Creepy History

We're back! And we missed you. Creepy History returns with new episodes every Thursday. This week, Jen starts us off with one of her all-time favorite party stories: famous body-snatchers Burke & Hare. Then Fraser tells of the twisted and weird journey of the corpse of Eva Peron. For our cocktail, it's the unofficial drink of Argentina, the Fernet con coca! Spoiler: it's... well, it's a thing.  Join us, pour yourself some fernet, and see what you think!

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Fernet con Coca
2 oz. Fernet
6 oz. Coke
Just pour over ice and stir. That's it. 
Enjoy?

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

This week, Fraser takes us back to the caves of Scotland for the... true story? Legend? The STORY of Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean, and his cave-dwelling brood. Then Jen digs into the world of premature burial with the sad story of Rufina Cambaceres, the girl who died twice.  For our cocktail we have the eggnog-esque Atholl Brose. Make yourself some oat water and enjoy!

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Atholl Brose Recipe
2 spoons Honey
1 1/3 oz Scotch
1 oz Oat Water
1/6 oz Drambuie
1/6 oz Amaretto
1/3 oz Half and Half
To make the oat water, put 3 T oatmeal in half a mug of hot water. Let sit for 15 minutes, then strain and reserve the liquid.
Put honey, scotch, and ice in a shaker. Stir together until honey is dissolved.
Add all other ingredients to shaker.
Shake to mix. Strain into a glass with no ice.
Enjoy!

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

This week, Jen kicks things off by telling us the facts behind the curse of King Tut's tomb - we'll leave you to decide if the curse is real or not. Then Fraser takes us to 18th century London for a look at the not very sanitary state of surgery at that time, and a famously botched stone removal. For our cocktail, we have the light and refreshing sherry cobbler. Perfect for summer! Pour yourself a glass, sit back and enjoy.

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Sherry Cobbler Recipe
4 oz Sherry
0.5 oz simple syrup
3 orange slices
Fresh seasonal berries, mint, and more orange slices to garnish
Add sherry, syrup, orange slices, and ice to a shaker. Mix.
Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice (seriously, FILLED)
Add berries, orange, and mint to garnish. Serve with a straw.
Enjoy!

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

If you're like us and you just can't get enough Poe, no worries! We've got you covered as Fraser details the unexplained mystery of the Death of Edgar Allan Poe. After that, Jen brings us what might be our weirdest story to date: Mary Toft, also known as the woman who gave birth to rabbits. Yes, rabbits. Get ready for this one. For our cocktail we bring you the classic Sidecar. Pour yourself one and enjoy!

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Sidecar Recipe
1.5 oz Cognac
0.5 oz Cointreau
0.5 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
Sugar for the rim and orange peel twist to garnish
A note: this is a very alcohol forward drink, so it's worth getting higher quality ingredients.
Wet the rim of your glass and push rim into sugar to garnish.
Add all ingredients to shaker with ice. Shake and strain into glass without ice.
Add orange twist to garnish.
Enjoy!

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

It's all very X-Files this week, with a pair of unexplained mysteries. Jen is up first with an intriguing question: did Edgar Allen Poe's Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym predict the future? Hear the strange case of The Mignonette and decide for yourself. Then Fraser tells us the Russian tale of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, and how the team behind Frozen (yes, Frozen) helped solve the mystery. The cocktail this week is a fun one - the Harvey Wallbanger. Buy that giant bottle of Galliano and enjoy!

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Harvey Wallbanger Recipe
1.5 oz Vodka
4 oz Orange Juice freshly squeezed
0.5 oz Galliano
1/2 lime freshly squeezed
Orange slice and cherry to garnish
Mix vodka and OJ in a glass with ice.
Pour in the galliano over the back of a spoon.
Garnish.
Enjoy!

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

Welcome to episode 3 as we tackle some of our most intense stories to date. First, Fraser tells us about Timothy Stoen and how his battle for custody led to the tragic Jonestown Massacre. Then Jen lightens things up with the gruesome serial killer Leonard Cianciulli, better known as the Soap-Maker of Correggio. Have an amaretto stone sour and get ready for this one! Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.

Amaretto Stone Sour Recipe
1.5 oz amaretto
1.5 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice
1.5 oz sweet & sour mix
Orange slice and cherry to garnish

• Start by making the sweet & sour mix. To do so, combine 1 part sugar, 1 part water, 1 part fresh lime, 2 parts fresh lemon. Mix together, heat to boiling, stir until dissolved, and let cool completely.
• Stir all ingredients into a glass and add ice
• Add garnish to top

Enjoy!

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

It's an episode of disappearances here. First Jen takes us into South America with Percy Fawcett... never to return. Then Fraser returns to colonial America to wrap up the story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. For this week's Creepy Cocktail, we present another favorite of the American colonial days - the Stone Fence. Or more specifically, Martha Stewart's Apple Brandy and Cider, which is a sort of riff on the Stone Fence. Drink up! Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.

"Stone Fence" Recipe
4 oz Apple Cider
4 oz Applejack
1 oz dry vermouth
2-3 dashes orange bitters
Orange twist for garnish
Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice and shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Add twist to garnish.
Enjoy!

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

We are back for season 2! And yes, we missed you. To kick off our second season, Fraser presents part one of a two-parter looking at the lost Roanoke Colony, while Jennifer tells us the tale of three notorious female con artists, or, as Jen preferes, "lady con artists." All that, plus a Rattle-Skull to drink and to, well, rattle your skull. Join us! Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.

Rattle-Skull Recipe
12 oz Porter
1.5 oz Dark Rum
3/4 oz Fresh Lime
1/2 oz Brown Sugar Syrup
Nutmeg to garnish
To prepare the syrup, combine 2 parts brown sugar and 3 parts water in a small pot. Bring to boiling and stir for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until sugar is all dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
To serve, add porter to a glass, pour in other ingredients and stir gently. Add nutmeg to the top.
Personal recommendation: skip the lime. If you want to go traditional, include it. But if you want an actually palatable drink, omit.
Enjoy!

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

One word: Necropants. Join us for this special short episode as Jen tells us the story of Icelandic sorcery and necropants. Be warned: they are totally gross and weird. And gross. Catch up on season 1 now, and stay tuned for more special short episodes before season 2 debuts in March.

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

It's the holiday season, and Creepy History is wrapping up Season 1 with two creepy takes on Christmas. First up, Fraser tells us the origins and mythology behind Santa's creepy, evil assistant Krampus. Then, Jen takes us to Texas for the Santa Claus Bank Robbery and one of the wildest capers you will ever hear about. For today's Creepy Cocktail: Eggnog. And not just any Eggnog, it's the traditional Coffeen family Eggnog. Drink up, listen up, and be nice so Krampus doesn't stuff you in his sack.

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Eggnog Recipe
6 eggs, whites and yolks separated*
Beat whites until stiff
Add 1 c powdered sugar to whites
In separate bowl, whip yolks until frothy (a lot!)
Fold whites into yolks
Gently stir in:
1 pt. whiskey**
1 c. white rum**
1 pt. milk
1 pt. cream (or half and half)
Stir all together in a punch bowl.
Serve in individual glasses, and sprinkle on nutmeg.
Enjoy!
*Yes, you're eating raw eggs. No, it's not exactly safe. Consume at your own risk.
**OK, I'm just giving you the recipe here, but let's be honest, this is a LOT of booze. I typically half this, and then adjust to taste.

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