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…
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Recipes for Cocktails, Dishes, and other goodies that we feature!
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)…
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…
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…
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…
