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53:27Episode 509
Strawberry Season
Episode 509
Host Mike Wolf is joined by Adam Sloan of Soundtrack My Drink to talk all things strawberries. They discuss culinary-influenced cocktails, making strawberry shrubs, the many things that go well with strawberry, and why using the strawberry tops is the ultimate hack. Also discussed: layering acid ...
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13:46Episode 508
Shots! The Pink Lady
Episode 508
Hosts Mike and Kenneth are once again joined by Thompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston for a discussion about the Pink Lady cocktail, the perfect drink for Mother’s Day weekend and spring in general. They discuss recipes, methods, the proliferation of pink spirits, and why Kenneth’s “The ...
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1:21:04Episode 507
The Rosé Episode: Three Men and a Picnic
Episode 507
For a special springtime episode all about Rosé wine, hosts Mike and Kenneth are joined by longtime Thompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston. The trio discuss the many different styles that Todd is featuring for “Wine Wednesdays” at the Marsh House, why picnics and rosé go hand in hand, and...
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17:29Episode 506
Shots! Corpse Reviver
Episode 506
For a Shots episode to revive the soul, bedridden and recovering host Mike Wolf discusses the “Corpse Reviver” family of cocktails, most notably of which is the number 2. Developed and made famous by Harry Craddock at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London in the 1920s and 30s, the Corpse ...
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21:25Episode 505
Shots! Irish Coffee
Episode 505
To help ring in St. Patrick’s Day this year, hosts Mike and Kenneth are crushing Irish coffees. They discuss a few different methods for making this caffeinated classic, as well as how to incorporate the all-important cream component. Also discussed: Marilyn Monroe and the origin story of the Iri...
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52:34Episode 504
Slow Drinks with Danny Childs
Episode 504
As an early Spring rears its head in Tennessee and around the country, hosts Mike and Kenneth check in with forager, gardener, bartender and writer Danny Childs, a proponent of “Slow Drinks” in his home in New Jersey. Danny is putting the finishing touches on his first book and talks about what m...
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Shots! 5 New Orleans Cocktails and How to Make Them
Episode 503
On the heels of Mardi Gras, host Mike Wolf dives into the top 5 drinks that hail from New Orleans, the cocktail capital of the world. Recipes, techniques and stories abound as we dive into the Vieux Carré, Sazerac, Ramos gin fizz, Brandy Crust, Grasshopper and an unexpected bonus drink featuring ...
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Super Bowl Dips, Dumpling Soda and Valentine’s Day Chiantis
Episode 502
For a rapid-fire topic extravaganza, hosts Mike and Kenneth provide some recipes for your Super Bowl party spread, including a fire recipe for Alabama White Sauce, also known as white gold. They also discuss Jack White’s guacamole hack, a few Rotel dip recipes, and the best Super Bowl day beers m...
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36:21Episode 501
Piña Colada and Rum Diaries of Puerto Rico
Episode 501
For the season premiere, host Mike Wolf checks in from Puerto Rico as he investigates the origins and flavors of one of the most popular drinks on the planet: the Piña Colada. Mike visits the Caribe Hotel in San Juan, ground zero for the development of the drink, and discusses the importance of C...