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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For the grand finale of our spooky season, we watch Zach's newest favorite movie, Hubie Halloween. The latest movie from Adam Sandler makes us ask 'Does Adam only make movies for Rob Schneider to stay relevant?', Zach gives the most extensive list of Adam Sandler & Happy Madison Universe references within Hubie Halloween, we discuss which of the top-secret cameos was our favorite, and Zach gives us another tough trivia quiz. 

Fruity Vodka Party Punch from Crazyforcrust(Stirred):

8 cups fruit punch

1 cup vodka

1 cup rum

2 cups pineapple juice

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The Spooky keeps on rolling this week as we watched John Carpenter's The Thing, #163 on IMDb's Top 250. In this episode, we begin to distrust one another, we discuss the wild practical effects of the alien monster, we pander to the youth, and Zach puts us through his last test in his trivia quiz. 

Hot Toddy Recipe (Stirred):

2oz (60ml) whiskey (or your favorite spirit)

.25oz (7ml) maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)

3oz (90ml) hot water

2 dashes Angostura bitters

.25oz (7ml) fresh lemon juice (optional)

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Spooky Season continues in this week's episode about George A. Romero's 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead. Currently sitting at a 7.9/10 on IMDB, this film is one of the original undead zombie films. This episode we discuss Tom's freak gasoline accident, we debate whether this is the best representation of a Karen yet, and we learn not to play with fire in this S P I C Y edition of Zach's Quiz.

Corpse Reviver No. 2 (shaken):

Absinthe, to rinse

3/4 ounce London dry gin

3/4 ounce Lillet blanc

3/4 ounce orange liqueur

3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

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Get ready for chills and thrills as Cocktails & Classics kicks off Spooky Season with John Carpenter's legendary "Halloween"! We'll delve into the film's enduring legacy, dissect the evolution of slasher movie plots, and celebrate the iconic Halloween theme.

In The Episode:

Feeling Spooky? Craft a "Maple-Bourbon Smash," a unique cocktail inspired by the film's autumnal setting. Join us as we test your knowledge with a fun trivia challenge about the movie's production secrets. This episode is a must for horror fans, film enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a spooky good time. Don't miss it!

What's your favorite scary movie soundtrack? Share your thoughts and favorite "Halloween" scenes on Instagram! Don't forget to spread the chills by sharing this episode with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a rating wherever you listen!

Maple-Bourbon Smash from Food+Wine (Shaken):

1/2 ounce pure maple syrup, preferably Grade A Dark Amber

1/2 ounce fresh orange juice

1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

4 dashes of Angostura bitters

1/2 orange wheel

2 ounces bourbon

Top 1 1/2 ounces chilled seltzer

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This week’s episode we watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest the #18 film on IMDB top 250. In this episode, we discuss the how the movie just turns on its head, we find out what happened to Brendan Fraser, HOLY CRAP! That's Danny Devito? and in Zach's Quiz we find out which President has this in his favorite movies list.

We continue our streak of being mildly accurate, a correction on horror films and the Oscars: Silence of the Lambs won 5 Oscars, Get Out won 1, Misery won 1, and Jaws won 3. 

One Flew Over the Cosmo's Nest from Tequila Mockingbird(Shaken):

1 1/2 ounces of vodka

1 ounce cranberry juice

1/2 ounce triple sec

1/2 ounce lime juice

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