The Black Velvet cocktail is the featured cocktail of Ep.43: Saffron Toned. This is a real easy one for ya’ll. Both myself and Kate thought this cocktail was going to be disgusting, but it was really good! Trust us, and give it a try. Equal Parts:Stout (Guinness is traditional)Sparkling White Wine (Champagne is traditional) Combine…
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Recipe: The Cardinale
The featured cocktail for Episode 42: Betty Crocker’s Box, is the Negroni variation, the Cardinale. This is part of my pursuit of making myself like Campari. I have to say, this was my favorite Campari cocktail yet. I think it’s working! Ingredients: 1 oz. Gin 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. Dry Vermouth Orange peel for garnish Directions: Stir…
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,…
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…
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…
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: 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…
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: Pimm’s Cup (w/ homemade jalapeno ginger beer)
Ingredients: 2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1 1 oz. London Dry Gin (preferably Plymouth) 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Jalapeno Ginger Beer* Garnish: Cucumber Slices, Strawberry, and Mint Instructions: Add Pimm’s No. 1 and gin to a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer*. Garnish with cucumber slices, strawberry, and mint. *You can find the…
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…
