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…
Category: Drinks
Recipe: Mojito
Cocktail classic the Mojito is the featured cocktail on Episode 29: The Terry Gross of Drunk Dish (aka Sugarcane and Democracy). Ingredients: 2 oz White rum 3 Mint leaves 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice 1/2 oz Simple syrup Club soda, to top Garnish: Mint sprig Garnish: Lime wheel Steps: Lightly muddle the mint in a…
Recipe: Sidecar Cocktail
The Sidecar cocktail is our featured cocktail in Episode 27 “Napoleon was a baby”. This classic cocktail is a favorite among the French, and be prepare to dole out some dough if you want to do it right. Ingredients:1 1/2 oz. Cognac 3/4 oz. Cointreau 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon JuiceGarnish: Orange peel and sugared rum…
Recipe: Quarantine Cocktial
The Quarantine Cocktail is the featured cocktail in episode 26 “Ketchup is thick Kool-Aid”. We found this recipe thanks to the Cocktail Chemistry YouTube channel. Quarantine Cocktail on Melissa’s messy desk while we recorded episode 26. Ingredients: 1.5oz (45ml) light rum .25oz (7ml) gin .25oz (7ml) dry vermouth .25oz (7ml) orange juice .50oz (15ml) lemon…
Recipe: All-American Dumpster Fire Punch
The All-American Dumpster Fire Punch is the featured cocktail in Episode 25 “Diners, Drive-Ins, and All-American Dumpster Fires” aka “Diners and American Politics”. This drink is a crowd-pleaser that can be altered to fit your specific guests’ tastes. Make a big batch and be sure to serve it in red solo cups. It’s the American…
Recipe: Mama Fuckin’ Lychee
Mama Fuckin’ Lychee is the featured cocktail of episode 24 “Melissa Made Herself a Margarita”. It is named in honor of Amanda Jacobson from the Wine and Crime podcast. The recipe below differs slightly from the one made in the episode. I improved it by blending it with ice and removing the straining step. Ingredients:2…
Recipe: Alaskan Iced Tea
Move over Long Island, a new, highly alcoholic, iced tea is in town! The Alaskan Iced Tea is the featured cocktail in “Episode 23: Moose may not be viewed from an airplane” aka Alaskan Cuisine. We absolutely loved this cocktail. As I say on the show, I subbed out the sour mix (because EW) and…
Recipe: Bali Pimm’s
The Bali Pimm’s cocktail is featured in Episode 22. I got the blueprint for this drink from an article about the best cocktails in Bali, Indonesia. This particular drink was invented and is served at the Potato Head Beach Club. The listing did not include the recipe, just the main ingredients. This is what I…
Recipe: Tepache
We utilize tepache in our drink for episode 22, the Bali Pimm’s. Tepache is a Mexican fermented pineapple beverage. It is sweetened with either piloncillo or brown sugar. This is a great way to dip your toes in the warm, funky waters of fermentation. It was super easy to do and is pretty delicious. It…
Recipe: Bananas Foster Cocktail
The Bananas Foster cocktail is the featured drink for episode 21 “Adult Horse Girl Energy”. This cocktail was created by Johnny Swet at JIMMY at the James, New York City. We recommend using a stronger banana liqueur like 99 Bananas or Tempus Fugit Crème de BANANE. We used a cheap banana liqueur and the banana…
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