Drinking With The Saints

Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Lawrence, who is famous for the way that he died, and the dark humor that surrounds his legacy. They also talk about various phenomena that are named after St. Lawrence, and then discuss the different types of drinkware that you should stock your cupboards with for mixing cocktails. St. Lawrence the Deacon : August 10th Drink: St. Lawrence No. 1 ½ oz Grand Marnier 1o...

Why celebrate snow in August and how was the date of the Feast of the Transfiguration selected? How do you “muddle” something properly? How do you “build” a drink? Today Mike and Alexandra explore these and other topics, including the very controversial question of “shaken or stirred?” They discuss how James Bond’s preferred Vodka Martini is wrong on so many levels, but how it may have made sense...

In this inaugural episode of the Drinking with the Saints podcast, join us to hear the origin story behind the Drinking with the Saints book, mix a “Master of Hounds” in celebration of St. Dominic, learn why the Dominicans are called the “Hounds of the Lord,” and find out who invented Maraska liqueur. St. Dominic -Feast day: August 4th or 8th depending the calendar -Born 1170 in Spain -Died 1221 -...

Enjoy a sneak preview of the Drinking With the Saints Podcast with Michael and Alexandra Foley, including a look at some of the fun humor and show segments that you can look forward to in the show.