Designated Drinker Show
457 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsCome under the influence of the DESIGNATED DRINKER SHOW™, a weekly podcast that's raising the bar on craft cocktails. On each episode, host Louise Salas invites a different Designated Drinker to infuse their unique perspective and story into the conversation, while resident barkeep Gina Chersevani distills this distinctive flavor profile into a custom cocktail.
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Episode 28b :: Jared Brown :: Master Distiller :: Sipsmith Gin
April 26, 2018 06:17 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: VJOP Redux: Big Island Red Snapper (Part 2 of 2) In this two-part episode, we meet Jared Brown. To say his life journey is awe-inspiring is an understatement. He has: rubbed elbows with the likes of Julia Child and the Dalai Lama; at the ripe old age of 11 years, experimented with liqueur distilling; written countless books and traveled many a mile with his wife, and even worked at the Rainbow Room with none other than King Cocktail, Dale Degroff.Current...
Epi 28b :: Jared Brown :: Master Distiller :: Sipsmith Gin
April 26, 2018 06:17 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: VJOP Redux: Big Island Red Snapper (Part 2 of 2) In this two-part episode, we meet Jared Brown. To say his life journey is awe-inspiring is an understatement. He has: rubbed elbows with the likes of Julia Child and the Dalai Lama; at the ripe old age of 11 years, experimented with liqueur distilling; written countless books and traveled many a mile with his wife, and even worked at the Rainbow Room with none other than King Cocktail, Dale Degroff.Current...
Epi 28a :: Jared Brown :: Master Distiller :: Sipsmith Gin
April 18, 2018 23:56 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Big Island Red Snapper In this two-part episode, we meet Jared Brown. To say his life journey is awe-inspiring is an understatement. He has: rubbed elbows with the likes of Julia Child and the Dalai Lama; at the ripe old age of 11 years, experimented with liqueur distilling; written countless books and traveled many a mile with his wife, and even worked at the Rainbow Room with none other than King Cocktail, Dale Degroff.Currently, he loving researches a...
Episode 28a :: Jared Brown :: Master Distiller :: Sipsmith Gin
April 18, 2018 23:56 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Big Island Red Snapper In this two-part episode, we meet Jared Brown. To say his life journey is awe-inspiring is an understatement. He has: rubbed elbows with the likes of Julia Child and the Dalai Lama; at the ripe old age of 11 years, experimented with liqueur distilling; written countless books and traveled many a mile with his wife, and even worked at the Rainbow Room with none other than King Cocktail, Dale Degroff.Currently, he loving researches a...
Episode 27 :: Erika Goergen :: Pink Boots Society
April 11, 2018 11:54 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Rosie Likes Whisky, too On this episode, we meet Erika Goergen and learn how life sometimes has a few surprises in store. Paths can be set, but often that journey may go left when you thought you were destined to go right, up when down was what you expected and can even throw in a 180 which pushes you into a whole new direction. For Erika, this journey has made her who she is and has inspired her to become a member of Pink Boots, an organization that encou...
Epi 27 :: Erika Goergen :: Pink Boots Society
April 11, 2018 11:54 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Rosie Likes Whisky, too On this episode, we meet Erika Goergen and learn how life sometimes has a few surprises in store. Paths can be set, but often that journey may go left when you thought you were destined to go right, up when down was what you expected and can even throw in a 180 which pushes you into a whole new direction. For Erika, this journey has made her who she is and has inspired her to become a member of Pink Boots, an organization that encou...
Epi 26 :: Rachel Sergi :: Founder, Cocktail Queen Competition
April 05, 2018 18:53 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Final Countdown Cocktail Which Comes With Buddha's Advice, “Swim In Every Ocean” Yes, being queen is good but remembering we only rise by lifting others is what makes us great. Rachel Sergi may be a master behind the bar but what she created has made her a true legend. She has developed not just a competition that challenges, champions and celebrates female bartenders but an event that raises money for the House of Ruth which supports survivors of domestic...
Episode 26 :: Rachel Sergi :: Founder, Cocktail Queen Competition
April 05, 2018 18:53 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Final Countdown Cocktail Which Comes With Buddha's Advice, “Swim In Every Ocean” Yes, being queen is good but remembering we only rise by lifting others is what makes us great. Rachel Sergi may be a master behind the bar but what she created has made her a true legend. She has developed not just a competition that challenges, champions and celebrates female bartenders but an event that raises money for the House of Ruth which supports survivors of domestic...
Episode 25 :: Brandon Skall :: CEO & Co-Founder, DC Brau Brewing
March 29, 2018 17:31 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe" "Full of PRIDE" Mule Building a success business from the ground up is admirable but never forgetting to help others along the way and changing the world for the better is downright is inspiring. DC Brau is one of DC’s leading breweries and their continued support of SMYAL and the Washington Blade Foundation through their Pride Pils campaign proves that greatness is not found in what you have, but in what you give. Thirsty for more tasty cocktail recipe...
Epi 25 :: Brandon Skall :: CEO/Co-Founder, DC Brau Brewing
March 29, 2018 17:31 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe" "Full of PRIDE" Mule Building a success business from the ground up is admirable but never forgetting to help others along the way and changing the world for the better is downright is inspiring. DC Brau is one of DC’s leading breweries and their continued support of SMYAL and the Washington Blade Foundation through their Pride Pils campaign proves that greatness is not found in what you have, but in what you give. Thirsty for more tasty cocktail recipe...
Episode 24 :: Mick Nardelli & Nahem Simon :: Liquid Integrity
March 22, 2018 18:32 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Pinky + Brainzerac An idea might be great but without direction, it is destined to wither on the vine. Focus and force without purpose is lost energy. But when those things come together, you just might have a perfect storm on your hands. This dynamic duo proves this theory to be true. As experts in the beverage industry, they identified a simple problem, developed the answer and created a first-of-its-kind product, the InstaRinse Portable Glass Rinser. ...
Epi 24 :: Mick Nardelli & Nahem Simon :: Liquid Integrity
March 22, 2018 18:32 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Pinky + Brainzerac An idea might be great but without direction, it is destined to wither on the vine. Focus and force without purpose is lost energy. But when those things come together, you just might have a perfect storm on your hands. This dynamic duo proves this theory to be true. As experts in the beverage industry, they identified a simple problem, developed the answer and created a first-of-its-kind product, the InstaRinse Portable Glass Rinser. ...
Epi 23 :: Elyse Braner :: Co-Chair, Women Who Whiskey - DC
March 15, 2018 19:58 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Lady Liberty If you look up perpetual motion in the dictionary, you’re likely to find a picture of Elyse Braner. Not only is she the co-chair of Women Who Whiskey-DC, she leads a local running group, volunteers as an elementary school track coach, ran 8 marathons last year, holds down a full-time job in marketing and events planning, and is also a brand ambassador for Wigle Whiskey. That sentence just makes the rest of us tired. Want more tasty cocktail ...
Episode 23 :: Elyse Braner :: Co-Chair, Women Who Whiskey- DC
March 15, 2018 19:58 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Lady Liberty If you look up perpetual motion in the dictionary, you’re likely to find a picture of Elyse Braner. Not only is she the co-chair of Women Who Whiskey-DC, she leads a local running group, volunteers as an elementary school track coach, ran 8 marathons last year, holds down a full-time job in marketing and events planning, and is also a brand ambassador for Wigle Whiskey. That sentence just makes the rest of us tired. Want more tasty cocktail ...
Epi 22 :: Nicole Hassoun :: Head Distiller, Jos. A. Magnus & Co.
March 08, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Hey There, Sailor From creating craft cocktails to distilling spirits as a managing partner at Jos A. Magnus & Co. Distillery, Designated Drinker, Nicole Hassoun's journey is rather inspiring. She continues to break barriers as she focuses her talents on producing vodka, award-winning gins, as well as other contract spirits. She continually looks for new projects that not only challenge her, but also champions the distilling industry. She is definitely a...
Episode 22 :: Nicole Hassoun :: Head Distiller, Jos. A. Magnus & Co.
March 08, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Hey There, Sailor From creating craft cocktails to distilling spirits as a managing partner at Jos A. Magnus & Co. Distillery, Designated Drinker, Nicole Hassoun's journey is rather inspiring. She continues to break barriers as she focuses her talents on producing vodka, award-winning gins, as well as other contract spirits. She continually looks for new projects that not only challenge her, but also champions the distilling industry. She is definitely a...
Episode 21 :: Gardner Dunn :: Suntory Whisky Toki™
March 01, 2018 04:59 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Suntory Whisky Toki™ Drummers, Bartenders, Experts...Oh, my! On this episode, meet Designated Drinker Gardner Dunn. His fascinating journey begins in Rando Beach, where he’s parents’ appreciation for Japanese art and tradition left a lasting impression on him. His pursuit for a degree in music took him and his drumsticks to big sky country. Yes, that’s Montana. As a pizza delivery guy and attending his during his 3rd year of college, he was asked to join t...
Epi 21 :: Gardner Dunn :: Suntory Whisky Toki™
March 01, 2018 04:59 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Suntory Whisky Toki™ Drummers, Bartenders, Experts...Oh, my! On this episode, meet Designated Drinker Gardner Dunn. His fascinating journey begins in Rando Beach, where he’s parents’ appreciation for Japanese art and tradition left a lasting impression on him. His pursuit for a degree in music took him and his drumsticks to big sky country. Yes, that’s Montana. As a pizza delivery guy and attending his during his 3rd year of college, he was asked to join t...
Epi 20 :: Getting a Taste of Charleston with Tyler Rothenberg
February 22, 2018 19:20 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Dave's Favorite Rum Daiquiri & Mimi's Garden Party We took the show on the road and headed down to Charleston, SC to get a taste of all this blossoming city has to offer. Join us as we check out one of the city's hottest spots on King Street, Felix Cocktails Et Cuisine. We share a few drinks served up by our guest barkeep, Tyler Rothenberg, with their Beverage Director Davey Jones and Chef Elizabeth Schultenover. Find out how this amazing team is working h...
Episode 20 :: Getting a Taste of Charleston with Tyler Rothenberg
February 22, 2018 19:20 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Dave's Favorite Rum Daiquiri & Mimi's Garden Party We took the show on the road and headed down to Charleston, SC to get a taste of all this blossoming city has to offer. Join us as we check out one of the city's hottest spots on King Street, Felix Cocktails Et Cuisine. We share a few drinks served up by our guest barkeep, Tyler Rothenberg, with their Beverage Director Davey Jones and Chef Elizabeth Schultenover. Find out how this amazing team is working h...
Epi 19 :: Ariana Lightningstorm :: Lipsologist
February 14, 2018 21:05 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Lips Say What? On this episode we get personal. Designated Drinker, Certified Lipsologist Arianna Lightingstorm, exposes the personal sides of Louise and Gina by sharing what their lip prints reveal. Ariana (aka Anna Snodgrass) is one of only 8 Certified Lipsologists, the first certified teacher of Lipsology in the world and was the first on the East Coast to be trained in the fun and entertaining practice of Lipsology. Beyond that, she has more than 35 ...
Episode 19 :: Ariana Lightningstorm :: Lipsologist
February 14, 2018 21:05 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Lips Say What? On this episode we get personal. Designated Drinker, Certified Lipsologist Arianna Lightingstorm, exposes the personal sides of Louise and Gina by sharing what their lip prints reveal. Ariana (aka Anna Snodgrass) is one of only 8 Certified Lipsologists, the first certified teacher of Lipsology in the world and was the first on the East Coast to be trained in the fun and entertaining practice of Lipsology. Beyond that, she has more than 35 ...
Episode 18 :: Chef Meshach Cisero :: Executive Chef Prequel Restaurant Incubator
February 07, 2018 20:39 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Royal Street Sazerac Mescach Cisero, A.K.A. Shaq, A.K.A. Chef Cisero, built a successful career calculating and analyzing “big data” but recently made the decision follow his heart and left the corporate world behind. Until now, he has had one foot in each world but is now focusing all of his energies on his culinary career. Chef Cisero sits down with us to share the ups-and-downs of his journey towards a very promising, yet new career as he debuts as the ...
Epi 18 :: Chef Meshach Cisero :: Executive Chef Prequel Restaurant Incubator
February 07, 2018 20:39 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Royal Street Sazerac Mescach Cisero, A.K.A. Shaq, A.K.A. Chef Cisero, built a successful career calculating and analyzing “big data” but recently made the decision follow his heart and left the corporate world behind. Until now, he has had one foot in each world but is now focusing all of his energies on his culinary career. Chef Cisero sits down with us to share the ups-and-downs of his journey towards a very promising, yet new career as he debuts as the ...
Epi 17 :: Will Lacey :: President/Executive Chef of Savvy Foods
February 01, 2018 22:16 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Yellow, Savvy, Different On this episode, we sit down with Designated Drinker, Will Lacey. He began his culinary journey with the creation of his catering and special event company, Yellow Dog Barbecue. Fueled by creative passion, Will's priority has always been the preservation of the simple fun of cooking. In developing the products now offered by Savvy Foods, Will wants to empower friends and customers alike to test their boundaries in the kitchen. H...
Episode 17 :: Will Lacey :: President/Executive Chef of Savvy Foods
February 01, 2018 22:16 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Yellow, Savvy, Different On this episode, we sit down with Designated Drinker, Will Lacey. He began his culinary journey with the creation of his catering and special event company, Yellow Dog Barbecue. Fueled by creative passion, Will's priority has always been the preservation of the simple fun of cooking. In developing the products now offered by Savvy Foods, Will wants to empower friends and customers alike to test their boundaries in the kitchen. H...
Episode 16 :: Scott Williams :: Author and COO/SVP Sales & Marketing of the Newseum
January 24, 2018 22:32 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Odds & Ends On this episode, we take a journey into the past with Designated Drinker, Scott Williams to met Odd McIntyre, possibly our nation’s first preeminent pop culture writer. Williams is the author of “An Odd Book, How the First Modern Pop Culture Reporter Conquered New York.” Like Odd, Scott also has led an interesting life. He’s gone from leading the marketing and PR efforts for Elvis Presley Enterprises (yes, that’s Graceland) to becoming the chie...
Epi 16 :: Scott Williams :: Author and COO/SVP Sales & Marketing of the Newseum
January 24, 2018 22:32 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Odds & Ends On this episode, we take a journey into the past with Designated Drinker, Scott Williams to met Odd McIntyre, possibly our nation’s first preeminent pop culture writer. Williams is the author of “An Odd Book, How the First Modern Pop Culture Reporter Conquered New York.” Like Odd, Scott also has led an interesting life. He’s gone from leading the marketing and PR efforts for Elvis Presley Enterprises (yes, that’s Graceland) to becoming the chie...
Epi 15 :: Jamie Simpson :: Executive Chef Liaison Culinary Vegetable Institute
January 19, 2018 22:58 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Square Stems On this episode meet Designated Drinker, Jamie Simpson--a musical rockstar turned rockstar chef. He hails from some of the best restaurants in Charleston, SC and has staged at Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. Today, he is the Executive Chef at The Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef’s Garden in Milan, Ohio. His passion? To promote and grow the sustainable food system. Love this tasty bit? Let us know by reviewing the...
Episode 15: Jamie Simpson :: Executive Chef Liaison Culinary Vegetable Institute
January 19, 2018 22:58 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Square Stems On this episode meet Designated Drinker, Jamie Simpson--a musical rockstar turned rockstar chef. He hails from some of the best restaurants in Charleston, SC and has staged at Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. Today, he is the Executive Chef at The Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef’s Garden in Milan, Ohio. His passion? To promote and grow the sustainable food system. Love this tasty bit? Let us know by reviewing the...
Episode 14: Donna Black :: Williams Plum Street Snoball
January 12, 2018 18:37 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipes:Save the Donna for your Mama & Williams Plum Street Booze Ball In this episode, meet Designated Drinker, Donna Black. She shares more than just her icy treats and a few laughs with us, she takes us on her journey into owning and operating a business that has been dishing out a uniquely delicious New Orleans icy treat, since 1949. In 1979, Donna Black's husband Claude insisted that the couple buy a family-owned snoball stand, which had by then been shovel...
Epi 14 :: Donna Black :: Williams Plum Street Snoball
January 12, 2018 18:37 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipes:Save the Donna for your Mama & Williams Plum Street Booze Ball In this episode, meet Designated Drinker, Donna Black. She shares more than just her icy treats and a few laughs with us, she takes us on her journey into owning and operating a business that has been dishing out a uniquely delicious New Orleans icy treat, since 1949. In 1979, Donna Black's husband Claude insisted that the couple buy a family-owned snoball stand, which had by then been shovel...
Epi 13 :: Holiday Episode :: Chris Bassett
December 22, 2017 05:02 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MBGet the recipes for all 3 holiday recipes: "Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Over The Hill and Through the Woods,” and “The More the Merrier” Welcome to the second special edition of the Designated Drinker Show. If you’re looking for that perfect drink to enjoy while you’re getting ready for your next holiday party OR to serve to the in-laws to make dinner a little less awkward OR just want to leave Santa something more than milk and cookies, you want to listen to this episode. Chris Bassett, ...
Episode 13: Holiday Episode: Chris Bassett
December 22, 2017 05:02 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MBGet the recipes for all 3 holiday recipes: "Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Over The Hill and Through the Woods,” and “The More the Merrier” Welcome to the second special edition of the Designated Drinker Show. If you’re looking for that perfect drink to enjoy while you’re getting ready for your next holiday party OR to serve to the in-laws to make dinner a little less awkward OR just want to leave Santa something more than milk and cookies, you want to listen to this episode. Chris Bassett, ...
Episode 12 : Holiday Episode :: Mike Saccone
December 22, 2017 04:40 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBGet the recipes for all 3 holiday recipes: "Puppies In The Snow," Mommy's Not Drunk, She's Just Having Fun," and "An Italian Gentleman Wrapping Presents Under the Tree Dressed in His Dog Pajamas" Welcome to the first special edition of the Designated Drinker Show. With all the hustle-and-bustle and festivities of the holidays comes stress, so our hope is that the recipes provided by our guest barkeep, Michael Saccone (A.K.A. Elf On The Top Shelf), helps spread some much needed holiday chee...
Epi 12 :: Holiday Episode :: Mike Saccone
December 22, 2017 04:40 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBGet the recipes for all 3 holiday recipes: "Puppies In The Snow," Mommy's Not Drunk, She's Just Having Fun," and "An Italian Gentleman Wrapping Presents Under the Tree Dressed in His Dog Pajamas" Welcome to the first special edition of the Designated Drinker Show. With all the hustle-and-bustle and festivities of the holidays comes stress, so our hope is that the recipes provided by our guest barkeep, Michael Saccone (A.K.A. Elf On The Top Shelf), helps spread some much needed holiday chee...
Epi 11 :: Alan Walter :: Creative Director, International House Hotel
December 07, 2017 17:18 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: “Great ingredients are like old friends,” says Alan Walter. And we couldn’t agree more. In this episode, meet Alan Walter, Creative Director of the International House Hotel. Unique. Creative. Ingredient Wrangler. These are just a few adjectives to describe Alan. With all due reverence to spirits and their origins, Alan’s approach to tending bar is a modern expression of the American saloons of the Old West, where improvising with whatever spirits were o...
Episode 11: Alan Walter :: Creative Director, International House Hotel
December 07, 2017 17:18 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: “Great ingredients are like old friends,” says Alan Walter. And we couldn’t agree more. In this episode, meet Alan Walter, Creative Director of the International House Hotel. Unique. Creative. Ingredient Wrangler. These are just a few adjectives to describe Alan. With all due reverence to spirits and their origins, Alan’s approach to tending bar is a modern expression of the American saloons of the Old West, where improvising with whatever spirits were o...
Epi 10 :: Kelley McDonough :: Distilled Spirits Council
November 30, 2017 15:47 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: We The Spirit One should never doubt the ability of a thoughtful and committed group to change the world. So on the episode, we learn all about the positive, mind-opening and palette-enhancing changes happening in the distilled spirits industry. Meet Kelley McDonough, the Director of Public Relations for the Distilled Spirits Council, a trade association for the spirits sector. In her role, she's champion spirits trends, industry heritage and cocktail cul...
Episode 10: Kelley McDonough :: Distilled Spirits Council
November 30, 2017 15:47 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: We The Spirit One should never doubt the ability of a thoughtful and committed group to change the world. So on the episode, we learn all about the positive, mind-opening and palette-enhancing changes happening in the distilled spirits industry. Meet Kelley McDonough, the Director of Public Relations for the Distilled Spirits Council, a trade association for the spirits sector. In her role, she's champion spirits trends, industry heritage and cocktail cul...
Epi 9 :: Ralph Brennan :: Head of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
November 23, 2017 02:47 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: A Gentleman and A Scholar On this episode, met a Designated Drinker who believes good food and drink is best served with a side of great service. From CPA to the head of his own restaurant group, Ralph Brennan knows how to serve up an amazing dining experience. With seven restaurants to his name, and a family history steeped in “the biz,” he has had an interesting journey and has even more exciting insight to the future of the service industry. Oh, and h...
Episode 9: Ralph Brennan :: Head of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
November 23, 2017 02:47 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: A Gentleman and A Scholar On this episode, met a Designated Drinker who believes good food and drink is best served with a side of great service. From CPA to the head of his own restaurant group, Ralph Brennan knows how to serve up an amazing dining experience. With seven restaurants to his name, and a family history steeped in “the biz,” he has had an interesting journey and has even more exciting insight to the future of the service industry. Oh, and h...
Epi 8 :: Jaime Salas :: Milagro Tequila
November 15, 2017 20:43 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Vermillion On this episode, meet a man of two worlds, Jaime Salas. He's a Designated Drinker with a fascinating perspective on life, culture, and heritage, that really speaks to us. It’ll speak to you too, just listen in and see. Combining passion, charisma and originality with a vast knowledge and reverence for the art of tequila, Jaime is the perfect embodiment of modern day Mexico. Growing up in a the creative space like San Francisco as well as in Me...
Episode 8: Jaime Salas :: Milagro Tequila
November 15, 2017 20:43 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: Vermillion On this episode, meet a man of two worlds, Jaime Salas. He's a Designated Drinker with a fascinating perspective on life, culture, and heritage, that really speaks to us. It’ll speak to you too, just listen in and see. Combining passion, charisma and originality with a vast knowledge and reverence for the art of tequila, Jaime is the perfect embodiment of modern day Mexico. Growing up in a the creative space like San Francisco as well as in Me...
Episode 7: Sallie Ann Glassman :: Vodou Priestess
November 09, 2017 02:53 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: The Offering The spirit of this episode is sure to enlighten and entertain. Journey with us as Sallie Ann takes us on her journey of becoming a traditionally-ordained Vodou Priestess and beyond. Glassman has been practicing Vodou in New Orleans since 1977 and in 1995 became one of few to be ordained through the traditional Haitian initiation. She owns Island of Salvation Botanica, where you'll find religious supplies, medicinal herbs, and Haitian and loc...
Epi 7 :: Sallie Ann Glassman :: Vodou Priestess
November 09, 2017 02:53 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: The Offering The spirit of this episode is sure to enlighten and entertain. Journey with us as Sallie Ann takes us on her journey of becoming a traditionally-ordained Vodou Priestess and beyond. Glassman has been practicing Vodou in New Orleans since 1977 and in 1995 became one of few to be ordained through the traditional Haitian initiation. She owns Island of Salvation Botanica, where you'll find religious supplies, medicinal herbs, and Haitian and loc...
Epi 6 :: Todd A Price :: Dining Writer, The Times-Picayune
November 02, 2017 02:40 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: "Cat & Mouse" On this episode of the Designated Drinker Show, discover how Todd marries the art form of language, food and New Orleans to build a tasty career we all envy. Discover his unique views on NOLA and how her many transformations have changed the food and culture scene. Would you expect anything less from a dining writer who's made Big Easy his home? Don't forget to subscribe, download and review!
Episode 6: Todd A Price :: Dining Writer, The Times-Picayune
November 02, 2017 02:40 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: "Cat & Mouse" On this episode of the Designated Drinker Show, discover how Todd marries the art form of language, food and New Orleans to build a tasty career we all envy. Discover his unique views on NOLA and how her many transformations have changed the food and culture scene. Would you expect anything less from a dining writer who's made Big Easy his home? Don't forget to subscribe, download and review!
Episode 5: Meet Designated Drinker Ann Tunnerman, Founder of Tales of the Cocktail
October 05, 2017 13:44 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: "Zen Overcomes Me" On this episode of the Designated Drinker Show, meet Ann Tunnerman, the Founder of Tales of the Cocktail, the world’s premiere cocktail event. Her work cultivates and promotes the spirits industry and has made Ann a go-to authority on cocktails and the business behind them. She regularly serves as a source for national and international publications including Fortune, Imbibe, Saveur, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Condé Nas...
Epi 5 :: Ann Tunnerman :: Founder of Tales of the Cocktail
October 05, 2017 13:44 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBGet the featured cocktail recipe: "Zen Overcomes Me" On this episode of the Designated Drinker Show, meet Ann Tunnerman, the Founder of Tales of the Cocktail, the world’s premiere cocktail event. Her work cultivates and promotes the spirits industry and has made Ann a go-to authority on cocktails and the business behind them. She regularly serves as a source for national and international publications including Fortune, Imbibe, Saveur, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Condé Nas...