The Hanky Panky cocktail is the featured drink of Episode 47: Sneaky Sneaky, Boozy Woozy. Ingredients:1.5 oz. Gin1.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth2 dashes (about 1 tsp.) Fernet-BrancaGarnish: Orange Twist Directions: Add the gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an…
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Ep. 45: Violence in my mouth
Welcome to Ep45, where we talk about speakeasies, finger food, and sofas. Charlotte McGrath joins us to talk about the pre-prohibition cocktail the Last Word, and how speakeasies gave rise to finger foods. Kate shares a series of recipes from Betty Crocker’s box. The featured drink this episode is the Last Word. Follow Charlotte on…
Recipe: Last Word
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…
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: 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: 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: 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…
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