Bottle Episode

This episode, we chat about the types of garnishes to consider for drinks and why you should or should not use them. Lan gets on his soapbox about peels vis a vis sustainability, and Elise talks about the importance of a drink & a snack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this episode to hear us chat with Evan Mora about the Eastside Cocktail, Midnight Cowboy, and what we would say to our younger selves. To donate to our friend Chris Rhoden's gofundme, follow this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-chris-rhodens-road-to-recovery Eastside 2oz Gin 1oz Lime Juice .75oz Simple 2 Cucumber Slices 3-5 Mint Leaves Shake and double strain into a cocktail glass...

Get spicy with us as we rate hot cocktails on the super empirical 1-5 chili pepper scale. Come listen to our scathing hot takes on these drinks, as well as how we think traditionally cold drinks would be if they were heated up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this episode as we talk about the Japanese Highball and all sorts of other stuff. Stick around to hear about Elise's jawline, whether or not it helps to be pretty behind the bar, and Lan tipsily confusing Billy the Kid for Wild Bill Hickok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get silly goofy on this one. We rank classic cocktails in different categories from S tier to D tier. All opinions are our own. But they're also unimpeachable and completely correct. Fight us if you disagree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we talk about the Iron Ranger, a modern tiki cocktail with bourbon. Then we get reeeeeal nerdy with it. Iron Ranger 2oz Bourbon .5oz Velvet Falernum .5oz Simple Syrup 1oz Pineapple Juice .75oz Lime Juice 2 dash Angostura Bitters Add all your ingredients to a shaker tin, shake for 5 seconds, and strain into a hurricane glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a mint sp...

Tonight we discuss the brattest cocktail a la Charli XCX. Tune in to listen to us duke it out and see what cocktail we decide is the Brattest of them all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we chat about the Chrysanthemum! Join us to hear about our opinions on travel, dirty 6th, and how big Texas is. Chrysanthemum 2oz Dry Vermouth .75oz Benedictine .25oz Absinthe Stir and serve up with an orange twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we talk about the Spaghett and the differences and similarities of working in bars vs working for a corporate company. For the Spaghett, all you need is a Miller High Life and some Aperol. Take a swig of the beer, and fill the space you made with some Aperol. Boom. Cocktail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we do our level best to give y'all some guidelines on how to make up your own cocktails at home. Hope it helps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about mimosas, the divorce of breakfast and lunch, and Shrimp is Bugs. Mimosa If you need a recipe for this one, you're a scrub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we talk about Mai Tais and the rivalry between its two purported creators. Join us to hear about Snoopy snow cone machines, what it means to be a girl's girl, and, of course, why Negroni so yum. Mai Tai 2oz Jamaican Rum .5oz Curaçao .75oz Orgeat .75oz Lime Juice Shake and strain over crushed ice or over a large cube if you feel like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

This one's just about Road House, y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we talk about the Austin staple, the Mexican Martini with the illustrious Erin Ashford! Join us to hear about bartender math, Shrek Martinis, and more! Mexican Martini 2oz Tequila .5oz Triple Sec .25oz Simple Syrup .75oz Lime Juice .5oz Olive Brine Shake and strain into a martini glass with a salt rim. Garnish with two olives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

This episode, we talk the Gold Rush, how it was made, and the impact Sasha Petraske had on the cocktail world. Gold Rush 2oz Bourbon .75oz Honey Syrup (3:1) .75oz Lemon Juice Shake and strain over a rock. No Garnish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As with all of our episodes featuring Ni(c)ks, we go a little off the rails and have a bit of fun, covering Hanky Pankies, hanky panky, ambidextrous bartending, and the validity of basic orders. Hanky Panky 1.5oz Gin 1.5oz Sweet Vermouth .25oz Fernet (optional) 2 dash Orange Bitters Stir, strain, and serve up with an orange twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we chat about the kalimotxo and test out a new segment. Come join us! Kalimotxo: It's red wine and Coke. You got this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we talk Vespers, Martinis in general, James Bond, Martinis Specifically, and we revisit the age old question: why negroni so yum? Also the pod is haunted this episode. Ooooohhhhhoohhh Vesper 1.5oz Gin .75oz Vodka .75oz Cocchi Americano Shake, stir, or throw. Garnish with a lemon twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about eggnog and look back on a year of great bars and great drinks! Come join us! Link to Morgenthaler's Eggnog https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/clyde-common-egg-nog/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we talk with the illustrious Angela Schrop about the Last Words, the etymology of colors, foster kittens, and new bars! Last Word .75oz Gin .75oz Green Chartreuse .75oz Maraschino Liqueur .75oz Lime Juice Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the sibling cocktails, the Adonis and the Bamboo. And Ketchup is a mother sauce. Adonis: 1.5oz Dry Sherry 1.5oz Sweet Vermouth 2 dash Orange Bitters Stir for about 15 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel. Bamboo: 1.5oz Dry Sherry 1.5oz Dry Vermouth 2 dash Angostura Bitters 1 dash Orange Bitters Stir for about 15 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass....

In this, easily our longest episode, but it's absolutely worth the extra time because we talk about the delicious Bijou and also dive into a lot of things about what it means to be a bartender and be a guest at a bar. Also we gained fodder for our first bonus episode, so stay tuned for that because it was an absolute riot. Bijou 1.5oz Gin .75oz Green Chartreuse 1oz Sweet Vermouth 2 dash Orange Bit...

Come join us as we talk about the healing qualities of a good hot toddy and spooky haunted bars we've been to! Our Hot Toddy 2oz Spirit .5oz Ginger Syrup .5oz 2:1 Honey Syrup Add to a mug and top with hot water! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we talk about Cuba Libres, the Roosevelt Room's training program, and our favorite spirits and beach cocktails. We bring back Matt Korzelius to join us with both Elise and Lan this time, and it's a real hoot. Cuba Libre 1.5 oz Rum (Cuban if you can) Coca Cola Garnish: Lime Wedge Combine the rum and coke in a collins glass and garnish with a lime. Squeeze the lime in the glass to have a...

Join us this episode as we chat about one of our favorite cocktails, the Piña Colada and the pitfalls of using unsweetened coconut cream. Bring the beach to wherever you are or let your Piña Coladas find you. Piña Colada 2oz White Rum 1.5oz Pineapple Juice or 5 Chunks of fresh Pineapple .25oz Lime Juice .75oz Coconut Cream Add to a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Hosted on Acast. See acas...