Cocktails and Classics

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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Join Cocktails & Classics as we delve into the enigmatic world of "Citizen Kane,"(#98 on IMDb Top 250) the Orson Welles masterpiece often hailed as "the greatest movie ever made." We'll explore the film's enduring legacy, analyze its groundbreaking storytelling techniques, and attempt to unravel the enduring mystery of "Rosebud."

In The Episode:

Feeling sentimental? Craft a refreshing "Whiskey Highball," a classic cocktail that complements the film's timeless elegance. Test your knowledge with a fun trivia challenge about the movie's iconic scenes. This episode is a must for fans of cinema history, innovative storytelling, and classic drinks. Don't miss it!

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Whiskey Highball Recipe (lightly Stirred):

1 ½ oz. whiskey

Top w/ Ginger ale or soda water

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This week’s episode marks our first 6 months doing the podcast! We celebrated with a live stream on www.Twitch.tv/cocktailsandclassics so go check out the full 2hr VOD over there. We discuss our favorite drinks so far through the first 23 movies, we re-rank and sort through our worst and best rated movies, we talk future plans for the show, and Zach puts us through the latest edition of his trivia quiz.

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Get ready to crank it to 11 with England's loudest band in this weeks cult classic, This is Spinal Tap. In this episode, we discuss the mockumentary aspects that really add to the realism in the film, we talk about whether or not Paul McCartney is a body double or not, and Zach puts us through the latest edition of his trivia quiz. 

Rock N' Roll from Food & Wine (shaken):

1 1/2 ounce overproof bourbon 

1 ounce apple juice, preferably organic

3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

1/2 ounce pure maple syrup

1/4 ounce St. Elizabeth allspice liqueur

2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Ice, plus 1 large cube for serving

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

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This week’s episode we watched the #169 film on IMDB top 250, Blade Runner. In this episode, we discuss how Harrison Ford is just here to crash planes and get a paycheck,  we entertain the theory that maybe Roy Batty is actually the hero , Cam answers the question of whether or not Deckard is a replicant, and Zach puts us through the latest edition of his trivia quiz.

Soaked in Blue from Factory Two Four(Shaken):

3 ounces Dry London Gin (Beefeater worked great for me)

1 ounce Blue Curaçao

1 ounce fresh Lime Juice

1 dash Orange Bitters

1 dash Angostura Bitters

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This week’s episode comes at a time when fiction and reality are bleeding together. With the recent murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless others, Do the Right Thing is a painful reminder that history repeats itself. In this episode, we discuss how this film should be a requirement in American Schooling, we breakdown some of the various interpersonal relationships in the movie,  and Zach puts us through the latest edition of his trivia quiz.

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