Most people, who know me from work, don't know, that I am a pretty accomplished home cook. Even when I submitted my application for my apprenticeship, there were two jobs as hotel and hospitality experts but also a job as a chef. As you might expect, I chose against culinary. But even until today, I am quite inventive in the kitchen. This off course helps me also in my profession. Since mixology is much more then pouring a couple of ready made beverages together, a good knowledge about food helps you quite a lot. Over the time a lot of friends wondered, why I am not changing my profession to become a professional chef. There are a couple of reasons: 1.) I really like my job. I love the bar. I love everything about beverages and mixology and cigars. 2.) Make your hobby your job and you end up without an hobby. 3.) I cannot remember culinary recipes. Really! Mixed drinks are not a problem at all to remember for me - I am carrying a couple of hundre...