Cocktails and Spirits

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Tony Alcala, Sales Executive of La Bodega Brewing Co. Tony gives us an inside look at what are some of the things his job entails as a beer sales executive. Going to many restaurants, bars, bottle shoppes and liquor stores to share the amazing beer from La Bodega.

https://www.labodegabrewingco.com/

https://www.instagram.com/labodegabrewing/?next=%2Fnixtalicor%2F

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Mayra and Juan Villa from Mezcal Hacienda Oponguio. Mayra and Juan talk about their family's Mezcal. They share the story behind the Mezcal and how they became a part of the brand. They also share what their lineup looks like, along with some of their production methods. Mayra and Juan have also had to learn the importing and distributing side of the business. mezcal Hacienda Oponguio is a mezcal you will definitely want to try after this.

https://haciendaoponguio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mezcal_haciendaoponguio/

https://www.instagram.com/mrsvilla_/

Alfonso is joined by Stephen Kurpinsky US brand ambassador for Mr. Black Coffee Liquor. Stephen takes us through the journey of Mr. Black. Over the last couple of years Mr. Black has set itself apart from other coffee liqueurs by being a bartenders favorite. Mr. Black also embraces the bartending community and is constantly putting out challenges for bartenders. Stephen also shares how he came across the opportunity of representing Mr. Black.

https://www.instagram.com/mrblackspirits/

https://www.instagram.com/sjberto/

https://mrblack.co/us/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6LyfBhC3ARIsAG4gkF9uOTwWHm0VqoT_0qZSQB6cXQEBS0WkJ-XPL408Dh16Nd8wGf1sl_4aAksgEALw_wcB

https://www.instagram.com/coffeecocktails/

Alfonso and Erik recap their trip to Mexico. Visiting Tequila Ocho, Siete Leguas, Tequila Atanasio and Cascahuin was an amazing experience. There is also a small interview with Karla Camarena; youngest daughter of Master Distiller Carlos Camarena. Karla talks about Tequila Ocho and some of the things to look forward at Tequilera Los Alambiques. Visiting these four distilleries was truly an amazing experience and we just want to share the great time we had.

https://www.instagram.com/karlacamarenav/

https://ochotequila.com/

https://casasieteleguas.com/en/

https://tequilaatanasio.com/en/home/

https://tequilacascahuin.com/en/home/

Alfonso and Erik are joined by award winning mixologist LP O’Brien. LP has been recognized with numerous awards in the industry including Ultimate Drink Master on Netflix’s Drink Masters competition. LP shares how it all started with a shift in career paths. LP and her team are committed to create authentic community connections and meaningful experiences for everyone they work with.

https://www.lpdrinks.org/

https://instagram.com/lpdrinksdc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://instagram.com/cocktailsncomedy_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://instagram.com/bodegaculture_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On this episode Alfonso talks to Nick Hogan founder of Mover & Shaker Co. Nick goes over his background in the industry and where the idea for the brand initiated. He also shares some of his personal work with Angels Envy. If you love their apparel, pins or memes you'll definitely enjoy this episode.

https://moverandshakerco.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdp02XnS31oIYUIP56nL95vbV0DzzAcUwmsXRXWUZSAehFsxp7d3hbkaAniAEALw_wcB

https://www.instagram.com/moverandshakerco/

https://www.instagram.com/boldcitybourbon/

Alfonso and Erik are joined by their good friend Alex Cid to talk about the Old Fashioned. A classic cocktail that has many different variations. We got together to try six different Old Fashioned Recipes. All 6 had the same specs. The difference was the type of sugar, we uses simple syrup, demerara syrup and a sugar cube. For each we used a Rye and Bourbon to compare. There was definitely a difference and a winner.

Specs:
2oz Bourbon or Rye
1/2oz sugar type (simple syrup, demerara syrup, sugar cube)
2 dashes angostura bitters
2 dashes prange bitters
stir over ice, strain into big rock, garnish orange peel.

Alfonso and Erik talk to Jordan Hughes creator of High Proof Preacher, Cocktail Camera and author of the book Twist. Jordan turned two of hobbies and created a business. Jordan talks about some of his recent trips, his cocktail camera class, and some of the funny skits he creates.

https://www.highproofpreacher.com/

https://www.instagram.com/highproofpreacher/

https://www.highproofpreacher.com/buy-the-book

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Jon Bullinger, founder of Ultra Premium Tequila Yéyo. Jon shares the roots of Yéyo and what it took to get it up and running. Jon goes in depth talking about the new expression for Yéyo; Reposado Single Cask that is aged in Colombian white oak dark rum barrels. He also shares that they have some future plans for other expressions. Lastly, Jon let's know about the treasure map and what lies at the end of the map.

https://www.yeyotequila.com/

https://www.instagram.com/yeyotequila/

https://www.yeyotequila.com/shop

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Samia Okie, Global Brand Manager for Nixta Licor de Elote. Sam shares the story behind Nixta Licor. Nixta is a one of a kind Licor that comes in a beautiful bootle. Nixta is produced at the Destilería y Bodega Abasolo, where we they honor Mexican culture of corn and the ancestral craft of nixtamalization, a 4,000 year old Mesoamerican cooking technique.

https://nixtalicor.com/en/home/

https://www.instagram.com/nixtalicor/?next=%2Fnixtalicor%2F