Cocktails and Classics

This week we discuss the all-time classic film, Casablanca, which currently sits at #48 on IMDb's Top 250 list. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Casablanca is the story of Rick, the owner of a famous bar in French Morrocco, whose former lover arrives one day on her way to Lisbon.  In the episode, we discuss the weird age gap between the two leads, the now infamous (to us) trans-Atlantic accent, and we open up Schrodinger's Box on the OJ murders in the latest edition of Zach's Trivia Quiz.

French 75(Shaken):

1 ounce gin

1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce simple syrup

Top w/ 3 ounces Champagne (or other sparkling wine)

Garnish: lemon twist

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This week we bop our way through New York with the 1979 cult classic, The Warriors, the story of the Warriors journey back to Coney Island after being blamed for murdering a rival gang leader. In this episode, we discuss how plot armor makes anyone with a gun a bad shot, Dylan fanboys over the synth music intro to the film, and Zach tests our knowledge about New York resident's spiteful urination habits in the latest edition of the trivia quiz. 

Got a little ambitious this week and gave you three summer beer cocktails.

Grapefruit Shandy from Cocktail Chemistry (Shaken):

1 oz (30ml) sloe gin

0.75 oz (22ml) fresh lime juice

1 oz (30ml) fresh grapefruit juice

Top w/IPA beer

Cerveza-Roni Recipe from Cocktail Chemistry (Stirred):

0.5oz (15ml) blanco tequila

1oz (30ml) Campari

0.5oz (15ml) blanc vermouth

Top w/ 5oz (150ml) Mexican lager (such as Pacifico)

La Valentina from Death & Co. (Shaken):

3 raspberries (Muddled)

1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila

1 oz. grapefruit juice

3/4 oz. lime juice

3/4 oz. simple syrup

pinch kosher salt

Top w/ 1 1/2 oz. Blanche de Bruxelles beer (wheat used)

3 raspberries for garnish

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This week we dip our toes back into the classic comedy genre with the partly National Lampoon, Caddyshack. The Directorial debut of Harold Ramis, boasts an all-star 80s cast of Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, and Rodney Dangerfield. In the episode, we discuss some of the production issues including a hatred between Chase and Murray, we talk about how the lack of a plot throughout the movie affects our ratings on the film, and Zach tests our hurricane knowledge in the latest edition of his trivia quiz. 

John Daly Recipe(Stirred in glass):

1 1/2 ounces vodka

2 ounces lemonade

2 ounces iced tea

Garnish: lemon wheel

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First things first: This episode is Not Safe for Work, it is a movie about the porn industry. 

Dive into the world of Paul Thomas Anderson's "Boogie Nights" with Cocktails & Classics! Explore the film's journey from lighthearted disco dreams to complex depressing drama, uncovering fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia and testing your knowledge with a trivia quiz featuring questions on Nina Hartley's filmography. Join us as we delve into the film's shifting moods, analyze its impact on cinema, and enjoy a refreshing "Margarita" inspired by the film's era. Don't miss a special guest appearance (well, kind of) from Bill Simmons (Definitely not a soundboard) of The Ringer offering his unique perspective.

In the Episode:

This episode is a must for fans of PTA's work, film history buffs, and anyone who enjoys a captivating cinematic experience.

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Margarita Recipe(Shaken):

2 ounces blanco tequila

1/2 ounce orange liqueur

1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce agave syrup

Garnish: lime wheel

Garnish: kosher salt (optional)

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Our month of April Fools finishes this week with quite possibly the worst movie ever made, Birdemic: Shock and Terror. Directed and Written by visionary James Nguyen, Birdemic currently sits at #5 on IMDb's Bottom 100 movies. We discuss the awful audio editing throughout the movie, the lack of actual mutated birds in this Ford Mustang commercial, and Cameron tests our knowledge on James Nguyen's movie inspiration in the latest edition of the Trivia Quiz.

Jungle Bird Recipe(Shaken):

1 1/2 ounces dark or black strap rum

3/4 ounce Campari

1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice

1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce demerara syrup (homemake)

Garnish: pineapple wedge

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Our month of April Fools continues this week with our 4/20 special, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, a 2004 stoner comedy starring Kal Penn and John Cho. Under the influence of certain substances, we discuss the absurdity of the plot, whether or not Goofy is a dog or a cow, Cameron starts Ramblin' 'bout Rabies, and Zach sees if we know anything about Ohio hot dog joints in the latest edition of his Quiz.

Liquid Marijuana Recipe from Tipsy Bartender (Shaken):

3/4 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce pineapple juice

1 ounce Sweet & Sour mix

3/4 ounce Melon Liqueur

3/4 ounce Blue Curaçao 

Garnish: pineapple wedge cut into pot leaf

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Our month of April Fools continues this week with a cursed film chosen by Ben, Foodfight!. Currently sitting at a 1.5/10 on IMDb, Foodfight! stars Charlie Sheen, Eva Longoria, Hillary Duff, Wayne Brady, and Christopher Llyod, but DO NOT let that all-star early 2000s cast trick you, this is a steaming pile of crap. Originally set to release in 2003, this movie has a long history involving stolen hard drives and insurance claims, and BOY, DOES IT SHOW.  In the episode, we discuss the blatant hyper-sexuality within this "kid's movie", we try to make heads-or-tails of the horrifying animation, and Zach has a hard time with band names in the latest edition of his Trivia Quiz.

Our drink this week is nightmare fuel, the Hot Dog Water Slushie: https://www.myrecipes.com/well-done/how-to-make-hot-dog-slushie

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Get ready for laughs, surprises, and classic cocktails as we kick off April Fools Month by letting Ben experience Tommy Wiseau's tour de force, The Room! Currently sitting at #63 on IMDb's Bottom 100, The Room is the story of Johnny, a banker, whose life is upturned when his fiancée, Lisa, goes after his best friend, Mark. Referred to as "the Citizen Kane of bad movies", it boasts a whopping 9 Metascore and a 3.7/10 on IMDb. Join us as we delve into the world of quirky cinema, exploring unforgettable films that leave a lasting impression, for better or worse. This episode is a must for anyone who loves a good laugh, enjoys a bit of film analysis, and wants to discover hidden gems (or guilty pleasures) of cinema. Don't miss it!

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The Scotchka from Tommy's Planet pop-up bar(Shaken):

1 oz scotch

1 oz vodka

3 drops orange bitters

3 oz ginger beer

Top w/ Club Soda

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In this week's episode, we watch the first of George Miller's Mad Max movies, which is currently sitting a 6.9/10 on IMDb. In the episode, we discuss George Miller's distinct brand of Car Porn, we figure out that the Nightrider is actually just a Bam Margera clone, we argue over the meaning of the phrase "a few years", and we try to translate Greek curse words in the latest edition of Zach's Trivia Quiz.

Mad Max Recipe from Huffpost(Shaken):

2 oz. Tin Cup whiskey

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Embark on a thrilling journey with "North by Northwest," (#105 on IMDb 250)Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense film starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint. Join Cocktails & Classics as we navigate the twists and turns of Roger Thornhill's mistaken identity case, from the iconic crop duster scene to the suspenseful chase across Mount Rushmore. We'll delve into the film's themes of Cold War anxieties and explore its influence on the spy thriller genre.

In This Episode:

Feeling sophisticated? Craft a classic "Gibson," the martini variation favored by Thornhill himself, featuring gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and a signature pickled onion garnish. Test your knowledge with a fun trivia challenge about the film's hidden details. This episode is a must for fans of classic cinema, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and classic cocktails. Don't miss it!

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Gibson Recipe(Shaken):

2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka

1/2 ounce dry vermouth

Garnish: cocktail onion

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