Liquid Gold finally dives into the wonderful world of Chartreuse, an alchemical elixir with 130 ingredients, made by Carthusian monks at the foot of the Grand Chartreuse mountains in France. Mike talks to cocktail correspondent Jess Backhus about the joys and complexities of Green Chartreuse and some amazing cocktail recipes to enjoy it with. They also discuss a day in the life of a Carthusian monk.
Mike checks in with Kenneth for a discussion on Yellow Chartreuse and a few of the hundred-years old cocktails that are still made today. Also, is Kenneth one of the only people alive who has tasted the rarest of the rare: White Chartreuse? Hear the story of international intrigue, Saudi princes speaking Italian, and taking $1,000 shots in a glitzy club in Marseille.
Up Next in Season 3
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Shots! Guinness and the Perfect Pour ...
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a great excuse to drink Guinness throughout the day, Mike calls up bartending legend Brandon Bramhall of Attaboy and Lakeside Lounge. Lakeside’s Guinness pour is one of the best in town, and Brandon shares some of the secrets to the silky deliciousness.
Then Mike ...
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To Ghana and Back with Derrick Diggs
This week Mike sits down with bar manager Derrick Diggs of Willie B’s, the hot new lounge located in the Buchanan Arts District in North Nashville. Derrick tells his incredible story of being born in Ghana, growing up in Memphis, and unexpectedly going back to Ghana to finish high school and beco...
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Shots! Benedictine Shots returns!
Mike and Kenneth kick off “Monks of March,” where they’ll dive into spirits, liqueurs, wines and beers made by Monks all this month. This week they feature Benedictine, a delicious elixir that’s more “marketing myth” than actual monk alchemy. Regardless, the hosts discuss cocktails to make with B...
