In this week's episode, we watch Groundhog Day (get it we released on the day), the 1993 rom-com film from Bill Murray and Harold Ramis. The film currently sits at an 8/10 on IMDb. In the episode, we try to decide what we would do if we discovered we were trapped in a time loop, we discuss why every guy in this movie is so creepy, and Zach asks us what historical event Punxsutawney Phil was an outspoken critic of in his latest Trivia Quiz.

Michael Shannon Sorority Letter Video. 

Punxsutawney Phil's Liquid Courage from How To Drink(Stirred):

1.5 oz. -or- 45 ml. Sweet Vermouth 

1.5 oz. -or- 45 ml. Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 

2 dashes Angostura Bitters 

Garnish with an Orange Wedge

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Immerse yourself in the captivating neo-noir world of "Chinatown," the 1974 classic starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Nominated for 11 Oscars, Chinatown currently sits at #154 on IMDb's Top 250 movies. Join Cocktails & Classics as we embark on a journey to unravel the film's intricate mystery, delve into its themes of corruption and hidden desires, and explore its enduring legacy in the film noir genre.

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Feeling Dangerous? Craft a "Mai Tai," a classic tiki cocktail bursting with flavor, inspired by the film's Los Angeles setting. Test your knowledge with a fun trivia challenge about the film's iconic elements. This episode is a must for fans of detective stories, complex characters, and classic cocktails. Don't miss it!

In "Chinatown," what truths lie hidden beneath the surface? Share your thoughts and favorite "Chinatown" scenes on Instagram! Don't forget to spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a rating wherever you listen!

Mai Tai Recipe(Shaken): 

1oz. -or- 30ml. Gosling's Family Reserve Old Rum 

.5 oz. -or- 15ml. Smith and Cross Jamaica Rum 

.5 oz. -or- 15ml. El Dorado 5 Year Rum 

1 oz. -or- 30ml. Lime Juice 

.75 oz. -or- 22ml. Orgeat 

.25 oz. -or- 8ml. Simple Syrup (Optional) 

.5 oz. -or- 15ml. Dry Curaçao

Garnish: lime wheel & mint sprig

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Dive into the world of Martin Scorsese's iconic gangster film, "Goodfellas," which currently sits at #17 on IMDb's Top 250, with Cocktails & Classics! Explore the film's captivating story, analyze its groundbreaking filmmaking techniques, and celebrate Robert De Niro's unforgettable performance.

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Feeling like a high roller? Craft a "Goodfella," a potent cocktail inspired by the film's opulent lifestyle. Test your knowledge with a fun trivia challenge about the movie's infamous F-bomb count. This episode is a must for fans of gangster films, cinematic classics, and delicious drinks. Don't miss it!

What's your favorite gangster movie scene? Share your thoughts and "Goodfellas" memories on Instagram! Don't forget to spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a rating wherever you listen!

We can all agree that The Departed is not his best work, which belongs to The Color of Money.

The Goodfella from Paul Sorvino(Shaken):

1 ounce Jack Daniel’s whiskey

1 ounce Scotch

1 ounce Cognac

½ ounce limoncello

Lemon wedge, for garnish

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Lots of firsts in this week's episode! We watched our first foreign and animated film Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away directed by Hayao Miyazaki, which currently sits at #27 on IMDb's Top 250. We discuss the interesting duality of No-Face and why he is people's favorite character of this film, Chihiro's father is way too into searching for food in abandoned theme parks, and Zach tests our knowledge of Japanese fast food in the latest edition of his trivia quiz.

Spirited Away from Santera Tequila(Shaken):

2 oz. Tequila Añejo 

0.5 oz. Ginger Liqueur or Ginger Syrup (Homemade)

0.5 oz. Lemongrass Simple Syrup (maybe use lemon zest but strain)

0.75 oz Lime Juice 

Muddled Ginger 

Orange peel, basil leaf and ginger slice for garnish

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In this week's episode, we watched the #53 ranked movie on IMDb's Top 250, Sir Ridley Scott's Alien, the first movie in the Alien franchise. In the episode, we discuss how the movie could have been an overly sexual movie, the classic sci-fi tropes of space-time and cryosleep, and we find out the penalty for breaking NASA quarantine in the latest episode of Zach's Trivia Quiz.

White Russian Recipe (Stirred):

2 ounces vodka

1 ounce Kahlúa

1 splash heavy cream

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In this week's episode, we watched the 1940s classic Christmas court drama, Miracle on 34th Street, winner of 3 Oscars. In the episode, we reminisce how Herb Brooks ended the Cold War with hockey, we discuss how awkward and creepy Fred Gailey's swooning tactics are, and Cameron is amazed to learn that President John Quincy Adams was a firm believer in Mole People in Zach's latest Trivia Quiz.

34th Street Miracle from The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (Shaken)

1 oz brandy or Cognac

1 oz Cointreau

1 oz orange juice 

1 oz lemon juice

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In this week's episode, we venture into the seedy underbelly of your local comic cons to secure a copy of the long-forgotten, Star Wars Holiday Special. Featuring Chewbacca's family, The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 1978 made-for-tv variety show with guest stars Bea Arthur and Jefferson Starship. We discuss the nightmare fuel that is Lumpy's close-ups and Itchy's VR porn machine, we try to decide whether this is the worst movie we've ever seen, and Cameron asks us deep-lore Star Wars trivia in the latest edition of the Quiz.

I'm so sorry if you choose to watch this. 

Our drink this week is Blue Milk, Inspired by How To Drink.(Blended) 

3.5 oz your choice of MIlk

.5 oz cream of coconut

dash of orange bitters

4-5 drops blue dye

2 oz Blue Curacao

1/3 cup of sugar

pinch of citric acid

Ice to Blend

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In this week's episode, we are joined by our first ever guest, Randall Cooper, to take a look at the long-debated Christmas movie, Die Hard. This Bruce Willis action flick features Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber and currently sits at #125 on IMDb's Top 250 films. In the episode, we decide once and for all whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, we discuss how this is the everyman's action movie, Randall and Zach find out they share a connection through a John McClane, and Zach puts us through the test in his latest trivia quiz. 

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Yippie Kai Yai Mother F****er from Britt Crawford. 

2oz Bourbon (Buffalo Trace)

1/4oz Maple Syrup

1 dash of Cayenne Pepper

1 dash of Angostura bitters

1 twist of lemon

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In this week's episode, we take a look at National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, the follow up to their successful Vacation,  about the Griswald family Christmas.  A favorite of Zach and a highly regarded holiday movie, we discuss whether or not Clark is an ideal family man, we breakdown Fred Willard's involvement in "made-for-tv" movies while talking about the sequel to this movie, and Zach quizzes us on the impact of Christmas lights on electrical bills in this latest Trivia Quiz. 

Our drink this week is Jerry Thomas's Baltimore Egg Nogg: https://youtu.be/Rg34xYHHCx8?t=96

2 oz or 60 ml Cognac

1 oz or 30 ml Rum 

3 oz or 90 ml Whole Milk

.5 oz or 15 ml Simple Syrup

1 Whole Egg 

Shake and Top with Fresh Nutmeg

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