Bar Guide

Knowledge, recipes, and bar culture around aperitifs and cocktails — with and without alcohol.


Bacanha Bio-Sirupe Orgeat, Mojito und Grenadine auf Travertin

Orgeat: What Is It — And Why Does a Mai Tai Need It?

By Stephan Uhlenbusch

Orgeat is the almond syrup without which no Mai Tai works – and the syrup whose name has nothing to do with almonds. Where it comes from, what it tastes like, and what you need it for.

5 min read
Warenkunde
Gin Basil Smash mit Eis und Basilikumblatt im Tumbler auf Travertin-Tisch

Gin Basil Smash: the original recipe — invented in Hamburg

By genussland Redaktion
Gin Basil Smash like at Le Lion: the original recipe from Hamburg, the right gin, the most important steps — and the non-alcoholic version.
3 min read
Cocktail-Rezepte
Roter Wermut auf Eis mit Zitronenzeste und Oliven auf Travertin-Tisch

Vermouth: What is it, how do you drink it — and which one is right for you?

By genussland Redaktion
Vermouth explained: How the aromatized wine is made, what differentiates red, white, and dry varieties — and how to drink it correctly.
3 min read
Warenkunde
Negroni mit großem Eiswürfel und Orangenzeste im Tumbler auf Travertin-Tisch

Negroni: The Original Recipe — and What Ingredients Truly Belong In It

By genussland Redaktion
Negroni in the original 1:1:1 ratio: which gin, which red vermouth, which bitter — plus Sbagliato and the alcohol-free version.
3 min read
Cocktail-Rezepte
Limoncello Spritz mit Eis, Zitronenscheibe und Minze auf Travertin-Tisch

Limoncello Spritz: the original recipe — and the alcohol-free version

By genussland Redaktion
Limoncello Spritz like in Italy: Original recipe with a 3:2:1 ratio, the right Limoncello — plus alcohol-free version.
3 min read
Cocktail-Rezepte

In Focus

Negroni: The original recipe — and which ingredients truly belong in it

Three ingredients, equal parts, no excuses: Which gin, which red vermouth and which bitter belong in the classic — and how to make the alcohol-free version.