Bottle Episode

This episode we talk about the Austin staple, the Mexican Martini with the illustrious Erin Ashford! Join us to hear about bartender math, Shrek Martinis, and more!Mexican Martini2oz Tequila.5oz Triple Sec.25oz Simple Syrup.75oz Lime Juice.5oz Olive BrineShake and strain into a martini glass with a salt rim. Garnish with two olives.

This episode, we talk the Gold Rush, how it was made, and the impact Sasha Petraske had on the cocktail world.Gold Rush2oz Bourbon.75oz Honey Syrup (3:1).75oz Lemon JuiceShake and strain over a rock. No Garnish

As with all of our episodes featuring Ni(c)ks, we go a little off the rails and have a bit of fun, covering Hanky Pankies, hanky panky, ambidextrous bartending, and the validity of basic orders. Hanky Panky1.5oz Gin1.5oz Sweet Vermouth.25oz Fernet(optional) 2 dash Orange BittersStir, strain, and serve up with an orange twist.

This episode we chat about the kalimotxo and test out a new segment. Come join us!Kalimotxo:It's red wine and Coke. You got this one.

This episode, we talk Vespers, Martinis in general, James Bond, Martinis Specifically, and we revisit the age old question: why negroni so yum? Also the pod is haunted this episode. OoooohhhhhoohhhVesper1.5oz Gin.75oz Vodka.75oz Cocchi AmericanoShake, stir, or throw. Garnish with a lemon twist.

This episode, we talk with the illustrious Angela Schrop about the Last Words, the etymology of colors, foster kittens, and new bars! Last Word.75oz Gin.75oz Green Chartreuse.75oz Maraschino Liqueur.75oz Lime JuiceShake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.

We talk about the sibling cocktails, the Adonis and the Bamboo. And Ketchup is a mother sauce. Adonis:1.5oz Dry Sherry1.5oz Sweet Vermouth2 dash Orange BittersStir for about 15 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.Bamboo: 1.5oz Dry Sherry1.5oz Dry Vermouth2 dash Angostura Bitters1 dash Orange BittersStir for about 15 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.

In this, easily our longest episode, but it's absolutely worth the extra time because we talk about the delicious Bijou and also dive into a lot of things about what it means to be a bartender and be a guest at a bar. Also we gained fodder for our first bonus episode, so stay tuned for that because it was an absolute riot. Bijou1.5oz Gin.75oz Green Chartreuse1oz Sweet Vermouth2 dash Orange BittersAdd all ingredients into a mixing glass and stir for about 15 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel, lemon peel, cherry, or olive, according to your fancy. Enjoy!