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Dry Martini
The queen of cocktails: gin and dry vermouth, stirred ice-cold, with an olive or a lemon twist. Strictly to be distinguished from the Vodka Martini, which is a recipe of its own (No. 7 in the Drinks International ranking 2025).
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Aperol Spritz
Venetian aperitivo made from Prosecco, Aperol and soda, served in a wine glass with an orange slice. One of the most popular summer drinks of all (No. 8 in the Drinks International ranking 2025).
Paloma
Tequila with lime and grapefruit soda, served with a salt rim — in Mexico it is considered the most popular cocktail of all. Refreshing and easy to mix (No. 9 in the Drinks International ranking 2025).
Manhattan
Rye or bourbon whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters, served with a cocktail cherry — the New York bar classic from the 1870s (No. 10 in the Drinks International ranking 2025).
Nachos with Cheese and Salsa
Baked tortilla chips with cheese, jalapeños and salsa — the Tex-Mex classic party snack, first served in 1943 on the Mexican-US-American border. With guacamole as a serving suggestion.
Cheese Quesadillas
Wheat tortilla with a cheese filling, pan-fried until golden brown and cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream — a Mexican classic that comes together in just a few minutes.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded mozzarella sticks with a crispy coating and warm, stretchy cheese — served with marinara dip. A classic from US sports bars and parties, here also available as an oven version.
Onion Rings
Onions cut into rings in a crispy batter, freshly fried or from the oven — the classic US diner favorite. Serve with aioli or BBQ dip.
Hummus
Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon and garlic — the most popular dip of Levantine cuisine. Great with flatbread, vegetable sticks and as a side dish for grilling.
Garlic Bread
Oven-baked baguette slices with garlic-herb butter — golden brown, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Essential for grilling, parties and as a side dish with pasta.
Pigs in a Blanket
Mini sausages rolled in puff pastry and baked — the quickest finger-food classic for any party (German "Würstchen im Schlafrock", English "Pigs in a Blanket").
Potato Wedges with Dip
Seasoned potato wedges from the oven, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. With herb quark or sour cream dip — the most popular side snack with burgers and grilled meat.
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