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3. Oktober 2018

Cocktails, Chocolate and Creativity – The New Menu at Windhorst

Berlin, Windhorst

alexandra_barstalker

𝙼𝚢 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚌𝚔𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝, 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 & 𝙿𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊 𝚍𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝙸𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢. 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚊 𝚗𝚘𝚗-𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚒𝚝 𝙱𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙳𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚏𝚕𝚞𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛.
#𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐

Handcrafted and distilled bar adventures await 🍸✨Dive into the art of cocktails—with high-proof stories that leave you stirred, not shaken. Only the places that pour with purpose earn a place on my site.
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Why These Bars Mattered to Me | What connected the

Why These Bars Mattered to Me | What connected these bars wasn’t just ownership or aesthetic—it was intention. Each venue explored what it means to be Japanese through the lens of flavour: fermented rice, roasted tea, smoke, soil, ritual, and restraint. They made space for silence and ceremony in a city that never stops buzzing. They reminded me that a great cocktail isn’t just a combination of ingredients. It’s a conversation—between cultures, histories, and people. And Tokyo? Tokyo has a lot to say. Here’s what I have to say about it on barstalker.de
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What I Look for in a Bar—And Why Tokyo Surprised

What I Look for in a Bar—And Why Tokyo Surprised Me | When I walk into a bar, I want more than a drink. I’m looking for something that lingers—a creative spark, a ritual, a moment that stays with me long after the glass is empty. I want cocktails that tell a story. Japan is famous for elevating bartending to an art form, especially in Tokyo, where precision and tradition meet experimentation and quiet innovation. But it wasn’t the whisky highballs or perfect Manhattans I was chasing this time. I wanted to explore something more local—not just geographically, but spiritually. And what I found? A trio of bars that reimagine Japan’s native ingredients—tea, shochu, sake—and blend tradition with cutting-edge technique. These were not just drinks; they were conversations in a glass. Read my bar adventure on barstalker.de | link in bio
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan – a city kissed by sea breeze

Kaohsiung, Taiwan – a city kissed by sea breeze and neon light. Hidden in an unassuming building lies Bar Dip: a modern cocktail sanctuary woven with Hakka heritage. One sip of their Indigo Forest—herbal, floral, whispering of blue dye traditions—and you’re transported. Every drink here tells a story. Subtle. Unexpected. Local. Kaohsiung is full of contrasts—lush parks, brutalist buildings, vibrant food stalls. And cocktails that think beyond the glass. Read more on barstalker.de | Thank you @bar.dip_tw for the warm welcome, the instant recognition, and the very cool T-shirt.
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Back at Voice Over Bar in Kaohsiung after two year

Back at Voice Over Bar in Kaohsiung after two years — and it’s still as captivating as ever.
Nestled in a 65-year-old building that once housed an otolaryngology clinic, this bar seamlessly blends vintage Taiwanese charm with modern mixology. The dim lighting, retro furnishings, and classic vinyl records create an atmosphere that’s both nostalgic and inviting.
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Ended my Taipei trip with a final cocktail stop @m

Ended my Taipei trip with a final cocktail stop @madmen.tw Loved the sleek, moody space—and I even got a peek inside the lab behind the bar. The French ramen was a must-try—definitely something unique! Thanks to @syo3o6 for the warm welcome and hospitality. Great way to close out the journey.
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BAR PINE is housed in a former lumber shop in Taip

BAR PINE is housed in a former lumber shop in Taipei’s Da’an District—a space that tells a story of memory, material, and modern Taiwanese identity. Stone and wood speak in soft dialogue. The calligraphed character “松” (pine), brushed by Godkidlla, anchors the bar with poetic weight: resilient, elegant, still. Now in its Season 6 menu, BAR PINE continues its exploration of local culture through a new lens: a fusion of New Taiwanese cuisine and New Taiwanese-style cocktails. This isn’t just food and drink—it’s narrative architecture. Dishes and drinks are built with the same intentionality as the space they’re served in. The 菜市場 (marketplace) theme evokes nostalgic market scenes, but what lands on the table is strikingly modern. I began with their bestseller: Sake / Bitter Gourd / Plum & Cedar Liqueur / Jin Xuan Oolong Soda—a balanced, quietly complex serve that lingers with clarity. Soon more on barstalker. de
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Stayed longer than planned at Tor Day Bar in Taich

Stayed longer than planned at Tor Day Bar in Taichung yesterday — and that’s always the best sign. Great drinks, even better hospitality.
Tor Day, a name rooted in the Minnan dialect, reflects a deep love and respect for Taiwan — this small yet richly diverse island of just 36,000 square kilometers. Their concept beautifully weaves Taiwan’s geography and agricultural heritage into every cocktail.
The menu takes you on a sensory journey through Taiwan’s western alluvial plains, its mountainous coasts, and the vast eastern wilderness. Each drink is a tribute to the land — earthy, spicy, comforting, and wild. My favourite: Fertile Soil combining Peat I Tabasco | Blue Cheese | Beetroot
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