INSERT EP GRAPHIC Welcome to Episode 39: He was a ROGUE Scholar (Saint Vincent of Saragossa), Melissa fills us in with a brief history of the use of wine in cocktails. Aimee tells us about the life and legacy of Saint Vincent of Saragossa, the patron saint of wine, and how he was hardcore AF….
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Recipe: Negroni Sbagliato
The Negroni Sbagliato is the featured cocktail of Ep39: He was a ROGUE Scholar (aka St. Vincent of Saragossa). Shockingly, this is the first Campari cocktail I have tried that I actually liked! Sbagliato means “messed up” or “mistaken” in Italian. While the exact origins of this Negroni variation are unknown, the story is that this…
Episode 38: Why are white people
Welcome to Episode 38: Why are white people. In this episode, Melissa fills us in with a brief history of the Brown Derby, both the drink and the diner. Aimee tells us about the beginnings of corn and how it became every white person’s favorite vegetable. The featured drink this episode is The Brown Derby….
Recipe: The Brown Derby
The Brown Derby cocktail is the featured drink of “Episode 38: Why are white people”. I ended up really enjoying this drink, even if it took a little bit to grow on me. I also made a variation with gin that was DELISH. The Brown Derby 1.5 oz Corn Whiskey 1 oz Grapefruit Juice .5…
Episode 37: The Oreo Cookie Conspiracy
Welcome to Episode 37: The Oreo Cookie Conspiracy. In this episode, Melissa tells us all about the history of everyone’s favorite dessert liqueur, Crème de Cacao, and Aimee’s takes us down the halls of cookie history with Oreos. The featured drink this episode is the Sunstealer. You can find the recipe DrunkDish.com. Music by…
Recipe: The Sunstealer
The Sunstealer is the featured cocktail of Episode 37: The Oreo Cookie Conspiracy. This cocktail was created by Henry Prendergast at Chicago bar and restaurant, Analogue. This was a good cocktail, but not one that highlights the Crème de Cacao. Ingredients: 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounces sweet vermouth, we used Dolan 1/4-ounce Crème de Cacao,…
Episode 36: Show us those Squirt pics! (aka Day of the Dead)
Welcome to Episode 36: Show us those Squirt pics! (aka Day of the Dead). In this episode, we get unintentionally dirty with some drink history, and Aimee fills us in on Día de los Muertos and some of the holiday’s traditional foods. The featured drink this episode is La Paloma. You can find the recipe…
Recipe: Paloma
The Paloma is the featured cocktail in Episode 36 “Give us those Squirt Pics!” aka “Day of the Dead”. This is one of my all time favorite cocktails. I didn’t realize when I picked it how wild the history would be, but if you want to hear about it you’ll have to listen to the…
Episode 35: Accordion Post-It Notes give me anxiety (aka Johnny Appleseed)
Episode 35: Accordion Post-It Notes give me anxiety (aka Johnny Appleseed) is live now! In this episode, Melissa loses internet about 50 times, we talk about Johnny Appleseed and his true legacy as a religious zealot and schemer. He definitely banged those apples, right? INSERT SPOTIFY LINK Bonus discussion about Babish Culinary University and Sohla…
Recipe: Apple & Pear Sangria
Apple & Pear Sangria is the featured cocktail for Episode 35: Accordion Post-It Notes give me anxiety (aka Johnny Appleseed). Perfect for fall, or anytime really. Ingredients: 1 apple (we used a Fuji Apple, chopped with skin) 1 Pear (we used a Green Anjou Pear, chopped with skin on) 1 ml bottle red wine (750,…
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