Drinking With The Saints

Mike and Alexandra return to the podcast with stories, laughter, and a hearty Manhattan in hand! After a long hiatus, they catch up on a whirlwind year and turn their attention to the joy and meaning of All Saints Day. In this episode they discuss: ● A year of trials and blessings (and one very dramatic broken leg) ● The origin and purpose of All Saints Day ● Why All Saints was moved from May to N...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: Septuagesima The burying of the A-word Why “sober-ish?” The 3 phases of Septuagesima Join in on our Sodality! See below. Drink of the Week: Sentia Gaba Black Join in the Soberish Septuagesima Sodality! Follow along at: drinkingwiththesaints.com/soberish-septuagesima Instagram @drinkingsaints Facebook facebook.com/dwsaints Join Us on Pilgrimage! June 2025 "Liturgica...

In this post-Epiphany episode, Mike and Alexandra discuss: Each comes up with a drink to represent the three gifts of the Magi. Which will turn out better? Mike has some lingering questions about the Magi The Epiphany blessing and chalking Drink of the Week #1: Mike’s Original Epiphany Cocktail Golden Cinnamon Schnapps White Rum Grapefruit Bitters Combine ingredients in a shaker full of ice. Shake...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: St. Cecilia’s story Marcus Aurelius and stoic philosophy St. Cecilia’s incorruptible body Drink of the Week: An original cocktail for St. Cecilia 1 mostly empty jar of jam ½ grapefruit 4 oz. bourbon Squeeze the grapefruit into the jam jar, and then add the bourbon. Put the jam jar lid on and shake forty times. Transfer to a low ball glass with ice. Join Us on Pilgrimage...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: Abstaining with the Saints The deuterocanonical books of the Bible The story of Tobit, Tobias, and St. Raphael The Nights of Tobias on your wedding night Drink of the Week: Help us name this mocktail for Abstaining with the Saints! 1 oz. Passionfruit Syrup ½ oz. Lemon Juice Lots of Bitters Sparkling Water Combine all ingredients in a highball glass and add ice. Send us...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: The story of Wenceslaus The hymn associated with Wenceslaus Wenceslaus’s association with beer and wine and his connection to the origins of  pilsener beer Drink of the Week:   Pilsner Urquel Join Us on Pilgrimage! June 2025 "Liturgical Living Along the Rhine River" through the Netherlands, Germany, and France. SEE FULL DETAILS HERE AND MORE CRUISE DETAILS HERE We would...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: Liebfraumilch wine and its origins The feast of the Nativity and other feasts of birthdays The most charming blessing in the Roman liturgy  The connections between the feast of Mary’s nativity and the harvest Drink of the Week:   Liebfraumilch wine Join Us on Pilgrimage! June 2025 "Liturgical Living Along the Rhine River" through the Netherlands, Germany, and...

Mike and Alexandra explore an unofficial feast of the liturgical calendar to discuss: Nonalcoholic beer Sour beer Wheat beer The origin of Lammas Day -mas Days Drinks of the Week:   Martin House Brewing Company “Key Lime Pie Sour Ale” Athletic Brewing Company “Atlética” “Mas” Holidays The definitions of these words, in chronological order, are: Uphalimass, Epiphany, January 6--“up” can mean "...

Mike and Alexandra break from the liturgical calendar to discuss: Banana liqueur Listener feedback A newly approved Marian apparition Mike invents a new category of feast days What is the Sabbatine Privilege? Drink of the Week: Sabbatine Privilege, revised 1 oz. banana liqueur 1½ oz. dark rum ½ oz. cream Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake forty times. Strain into an old-fashione...

Mike and Alexandra break from the liturgical calendar to discuss: Their trip to Hawaii Leprosy and the leper colony that still exists on Molokai The work of St. Damien on Molokai Drink of the Week: The St. Damien Cocktail, amplified 1 ½ oz. gin ¾ oz. pineapple juice ¼ oz. lemon juice ¼ oz. grenadine 1 pineapple chunk and 1 cherry for garnish 1 splash soda water (optional) Pour all liquid ingredien...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: Mike discovers Blanc Vermouth Fighting the Arian and Spirit Fighter heresies How our bodies are built for the transcendent St. Basil’s description of the equality of the sexes Feast: St. Basil the Great Drink of the Week: The Great Basil Cocktail, Revised 1 lime wedge 3-6 fresh basil leaves 2 oz. Dolin Blanc Vermouth 1½ oz. gin basil sprig (for garnishing) Squeeze lime...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: Alexandra makes up a cocktail for Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Traditions Year of the Eucharistic Revival The Eucharist as adventure Being worthy of our nourishment Feast: Corpus Christi Drink of the Week: The ??? 1 ½ oz tequila ½ oz elderflower liqueur ½ oz lemon juice 1 cherry for garnish Pour all liquid ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake forty times...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: The different colors of Creme de Cacao The Jewish roots of Pentecost Alexandra’s retreat with Miles Christi Some fun old music for Pentecost Full Pentecost Songs “Wings of a Dove” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU-k5DwDMLE “Una Paloma Blanca” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPkgGtL-DDQ   Feast: Pentecost Drink of the Week: White Dove ¾ oz. amaretto ¾ oz. white crème de...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: Their recent absence from recording episodes The story of St. Torpes and the city of St. Tropez How to approach Catholic saint stories that may not be historically accurate April 29 : St. Torpes Drink of the Week: St-Tropez 1 oz. citrus-flavored vodka (or plain vodka)  1 oz. St-Germain liqueur  ¼ oz. lemon juice tonic water  1 lemon twist (garnish) Pour all ingredients...

Catholic Trivia with Mike and Alexandra Foley, Matt Bond and Rhen Hoehn from Holy Donors, Ron Doyon and Tara Doyon from Women in Philanthropy

Mike and Alexandra discuss: Spanish and Italian Vermouth and the differences from American Vermouth The Spanish tradition of drinking Vermouth in vermuterías  St. Vincent the Deacon January 22 : St. Vincent the Deacon Drink of the Week: Vermouth We would love to hear from you! Send us an email with your comments or feedback to podcast@drinkingwiththesaints.com   Let us know what you think, or shar...

Mike and Alexandra discuss the topsy-turvy traditions of the 12 Days of Christmas and the surprising way that they keep some of these traditions alive today. Drink: The “Duodecimal Drummers be Drumming” Old Fashioned 2 oz. Johnny Drum Bourbon 1 tsp. Simple syrup 1 dash angostura or orange bitters 2 Luxardo cherries, impaled by sticks to resemble drum sticks Pour bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters...

Mike and Alexandra celebrate New Years Eve by taking a look at some of the interesting New Years traditions around the world. They even include a bonus drink for you to entertain your New Years guests with, and it involves fire. Drink: Godly Prosperity ½ oz. cinnamon schnapps with gold flakes ¼ oz. lemon juice 3 oz. chilled brut sparkling wine 1 dash orange bitters Cranberry garnish Build ingredie...

Mike and Alexandra celebrate Christmas Eve by examining the origins of some of our most popular Christmas traditions. They discuss mistletoe, Christmas trees, and holly before turning their attention to the surprising origins of some beloved Christmas songs. Finally, they announce the winner of the naming contest for fans of Drinking with the Saints. Drink: Adam’s Apple 1 oz. apple brandy or apple...

Mike and Alexandra discuss: What Advent is preparing us for Gaudete Sunday and pink vs. rose A history of Rum Third Sunday of Advent : Gaudete Sunday Drink of the Week: Jubilee Cocktail 2 oz. Bacardi Rum ½ oz. grenadine ½ oz. lemon juice Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake 40 times. Strain into a cocktail glass. CROATIA PILGRIMAGE 2024! Join Mike and Alexandra on a private...

Mike and Alexandra talk about what the Immaculate Conception is, what it is not, and why it was defined in 1854 of all times. Also discussed: Why St. Joachim must have been a great kisser. They enjoy one of their favorite cocktails: the White Lady, and talk about its variations. Drink: White Lady 1 egg white 2 tsp. Powdered sugar 1 oz. gin 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. Cointreau 1 tbsp. Fresh lemon juice Lemo...

Mike and Alexandra make some Glühwein and kick off the Advent season with discussion of its origins and the tension of somberness and joy within Advent. They talk about Advent customs such as advent wreaths, Advent calendars, Nativity scenes, and, of course, goblins. Drink of the Week: Glühwein 4 oz. Claret or any dry red wine 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 orange peel 1 lemon peel 1 whole clov...

Mike and Alexandra discuss:  Blessed Miguel Pro and his story The Mexican Cristero resistance Great films about Blessed Miguel  A crash course in tequila November 23 : Bl. Miguel Pro Drink of the Week: The Mexico Pacifico 1 ½ oz. tequila ½ oz. passion fruit syrup ½ oz. lime juice Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice, shake 40 times, and strain. CROATIA PILGRIMAGE 2024! Join Mike and...

Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Elizabeth of Hungary and her bittersweet life. Using inspiration from her story, they construct a new cocktail in her honor named the “Leper in My Bed.” Other topics include what to look for in good grenadine, and what is Chambord? St. Elizabeth of Hungary: November 17th Drink: Leper in My Bed 1.5 oz. vodka 1 splash grenadine ½ oz. Chambord brandy ¾ oz. lemon juice 1...

Mike and Alexandra are joined by Dr. Thomas Ward to discuss: John Duns Scotus The origin of the term “dunce cap” Scotus vs. Aquinas Univocity Voluntarism The Immaculate Conception November 8 : Bl. John Duns Scotus Drink of the Week: The Dunce Cap 2 oz. Scottish gin (Carounn) 1 oz. Dry French vermouth Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir forty times. Strain into a white whine...