Creepy History

Today's creepy tales start off with Jen's account of George Joseph Smith, and his rather ominously named "brides in the bath". Don't listen to this one before your bath! Then Fraser takes us inside a 1970's social experiment titled The Rosenhan Experiment, with a bit of a twist at the end. For our cocktail, we are embracing the  fall season with a nice Brandy Alexander. Pour yourself one and join us!

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Brandy Alexander
1 oz. Dark Creme de Cacao
1 oz. Cream
1 oz. Brandy
Pour into a shaker with ice and shake
Strain into a glass
Top with nutmeg (freshly grated if you can find it)
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

Get cozy from some disturbing tales for the fall season. Starting us off is Fraser's story of the sleeping sickness that swept through Europe. Then Jen has a classic tale of mysterious murder titled Whatever Happened to Lord Lucan?  For our cocktail this week, we warm things up with the Hot Buttered Rum. Pour yourself one, get close to the fire place, and join us!

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Hot Buttered Rum
2 t Brown Sugar
1 T Unsalted Butter (softened)
1 splash Vanilla
1 dash Cinnamon
1 dash Nutmeg
1 dash Allspice
2 oz. Dark Rum
4 oz Hot (not boiling) Water
Put everything except the rum and water in a mug and muddle
Pour in rum
Pour in water
Stir and garnish with a cinnamon stick
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

This episode, Jen starts off with the mysterious and unsolved disappearances surrounding the Bennington Triangle. Yes, Bennington Triangle. Then Fraser dips into the world of demons and exorcisms with the Michael Taylor murder.  For our cocktail this week, it's the Exorcist - a perfect drink to keep that Halloween spirit going just a bit longer. Join us!

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Exorcist Cocktail
1 1/2 oz. Tequila
3/4 oz. Blue Curacao
3/4 oz. Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Pour everything into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass with ice.
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

It's the third annual Creepy History Halloween episode! Get in the spirit of the season with Jen's truly disturbing tale of Carl Tanzler and his corpse bride, followed by Fraser taking us back to the days of witch-mania with Matthew Hopkins, The Witchfinder General. Our cocktail this week is a sloe gin fizz, so pour yourself one and come join us!

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Sloe Gin Fizz
2 oz. Sloe Gin
1 oz. Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
1 Egg White
Prosecco
Pour sloe gin/lemon/syrup/egg into a shaker without ice
Shake
Add ice and shake again
Strain into a glass with ice
Top with prosecco
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

Halloween draws ever nearer, so what better time to curl up with a little Creepy History? Jen starts off with the mysterious tale of The King of Quacks, before Fraser takes us to the forgotten land of Ravenser Odd. Our cocktail this week is the classic Gimlet, so pour yourself one and come join us!

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Blood Orange Bourbon Sour
2 1/2 oz. Gin
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
Pour all into a shaker with ice
Shake, and strain into a glass with ice
Garnish with a lime slice
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

It's fall, and season 3 rolls on. After a brief debate on the history of creepy train movies, Fraser starts this week with the true story of The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who may or may not be the most prolific serial killer in history. Then Jen gets weird with the Kentucky Meat Shower, which is one you should just listen to and will leave you scratching your head. The cocktail this week is the Blood Orange Bourbon Sour, so pour yourself some blood (sort of) and come join us!

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Blood Orange Bourbon Sour
1 oz. Blood Orange Juice
2 oz. Bourbon
1 oz. Simple Syrup
1 oz. Lemon Juice
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
Pour all into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass with ice.
Garnish with a cherry and slice of blood orange.
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

Happy creepy Halloween! Time to celebrate your favorite holiday and ours with two Halloween themed tales. Fraser starts things off with the true story of a man you might have heard of: Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula. You may think you you know his story, but the truth is more complicated than you think. Then, Jen takes us to Halloween night 1957 for the weird tale of the Trick or Treat Murders. For our cocktail this week, it's a bloody New York Sour. Dig into that candy bag, pour yourself a cocktail, and join us!

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New York Sour
2 oz. Bourbon
1 oz. Lemon Juice
1/2 oz. Maple Syrup
1 oz. Red Wine
Pour everything except the wine into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass with ice.
Pour the wine in over the back of a spoon so that it floats on top.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

We are leaning into the Halloween spirit with a pair of extra creepy tales this week. Up first is Jen as she continues her theme of the true stories behind your favorite scary movies. This week: The Ring (or Ringu for you fellow J-Horror purists). Then, Fraser tells us all about the macabre Werewolf of Ansbach - with bonus werewolf tales for good measure. Our drink is a Between the Sheets, so mix one up and join us! 

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Between the Sheets
1 oz. Cognac
1 oz. White Rum
1 oz. Triple Sec
1/4 oz. Lemon Juice
Pour into a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)

It's the Halloween season, and to get in the spirit, we've got some creepy tales for you. First up, Fraser takes us back to the 60's for a tale of murder and some seriously bad vibes at the free Rolling Stones concert at Altamont. Then, Jen reminds you to stay out of the water with the true stories that helped inspire Jaws. Our drink this week is Mick Jagger's personal favorite: the tequila sunrise. Fix one up and enjoy!

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Tequila Sunrise
1 1.2 oz. Tequila
3/4 oz. Orange Juice
3/4 oz. Grenadine
Pour the tequila and OJ in a glass over ice. Stir.
Add the grenadine by pouring in over the back of a spoon.
Garnish with orange slice and cherry.
Enjoy!

Credits:
Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)
Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)
Music by Fraser and Charlie Coffeen (Instagram @CharliesKeys)