The Sloppy Boys

The guys take on a high-proof Chinese baijiu, renowned for its bold flavors and notorious reputation among Western palates.Wu Liang Ye is available in select stores, like Total Wine.

The guys reassess a fan favorite in the very city where Negroni Week began.NEGRONI RECIPE:1oz/30ml GIN1oz/30ml BITTER CAMPARI 1oz/30ml SWEET RED VERMOUTHPour ingredients into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with half orange slice.The Sloppy Boys are coming to a city near you! Tickets available via our linktree!

The boys kick off the pod tour in the Great White North, covering a martini-like drink named for the city itself!VANCOUVER RECIPE:1.66oz/50ml GIN.66oz/20ml BENEDICTINE DOM 1oz/30ml SKEET RED VERMOUTH1 dash ORANGE BITTERSStir all ingredients on ice and fine strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with orange zest twist or Luxardo cherry.The Sloppy Boys are coming to a city near you! Tickets available via our linktree!

The guys continue their time-honored Thanksgiving tradition of making old fashioneds-- this year using maple syrup.MAPLE OLD FASHIONED RECIPE: 1.66oz/50ml BOURBON WHISKEY.5oz/15ml RYE WHISKEY.33/10ml MAPLE SYRUP1 dash ORANGE BITTERS3 drops SALINE SOLUTION 4:1**20g sea salt to 80g waterStir all ingredients with ice. Strain into an ice-filled old fashioned glass (preferably over a large cube)Recipe via Difford's

The guys try an Italian hazelnut-and-herb liqueur and try to figure out what to do with it.Frangelico is available in select stores.

The guys continue their exploration of Laird's apple brandies with an old-timey cocktail given new life by PDT founder Jim Meehan.APPLEJACK RABBIT RECIPE:1.5oz/45ml LAIRD'S BONDED APPLE BRANDY.75oz/22ml LEMON JUICE.5oz/15ml ORANGE JUICE2oz/60mlGRADE B MAPLE SYRUPAdd ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.Recipe via Liquor.com

The guys make an apple brandy cocktail popular in the '20s and '30s that has since fallen off (far from the tree.)JACK ROSE RECIPE:1.5oz/45ml APPLEJACK.75oz/22ml LEMON JUICE.5oz/15ml GRENADINEAdd ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Fine strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.Recipe via Liquor.com

The guys make a hit whiskey-and-champagne cocktail from the craft blogosphereHARVEST SPARKLE RECIPE: 1oz/30ml WHISKEY1tbsp + 1tsp CIDER HONEY SYRUP* 1oz/30ml (or top up) PROSECCOCIDER HONE SYRUP RECIPE: 1/2 cup HONEY1/4 tsp GROUND GINGER1/4 tsp GROUND CINNAMON1/8 tsp GROUND CLOVES1 cup ORANGE JUICEIn a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk ingredients together until it starts to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.Combine whiskey and cider honey syrup in a shaker filled with ice.Shake and strain into a cocktail glass, then add prosecco. Garnish with rosemary sprig.Recipe via Fedandfit.com