The featured cocktail of Episode 45: Violence in my mouth, is the Last Word cocktail. While this cocktail packs a wallop, I highly recommend it for those that are looking to expand their pallet outside of spritzers or Tiki. I also recommend upping the gin to even out the sweetness. Ingredients: 3/4 oz. Gin (I…
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Ep. 44: Nesslerodes, take me home
Welcome to Ep44, where we talk about chocolate. Seth and Jamal from the Thanks for Coming podcast joins us and are out of control. Melissa fills us in on the glamorous history of the chocolate martini and its Hollywood roots. Aimee covers a brief history of chocolate and its tie to Valentine’s Day. Kate tells…
Ep42: Betty Crocker’s Box
Welcome to Ep42, where we talk about this history of pizza. Melissa continues her journey into the world of Campari, Aimee gets real defensive about Lunchables, and Kate tells us about a truly disgusting pizza with an all-meat crust! The featured drink this episode is the Cardinale. Music by Andrew Huang. Don’t forget to rate…
Ep41: Kate’s weird cookie anxiety (aka La Festa di San Silvestro)
Welcome to Ep41: Kate’s weird cookie anxiety (aka La Festa di San Silvestro). Melissa fills us in with a brief history of the popular German holiday beverage, feuerzangenbowle. Aimee talks about the history of Italian New Years, and the feast of Saint Sylvester. Pigs on leashes may be involved. Kate shares another interesting recipe. This…
Recipe: Feuerzangenbowle
Feuerzangenbowle is the featured cocktail for Ep41: Kate’s weird cookie anxiety (aka La Festa di San Silvestro). It is a German mulled wine often consumed during the holiday season and can be found at German Christmas markets. Feuerzangenbowle (pronounced FOY-yer-tsang-en-bowl-eh) translates to fire tongs punch. Want to know more, be sure to check out episode…
Ep40: Medieval Lunchables (aka Christmas Pudding)
Welcome to Ep40: Medieval Lunchables (aka Christmas Pudding). Melissa fills us in with a brief history of Coquito. Aimee talks about the history of Christmas Pudding, but does not give us a definitive answer on WHAT pudding is. Kate shares an interesting recipe. The featured drink this episode is Coquito. You can find the recipe…
Recipe: Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
Coquito, also known by some as “Puerto Rican Eggnog” is the featured drink for Episode 40: Medieval Lunchables. I chose a version without eggs, which seems to be hotly debated. It was absolutely delicious so I am at peace with my choices. 🙂 Ingredients (batch): 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk 4 oz evaporated milk 1…
Episode 39: He was a ROGUE Scholar (aka St. Vincent of Saragossa)
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….
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….
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