The Gin Basil Smash
On this episode, we dip into a cocktail that seems very old, but it may be newer than you think! We talk about dad stuff and make a few commercials for fake products. What are the origins of this del…
The Last Word
On this episode, we go way back to the beginnings of a modern classic. We also talk about summer vacations, sports innovations, and movie trailers. Where did this delicious cocktail come from and how…
Christmas Special
On this episode, we are celebrating Christmas in July. We share some of our favorite holiday drinks and traditions and look into what makes a cocktail a Christmas cocktail. How did these seasonal lib…
The Vieux Carre and the La Louisiane
On this episode, we look into some drinks that originated in the Big Easy. We also talk about spreadsheets, revisit the Nola Hatty, and try to get ChatGPT to script out a segment. How did these uniqu…
The Hot Toddy
On this episode, we try to warm up to the Hot Toddy. We really try to like it, and although I don't think we quite make it there, we still have a good time along the way. We also discuss moons and wi…
The Daiquiri
Tequila
The Paper Plane
We're shaking up Paper Planes on this episode, a more modern cocktail. In this episode, we talk about cocktails as well as old man things like heartburn, kidney stones, and trips to Disney. Where did…
The Mojito
We're having Mojitos on this episode, a classic cocktail for the summertime. In this episode, we have a special guest and learn about the origins of this delicious drink. Where did the Mojito get its…
The Negroni
We're having Negronis on this episode, a perfect cocktail for the warm weather. In this episode, we learn about the origins of this delicious drink, and we try out lots of different variations while …
The Gin and Tonic
We're stirring up some gin and tonics, Aaron is quizzing us about the origins of the drink, and we're trying out lots of different citrus variations of this classic cocktail. Where did the gin and to…
The Manhattan
We're heading downtown with the Manhattan, exploring a few riffs, Aaron talks about Bigfoot and introduces his very own unique cocktail, the Nolahattan. Where did the Manhattan come from and how is i…
The Sazerac
We're letting the good times roll with the Sauzerac, trolling through the murky waters of its origins and figuring out if anyone could possibly improve upon this classic cocktail. Where did it come f…
The Boulevardier
We're spending some time with the Boulevardier, looking into its origins as well as some more modern riffs on this classic cocktail. Where did it come from and how is it made? We’re going to lightly …
The Old Fashioned
We’re investigating, dissecting, and mixing it up with the old fashioned. Where did it come from and how is it made? We’re going to lightly skim the internet and deeply drink this cocktail until we f…
The Gimlet
We’re sailing the high seas, talking about and slurping down the gimlet while trying to avoid scurvy. Where did it come from and how is it made? We’re going to lightly skim the internet and deeply dr…
The Martini
We’re shaking and stirring this high class cocktail, talking about and imbibing on the martini, experimenting with different garnishes and accoutrements. Where did it come from and how is it made? We…