Located on GanghoferstraĂe in Neukölln, Velvet is a hyper-seasonal cocktail bar that blends Berlinâs wild and cultivated botanicals into creative cocktails with precision and elegance. Operating with a weekly-changing menu shaped around ingredients foraged across Berlinâincluding black locust blossoms, yarrow, fir tips, elderflower, fig leaf, and Japanese knotweedâthe barâs team dedicates one day each week (âLab Dayâ) to distill, infuse, ferment, and craft all house tinctures, cordials, distillates, and syrups. With a focus on light spirits like sake, sherry, madeira, dry vermouth, and white spirits, Velvet lets the subtle aromas of local seasonality shine through without overwhelming sweetness. Cocktail classics are reimaginedâsuch as a Cherry Blossom cocktail mixing Pinot Blanc, saffron tincture, verjus, brandy, and cherry blossom liqueurâforaged flavors take center stage. Velvet has earned numerous accolades: Twice named Mixology Magazineâs Germany âBar of the Yearâ (2019, 2023), ranked #77 in the 2023 World's 50 Best Bars, and its team has been recognized individually (e.g. Bartender and Barwoman of the Year). The sleek, dim interior features dark walls and low lighting, offering an intimate and contemplative setting with bar seating and a few booths. Guests tend to be cocktail-savvy locals and visitors seeking an elevated, botanical experience. Service is attentive, friendly, and deeply knowledgeable. They also offer a seasonal tasting menuâ10 micro-sips served from vintage glassware on Saturdaysâwith an educational walkthrough of their botanical philosophy.
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