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Episode #107 – We’re Back – A Year Older, Not Wiser from 2018-12-25T05:00:07
It’s been a year (to the day), but the Speaking Easy Podcast is coming to you live through t...
#106: Year Two in Review (Plus a Major Announcement) from 2017-12-26T05:00:38
It’s the conclusion of another great year of the Speaking Easy Podcast, and we got into what’s become an annual tradition—having a one or two too many (which, believe it or not, is not our normal “...
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#105 - Jeff Cioletti and The Drinkable Globe from 2017-12-19T05:00:08
This was a fun one for us to record, and it was the first time we recorded with a live audience! We had Jeff on our show the first time fairly early (Listen
#104: Vodka Tasting with Modern Bar Cart from 2017-12-12T05:00:19
Well, it must be of great surprise that we’d willingly and not compelled by a court somewhere submit o...
#103: Stocking a Home Bar - Bottle Recommendations from 2017-12-05T05:00:38
This week Alex & Jordan answer a question we’ve gotten for our entire 2 years, and only ever answered in spurts: what bottle should I pick up? And we try to answer that question with a few of our f...
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#102 – Winetails or Wine Cocktails from 2017-11-28T05:00:18
We know, we know—we haven’t done a wine episode. And this still isn’t it. But we felt that we owed our listeners some version of an episode dedicated to the fruit of the vine, in addition to our Sa...
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#101: Holiday Cocktails – Second Edition from 2017-11-21T05:00:52
While Alex really wanted to call this “Holiday-Drinkin’ #2 – Festive Boogaloo” in honor of the best movie about dancing ever (Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo), here is our second edition of Holiday c...
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#100 – Dessert Cocktails from 2017-11-14T05:00:19
We’re turning 100! No, that’s not about our age, but this is the Speaking Easy Podcast’s 100th episode! We’re so glad to have made it here, so we are celebrating—with dessert! Dessert cocktails can...
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Episode #099: Interview with Blair Reynolds from 2017-11-07T05:00:35
Blair Reynolds is a devoted drink aficionado and an innovative bartender and a well-loved bar owner based in Portland, Oregon. His dedication to sharing his passion for tropical libations and tiki ...
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#097: Halloween Cocktails from 2017-10-24T05:00:23
It’s the SPOOKIEST time of the year—and we’re throwing parties! Classing it up a bit can be a bit of a task, but we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve.
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Episode #094: Coffee Cocktails from 2017-10-03T05:00:14
While we don’t always suggest mixing caffeine and alcohol (Red Bull & Vodka is on the permanent “no way” list), coffee offers an intriguing flavor partner to many drinks. From vermouth to Amari, to...
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#093: Interview with Bourbon Historian Michael Veach from 2017-09-26T05:00:49
Michael Veach was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2006. We talk bourbon, of course, and start to scratch the surface of its deep history.
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#092: Interview with Newman Miller from 2017-09-19T05:00:46
In this week’s episode:
We chat with Newman Miller, Chef-Owner of...
Episode #091: Interview with David Scheurich and Lisa Wicker from 2017-09-12T05:00:20
In this episode we chat with Dave Scheurich, Former Distiller at Woodford Reserve and Whisky Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, and Lisa Wicker, owner and principal at Saints...
Episode #090: Bourbon Heritage Month from 2017-09-05T05:00:03
Happy Bourbon Heritage Month from the Speaking Easy Crew! We're going full bourbon this month, bringing you several episodes based on our favorite native spirit. Toast with us all month with episod...
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#089: Rum and Rum Cocktails from 2017-08-29T05:00:42
Where has all the rum gone?! Also, how did it take us until episode 89 to do a pure rum episode? We apologize.
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#088: Interview with Emma Janzen, author of Mezcal from 2017-08-22T05:00:41
We talk with Emma Janzen, author of Mezcal. Emma is a journalist, photographer, and editor based in Chicago, where she currently works as the digital content editor at Imbibe Magazine.
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Episode #087: Frozen Cocktails from 2017-08-15T05:00:32
While a slushie machine is *probably* impractical for the home bartender, frozen drinks are fantastic for hot summer days. The great thing about Frozen cocktails for the home bartender is that you ...
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Episode #086 - Pisco Cocktails from 2017-08-08T05:00:31
This week on the Speaking Easy Podcast, Alex and Jordan head south for the border, to South America, to visit with one of the great unaged spirits of the globe, Pisco. This (typically) colorless br...
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#085: Elderflower Liqueur Cocktails from 2017-08-01T05:00:42
While you may know of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, there are many other excellent brands to explore and more than enough cocktails to try them in.
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Episode #084: Pimm's Cup Cocktails from 2017-07-25T05:00
Put on your best sundress or pastel colored slacks and grab a cold Pimm's Cup, before joining us out on the croquet field. No, not a pimp cup, a Pimm's Cup. What is a Pimm's Cup you ask? Let us tel...
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Episode #083: The Research of Drinking from 2017-07-18T05:00:36
This is a bit of a different episode, where Alex and Jordan turn one of their trademarked* phrases, “Research & Drinkin’,” to tackle a little about their process for finding inspiration.
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Episode #082 – The Gimlet Cocktail from 2017-07-11T05:00:04
The Gimlet may not make the headlines in terms of gin cocktails, but we think that's undeserved.
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Episode #081: Speaking Easy Gets Interviewed on the Modern Bar Cart Podcast from 2017-07-04T05:00:44
Our friend Eric Kozlik started his own podcast, Modern Bar Cart, and asked us to speak on the joys of home bartending and more. He’s been one of the best friends of the podcast that we’ve had, and ...
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Episode #080: Interview with Matt Seigel from 2017-06-27T05:00:28
Alex and Jordan talk with Matt Seigel, a well-known bartender who got his start at Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad. Now, he is the owner of In The Spirit Of Hospitality.
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Episode #079: Being a Better Bar Patron from 2017-06-20T05:00:10
Are you a good bar-attender? There are a few unofficial (and sometimes official) rules to be a good bar patron. We gathered these from friends who have worked as bartenders and servers in all range...
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Episode #078: Vodka, Really? from 2017-06-13T05:00:51
It is America's most popular spirit (accounts for approximately one-third of all spirits sales by volume), so we felt obliged to finally talk about it on the show.
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Episode #077: Negroni Cocktail Week and the Many Variations from 2017-06-06T05:00:25
Negroni Week is a week-long celebration of a great cocktail and an effort to raise money for charities around the world. Learn more about this three-part classic and the many variations.
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Episode #076: Mai Tai Cocktail and Variations from 2017-05-30T05:00:39
The Mai Tai debuted in the 1940’s, as Trader Vic helped Tiki take off in the U.S. and remains one of the most popular tiki drinks. Throw on a Hawaiian shirt and mix yourself a Mai Tai cocktail.
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Episode #075: Sangria from 2017-05-23T05:00
If you are familiar with sangria, you are most likely most familiar with red wine sangria, but white wine sangria is equally good and worth discovering at home for summer cookouts and mellow Sunday...
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#074: Honey Cocktails and Liqueurs from 2017-05-16T05:00:27
Oh, Honey! Mead, Drambuie, and other honey cocktails
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#073: Swedish Punsch Cocktails from 2017-05-09T05:00:51
Swedish Punsch may sound like the rudest Ikea™ furniture ever, but it's actually a sweet, spicy, savory, rum-like concoction worth having on your home bar.
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#072: Homemade Liqueurs and Cocktails to Make with Them from 2017-05-02T05:00:57
Homemade liqueurs can be an easy and inexpensive way to take your home bartending to an entirely new level. With just a few ingredients—the fresher, the better—sugar, and water, you can create read...
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#071: Herb Cocktails, Grow a Cocktail Garden from 2017-04-25T05:00:28
This episode we talk about how to integrate herbs into cocktails. Learn how to incorporate basil, mint, lemongrass, rosemary, and other herbs into your cocktails.
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#070: Beer and a Shot Combos from 2017-04-18T05:00:28
Beer and a shot go together as classically as peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, or lime and ginger. Even with a local, craft microbrew and an ounce of good Scotch, there is something quint...
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#069: Girl Scout Cookie Cocktails from 2017-04-11T05:00:09
Love Girl Scout cookies? Love cocktails? This episode we bring two of our loves together as we talk Girl Scout cookie cocktails.
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#068: How to Host a Cocktail Party from 2017-04-04T05:00:54
Cocktails, like cooking, should be considered a domestic art, a skill for adult life with varied levels of interest and mastery. For the adventurous folks deciding to host and serve others the prod...
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#067: Three Ingredient Cocktails from 2017-03-28T05:00:33
We are often asked about "easy" cocktails to make, and for cocktails that don't take much up-front investment in new bottles. This episode, we do just that and dial down on three ingredient cocktails.
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#066: Fernet Branca Cocktails from 2017-03-21T05:00:08
With Fernet Branca measurement is key. When a recipe calls for a bar spoon of it a second bar spoon may make the drink unpalatable to all but the most bitter-loving friends you've got. So be carefu...
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Episode #065 – Sherry Cocktails from 2017-03-14T05:00:26
Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. It is also great for making cocktails. (Sorry for the bad audio on this o...
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#064: Highball Cocktails from 2017-03-07T05:00:18
Highball cocktails are mixed drinks made of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer. Think Gin & Tonic or Whiskey Ginger. Simple yet delicious.
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#063: The Sazerac Cocktail and Variations from 2017-02-28T05:00:32
Sazerac Cocktail is a quintessential New Orleans and Mardi Gras cocktail. Its origin is as near to the beginning of American cocktail culture as any other classic you know (even if the r...
#062: Oscars Cocktails, Academy Awards Drinks from 2017-02-21T05:00:57
The Oscars are great for celebrating the great movies of the last year, and whether or not they featured scenes with a brew, a shot, or your favorite cocktail you should probably have a drink while...
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#061: Chartreuse Cocktails from 2017-02-14T05:00:56
No matter which hue you choose, this centuries-old liqueur can create more depth and complexity to your cocktails. Whether you are adding a dash to a classic cocktail or serving up a Chartreuse for...
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#060: Valentine's Day Cocktails from 2017-02-07T05:00:32
Whether you are celebrating a romantic day with your better half or "Single's Awareness" day, we have a few Valentine's Day cocktails to set the mood.
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#059: Super Bowl Cocktails from 2017-01-31T05:00:10
DISCLAIMER: Patriots fans, you may want to skip this episode. But, if you can handle our jabs, we do have good Super Bowl Cocktail recommendations. Cheers!
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#058: Mocktails from 2017-01-24T05:00:31
Sometimes you want to take it easy or mix up a drink for a guest who would like to abstain. Shake up a mocktail, kick back, and enjoy. Cheers!
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Episode #057: What We're Working On from 2017-01-17T05:00:42
Alex and Jordan are always working on new cocktail ideas and techniques. Pickles, white rum, creme de cocoa, and popsicles are on their list for 2017. How about you?
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#056: Other Whiskey - Japanese, Rye, Indian, Moonshine from 2017-01-10T05:00:52
While we could easily do full episodes on all the other types of whiskey, we are starting off with this grab bag, mishmash of what we're calling "other whisk(e)y".
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#055: Amaro and Amaro Cocktails from 2017-01-03T05:00:28
Amaro (Italian for "bitter") is an Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly drunk as an after-dinner digestif. They also make great cocktails.
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#054: New Year's Cocktails from 2016-12-27T05:00:31
New Year's Cocktails for celebrating NYE in the comfort of our own home, or a friends with just a dozen or so people.
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#053: Spice Cocktails, and Everything Nice from 2016-12-20T05:00:29
Sugar, spice, and everything nice. This episode, we talk about how you can spice up your cocktails. A small dash of spice can completely change a classic cocktail.
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#052: Flips, Fizzes, and Egg White Cocktails from 2016-12-13T05:00:50
This week, we talk egg white cocktails. Eggs—both with the yolks and whites—are an age-old way to change the texure and mouthfeel of a cocktail.
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#051: Dairy Cocktails - Nogs & More from 2016-12-06T05:02:59
Milk, creams, and other dairy can be a lot of fun to play with in a home bar, but there’s definitely some routes not to go. Today, we talk dairy cocktails.
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#050: Shrubs, with guest Charlie Berkinshaw of Element Shrub from 2016-11-29T05:14:28
We're now a gardening podcast. Joking! This week we talk shrubs, sweetened vinegar-based syrups, often infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in cocktails and mocktails. Charlie Berkins...
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#049: Beer - Homebrewing, entertaining, and beer cocktails from 2016-11-22T05:05
This show, we break away from cocktails and talk beer. Not all guest will want a cocktail, and that's ok. Your job as a host is to make them feel welcomed. Learn about a different styles of beer, o...
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#048: Hot Cocktails - Some Like it Hot from 2016-11-15T04:04:31
The weather is becoming cold, so our drinks get hot. Break out the crock pot and get to mixing drinks that will warm the hearts and souls of friends and family.
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#047: Apple Brandy Cocktails and Cider Cocktails from 2016-11-08T04:04:38
If an “apple a day keeps the doctor away,” then apple brandy, a distilled liquor which seeks to concentrate the form and flavor of the apple, must keep them away for a whole week! Now that’s the so...
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#046: Episode Especial - Silent Tyler Interviews Alex and Jordan from 2016-11-01T04:42:16
This episode, Silent Tyler breaks his silence and interviews Alex and Jordan for an alcohol infused special episode filled with bloopers and stories from the first year of recording the Speaking Ea...
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#045: Sweet Cocktails from 2016-10-25T04:16:13
Sweetness is an essential part to building any drink. A well-made drink is one that’s balanced, and that won’t change. But some drinks feature their sweetness as the star of the show.
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#044: Cocktail Garnishes from 2016-10-18T04:09:51
Garnishes are an important part of home bartending, one that’s often overlooked (including by your hosts). Dressing up your drinks is part of the “ritual” of making drinks—the finishing touch to yo...
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#043: Fall Cocktails from 2016-10-11T04:35:19
On today’s episode, we discuss Fall Cocktails for every drinker.
On this episode, you’ll hear about: How to change your flavor palette from summer to fall; A few cocktails to entertain yo...
#042: Orange Liqueurs - Triple Sec and Curaçao from 2016-10-04T04:21:15
Orange liqueurs are part of the essential building blocks for hundreds of famous cocktails: Margarita, Sidecar, White Lady, Mai Tai, and Corpse Reviver No. 2, to name just a few of the more famous ...
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#041: Interview with LaShawn Blake, cocktail instragramer at sip.ponder.repeat from 2016-09-27T04:20:10
This episode we talk with LaShawn Blake, cocktail instagrammer and blogger at sip.ponder.repeat. We've been digital friends with LaShawn for a while, but we've finally met up and shared drinks in p...
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#040: Scotch Cocktails from 2016-09-20T04:20:11
Scotch is a beautiful, wonderful, storied drink with a tradition unlike any other. It has been the subject of many odes and poetry; it’s the source of great admiration (and price tags to follow), a...
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#039: Vermouth Cocktails from 2016-09-13T04:20:51
This episode, learn more about vermouth and the role it plays in both classic and contemporary cocktails. Vermouth usually plays a secondary in cocktails, but can be a featured ingredient. Classics...
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#038: Bourbon Cocktails from 2016-09-06T04:23:37
If you listen to the show, you know bourbon is one of our favorite spirits. This episode, we dip into the world of bourbon cocktails. Cheers!
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#037: Absinthe Cocktails from 2016-08-30T04:07:06
Supposed psychoactive properties, allegedly from the presence of trace amounts of thujone in the distilled spirit, got absinthe effectively banned in the United States from 1915 to 2007. The spirit...
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#036: Moscow Mules, Vodka Bucks, and Related Drinks from 2016-08-23T04:11:01
Not just those drinks in those pretty copper mugs, Moscow Mules are actually a conundrum of cocktails. One of the few classic drinks from the post-Prohibition era, the story of the birth of the Mo...
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#035: Interview with Eric Kozlik of Embitterment Bitters from 2016-08-16T04:28:44
This week we sit down with Eric Kozlik from Embitterment Bitters. Eric is someone we've got to know as his business has continued to grow from its humble Washington, DC-based roots. Long-time liste...
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#034: Home Bartending - Things We Wish We Knew Starting Out from 2016-08-09T04:31:37
This episode, we reflect on our beginnings as home bartenders. We made several mistakes and missteps, actually we continue to make mistakes (that's how you learn!). Hear some of what we wish we kne...
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#033: Tea Cocktails, Tea-Tails from 2016-08-02T04:30:04
Tea Cocktails, or Tea-Tails, are as varied as are the types of tea. An easy way to experiment with cocktails, teas can be infused into liquors, syrups, or blended on their own. Tea-time never taste...
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#032: Hair of the Dog - Hangover Cocktails and Cures from 2016-07-26T05:00:41
On this week's episode, we talk one of the more important strategies to the adventurous imbiber: how to recover when you've had too much. cfe55e7j
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#031: Savory Cocktails from 2016-07-19T05:00:35
The types of flavors that build into a savory drink can go on-and-on. Salty, vinegary, “umami”, smoky, spicy, herbal, peppery, the list goes on. But exactly what is a Savory Cocktail?
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#030: Tequila Cocktails from 2016-07-12T05:00:34
Tequila has a public relations problem but tequila is actually not what most of us here in the United States know it to be. We talking about the different types of tequila and the many delicious co...
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#029: Tiki Cocktails from 2016-07-05T05:00:52
Tiki. One word, so many images in your head when you hear it. Colorful drinks. Colorful shirts. Island décor. Here's the start of your next island escape. *Coconut bra not included.
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#028: Interview with Aaron Beaver, GM of Rural Society DC from 2016-06-28T05:30:42
This episode we interview Aaron Beaver, General Manager of Rural Society DC. Alex and Jordan learn about his journey in the beverage world and how he developed his palate. An excellent insight into...
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#027: Summer Cocktails from 2016-06-21T05:30:05
Summertime--that magical time when clothes shrink and drinks get bigger--though mostly making room for ice and non-alcoholic mixers. As the weather gets warmer, the ABV in your cocktails will typic...
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#026: Interview with Alex Boyd, founder of Cocktail Crate from 2016-06-14T07:00:25
On this episode we interview Alex Boyd, founder of Cocktail Crate. Typically, we'd give a big thumbs down to any pre-made mixer. Hear more about Cocktail Crate and what we think.
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#025: Daiquiris - Where has all the rum gone? from 2016-06-07T07:02:24
Whether being romanticized by writers like Ernest Hemingway, or enjoyed by anyone on a beach on nearly any continent, the Daiquiri takes its place based on its simplicity.
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#024: Interview with Carlie Steiner of Stir Bartending Co. from 2016-05-31T07:00:54
On this episode, we speak with Carlie Steiner, a good friend and skilled professional bartender. Carlie serves is the Co-Founder of Stir Bartending Co., a DC based bartending service providing sign...
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#023: Brandy Cocktails from 2016-05-24T07:32:22
In this episode, we talk about brandy -- a distilled spirit made by distilling wine. You may have heard of Cognac, but what about Armagnac, Pisco, or Stravecchio? How about a few classic brandy coc...
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#022: Interview with Jeff Cioletti, author of The Year of Drinking Adventurously from 2016-05-17T08:00:14
In this episode, we interview Jeff Cioletti, author of The Year of Drinking Adventurously. This episode is twice as long as our previ...
#021: Ginger - Cocktails, Beer, Ale, Juice, Syrup, & More from 2016-05-10T08:30:37
A deeper look at one of the ingredients to the Mule, ginger beer. It's spicier than its cousin, ginger ale, and much drier. It adds body to drinks, and brings a degree of refreshing flavor. Learn ...
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#020: The Kentucky Derby from 2016-05-03T09:00:36
It’s that time of year again–Derby Season. Specifically, the Kentucky Derby: a celebration of horses and bourbon, two of Kentucky’s greatest contributions to the world ...
#019: Juleps, More Than Just Mint Juleps from 2016-04-26T09:27:16
Juleps are one of the classic American cocktail forms–preceding even the Civil War. They are an essential form, similar to Slings, Toddies (hot and cold), and all ...
#018: Interview with Kerstyn Zepeda of Bella Mar Spirits - Vodka from 2016-04-19T09:30:46
In this episode, we interview Kerstyn Zepeda of Bella Mar Spirits. Kerstyn and her husband, Michael, craft infused vodkas using ...
#017: Mezcal from 2016-04-12T09:30:34
Mezcal is known as the smokier cousin of the more well-known tequila, and the difference can be a bit more confusing. One of our listeners requested an episode exploring this complex agave-based sp...
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#016: What Alex & Jordan Are Working On At Home from 2016-04-05T09:35:15
This episode is going to be a little bit different. As we’ve been building this podcast, we’ve been introduced to a lot of new ideas, people are talking to us about different stuff, and ...
#015: Spring Cocktails from 2016-03-29T09:37:57
Spring Cocktails
Springtime is here—and spring means new flavors on your bar. For this season, a lot of the flavors that come to mind are more floral, herbal, and sweet—especia...
#014: Interview with Fellow Home Bartender, Erin Campbell from 2016-03-22T09:30:08
This week we interview fellow home bartender and part-time cocktail professional Erin Campbell, and talk to her about her experience as a server at 2 Birds 1 Stone, a top-notch DC cockta...
#013: St. Paddy's Day and Irish Drinking Culture from 2016-03-15T09:15:36
Irish Episode: Now With A Real Life Irish Person
Saint Patrick’s Day is a celebration unlike many others—the drinking, the clothing, the merriment—but it has actual historical ...
#011: Interview with Fellow Home Bartender, Matt Knutson from 2016-03-01T08:29:46
We’re very excited to start a new series for the podcast, where we’ll be meeting with friends, listeners, professionals, and all sorts or people in between. Our goal—share more of what m...
#010: Sours - Citrus, Spirit, Sugar from 2016-02-23T07:31:08
A Sour is a family of drinks, but not the mood that you get put in when you have one. Thusly named for the featured citrus, Sours are dynamic, complex, layered drinks that lend themselve...
#009: Cocktail Bitters from 2016-02-16T10:28:29
Cocktail bitters, those little tinctures seen in bars all over, are the salt-and-pepper of mixing drinks. They deepen flavors, bring out subtle notes in liquors and liqueurs, and make yo...
#008: Punch from 2016-02-09T10:34:43
Punch is not a cocktail. So does our show “on cocktails and home entertaining” avoid the topic? No, because that would be ridiculous. Punches, also called “the flowing bowl” (no toilet h...