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: The Suffering Bastard

The Suffering Bastard is our featured cocktail for Episode 12: Slightly Ruffled and Really Annoyed (aka Fanta and Nazis). The Suffering Bastard1 oz. Bourbon or Brandy (We used NH made Smoky Quartz Small Batch Bourbon)1 oz. London Dry Gin (We used Sipsmith)1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice2 dashes angostura bittersGinger Ale (We used Fever Tree)Mint to…

Recipe: Ward 8

The Ward 8 cocktail is featured in Episode 11: Leave the gun, take the cannoli (Boston Cuisine Part I). Neither myself or Aimee particularly liked this cocktail, leaving us wishing Boston would just do better. Ward 82 oz. Rye Whiskey 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice1/2 oz. Orange Juice1 tsp. Grenadine Cherries for garnish Add all ingredients…

Recipe: The Bourbon Brunch

The Bourbon Brunch is the cocktail featured in Episode 9 “Make America Waffles Again“. This recipe has been adapted from a recipe found at Classy Girls Wear Pearls. None of us were particularly fond of this drink. It’s best to stay away from this one unless you are a Bourbon lover. Ingredients 4 oz. Bourbon…

Recipe: Mint Julep

This cocktail was featured on Episode 07: Cocktails for Hitler (aka The 4th of July and Americana). The Mint Julep is simple and elegant in nature, but does take some trial and error to get exactly right. This Mint Julep recipe comes from one of the foremost cocktail experts, David Wondrich. Ingredients 3 oz. bourbon…

Recipe: Ouzo Martini

Hopefully by now you’ve listened to Episode 2 (listen on Google, iTunes, Spotify, or Pocket Casts), or at least read our recap of it. If you want to try our Ouzo Martini for yourself, try out Melissa’s recipe below! Ouzo Martini Recipe 2 oz. Orange juice 2 oz. Pineapple juice 1 oz. Ouzo 1 oz….