Let's Drink About It
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsLet's Drink About It is a podcast that asks the question, what is the correct beverage to pair with any given moment in your life? Each week, hosts Chris and Ben sit down to discuss the events of their lives and which cocktails to pair with those events. We'll learn about cocktails, the theory and history of the mixed drink, and maybe even a little something about ourselves.
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Ep. 30: Yelling At People, Hating Gin, & Taking the Train w/ Jessica Delfino
October 09, 2014 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBSuffering Bastard1.5 oz white rum1 oz overproof rum.75 oz orange liqueur.5 oz orgeat1 oz fresh lime juice2 oz fresh orange juice Shake all ingredients well and strain into an ice-filled highball or mai tai glass. Garnish with slices of lime and orange. Scotch and Water2 oz Scotch Whisky5 oz water Pour ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice. Stir well to combine. Pegu Club Cocktail3 oz gin1 oz orange liqueur.75 oz lime juice2 dashes aromatic bitters Shake all ingredients wi...
Ep. 29: Eating Horse, Moving to Detroit, & Repairing a Table w/ Samuel Hansen
October 02, 2014 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBHorse's Neck (via)1.5 oz Knob Creek Bourbon1 dash Fee Brothers Old Fashion BittersPeel of a whole lemon, preferably in one piece4 oz Spicy ginger beer Add the bourbon, bitters and lemon peel to a highball glass and fill with ice. Top with the ginger beer and jiggle the glass lightly to combine. Leave It To Me2 oz Gin.25 oz lemon juice1 bsp. raspberry syrupa few drops of maraschino liqueur Combine with ice, shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. The Hummer (via)1.5 oz White Rum1.5 oz Ka...
Ep. 28: Stage fright, 25 year reunion, & video game anticipation w/ Chuck Bryant
September 25, 2014 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBHeadwall1 oz gin1 oz light rum1 tsp lemon juice1 dash of grenadine1 scoop of crushed iceGinger ale Mix all the ingredients, except the ginger ale, in a shaker. Pour the mixture into a chilled highball glass and top off with cold ginger ale. Green Destiny2 oz Zubrowka Bison vodka1.5 oz pressed apple juice.25 oz simple syrup.5 kiwi fruit.1 inch of cucumber Muddle cucumber and kiwi in the base of a shaker. Add other ingredients shake w/ ice and fine strain in a glass filled w/ crushed i...
Ep. 27: Back Behind the Bar, Airline Hell, & Missing Out on the Bachelor Party w/ Abbi Crutchfield
September 18, 2014 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBToronto Cocktail (via)2 oz. rye or Canadian whiskey1/4 oz. Fernet Branca1/4 oz. simple syrup (1:1)Cracked ice Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well for 20 seconds and strain into a chilled glass. Twist orange peel over the drink and use as garnish. Montreal Cocktail1 1/2 oz Straight rye whiskey3/4 oz Martini Rosso1/8 oz Pernod anise3 dash Peychaud's bitters Stir all ingredients with ice and fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Gin Sour2 oz gin1 oz l...
Ep. 26: Real Estate Hell, Barn Wedding, & Lost Ring w/ Adam Pranica
September 11, 2014 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThe Rooster (via)1 1/4 oz Vodka1 1/2 oz cucumber juice3/4 oz honey sriracha simple syrup2 ds citrus bittersCucumber wheel garnish Combine ingredients with ice, shake until well chilled and serve in a chilled cocktail glass. Our Home (double recipe)2 oz Gin2 oz Peach Brandy1 oz dry vermouth1 dash lemon juice1 egg white Mix ingredients in a shaker, strain into two chilled cocktail glasses. Bermuda Rum Swizzle (via)4 ounces Barbados rum or amber rum2 ounces triple sec2 lemons, juiced5 o...
Ep. 25: Vegas Wedding, Concerts & Cultural Blind Spots w/ Jean Grae
September 04, 2014 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBBlinker2 oz Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey1 oz Grapefruit Juice1/4 oz simple syrup1 bsp raspberry preserves Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. No garnish. The Modern Gambler AKA Earth Rain and Fire(via)2 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin3/4 oz St. Germain Liqueur1 oz Lemon Juice1 oz Simple Syrup5 Blueberries5 Mint sprigs3 Jalapeño slices Muddle blueberries, mint and jalapeno with simple syrup. Add remaining ingredients and shake over ice. Double strain into a chilled Martini glass. Ramos ...
Ep. 24: Nerves, Homesickness & Radio Club w/ Stephanie Sparer
August 28, 2014 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWatermelon Cucumber Cooler1 1/2 oz Aviation American Gin2 slices cucumber chunks1 1/2 oz freshly pressed watermelon juice (or muddle 3-1" chunks)1/2 oz simple syrup3/4 oz freshly pressed lime juicePinch salt1 1/2 oz soda waterCucumber slice for garnish Muddle the watermelon. Strain and reserve 1 ½ ounces of the juice. Add cucumber and muddle. Add the booze, syrup, lime juice and salt with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with soda water. ...
Ep. 23: Fortuity, Furloughs & Feeling like an Outsider w/ Kirk Ramsay
August 21, 2014 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBMalcolm LowryLime rindCoarse salt1oz tequila3/4oz light rum3/4oz triple sec3/4 lemon or lime juice1 scoop crushed ice Using lime rind moisten the rim of an iced cocktail glass. Dip the rim in coarse salt. Combine remaining ingredients in shaker. Mix well and pour into the prepared glass. Brass Monkey40 oz Olde English20 oz fresh orange juice Drink half the bottle of Olde English and top off the bottle with the orange juice. Lightly shake to combine and drink. Union Club Cocktail2 oz ...
Ep. 22: Moving, Midlife Crisis & Missing Coffee w/ Scott Simpson
August 14, 2014 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBBoulevardier2 oz Bourbon1 oz Campari1 oz Carpano Antica Stir in an ice filled mixing glass until well chilled. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist. Manhattan2 oz whiskey1 oz sweet vermouth2-3 dashes of bitters Add ingredients to an ice filled mixing glass and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with either a twist or a maraschino cherry. Coffee Cocktail1 1/2 oz brandy3/4 oz port1 barspoon Curaçao1 barspoo...
Ep. 21: Rockets, Recording and Right & Wrong w/ John Vanderslice
August 07, 2014 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Moonwalk (via)1 oz grapefruit juice1 oz Grand Marnier2 dashes rosewaterChampagne Shake the juice, liqueur and rosewater with ice until chilled. Strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne. 2 Dark 2 Stormy1 oz myer's rum1 oz silver rum2 oz ginger beer2 oz fresh o.j.2 oz pineapple juice1 lime wedge for garnish Build all ingredients in a large glass over ice and stir. Garnish w/ lime. Amour Fou (via)2 oz. Bourbon (Buffalo Trace works well in this drink)1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth...
Ep. 20: Cruisng, Cruising & Cruising w/ Nadia Kamil
July 31, 2014 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBMango Lava Flow (via)1 oz light rum1 oz Malibu coconut rum2 oz Coconut cream2 oz pineapple juice2 oz fresh mango1 banana Blend the 2 rums and the mango in a blender to form a smooth paste. Pour this mixture into a hurricane or collins glass. Rinse the blender. Blend the banana, the coconut cream, and the pineapple juice in blender with crushed ice until smooth. Pour this mixture into the glass with the rums very slowly and watch as the mango mixture oozes its way to the top along the...
Ep. 19: Mayors, Books, Sailing, & Barfing w/ Anna Holtzman & Daisy Wall
July 24, 2014 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAdmiral Vernon (via)1 1/2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Grand Marnier1/2 oz Lime Juice1 barspoon Orgeat1 scoop crushed ice Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Ginger Mint Smash (via)1 barspoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger5 mint leaves1 barspoon lemon juice1/2 oz simple syrup2 oz Bulleit bourbon1 dash Angostura BittersIce cubes and crushed iceMint sprig for garnish Muddle the ginger to release its juice, then add the mint and muddle ag...
Ep. 18: Road Tripping, Tour Guiding & Border Crossing w/ Adam Pranica
July 17, 2014 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBeef On Rye (via)1 1/2 oz Beefeater gin1/2 oz Canadian club whisky1/2 oz passion-fruit syrup2 oz sparkling bitter lemon soda Shake the gin, whisky and syrup in a shaker. Strain into an old-fashioned glass half-filled with broken ice. Add the lemon soda. Rum Runner1 1/2 oz gold rum1/2 oz Crème de Mûre (blackberry brandy)1/2 oz Crème de Banane4 oz Fresh Orange juiceDash of Falernum or grenadine Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a c...
Ep. 17: Moving, Movie Blueballs, & Housesitting w/ Joseph Volpe
July 10, 2014 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThe Departed (via)1 oz Campari1 oz Rum, El Dorado 123⁄4 oz Amaro, Averna1⁄2 oz Mezcal (a very smoky Mezcal works best)1 twst Orange peel2 ds Peychaud's Bitters Stir with ice in a cocktail shaker until well chilled. Strain into a large old fashioned glass over 1 large ice cube. Squeeze the orange peel over it to release the oils. Run the peel around the edge of the glass and drop it in. Mai Tai1 1/2 oz white rum3/4 oz dark rum1/2 oz orange liqueur1/2 oz orgeat1/4 oz lime juice Shake a...
Ep. 16: Comedy Marathons, Soccer Marathons, & TV Marathons w/ Heather Fink
July 03, 2014 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBGin & Tonic3 oz Gin4 oz Tonic water or 1 oz Tonic syrup and 3 oz seltzer3 Juniper berries and lemon twist for garnish. Build in a collins glass. Add your garnishes! Bloody Mary2 oz vodka4 oz Spicy V8Kosher saltRed chili pepper flakes1 Lemon wedge1 Lime wedge2 dashes Sriracha2 dashes Worcestershire sauce1-2 pinch Ground black pepper1-2 pinch PaprikaCelery stalkLime wedge Rim a pint glass by rubbing a lemon wedge around the edge and rolling it in kosher salt mixed with chili flakes. Ad...
Ep. 15: Home Renovations, Exercise Routines & Friend's Babies w/ Graham Walsh
June 26, 2014 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBNewfangled (via)2 oz Bonded bourbon1/4 oz Simple syrup2 dashes Angostura bittersHalf an Orange wheel2 oz Ale3 Brandied cherries Muddle the orange, cherries, syrup and bitters. Add the bourbon and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with the ale. Sloe Comfortable Screw3/4 oz Vodka3/4 oz Sloe gin3/4 oz Southern Comfort3 oz fresh orange juice Build in an ice-filled highball glass. Varadero Frappé (via)2 oz absinthe.5 tsp vanilla bean paste.5 oz lemongrass syrup.5 o...
Ep. 14: New Games, Old Friends, & Camping Trips w/ Sean Rameswaram
June 19, 2014 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB"Smoke Signal"1 oz Mezcal1 oz Green Chartreuse1 oz Carpano Antica1 dash orange bitters1 pinch salt Shake ingredients with ice and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Black Hole Cocktail2 oz Dark rum1 oz Lemon juice4 oz Iced tea1/2 oz Sugar syrup Shake rum, juice of lemon, and Sugar syrup with ice and strain into a highball glass over two ice cubes. Fill with Iced Tea, stir, and serve. Ginger Jerry1.5 oz Spiced RumAlcoholic ginger beerjuice of a half lime In an ice filled glass add the...
Ep. 13: Germany, Softball & After Work with Jordan Morris
June 12, 2014 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBDesert Healer1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Cherry brandy3 oz Fresh orange juice3-5 oz Chilled ginger beer Shake gin, cherry brandy and orange juice vigorously with ice, then strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish. Radler1 part German lager beer1 part lemonade Put some ice in a beer glass. Add ingredients, garnish with a lemon and serve. Frank Collins1.5 oz gin (or any spirit you have, we'd try tequila first)1.5 oz frank consommé*3 dashes Worcestershire sa...
Ep. 12: Medical Oddity, Bike Trip, & Dropped Ice Cream with Joel Werner
June 05, 2014 15:31 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBBoozy Root Beer Float 2-3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream 3 oz Spiced Rum Top with a nice root beer In a beer glass, plop your scoops in real good, add your booze and top with a nice root beer. Drink with a straw. Medicinal Courage 1 1/2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice 1 sprig Fresh rosemary 1/2 oz Amaro Nonino 1/2 oz Star Anise-Infused Honey Syrup* 6 dashes Angostura Bitters 4 dashes Dr. Adam Elmegirab’s Aphrodite Bitters In a shaker, muddle the gin, lemon juice and rosemary. ...
Ep. 11: Birth, Bachelorhood & Booking Travel w/ James Black
May 29, 2014 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBParadise Lost (via)1 1/2 oz Reposado tequila2 oz Pineapple juice2 oz Lemon lime soda*1/8 cup Pineapple1/2 oz Orange liqueur5 sprigs mint Muddle the pineapple and mint, add everything else and shake with ice. Pour into a rocks glass. *To roll your own, fine-strain the juice of one lemon and one lime into a glass. Add an equal volume of simple syrup to the glass, then double the volume again with seltzer Old Fashioned2oz Rye1 Demerara sugar cubeAngostura bittersLemon twist Dash the bit...
Ep. 10 Profiles, Pain & Proactivity with Tessa Stuart
May 22, 2014 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThe Old Maid (via)2 oz Gin1 oz Lime juice3/4 oz Simple syrup6 Mint leaves4 slices Cucumber Muddle the mint, cucumber and simple syrup. Add ice and everything else. Shake and strain over one large ice cube in a chilled rocks glass. Cream Sherry Flip (via)2 1/2 oz Cream sherry1 Egg1 tsp Superfine sugar1 tsp Light cream1 tsp Grated nutmeg Combine the sherry, egg, sugar and cream in a cocktail shaker. Shake, add ice, and shake again. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with nutmeg. ...
Ep. 9: Folk and Flab
May 15, 2014 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBMoon of the Rise (via)2 oz moonshine or white whiskey1 oz dry vermouth6 drops citrus bitters1 lemon peel1 grapefruit peel Twist the lemon peel inside a chilled cocktail glass and rub the oil inside the glass to cover. Do the same with the grapefruit peel. Discard the grapefruit peel. In a mixing glass, add the ingredients. Add ice. Stir briskly until the glass becomes ice cold. Strain into the ice-cold cocktail glass. Spring Cleaning (via) 1 1/2 oz Gin1 1/2 oz Pisco4 Cherries3 ds Bit...
Ep. 8: Moving Day, May Days and Outer Space with Lorraine Cink
May 08, 2014 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThe Drinks: Harvey Wallbanger 2 oz vodka3 oz fresh orange juice1/4 to 1/2 oz Galliano Build in an ice filled high ball glass. Add the vodka and juice, stir briefly, then float the galliano on top. Space Gin Smash (via)1.5 oz dry gin1/2 oz st germain1/2 oz simple syrup1 oz lemon juice1 oz apple juice6 mint leaves4 grapes Muddle the grapes and simple syrup in a shaker, add remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice. May Day ...
Ep. 7: LL Bean Jeans, Film Fun and Dart Defeat with Emmy Blotnick
May 01, 2014 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe Drinks: The Enlightenment (via)2 oz bourbon1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1/2 oz grenadineIce cubesLight (or light-flavored) beer, chilled Put bourbon, lemon juice, syrup and ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled glass. Top with beer. Long Island Iced Tea (via)1 oz vodka1 oz gin1 oz white rum1 oz white tequila1 oz orange liqeur1 oz fresh lemon juice3/4 oz simple syrupcolalemon wedge for garnish Shake the booze, juice, and syrup with ice, then strain into an ice filled collins...
Ep. 6: Trips, Tots and Taxes with Dave Hill
April 24, 2014 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThe Situations: Dave is off to tour Europe, Chris took his nephew to the park and Ben just paid his taxes, sort of. The Drinks: Pimms Cupwheel of cucumberwheel of lemon2oz Pimm’s No. 14oz ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda for weenies)lemon twist Muddle the cucumber and lemon slices in a chilled highball glass. Pour in the Pimm’s and ginger ale, and stir to combine. Add ice to fill the glass and garnish with the lemon twist. Death and Taxes (via)1 1⁄2oz Gin1⁄2oz Lillet Blanc1⁄2oz Sweet V...
Ep. 5: Babies, Aging and Arguments with Josie Long
April 17, 2014 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThe Drinks: Dry Martini Rinse a chilled cocktail glass with dry vermouth and dump it out, then stir 2.5oz London dry gin in ice, strain it into the glass and garnish with a twist. You are now a grown up. Soda Jerk (via) 2oz Blanco tequila 1/2oz Campari 1/2oz Lime juice 1/2oz Passion fruit puree (unsweetened) 1/2oz Vanilla Bean-Infused Agave Syrup* 1/2oz Egg white 2oz cream soda Shake the booze, juice, purée, syrup and egg white, then add ice and shake again. Pour into a Collins...
Ep. 4: Tying Knots and Speaking French
April 10, 2014 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBNavy Grog 1oz white rum 10z demerara rum 1oz dark rum 3/4oz fresh lime juice 3/4oz fresh white grapefruit juice 1oz honey syrup Club Soda Orange slice for garnish Shake the rum, juice and syrup with ice, strain into a collins glass filled with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with an orange wedge. Honey syrup: whisk together 1/2oz honey with 1/2oz water. French 75 1oz gin (or cognac) 1/2oz cointreau or orange liqueur 1/2oz fresh lemon juice Champagne Shake the gin, orange l...
Ep. 3: Après Ski and Awful Sleep
April 03, 2014 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBSalty Maple Buttered Cider Maldon salt Half of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon softened butter 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped out 4 ounces dark rum 8 ounces apple cider Scatter Maldon salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of two heatproof glasses or mugs with the lemon half, then dip in salt. Combine the butter, maple syrup, and vanilla bean seeds in small bowl. Set aside. Combine rum and cider in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat...
Ep. 2: Zippers and Buttons
March 27, 2014 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Million Dollar Cocktail 1 1/2 oz gin 3/4 oz sweet vermouth 2 tsp pineapple juice 1 tsp grenadine syrup 1 egg white Shake ingredients, then shake again with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Rabbit Fernet Coat 2oz Fernet Branca 6oz Oatmeal Stout Build in a coffee mug.
Ep. 1: Time and Texas
March 18, 2014 03:31 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBRaspberry-Thyme Smash - 2 fresh thyme sprigs, divided - 7 fresh raspberries, divided - ice cubes - 1/4 cup Hendrick's Gin - 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup (see below) - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Stranger In Town - 1 1/2 oz rum - 1/2 oz sweet vermouth - 1/2 oz brandy or calvados - 1/2 oz cherry brandy - 1 maraschino cherry