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| The Swampwater | 29 Aug 2024 | 01:02:48 | |
Konrad Kantor of New Orleans' Manolito Bar and Restaurant joins us today to explore — and in our opinion elevate — the Swampwater. A mix of Chartreuse, pineapple, and lime, the Swampwater represents the famous French herbal liqueur brand's answer to disco-era favorites such as the Fuzzy Navel and Sex on the Beach. Listen on (or read below) to learn Manolito's Swampwater recipe — and don’t forget to leave a rating, review, and subscribe!
Manolito's Swampwater Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 ounces pebble ice - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar - 3 ounces Green Chartreuse - 1 ½ ounces fresh pineapple juice - 1 ounce fresh lime juice - 1 basil leaf
Directions
1. Add ice, sugar, pineapple, and lime to a Hamilton blender. 2. Blend until incorporated. 3. Add basil leaf and slowly pour in Chartreuse while still blending. 4. Pour into a 15-ounce Swampwater mug or Hurricane glass when fully incorporated. 5. Garnish with a pineapple frond and mint sprig.
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| The Naked and Famous | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:11:26 | |
Returning friend of the show, Joaquín Simó, joins us to discuss not only his most famous creation but one of the greatest and most well-known cocktails of the modern classics era: the Naked and Famous. Based on the classic 4 x ¾ ounce Last Word formula, the N&F would quickly become a favorite among drinkers and bartenders looking to fulfill dealer's choice orders for "refreshing, agave-spirits-based drinks." Listen on (or read below) to learn the recipe — and don’t forget to leave a rating, review, and subscribe!
Joaquín Simó's Naked and Famous Recipe
Ingredients - ¾ ounce Aperol - ¾ ounce Yellow Chartreuse - ¾ ounce Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal - ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
Directions
1. Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. 2. Shake until chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
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| The Brooklyn | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:45:40 | |
Jason Hedges, beverage director at Laurent Tourondel Hospitality, author of “The Seasonal Cocktail,” and founding partner at the beverage consulting firm, Bar IQ, joins us today for our third New-York-bourough-inspired cocktail, The Brooklyn. Listen on to discover Jason's take on (and recipe for) this "improved" Manhattan riff— and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe! Jason Hedges' Brooklyn Recipe Ingredients
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| El Diablo | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:10:12 | |
Josue Gonzalez joins us for today's episode to discuss El Diablo, a classic tequila highball that sees the spirit mixed with lime, crème de cassis, and either ginger ale or ginger beer. Josue has more than a decade of experience in the industry, during which time he’s built up a clear passion for hospitality. These days, you’ll find him as a partner at Unfiltered Hospitality and occasionally working behind The Sylvester Bar, in Miami. Listen on (or read below) to discover Josue's El Diablo recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe!
Bonus: VinePair has partnered with Remy Martin to host the annual Remy Martin Bartender Talent Academy Cocktail Competition. Submit your own riff on the classic cocktail, the Sidecar, by Friday, Sep 30, to win a trip to France on top of cash prizes. Head to vinepair.com/remy-martin-bta-cocktail-competition-2022 to get all the details and submit your entry.
Josue Gonzalez’s El Diablo Recipe
Ingredients
Directions
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| Episode 50 Special: Etiquette | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:10:42 | |
He's back! It's our first ever guest, Eric Alperin, and he rejoins us today to mark a special occasion by discussing one of his favorite topics: etiquette. How exactly does that relate to cocktails and bartending? Listen on to learn more — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Whiskey Highball | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:13:34 | |
In this week's episode of Cocktail College, Tim explores the Whiskey Highball with Iain Griffiths from New York's Hidden Leaf, Midnight Cafe, and Midnight Theatre. In its simplest form, this drink can be something as basic as a splash of Scotch, some fizzy water, and a few cubes of ice. Or, if you’re taking it to extreme levels, the Whiskey Highball can present a study in such topics as temperature, pouring skills, carbonation, and nucleation points. Listen on to discover Iain’s Whiskey Highball techniques — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! Iain Griffiths' Whiskey Highball Recipe
Ingredients
Directions
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| The Corpse Reviver No. 2 | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:56:28 | |
Harrison Snow from New York’s Lullaby joins us today to explore the evocatively named, historic hangover remedy, the Corpse Reviver No. 2 . We discuss the perfect proportions for this classically equal parts concoction and learn the different takeaways from sampling this cocktail with over 100 different gins. Listen on to discover Snow’s Corpse Reviver No. 2 recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe!
Harrison Snow’s Corpse Reviver No. 2 Recipe
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice - ⅜ ounce Tempus Fugit Kina L’Aero d’Or - ⅜ ounce Cocchi Americano - ⅜ ounce Cointreau - ¾ ounce London Dry Gin, such as Tanqueray - 3 drops saline solution (4 parts water / 1 part salt) - 2 dashes Absinthe, such as Vieux Pontarlier
Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. 2. Strain into chilled Nick & Nora glass.
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| The Lemon Drop | 25 Aug 2022 | 01:00:06 | |
We have Harrison Ginsberg from New York’s Crown Shy on the show today, leading us on a sweet exploration of the Lemon Drop. Over the course of the episode, we explore the wild world of shots, bars that opt for plants because they can’t afford furniture, and the nuances of vodka — they exist! Listen on to discover Ginsberg’s Lemon Drop recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe!
Harrison Ginsberg’s Lemon Drop Recipe
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice - ¼ ounce simple syrup (2:1) - ¾ ounce Cointreau - 2 ounces vodka
Directions 1. Prep a Martini glass with a sugared rim and place in the freezer. 2. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. 3. Strain into chilled Martini glass.
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| Techniques: Dilution | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:50:34 | |
Joey Smith, bar director at New York’s Chez Zou, tells us everything we need to know about the precise science of dilution. Listen on the learn why it’s so important in cocktails and how to avoid over- and under-diluting drinks — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Last Word | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:55:12 | |
Today’s deep-dive on a democratic, shaken classic sees us joined by Portland, Oregon-based bartender, beverage director, author, and editor Jim Meehan. He brings 25 years of experience and some of the most eloquent language we’ve enjoyed yet to this exploration of the Last Word. Listen on (or read below) to learn Meehan’s Last Word recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! Jim Meehan’s Last Word Recipe
- 3/4 ounce gin, such as Tanqueray or Perry’s Tot Navy Strength - 3/4 ounce Green Chartreuse - 3/4 ounce Luxardo Marschino liqueur - 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with Kold-Draft ice. 2. Shake until well chilled. 3. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Negroni | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:59:44 | |
It’s a big week for Cocktail College as we close in on the 50th episode milestone. Not only are we finally getting down to covering the Negroni, today we are joined by Portland, Oregon based Jeffrey Morgenthaler, formerly of Clyde Common and now of Pacific Standard. Listen on (or read below) to learn Morgenthaler’s Negroni recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s Negroni Recipe
- 1 ounce Beefeater gin - 1 ounce Cinzano Rosso - 1 ounce Campari Garnish: Orange twist or wedge
Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a chilled rocks glass with ice. 2. Stir until chilled. 3. Garnish with an orange twist or wedge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Clover Club | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:44:29 | |
Who could be more perfect to explore the visually stunning, fruity, and fresh Clover Club than Julie Reiner? A New York City bartending dynamo, Reiner just happens to own a bar with the same name of today’s drink and boasts decades of experience in the industry. Listen on or read below to discover her Clover Club recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Julie Reiner’s Clover Club Recipe
Ingredients - 1 1/2 ounces gin, such as Plymouth, Bombay Dry, or Japanese - 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, such as Dolin - 1/2 ounce lemon juice - 1/2 ounce raspberry syrup (recipe below) - 1/4 ounce egg white Garnish: 1 fresh raspberry
Directions 1. Add all raspberry syrup, lemon juice, dry vermouth, gin, and then, finally, egg white to a cocktail shaker and shake without ice. 2. Add ice and shake until chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a fresh raspberry on a pick.
Raspberry Syrup Recipe
Ingredients - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries - 1 cup fine sugar - 1/2 cup water
Directions
Macerate raspberries and sugar until the mixture becomes thick and goopy. Add water and allow to sit over night so the sugar dissolves. Strain out solids using a fine strainer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Bramble | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:08:19 | |
Today we are joined by the inimitable Jared Brown, founder of Sipsmith gin, to discuss the Bramble, a modern classic created by his friend and contemporary Dick Bradsell. Listen on or read below to discover Brown’s Bramble recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Jared Brown’s Bramble Recipe
Ingredients - 50 milliliters London dry gin - 25 milliliters lemon - 10 milliliters simple syrup - 20 milliliters crème de mûre Garnish: - blackberries - powder sugar Directions 1. Combine gin, lemon, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake until cold and strain into a double Old Fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. 3. Top up with more crushed ice and top with crème de mûre, ideally pouring around the edges of the glass. 4. Garnish with two blackberries and a dusting of powder sugar.
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| The Banana Daiquiri | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:58:15 | |
Vanessa Leon, National Educator for Diageo, visits Cocktail College today to talk about a drink that's near and dear to her heart: The Banana Daiquiri. Think of this as an evolution of our recent exploration of El Floridita Daiquiri — but we're ditching the blender and frozen serve and bringing both high-quality Guatemalan Rum and banana liqueur into the equation, and serving it up. Listen on (or read below) to discover Vanessa's Banana Daiquiri recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe!
Vanessa Leon's Banana Daiquiri Recipe
Ingredients
Directions
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| The 50/50 Martini | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:01:06 | |
Industry legend Dale Degroff joins us today for a wide-ranging exploration of the 50/50 Martini. We discuss the evolution of this cocktail over the course of the last 150 years, and examine the evolution of the spirits category at large. Listen on or read below to discover Degroff’s 50/50 Martini recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Dale Degroff’s 50/50 Martini Recipe
Ingredients - 1 ½ ounce Old Tom Gin or Old Duff Genever - 1 ounce Cocchi Vermouth di Torino - ½ ounce Dolin Dry vermouth - 1 dash Dale Degroff’s Aromatic Bitters Garnish: orange twist (optional)
Preparation 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until well chilled and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. 3. Garnish with an optional orange twist.
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| The Scofflaw | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:56:38 | |
Exploring the history of the Scofflaw cocktail not only leads to a deep dive on ingredients such as grenadine, but also delves into the unexpected origins of the word. Sharing this wonderful tale with us today is Kansas City’s Jill Cockson, owner of Drastic Measures, Swordfish Tom’s, Chartreuse Saloon, and Anna’s Place (Omaha). Listen on or read below to discover Cockson’s Scofflaw recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Jill Cockson’s Scofflaw Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces rye whiskey, such as Rittenhouse - ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice - ¾ ounce grenadine, homemade or high quality - ¾ ounces dry vermouth, such as Dolin Blanc Garnish: orange twist
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake until cold and double strain into a chilled Coupe glass. 3. Express an orange twist over the cocktail and drop in the drink as a garnish.
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| Techniques: Highbrow Hacks for Lowbrow Drinks | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:12:22 | |
In this techniques episode, friend of the show Jack Schramm returns with a host of hacks to bring simple cocktails up to high-class bartender standards. Listen on to learn everything you need to know about carbonation, acid adjusting, liquor temperature, and a cheeky little technique known as "the sink" — and don’t forget to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The White Lady | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:54:32 | |
Today’s is an intriguing tale involving a daisy, a 1920s American socialite (reputedly), two Harrys, and one Hardy (for good measure). The cocktail is the White Lady, and leading us on our exploration is VinePair’s very own Emily Arseneau. Listen on or read below to discover Arseneau’s White Lady recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Emily Arseneau’s White Lady Recipe
Ingredients - ½ bar spoon simple syrup - 1 ounce fresh lemon juice - 1 ounce Cointreau - 2 ounces London Dry Gin, such as Beefeater or Tanqueray Garnish: lemon disc (optional)
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake until cold and strain into a chilled Coupe glass. 3. Garnish with and optional lemon disc or express and discard.
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| The Benton’s Old Fashioned | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:02:42 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Bell, owner of New York’s PDT, to discuss the allure of speakeasies, the genesis of “fat-washing” spirits, and the iconic modern classic that ties both topics together: The Benton’s Old Fashioned. Listen on (or read below) to discover Bell’s Benton’s Old Fashioned recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
The Benton’s Old Fashioned Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces bacon-infused Four Roses bourbon - ¼ ounce maple syrup, such as Deep Mountain Maple - 2 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: orange twist
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until cold and strain into a chilled rocks glass with a large, clear cube of ice. 3. Garnish with a small orange twist.
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| Ti' Punch | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:50:58 | |
Today, we're revisiting that tried and true trinity of rum, lime, and sugar but the outcome may be far from familiar for some. Simple to make yet complex in profile, the drink is the Ti' Punch, and our teacher today is Christian Favier of Charleston's The Ordinary. Listen on (or read below) to discover Favier's Ti' Punch recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Christian Favier’s Ti' Punch Recipe
Ingredients - 1 quarter-sized dollop of cane syrup - 1 lime coin - 2 ounces Rhum Agricole, such as Neisson Blanc
Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a rocks glass. 2. Mix using a swizzle stick. 3. Enjoy.
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| The Cosmopolitan | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:56:08 | |
In the midst of what some people (namely host Tim McKirdy) are describing as a “Cosmopolissance,” we sit down with the drink’s inventor Toby Cecchini to discuss how he developed the cocktail, its changing status over time, and — of course — how to perfect its preparation. Listen on (or read below) to discover Cecchini’s Cosmopolitan recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Toby Cecchini’s Cosmopolitan Recipe
Ingredients - 1 ½ ounces Absolut Citron - ¾ ounce Cointreau - ¾ ounce fresh lime juice - ¾ ounce Ocean Spray Cranberry Garnish: lemon twist
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake until cold and strain into a chilled Coupe glass. 3. Garnish with lemon twist.
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| The Whiskey Sour | 26 May 2022 | 01:00:34 | |
The base spirit is whiskey, the flavor profile is sour, and it’s called the Whiskey Sour. Of course, there’s so much more to learn about this cocktail than those two factors, and today we’re doing so under the guidance of the venerable H. Joseph Ehrmann. Listen on (or read below) to discover Ehrmann’s Whiskey Sour recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
H. Joseph Ehrmann’s Whiskey Sour Recipe
Ingredients - 1 ounce fresh lemon juice - ¾ ounce simple syrup (1:1) - 2 ounces 100 proof rye whiskey or high rye bourbon - ¾ ounce egg white - Garnish: 1 Maraschino cherry
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice and dry shake. 2. Shake until well incorporated. 3. Add ice and shake until chilled. 4. Strain into a chilled rocks glass without ice. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.
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| The Rob Roy | 19 May 2022 | 00:50:51 | |
In an exploration of the world’s most famous Scotch whisky cocktail — The Rob Roy — Adam Montgomerie, a Scottish native and bar manager at Hawksmoor New York, takes us on a whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters deep dive. Listen on (or read below) to discover Montgomerie’s Rob Roy recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Adam Montgomerie’s Rob Roy Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces single malt Scotch, such as Clynelish 14 Year Old - 1 ounce sweet vermouth, such as Martini Rosso - 2 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: 1 brandied cherry
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until cold and strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass. 3. Garnish with cherry. (Optional: express and discard a lemon or orange twist.)
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| The Caipirinha | 12 May 2022 | 01:04:20 | |
We’re exploring Brazil’s most iconic cocktail today — the Caipirinha — with Gui Jaroschy, the Miami-based co-founder of Unfiltered Hospitality. Jaroschy shares invaluable advice on perfecting this drink, and gives us a masterclass on the dying art of muddling. Listen on (or read below) to discover Jaroschy’s Caipirinha recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Gui Jaroschy’s Caipirinha Recipe
Ingredients - 1 whole lime - 3 teaspoons granulated sugar - 2 ounces unaged cachaça, such as Novo Fogo
Directions 1. Cut the lime into 8 equal pieces. 2. Add 6 of those pieces to an Old Fashioned glass. 3. Add sugar and muddle until all ingredients have combined. 4. Fill glass with ice and top with cachaça. 5. Seal using the small half of a Boston shaker tin and shake until chilled. 6. Dump into the same Old Fashioned glass, top with extra ice if required, and serve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Cosmopolitan (re-run) | 30 May 2024 | 00:58:48 | |
We're taking a trip in the Cocktail College time machine as we revisit our 2022 conversation with Toby Cecchini, co-owner of Long Island Bar and The Rockwell Place, and inventor of The Cosmopolitan. Listen on (or read below) to discover Toby's original Cosmo recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe!
Toby Cecchini’s Cosmopolitan Recipe
Ingredients
Directions
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| The Vieux Carré | 05 May 2022 | 01:06:54 | |
One of multiple iconic New Orleans cocktails, the Vieux Carré pays particular homage to the city and its inhabitants via its ingredients. Familiarizing us, today, with this somewhat overlooked classic is Mimi Burnham, a New York based bartender, consultant, and drinks educator with decades of experience in the industry. Listen on (or read below) to discover Burnham’s Vieux Carré recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Mimi Burnham’s Vieux Carré Recipe
Ingredients - ¾ ounce 100 proof rye whiskey - ¾ ounce Cognac - ¾ ounce sweet vermouth - ⅓ ounce Benedictine - 4 dashes Peychaud's bitters - 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until ice cold and strain into a chilled double rocks glass filled with fresh ice, ideally one large cube. 3. Garnish with an expressed lemon or orange peel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Espresso Martini | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:38:58 | |
In today's episode of Cocktail College, we tackle the decidedly trending Espresso Martini with Lauren Paylor. Have you ever questioned whether vodka is, indeed, the best base spirit for this drink, or whether to add espresso, cold brew, or coffee liqueur to the mix? Paylor has the answers. Listen on (or read below) to discover Paylor’s Espresso Martini recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Lauren Paylor’s Espresso Martini Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces vodka, such as Ketel One - 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur, such as Mr Black - 1/2 ounce of simple syrup
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake until cold and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 3. Garnish with three chocolate-coated coffee beans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Techniques: Non-Alcoholic Cocktails | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:51:26 | |
In the second installment of our "techniques" episodes, we sit down with Derek Brown, author of Mindful Mixology, to learn how to craft better non-alcoholic cocktails — a style of drinks that deserves our attention more than ever before. Listen on to learn about Brown's unique approach to NA drinks — and don't forget to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Vesper | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:52:34 | |
We’re breaking all the Martini purists’ rules today, as we shake up some Vespers with Patrick Smith, the manager of bar openings for Union Square Hospitality Group. Listen on (or read below) to discover Smith’s Vesper recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Patrick Smith’s Vesper Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces gin, such as Beefeater - 1 ounce vodka, such as Belvedere - 1/2 ounce of Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aéro d'Or
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until cold and strain into a chilled coupe glass. 3. Garnish with an expressed, manicured lemon twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Bee's Knees | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:42:20 | |
Stepping away from the bar (and the bee hives) for a quick chat today, Caledonia Spirits’ Sam Nelis checks into Cocktail College to dive into the Bee’s Knees. We’ll study history, apiology, and sweet, shaken, sours. Listen on (or read below) to discover Nelis’ Bee’s Knees recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Sam Nelis’ Bee’s Knees Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces gin, such as Barr Hill - ¾ ounce honey syrup (2:1 honey to water by weight) - ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. 2. Shake until cold and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 3. Garnish with an expressed lemon twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Grasshopper | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:04:10 | |
Hopping into your feed today we have New York's Pamela Wiznitzer talking all about The Grasshopper — a cocktail she counts in her top-five drinks, and one she's made sure to always have a variation of on bar menus throughout her career. Listen on (or read below) to discover Wiznitzer's Grasshopper recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Pamela Wiznitzer’s Grasshopper Recipe
Ingredients - ¼ ounce absinthe - ¾ ounce crème de menthe - 1 ounce crème de cacao - 1 ½ ounces heavy cream - 1 ounce gin, Cognac, or Irish whiskey - ½ pinch salt
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with three Kold-Draft ice cubes. 2. Shake until cold and strain into a cold coupe glass. 3. Garnish with a shaving of bitter chocolate.
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| The Jungle Bird | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:23:16 | |
A curious concoction that brings Campari to the tiki sphere, the Jungle Bird has soared in popularity over the last decade. Richard Boccato, owner of New York’s Dutch Kills bar, explains how he first became acquainted with the drink, and shares his role in helping the cocktail find modern day fame. Listen on (or read below) to discover Boccato’s Jungle Bird recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Richard Boccato’s Jungle Bird Recipe
Ingredients - ¾ ounce rich Demerara simple syrup (2:1 ratio) - ⅞ ounce fresh lime juice (scant 1 ounce) - 1 ¼ ounce fresh pineapple juice - ¾ ounce Campari - 1 ounce blackstrap rum, such as Cruzan - ½ ounce Demerara rum, such as El Dorado 12 - Pinch smoked sea salt
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with one cube of ice (roughly 1.75 x 2 inches in size). 2. Shake until cold and strain into a double Old Fashioned glass over one large cube of ice. 3. Garnish with your choice of pineapple wedge, orange, cocktail cherry, and/or pineapple fronds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Zombie | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:02:12 | |
A boozy Tiki classic, the Zombie’s reputation has benefitted from ample helpings of marketing and mysticism. With a lengthy list of ingredients, it’s also a drink that can seem overwhelming when viewing the recipe at first glance. In today’s episode, spirits educator, author, and Tiki expert Shannon Mustipher breaks down those ingredients and teaches us how to master its preparation. Listen on (or read below) to discover Mustipher’s Zombie recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Shannon Mustipher’s Zombie Recipe
Ingredients - 1 1⁄2 ounces aged rum - 1 1⁄2 ounces pot still Jamaican rum - 1 ounce 151-proof rum - 6 drops absinthe - 1⁄2 ounce falernum - 1 teaspoon grenadine - 1⁄2 ounce Don’s Mix - 3⁄4 ounce fresh lime juice - 1 dash of Angostura bitters
Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with cubed ice. 2. Shake until cold and strain into a Collins glass or vessel of your choice over crushed ice. 3. Garnish with mint, a lime wedge, and an orange twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Techniques: Acid Adjusting | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:34:36 | |
The importance of technique is one of the major foundations of Cocktail College. So, in today’s episode, we’re going to focus on one aspect of bartending that’s grown in prominence and gained a lot of attention in recent years: acid adjusting. We do so with a master of that technique — and friend of the show — Jack Schramm. Listen on to learn everything you need to know about altering the acidity of fresh citrus and how to deploy those ingredients in cocktails — and don’t forget to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Pornstar Martini | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:54:20 | |
The Pornstar Martini seems custom designed to grab our attention, with its gaudy name, striking appearance, and dessert-inspired ingredients. And this drink is deserving of our attention — especially with other cocktails from a similar era now seeing a revival. In today’s episode, Pornstar Martini expert Laura Newman breaks down the cocktail in fine detail and offers multiple solutions for some of its trickier-to-obtain ingredients. Listen on (or read below) to discover Newman’s Pornstar Martini recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Laura Newman’s (Classic) Pornstar Martini Recipe
Ingredients - 1 1⁄2 ounces vanilla vodka, such as Grey Goose La Vanille - 1⁄2 ounce passion fruit liqueur - 2 ounces passion fruit puree - 2 barspoons vanilla sugar - 2 ounces sparkling wine, ideally Champagne
Garnish: - 1⁄2 fresh passion fruit Directions 1. Add all ingredients except sparkling wine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled and aerated. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Garnish with fresh passion fruit and a demi tasse spoon. 5. Serve with sparkling wine sidecar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Techniques: Preservation | 23 May 2024 | 01:01:00 | |
Miles Macquarrie, beverage director and partner at Decatur, Georgia’s Kimball House joins Cocktail College for another Techniques episode, this time focusing on the art and science of preservation. Miles’ approach to cocktails is simple on paper, but it relies on years of practice, and hours and hours of prep time during the months of abundance for fresh and local produce. And he’s here today to explain how you can do the very same. Listen on to learn everything you need to know about preservation of fresh produce — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe! Kimball House's Transatlantic Recipe Ingredients
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| The Piña Colada | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:38:26 | |
Rum blends, juicing pineapples, late 70’s pop music, and a special little something called “coco biz” — these are all on the menu in this week’s episode, which focuses on the Piña Colada. Leading our tropical escape is Ivy Mix, owner of Brooklyn’s Leyenda, author of Spirits of Latin America, and co-founder of the Speed Rack competition. Listen on (or read below) to discover Mix’s Piña Colada recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Ivy Mix’s Piña Colada Recipe
Ingredients - 1 ounce Novo Fogo Cachaça - ¾ ounce Don Q rum - ¼ ounce El Dorado 3 Year Old - ¾ ounce fresh pineapple juice - 1 ounce “Coco Biz” (equal parts Coco Lopez and full fat coconut milk) - ½ ounce fresh lemon juice - 1 tsp simple syrup Garnish: - Freshly grated nutmeg - Pineapple frond - Jamaican dark rum float
Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with one ice cube. 2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled and aerated. 3. Strain into a crushed-ice-filled collins glass. 4. Float a small amount of Jamaican dark rum on top and garnish with nutmeg and pineapple fronds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Long Island Iced Tea | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:43:58 | |
Traditional Long Island Iced Teas break all the rules that have since defined the craft cocktail movement. But that doesn’t mean that — when made to more exacting standards — we should discount its merits as a quality cocktail. In today’s episode, Porchlight beverage director Nicholas Bennett teaches us how to upgrade the LIIT. Listen on (or read below) to discover Bennett’s Long Island Iced Tea recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe! Nicholas Bennett’s Long Island Iced Tea Recipe Ingredients - 1⁄2 ounce vodka - 1⁄2 ounce London Dry gin - 1⁄2 ounce white rum - 1⁄2 ounce blanco tequila - 1⁄2 ounce Cointreau - 3⁄4 ounce fresh lemon juice - 1/2 ounce simple syrup - Coca Cola, to top - 4 dashes Angostura bitters Directions 1. Add vodka, gin, rum, tequila, Cointreau, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Shake until chilled. 3. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. 4. Top with Coca Cola. 5. Finish with 4 dashes Angostura bitters and garnish with an optional orange or lemon wedge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Paloma | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:03:55 | |
Among the world’s most refreshing and flavorful two-ingredient highballs, the Paloma is a simple composition that combines just tequila and grapefruit soda. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be treated like a “proper” cocktail, nor that you can’t apply some of the most advanced mixology techniques to take the drink to the next level. In this week’s episode, Jack Schramm teaches us how to do just that. Listen on (or read below) to discover Schramms’s Paloma recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Jack Schramm’s Paloma Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces tequila, preferably Siete Leguas Blanco - 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice - ¾ ounce fresh lime juice - ½ ounce simple syrup - 5 drops 20 percent saline solution - Club soda, to top
Directions 1. Build all ingredients except soda in a shaking tin. 2. Fill with ice and shake until chilled. 3. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. 4. Top with soda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Sidecar | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:17:10 | |
In today’s episode, we sit down with Joaquín Simó of New York’s Pouring Ribbons for a special Cognac tasting, all with the aim of exploring how bartenders select ingredients for specific cocktails and why. The cocktail in question is the Sidecar, and Joaquín shares a wealth of knowledge on how to make your version live up to the drink's rich heritage. Listen on (or read below) to discover Joaquín’s Sidecar recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Joaquín Simó’s Sidecar Recipe
Ingredients - 2 ounces Cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand 1840 - ¾ ounce Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao - ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice - 1 teaspoon rich demerara sugar syrup (2:1) - Garnish: lemon twist
Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. 2. Shake until chilled. 3. Strain using a Hawthorne strainer into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Pisco Sour | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:53:24 | |
The Pisco Sour offers a velvet, refreshing intro to the stunningly complex world of Pisco. Lynnette Marrero leads us on an exploration of both spirit and drink in today’s episode, and shares her tips on how to master the iconic cocktail. Listen on (or read below) to discover Lynnette’s Pisco Sour recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Lynnette Marrero’s Pisco Sour Recipe
Ingredients - 1 ounce cane simple syrup (2:1) - ½ ounce fresh lemon juice - ½ ounce fresh lime juice - 2 ounces pisco, ideally acholado or quebranta - 1 egg white - Garnish: Angostura bitters
Directions 1. Add all ingredients (minus Angostura) to a Boston shaker and dry shake without ice until all ingredients are well incorporated. 2. Add ice and shake until chilled. 3. Strain half of the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. Allow to settle for a moment, then slowly top with the rest of the drink. 4. Garnish with a few dashes of Angostura bitters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The French 75 | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:58:20 | |
Cocktail College returns with a bang this week, as we explore the Champagne-spiked, artillery-inspired French 75. Cognac expert Ms. Franky Marshall is on hand to share expert advice on navigating the drink’s base spirits, build, and ideal glassware. Listen on (or read below) to discover Franky’s French 75 recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Ms. Franky Marshall’s French 75 Recipe
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| The Margarita | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:53:18 | |
In this week’s episode, Tim digs deep into the Margarita with award-winning bartender and podcast host, Erick Castro. Prepare to learn all about Erick’s favorite Margarita riffs, why he thinks fresh lime juice can be even more important than tequila, and how integral the Margarita has been in his journey as a bartender. Listen on (or read below) to discover Erick’s Classic Margarita recipe. And don’t forget to subscribe!
Erick Castro’s Classic Margarita Recipe
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| The Bamboo | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:45:54 | |
For a century old cocktail, many aspects of The Bamboo make it a decidedly on-trend drink in today’s landscape. The Bamboo eschews a base spirit in favor of industry darling sherry, which also allows it to arrive with a lower alcohol content. To walk us through the complex, stirred blend of Spanish wine, vermouth, and bitters, we’re joined today by Alex Day, one of the partners of Death & Co. Listen on (or read below) to discover Alex’s Bamboo recipe. And don’t forget to subscribe!
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| The Daiquiri | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:42:58 | |
The Daiquiri is a drink so revered by bartenders, and one whose deceptively simple preparation requires such fine attention to detail, it’s gained a reputation as being the acid test of a mixologist’s skills. To learn how to pass that exam, Tim sits down with William Elliott, the managing partner of New York’s Maison Premiere, and an individual who’s spent over a decade perfecting his Daiquiri. Listen on (or read below) to discover William’s Daiquiri recipe. And don’t forget to subscribe!
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| Mid-Season Special | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:22:50 | |
In this mid-season special, Tim looks back at some of the most important lessons our bartenders have shared so far, and includes some of his highlights from season one to-date. Please leave a rating and review, and don’t forget to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| El Floridita Daiquiri | 16 May 2024 | 00:58:53 | |
Ricardo Rodriguez, bar manager at Aberdeen, N.J.'s Lita and La Otra, visits Cocktail College today to shed light on the many numbered variants of the Daiquiri — most specifically, number four: El Floridita Daiquiri. We're ditching the shaker tins in favor of the blender for this one, and it's time to pull out that tall, straw-covered bottle of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, too. Listen on (or read below) to discover Ricardo's El Floridita Daiquiri recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe! Ricardo Rodriguez's El Floridita Daiquiri Recipe Ingredients
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| The Gin & Tonic | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:48:30 | |
Devised hundreds of years ago for medicinal purposes, the G&T has gone from strength to strength in recent years, thanks to a proliferation of new gin brands and higher quality tonic waters. As the founder of one of those brands, Simon Ford knows more than a thing or two about the Gin & Tonic, and in this episode waxes lyrical about the drink’s history, preparation, and modern-day elevation. Listen on (or read below) to discover Simon’s G&T recipe. And don’t forget to subscribe! Simon Ford’s Gin & Tonic Recipe
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| Pink Gin | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:58:28 | |
Despite being drenched in history and arriving with an attractive rose hue, Pink Gin — the cocktail — remains an outsider in the bartending world. After spending a great deal of time tracing the cocktail’s roots, Sebastian Hamilton-Mudge wants to change that. And he’s here today how and why you should also embrace this simple, historic creation. Listen on to learn his tips and don’t forget to subscribe!
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| The Mojito | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:39:12 | |
In today’s episode, Tim explores the sweet, fragrant fusion of rum, lime, sugar, and mint, best known as the Mojito. Los-Angeles-based Yael Vengroff teaches us how to perfect the drink (without overthinking it) and also sheds light on where life leads beyond the bar, and what it’s like to launch a canned Mojito. Listen on and don’t forget to subscribe!
The Mojito Recipe w/ Yael Vengroff
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