Cocktails and Classics

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.

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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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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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In this week's episode, we take a look at Kevin Smith's freshman film, Clerks.  This slacker comedy stars Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson as Dante and Randall, a couple of clerks at a local convenience store.  In this episode, we discuss the low budget aspect of the film, our favorite dialogue from this quick-witted film, and Ben leads us through this latest Trivia Quiz.

Jack Rose (Shaken):

1 1/2 ounces applejack or apple brandy

3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce grenadine

Garnish: lemon twist

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In this week's episode, we take a look at Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange, which currently sits at #103 on IMDB's Top 250 movies. This "ultra-violent" film stars Malcolm McDowell as Alex, a schoolboy who prowls the night with his Droogs committing crimes. In this episode, we discuss the crazy language and dialect used within the film, we figure out Ben's odd fetish for watching things backward, and Zach tests our knowledge on how psycho Stanley Kubrick is in his latest Trivia Quiz. 

Our drink this week is the 1960 Château Saint-Estèphe Médoc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDt4j_dDFQ0

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Join Cocktails & Classics as we delve into the twists and turns of Bryan Singer's neo-noir masterpiece, The Usual Suspects, starring Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, and Benicio Del Toro. We'll explore the film's captivating mystery, analyze its iconic ending, and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the complexities surrounding the film's production.

In this Episode:

Are you feeling contemplative? Craft a classic "Manhattan," a sophisticated cocktail that complements the film's atmosphere and highlights one of its settings. This episode is a must for fans of suspenseful thrillers, thought-provoking narratives, and classic cocktails. Don't miss it!

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Our cocktail this week is the Manhattan:

2 ounces bourbon or rye

1 ounce sweet vermouth

2 dashes Angostura bitters

1 dash orange bitters

Garnish: brandied cherry

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In this week's episode, we return to our childhood to watch American Pie, the 1999 teen sex comedy that shaped the next decade of teen movies. Within this episode, we discuss how Eugene Levy is the most wholesome and best movie Dad, we test our useless Blink-182 knowledge in Zach's latest trivia quiz, and we turn into teenagers again as we laugh our way through the movie. 

Referenced the Grapefruit Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLTgWdXrx3U NSFW

Pall Mall Recipe From Educated Barfly (Shaken): 

1oz (30ml)  Applejack 

1oz (30ml) Rye 

.75oz (22.5ml) Lemon 

.75oz (22.5ml) Grenadine 

2 Orange Slices 

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

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In this week's episode, we return to the realm of Dark Comedies with Alexander Payne's Election, starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick, the story of a high school teacher who's personal life begins to spiral out of control amidst the high school election for Student Council President. In it, We discuss how Paul is a loveable and wholesome guy, and we call Matthew Broderick to clear up some unanswered questions we have about the film. Zach asks us some spicy questions involving which President has this on his favorites list, which porno isn't in Jim McAlister's stash, and how long would Dave Novotney serve in prison for his crimes; in the latest episode of his Trivia Quiz. 

El Presidente Recipe(Shaken):

1 1/2 ounces white rum

3/4 ounce dry vermouth

1/4 ounce orange curaçao

2 dashes grenadine

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