Behind the Bar with Lilly Rennack

Lilly Rennack is a bartender from Berlin, Germany. She works at Lovis Restaurant and Bar, known for its contemporary German cuisine that focuses on seasonal and regional products.

How did you get started as a mixologist?

Three years ago, I finished school and started working in service in a fine dining restaurant. In the beginning of 2023, I had the chance to become a part of the bar team and learned so much about drinks, aroma combinations, bar techniques, and hospitality. From that moment on I knew: this is my passion, this is what I want to do. 

Since then, I’ve participated and succeeded in some competitions and had the honor to get nominated for “Newcomer of the Year” for the Mixology Bar Awards 2024. 

What inspires your creativity when crafting new cocktails? 

My inspiration for drinks comes from life in general: moments, conversations, pictures, nature. I like to try aroma combinations I haven’t tried before and fascinate myself with unexpected tastes.

Do you have a favorite recipe in which you use Fee Brothers products?

I created a drink called “No. 86” which is perfect for the late autumn season. At Lovis we focus on aroma combination and taste, which is why all the drinks are numbered and described with three main notes, so you don’t get influenced by names, brands, or specific ingredients.

No. 86

• 25 mL madeira 
• 20 mL chaga mushroom tea
• 20 mL fresh pomegranate juice
• 10 mL apple brandy
• 5 mL nut liqueur 
• 5 mL amaro
• 1.25 mL cinnamon spirit
• 4 dashes Fee Brothers Cardamom Bitters 

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, stir, and strain into a chilled Nick&Nora glass. Garnish with a spray of rosemary and enjoy!

Learn more about Lilly Rennack on Instagram at @_chilililly_.