The Lady Behind CHIN-CHIN`s Espresso Martini: Sarah Elst
The Drink That Conquered Regensburg: the CHIN-CHIN Espresso Martini
No story about Sarah would be complete without the drink that is inseparably linked to her and Chin-Chin: Espresso Martini. As Sarah herself says, “The perfect Espresso Martini isn’t rocket science, but it does require love, timing and the right recipe.
👉And here’s her secret (which isn’t really a secret anymore – because we want to celebrate it!)
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4 cl Vodka
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2 cl coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
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1 cl sugar syrup - naturally homemade
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1 freshly brewed espresso (made using the finest beans from Dinzler`s Roastery, Irschenberg)
Shaken hard until a silky, fluffy crema appears, then topped with three coffee beans – a classic symbol of happiness, health and prosperity. The result? A drink that wakes you up, looks irresistible and is one of Regensburg’s most sought-after cocktails.
A smile to remember
Anyone who knows Sarah knows one thing: she practically never loses her cool. Colleagues claim you never see her without a smile. And that’s exactly what makes the difference – with her, every drink, every evening, and every visit feels just that little bit more special.
Thank you, Sarah – for being you, for your team and for your Espresso Martini.
Here at Chin-Chin, we’ve been lucky to benefit from Sarah’s expertise, passion and energy for over a decade. She’s much more than a bar manager – she’s the heart of our bar and the spirit behind our signature cocktail
Thanks, Sarah, for all the years – and here`s to the next ten!
Silver Star for the CHIN-CHIN Bar: Regensburg Shines on the International Wine Stage
The CHIN-CHIN Bar has been awarded a Silver Star at the Star Wine List of the Year Germany-Austria-Switzerland 2026. A very special recognition for our wine selection, our team, and for a bar culture that is deeply rooted in Regensburg — and is now receiving international attention as well.
20 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Regensburg – History That Connects
Some cities impress.
Regensburg stays with you.
For 20 years now, Regensburg’s Old Town together with Stadtamhof has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and you can feel it in every alleyway, every square, and behind every historic façade.
On 7 June 2026, Regensburg celebrates this special anniversary under the motto:
“History That Connects.”
Read the full article about 20 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Regensburg – History That Connects
“WIN-WIN at CHIN-CHIN” – an article by Marc Baumann about the CHIN-CHIN Boutique Hotel
When a hotel stay in Regensburg is meant to be more than just a night away.
There are places you visit.
And there are places you return to.