Colts and Cocktails

Listen as we discuss a plethora of topics. Co-host: Nick Barkman Drink recipe: Sweater Weather • 2 ounces Bourbon • .5 ounces Amaretto • .75 ounces Lemon juice • .75 ounces Simple syrup • Egg white (optional) • Red wine Combine all but red wine into cocktail shaker and dry shake (minimum of 30 seconds if using egg white). Add ice and shake again; strain into rocks glass with ice. Pour .5 ounces re...

Listen as we go over Future Stars Friday of the Breeders' Cup. Co-host: Nick Barkman Drink recipe: Tuxedo No. 2 • 2 ounces Gin • .75 ounces dry Vermouth • .75 ounces Maraschino liqueur • Dash orange bitters Combine ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Prepare coupe glass with Absinthe rinse. Strain ingredients into cocktail glass; garnish with lemon twist. Full card analysis and...

Listen as we recap our week off from podcasting, handicap the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, and touch on plans for the upcoming Breeders' Cup. Co-host: Nick Barkman Drink recipe: Apple Sidecar • 1.5 ounces Vodka • .5 ounces Lemon juice • .5 ounces Apple Brandy • .5 ounces Simple syrup • .5 ounces Orange juice Combine ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into coupe or m...

Listen as we talk Thursday Night Football, Aaron Judge, Big 12 football, Kansas City Chiefs, cocktails, and–oh ya–Rich Strike's chances at Churchill Downs this weekend. Co-host: Nick Barkman Drink recipe: Nick's Basil Smash • 2 ounces Vodka • .75 ounces Lemon juice • 1 ounces Simple syrup • 11 Fresh Basil leaves Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and 10 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and muddle...

**No edits** Listen as we have the Colts and Cocktails version of a fireside chat. Co-host: Nick Barkman Drink recipe: The Queen's Cocktail • 2 ounces Dubonnet • 1 ounce Gin • Lemon wheel Build in rocks glass; garnish with lemon wheel.  Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com .

Listen as we go over the Late Pick 5 at Del Mar for September 11, 2022.  Today's guest handicappers: Cole and Carter Sargent Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Little Apple Manhattan • 2 ounces whiskey • 1 ounce sweet Vermouth • Dash Angostura bitters Garnish with a lemon twist in a rocks glass. Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com .

Listen as we go over Breeders' Cup Challenge Series races being held this Saturday, September 3, 2022. We hit on the Flower Bowl and Jockey Gold Cup at Saratoga at some point, and briefly discuss the Pacific Classic and Del Mar Handicap at Del Mar. Today's co-host: Nick Barkman Drink recipe: Rich Strike Mule • 2 ounces J. Rieger's whiskey • 3.5 ounces Ginger Beer • 1 ounce Lime/Lemon Juice mixture...

Listen as we handicap and discuss the Mandatory Payout Pick 5 at Saratoga on August 27, 2022. Today's guests: Cole & Carter Sargent Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Four Ingredient Margarita Instead of lime juice, I use a 2/3 parts lime juice to 1/3 parts lemon juice mixture. • 2 ounces Blanco Tequila • 1 ounce lemon + lime juice mix • Agave syrup, to taste • Dash Kosher salt Combine ingredients in...

Listen as I handicap the Late Pick 5 at Saratoga for August 18, 2022 and pick horses at Del Mar for Friday, August 19, 2022. Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Reverse Vesper Martini It took me years to perfect this recipe. Ingredients: • 1.5 ounces potato vodka (Luksusowa or Chopin) • 1.5 ounces orange flavored vodka (Smirnoff Orange or Absolut Mandarin) • 2 ounces Gordon's London Dry Gin • 1 ounce...

Listen as we handicap and discuss the Late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs for August 13, 2022. Today's guest: Cole Sargent Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Very Cherry Old Fashioned I substitute the traditional teaspoon of water with Liquid I.V. Golden Cherry and use cherry bitters instead of Angostura. • 1 sugar cube • 1 orange slice • 1 maraschino cherry • 1 teaspoon Liquid I.V. Golden Cherry-flavored wat...