The Swiss Spirits Award (SSA) is a professional competition dedicated to Swiss spirits.
The SSA is a competition organized by VINUM, the European magazine on wine and is held under the patronage of "Best of Swissness".
Discover the cocktails created by our students for the Swiss spirit award:
The Crucial Fairy
Inspired from the Absinthe historical nickname «the Green Fairy», Ehl students created a citrusy short drink cocktail.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Vintage wine Glass
- 1 cl Absinthe L’originale
- 5cl Gin – Gen’Gin Absintissimo
- 1.5cl Lime Sherbet
- 1.5cl Apple Juice
- 2 Dash Lemon bitters
- Garnish: Orange Zest
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Garden Eden
Inspired from the crispy winter air and the growing desire of the coming spring, Ehl students created this refreshing cocktail.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Large martini glass
- 5cl Basilisk Gin
- 1.5cl Sugar Syrup
- 2cl Lime Juice
- 2cl Egg White
- 5 Leaves of fresh mint
- Garnish: Red pepper and Mint leaves
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The Djinntini
Inspired from the «white walkers» in the Games of Thrones series, Ehl Students created a cold and foaming cocktail.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Black martini glass
- 5cl Djinn Gin
- 3cl Lime Sherbet
- 1cl Lemon Juice
- 2cl Egg white
- Garnish: Dry Lime
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Golden Churchill
Inspired from the sharp wit of the iconic polititian Winston Churchill, Ehl students created a cocktail with his favorite spirit.
- Method: Throwing
- Glass: Snifter
- 4cl Swiss Mountain Whisky
- 2cl Demerara Syrup
- 2cl Homemade spiced Rhum
- 2 Dash Orange bitters
- Top up Ginger Ale
- Garnish: Orange Zest
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Formation
In opposition to stereotype cliché of woman day and Inspired from the Beyonce song « Formation» , Ehl students created a powerful and delicate drink.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Martini Glass
- 4cl Vermouth Jsotta
- 3cl Gin – Rheinbrand Dry Gin Hemp Edition
- 1cl Violet Liqueur
- 1,5cl Sugar cane
- Garnish: Blueberry on a stick
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Bonds Secret
Who said James Bond was drinking only Dry martini? In the first scene in Casino Royal the famous agent ordered a drink with Rum and Soda. Inspired from that story Ehl students elaborated a cocktail with Rum creating the secret favorite cocktail of Mr Bond.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Snifter
- 4cl 1653 Old Barrel Rum
- 3.5cl Lime Juice
- 2cl Falernum
- 1.5cl Vieille Orange Etter Söhne
- 1cl Demerara Syrup
- Garnish: Cinamon stick and Orange Zest
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Suffragette
Inspired by the early 20th century militant women's organization, who fought for the right to vote in public elections, a team of Ehl student created a powerful yet sophisticated drink.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Vintage glass
- 3cl Gin – Blue Gin Absintissimo
- 2cl Arviniac - Marie-Thérèse Chappaz
- 2cl Italicus Liqueur
- 2.5cl Lime Juice
- 1.5cl Passion fruit Syrup
- Dash of blue curaçao
- Garnish: Lemon Zest
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Federer Federal
Inspired by the iconic Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, Ehl Students created a drink that will federate our costumers for the aperitif.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Wine Glass
- 4cl Arviniac – Marie-Thérèse Chappaz
- 1.5cl Kirsch
- 1cl Bitter Gran Classico
- 1cl Raspberry coulis
- 1.5cl Agave Syrup
- 4cl Champagne Laurent Perrier
- Garnish: Lemon Zest
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Blooming World
Inspired by the spring and their worldwide background Ehl students created a floral and refreshing cocktail.
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Large wine glass
- 4cl Gin – Gen’Gin, Absintissimo
- 2.5cl Williamine Morand
- 3cl Lime sherbet
- 2.5cl Lime Juice
- 8cl Rose lemonade
- Garnish: Fresh strawberry and dried pear
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Chap’s Ringo
Inspired by famous iconic actor Charlie Chaplin, Ehl students created a cocktail based on a modern Chinese touch “Ringo” (Chinese apple).
- Method: Shaker
- Glass: Black martini Glass
- 1.5cl Röm Primero Nobel Edition
- 2.5cl Whisky – Allan’s Gold, Bettems frères Féchy
- 3cl Sake
- 1cl Demerara Syrup
- 2cl Apple Juice
- 1.5cl Campari
- Garnish: Apple Fan
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