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…
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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: 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: 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: 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…
Recipe: Bananas Foster Cocktail
The Bananas Foster cocktail is the featured drink for episode 21 “Adult Horse Girl Energy”. This cocktail was created by Johnny Swet at JIMMY at the James, New York City. We recommend using a stronger banana liqueur like 99 Bananas or Tempus Fugit Crème de BANANE. We used a cheap banana liqueur and the banana…
Recipe: Barnstormer’s Cider
The Barnstormer’s Cider Cocktail is the featured drink in Episode 17 “Colonizers and Cranberry Sauce”. We went absolutely nuts over this cocktail. It’s crisp, refreshing, and perfect for Fall. It also has a fair amount of alcohol so it should definitely be in your emergency kit for family get-togethers. Ingredients:1 c. thinly sliced Green, Yellow,…
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