Bottle Episode

Join us with London-based bartender from Seed Library, Alessandro "Alex" Todini! We talk about the Blood and Sand and the importance of intentional sourcing of your produce (we dare you to come away from this episode not craving a trip to Amalfi just for the lemons). We get way into that good good nerdy stuff. Come be nerds with us! Blood and Sand .75 Blended Scotch .75 Cherry Heering .75 Punt e M...

We're back! With an episode we recorded a few months ago and just got around to editing. We've got a lot to catch up on. Join us as we talk about Aperol Spritzes and catch you up on the first part of our year. Aperol Spritz 1.5 oz Aperol 3 oz Prosecco Splash of Soda Build over ice in a wine glass and give a brief stir. Garnish with an orange wedge and an olive if you're feeling fancy! Hosted on Ac...

Whoops! We went on vacation and didn't have time to record a new episode! We hope you enjoy these questions that were cut for time from our 15th episode with Andrew Grenz. Love y'all! Cocktail of the Week: Beer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very spooky episode, we talk all about the Zombie, and then we get kind of off the rails after that. Somehow we end up on mashed potatoes, Mexican martinis, and Uncharted (again). Join us as we chat about all this and more with the wonderful, the brilliant Isaac Acosta. They work over at DrinkWell, which you know we love! Gather your courage and listen to this Halloween Spooktacular! Zombi...

Join us this week as we discuss palomas, doves, pigeons, and grackles (oh my!) with our friendly neighborhood Patron rep, Andrew Grenz! We go over your burning questions, like which paloma method is better, fresh grapefruit or grapefruit soda? Trick question! They're both great! Plus we talk a lot about tequila: what makes a good tequila, what to look for, what to stay away from, and what Patron i...

This episode we talk about Yum Yum booze, the Hotel Nacional and Cuban cocktail culture in general. Join us as we air out Mario Kart beef and talk about why brunch is OVER! Hotel Nacional 1.5 oz Rum .5 oz Apricot Liqueur .5 oz Pineapple Gomme Syrup 1 oz Pineapple Juice .75 oz Lime Juice Combine all your ingredients in a shaker, shake for 10 seconds, and strain Into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a...

Today we talk about highballs, from the simple vodka soda, to some of the most delicious and intentional concoctions we've tried. Join us as we extol the virtues of a rum and tonic, do bad celebrity impressions, and talk about what hospitality means to us. Highball: 1.5oz Spirit of choice (might I recommend Suntory Toki straight out of the freezer) Build over ice in a highball/collins glass and to...

Our first minisode! Due to scheduling and travel and crazy times, we decided to try something new for this one! Elise's siblings, Reed and Sarah join us on this one where Lan learns them something about the Gin Craze, a crazy time in England's history that is never quite as funny to tell as you would think. If you want interesting history facts, this one is for you. And hey! It's pretty short also...

This episode we talk about the Penicillin, Scotch, and, more largely, what makes whisky whiskey. Tune in to learn all that and more! Like how the distillation process is a lot like pizza rolls and using a rice cooker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about the Queens Park Swizzle in all its glory! A refreshing, long drink with a lot of flavor. Sarah Troxell, the reigning Speed Rack champion also talks about what Speed Rack is and what it stands for. And of course, there are some goofs and good times as well. Did we finish this episode before Lan had to get to work? Was Lan late to work because of recording? ... We'll n...

Join us for our chat with Bjorn Taylor, who guides us through the ins and outs of the Corpse Reviver No. 2. We also do a comparison between this and his non alcoholic version, the Reanimator. I wish y'all could taste his drink. It's so good! We talk about mindful imbibing, thoughtfully created n/a cocktails, and the ever-infuriating "soft shake." Tune in for all this.... and more! Corpse Reviver N...

This episode, we speak with one of the coolest people we know, Jessica Sanders! She owns DrinkWell here in Austin, Texas, where she's been a fixture in the industry for over a decade. Truly just an incredible wealth of knowledge, insight, and wit all wrapped up into one delightful person! Tune in for strategies for mitigating warm manly hands, bartender neglect, and nut-based syrup allergies. Pisc...

This episode we talk about the Moscow Mule and some of its cousins, our favorite cocktail bar in Nashville, and the Cult of Blue Drinks with our illustrious guest Laura Unterberg! Want to know how we feel about the movie Cocktail? This is the episode for you. Moscow Mule 1.5oz Vodka .5oz Lime Juice Top with ginger beer In a copper mug or collins glass, add your lime juice, then your vodka. Fill th...

This episode we talk about the margarita and our favorite recipe: the Tommy's Margarita! Our guests, Emily Knepshield and John Peet are mainstays of the Nashville bar scene, and they have a wealth of insight and knowledge about all the stuff we like talking about (and some of the things we don't). So shake yourself up a margarita, pay no attention to some of the technical difficulties of long dist...

This episode we cover two, that's right, two cocktails in one episode! In fact, we cover a whole range of cocktails all stemming from the central theme of the Negroni. We do all this with one of the most talented, passionate, and knowledgeable people in the industry: Liana Oster! Coming to us all the way from London, she's one of the most warm hospitalitarians you'll find anywhere, and she slings...

This week we’re raising our glasses to a true classic, the Old Fashioned, sometimes referred to as the Original Cocktail. Joining us is Zach Beekan who bartended with Lan at Old Glory and is now on tour with his band Reckless Road. Tune in for Old Fashioned riffs, shots that taste like McDonalds ice cream cones, and how being on stage is a lot like bartending!  Old Fashioned  4 dashes of...

Surprise!! New co-host! Elise Nye, Lan's wife and also her own well-rounded, fully realized person, joins us as our certified Cocktail Enthusiast/Greek Chorus. On this episode, we chat with Nick Dolan, our dear friend and incredible bartender based in Nashville, TN. He's lent his talents to the NoMad in NYC, the Fox Bar and Cocktail Club, Skull's Rainbow Room, and Nightscape in Nashville, TN. Ther...

Let's talk Martinis. And who better to talk Martinis with than Matt Korzelius, Bar Manager and Assistant General Manager of the Roosevelt Room! In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty: what is a Martini, what isn't a Martini, when should you shake, when should you stir, and what glass you probably shouldn't use for your Martinis. We get into all sorts of stuff, giving out advice that is soli...

Welcome to the very first episode of Bottle Episode! Woo! We talk with our first guest, Caer Maiko, about the Jungle Bird cocktail, Daijobu–her Super Asian Cocktail Popup, and we some questions from y'all! Caer is one of the smartest people we know. Just wait till you hear how she describes Campari! We're so excited to be drinking with you. Cheers! Caer's favorite Jungle Bird recipe: .75 oz Blacks...