Conversations Cocktails + Connections

First, we made a Buzz Button Verbena cocktail and our reaction to the tongue-numbing effect was priceless. Then we visited with the delightful Hilary Hunt, anchor of the KARK 4 News Today show. We talked with Hilary about her work to find homes for rescued dogs, what she loves about Arkansas (as a Florida native), and what it's like to work in television. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconn...

It's May! We convene for happy hour to discuss what we've been watching lately, the Oscars, some of our newest hobbies, what we're currently shopping for and buying, and upcoming events. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts.Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeautylounge/Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyreeves/Support the Show.Follow the pod...

This episode was all about booze and vinyl! From the cocktail we made in honor of Johnny Cash (the Suffering Bastard) to our guest, Wes Howerton, owner for Control record shop in Little Rock. Wes talked about the art of listening to music on vinyl, a bit about his story that led to the opening of Control, and we shared music stories. By far the best quote of the conversation came when Wes said he is "here to let art live." Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow th...

When we first started the podcast, Amy invented the "cocktail plant" — a planter filled with plants used to garnish your cocktails. In this episode, we make up a few different versions while we sip on a "Garden Party" cocktail. We made a mess and had fun! Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeautylounge/Follow Emily on Instagram:&...

We were so honored to have the author of our favorite cocktail book join us for this episode! Kara Newman is the Spirits Editor of Wine Enthusiast magazine and the author of cocktail books, including Cocktails with a Twist, Nightcap, and Shake.Stir.Sip. We talked with Kara about her start in the business, what the restaurant and bar scene is like in New York right now, tips for recipe making, and more. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: ht...

We think this cocktail would have been great if we'd gotten the conversion of dried basil to fresh basil correct, but it was still pretty good. We got together for happy hour and talked about our first drinks as 21-year-olds 😉 , what we've been watching lately, magazine subscriptions, and more. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeaut...

Please meet Bryant Phelan, the Owner/Designer of OFaolain LLC, a luxury leather goods brand, encompassing jewelry, belts, bags, performance wear, home goods, and case design (handbags, travel bags, etc.). We talked to Bryant about how he got his start in fashion, his approach to design, and what is on the horizon for him and his brand. Not only is he a fabulous designer, but Bryant is super interesting and delightful to visit with! Cheers! Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.ins...

Are you ready for a drink? We are always ready! In this episode, we catch up over happy hour and a disappointing Appletini. We talk about body positivity, always being prepared, what we've been watching lately and the truth behind photos (hint: Instagram is the highlight reel). Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeautylounge/Foll...

We went on location for our latest episode and got to know the owners of Heights Apothecary & Hemp Co. who educated us on all things CBD. We talked about the benefits of CBD and the types of products they carry, while we sipped on what we are calling the CBD & Chill (CBD gumdrop in Prosecco). Pretty sure we will be regular customers from now on! Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts.Learn more about Heights Apothecary & Hemp Co. here: https://heightsapothecaryandh...

First, we made a DELICIOUS Blood Orange Margarita, then we talked with Rafael Nunez, the inventor of the IceBreaker Pro! The IceBreaker Pro is a sleeve that you slip into your existing cocktail shaker and it works to make your drink colder faster while including those very desirable ice chips that glisten on top of your martini. You can also use it for dry shaking and muddling. Pretty cool and we can't wait to get one! Rafael told us how he came up with the idea, the process for getting it fr...