Sips Across the Sea

Ahead of Canadian Whisky Week, Sips Across the Sea turns its focus westward as Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup taste two expressions from Macaloney’s Island Distillery. Along the way, David rediscovers a classic Canadian whisky drink—the overlooked forerunner to the Bramble—uncovering how Canadian styles and serves quietly shaped modern cocktail culture.

In this special Christmas episode of Sips Across the Sea, hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup discuss the drinks featured in the Frank Capra classic It's a Wonderful Life. This Christmas classic set partially during Prohibition, features many drinks including, bourbon, gin, champaign, mulled wine, and flaming rum punch! This episode also features an original cocktail...

In this episode of Sips Across the Sea, hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup explor the origins, mythology, and varriations on the Harvey Wallbanger. They debunk some common missconcemptions, dive into its predicesor, the Italian Screwdriver, and explore how different formulations of Galliano affect the flavor of this classic 70s cocktail. Join us for this spirits disc...

Screwdriver - Vodka. Orange juice. And far more going on than you’d expect. Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup unpack the cultural history of the Screwdriver, from vodka’s post-war rise to its pop-culture moments (including a nod to Fawlty Towers). They debate ideal ratios, ice and dilution, and what really matters when choosing vodka and orange juice. A simple cocktail pu...

Join Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup as they do a vertical tasting of Benchmark Bourbon from the standard McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 to the Benchmark Full Proof and chat about how age and proof can have a dramatic affect on the flavor of whiskey. Serve yourself a pour of bourbon or fix up a bourbon and wather and enjoy.

In this episode of Sips Across the Sea , hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup they chat about the world of rum on National Rum Day. They dive into Pusser's Rum, navy rum, and the practical designs of ships decanters used for drinks. This spirited discussion range on how various style of rum work in variuos cocktails tips for building rum cocktails. As you listen, build...

In this episode of Sips Across the Sea , hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup toast the underappreciated Martini-on-the-Rocks in anticipation of National Martini Day. They dive into the practical application of the drink, its regionality, and a couple of spec variations on how to build the cocktail. This spirited discussion range on topics for collecting glassware, the...

On this special World Gin Day episode of Sips Across the Sea , hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup raise a glass to one of the world's most beloved spirits. They dive into the origins of World Gin Day, and the underappreciated combination of gin and water. Expect spirited discussions about this classic serve, how different ratios of water effects the taste of gins, dr...

While Dry January is continuing to grow in popularity join David T. Smith @summerfruitcup , Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and the other 80% of drinking age adults who continue to enjoy tipple through the winter by celebrating Rye January. In this episode David and Eric share some of their favorite rye whiskeys, rye based cocktails and other ways to enjoy this under-appreciated spirit. Spirits mentioned...

January 13-19, 2025 marks the inaugural celebration of Canadian Whisky Week organized by our friend Reece Sims . Join Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup as they chat about the expanding world of Canadian whisky, their unique regulations, and some simple ways to join in the fun. For more information check out their website and Instagram . #CADWhiskyWeek Spirits mentioned in...

It’s almost Christmas and in this inaugural episode your hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup talk about their favorite drinks to enjoy around the holidays.  Media mentioned in this episode include: As Time Goes By It’s a Wonderful Life Spirits mentioned in this episode include: Warninks Advocaat Benchmark Old No. 8 Brand Egg Nog Evan Williams Original Southern Eg...