Welcome to Episode 34: Some f’ckn idiot named Wigglesworth (aka How the U.S. F’d Hawaii Part II). In this episode we continue our discussion on Hawaii, but switch our focus to the Dole fruit company and pineapples. SPOTIFY LINK The featured cocktail this episode is the Blue Hawaiian (aka the Swimming Pool). Music by Andrew…
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Recipe: Blue Hawaiian
The Blue Hawaiian (aka the Swimming Pool) is the featured cocktail of Episode 34: Some f’ckn idiot named Wigglesworth. It is a glorified Piña colada with blue curacao added and it’s delish. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Light rum 3/4 oz Blue curacao 2 oz Pineapple juice 3/4 oz Creme de coconut 1/2 oz Fresh lemon…
Episode 33: I hate everything about this (aka how the U.S. F’d Hawaii Part I)
Welcome to episode 33: I hate everything about this Part I (aka How the U.S. F’d Hawaii). In this episode we begin our discussion with the rise of the sugar cane industry in Hawaii and their political structure at the time. Join us next week for Part II where we discuss the pineapple industry. The…
Recipe: Blue Hawaii
This cocktail is the featured drink is Episode 33: I hate everything about this (aka How the U.S. F’d Hawaii Part I). Ingredients: ¾ oz Vodka ¾ oz Light Rum ½ oz. Blue Curaçao 3 oz. Pineapple Juice 1 ounce sweet-and-sour mix (I used ½ oz lemon juice, ½ oz lime juice, ½ oz. simple)…
Episode 32: Kill your idols with Season of the B (aka celebrating Julia Child)
Welcome to episode 32: Kill your idols with Season of the B (aka celebrating Julia Child). This episode we are joined by a few members of the Season of the Bitch podcast, the best feminist socialist podcast on the internet. We discuss the life of Julia Child in honor of her 108th birthday and get…
Recipe: Upside-Down Martini
The Upside-Down Martini is featured in Episode 32: Kill your idols (aka Julia Child). It was a favorite of Julia’s, and some say she even invented it. I know one thing, this really turned me on to Dry Vermouth and I’ve been drinking Upside-Down Martinis and Vermouth spritzers ever since. 😉 And for the love…
Episode 31: The Mark Zuckerberg of Catholicism (aka Saint Anthony of Padua)
Welcome to episode 31 The Mark Zuckerberg of Catholicism (aka St. Anthony of Padua)! Aimee does the wrong homework and tells us about the wrong Saint! It’s OK though because this Saint performed really lame “miracles”. Melissa tells us about a popular “Catholic” cocktail, and also gets real upset about some lemmings. Stay after the…
Recipe: The Bronx Cocktail
The Bronx Cocktail is the featured drink of Episode 31: The Mark Zuckerberg of Catholicism (aka Saint Anthony of Padua). I really enjoyed this cocktail. It was smooth with just a bit of sweet. Ingredients 2 oz Gin 1/4 oz Dry vermouth 1/4 oz Sweet vermouth 1 oz Fresh orange juice 1 dash Orange bitters…
Episode 30: Too dumb to vote (aka Washington Cake)
Welcome to episode 30 “Too dumb to vote (aka Washington Cake)”! In this episode Aimee tells us about the first constitutional convention, our first president, and washing cake. Melissa gets very drunk and Kate is all about cookouts. Yes, Melissa confuses James Gandolfini and Paul Giamatti. Yes, she feels bad about it.The featured cocktail for…
Recipe: Martha Washington’s Punch
Martha Washington’s Punch is the featured cocktail fro Episode 30: Too dumb to vote (aka Washington Cake). Ingredients: (original punch bowl recipe) 9 oz Dark Rum 12 oz Appleton Estate Extra 12-Year-Old Rum 6 oz Grand Marnier 9 oz Fresh lemon juice 9 oz Fresh orange juice 9 oz Spiced simple syrup* 6 oz Club…
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