Oliver Strekeisen, Simplon Bar Zurich

Established in the 1920s, the Simplon Bar ,in the heart of Zurich, delights its customers with beautiful hand crafted cocktails. In 1927 this location was the birthplace of the Swiss Barkeeper Union (SBU). Oliver Strekeisen is the Chief Barkeeper at the Simplon Bar. He combines a friendly approach with real attention to detail when preparing cocktails. We first met Oliver at the very well managed Swiss Cocktail Championship organised by the SBU in Lausanne in October where there were 4 Brockmans Gin entries. Sadly Oliver was too busy organising the event as an active member of the SBU to compete.


Oliver has developed the very delicious Brocklin cocktail prepared with Brockmans Gin, lemon and lime and maraschino served in a martini glass. It is totally delicious and a real credit to the bar. The recipe is as follows

3cl        Brockman's Gin

2cl        Maraschino-Juice

1.5cl     Fresh lime juice

2cl        Citron Lemonade

Shake and double-strain in a cocktail glass, top with citron lemonade

Deko: Maraschino Cocktail-Cherry.

The next time you are in Zurich, say hi to Oliver at Simplon Bar at Schützengasse 16 8001 Zürich (near the main station) and enjoy watching some great cocktails being made and try a Brocklin