Let's Drink About It is a podcast that asks the question, what is the correct beverage to pair with any given moment in your life? Each week, hosts Chris and Ben sit down to discuss the events of their lives and which cocktails to pair with those events. We'll learn about cocktails, the theory and history of the mixed drink, and maybe even a little something about ourselves.
The Situations:
Dave is off to tour Europe, Chris took his nephew to the park and Ben just paid his taxes, sort of.
The Drinks:
Pimms Cupwheel of cucumberwheel of lemon2oz Pimm’s No. 14oz ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda for weenies)lemon twist
Muddle the cucumber and lemon slices in a chilled highball glass. Pour in the Pimm’s and ginger ale, and stir to combine. Add ice to fill the glass and garnish with the lemon twist.
Death and Taxes (via)1 1⁄2oz Gin1⁄2oz Lillet Blanc1⁄2oz Sweet Vermouth1⁄2oz St. Germain1 1⁄2bsp Amer NouvelleFlamed Orange peel for garnish2ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
Stir in ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish.
Artist’s (Special) Cocktail (via)3/4oz Rye whiskey3/4oz Sherry1/2oz Lemon Juice1bsp Grenadine Syrup
Shake the booze in ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
Aviation2oz gin1/2oz maraschino liqueur1/2oz fresh lemon juice1/4oz of creme de violetteFlamed lemon peel or Maraschino cherry for garnish
Shake the booze in ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Squeeze the lemon peel so that the oils from the skin travel through the flame of a lighter.
Caipirinha1 cup Cachaca3 limes1/2 cup sugar1.5 quarts ice
Slice the limes into 1/8ths, muddle with the sugar until it is as dissolved as possible in the lime juice. Add ice and cachaca and stir to blend.