobs.

Julien Chouquet was very attracted to the world of nightlife, cocktails and partying. He wanted to learn how to make cocktails and was lucky enough to be hired by Bacardi Martini ... Read more...

Final 3rd SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2023

Sloe and Steady is the best cocktail in Switzerland

Stylianos Kalemis from Late Bloomers in Zurich beats 23 Barkeeper to win the final of the Swiss Cocktail Open 2023. Switzerland's biggest cocktail competition was held for the third time this year, surrounded by a networking area and table fair with ten companies. Even more reason to attend the exciting finale in Hall 550 in Zurich Oerlikon.

The Swiss Cocktail Open was born during Corona, and now it is already the third edition of the biggest Swiss Cocktail Competition. Yesterday evening the final took place again in the hall ... Read more ...

The best non-alcoholic cocktails in Switzerland 2023

Finalist drinks 12th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy

At the finale of the 12th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy in the Matte Distillery in Bern, the best non-alcoholic cocktail was stirred and much more shaken.

These are the recipes of Barkeeper, who presented their non-alcoholic cocktail creations at the finals of the 12th Swiss Nullpromille Trophy on February 13, 2023. Back to the Roots [1st place category ... Read more ...

Swiss Bar Awards 2022

Finalists cocktails

For the 20th anniversary of the Swiss Bar Awards, there were five finalists this year in the category "Barkeeper of the year". They mixed live in front of the audience for the bet.

These are the recipes of the finalists "Barkeeper of the year 2022" who presented their cocktail creations at the Swiss Bar Awards on October 23, 2022. 537 Cuba Christophe Pinto | ... Read more ...

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