Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Giles, the incredible story of how he got his sustenance, and the unfortunate results of poor hunter’s safety training in France in the 600’s.

They also open their five-part series on drinking like a saint by talking about a virtue that Mike refers to as “sexy,” although Alexandra finds that description a stretch.

St. Giles: September 1st

Drink: The Arrowhead

1 Egg White

1 oz Whiskey

¼ oz. Sweet Vermouth

¼ oz. Dry Vermouth

1 oz. Lemon juice

Pour all ingredients into a shaker without ice and dry shake forty times. Then add ice and shake more. Strain into a cocktail glass.

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Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Augustine, the pronunciation of his name, and Mike’s special connection to him.

Mike shares stories from his professional work on St. Augustine, and also explains why Augustine is a patron saint of brewers even though he likely never encountered beer in his life. The discussion then turns to the origin of patronages for saints.

St. Augustine: August 28th

Drink: Lady Continence

2 oz fig-infused vodka (see below)

½ oz lemon juice

Simple syrup made from 1 ½ tsp. Honey and 2 ½ tsp. Water (warm both in sauce pan, stir until honey dissolves)

1 sliced fig for garnish

Fig-Infused Vodka

2 ½ oz dried figs

1 liter Vodka

1 Vanilla Bean

Pour all ingredients except fig into a shaker filled with ice and shake forty times. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice, and garnish with half a fig.

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Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Bernard of Clairvaux and his connection to a tradition of art that is sure to raise a few eyebrows.

Then they debate the question of how one should stock their home bar, and what the four most essential liquors for the home bar would be.

Alexandra also mentions her favorite cocktail cherries,Toschi Amarena Black Cherries, which can be found here:

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux: August 20th

Drink: Milk and Honey

1 ½ oz Irish Mist

Milk to fill glass

Cinnamon Sprinkle

Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in Irish Mist, and fill with milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Clare of Assisi and her various patronages. They also discuss St. Clare as the world’s first television viewer of sorts. Then the discussion continues on the different types of cocktail drinkware that you should consider having stocked in your cupboards. Today the discussion centers on brandy snifters, wine and champagne glasses, and beer glasses.

St. Clare of Assisi: August 11th

Drink: The Frozen Clarisse

1 cup milk

½ cup Santa Clara rumpope

1 ½ oz Kahlua

2 cups ice

Chocolate syrup

Pour milk, rumpope, Kahlua, and ice into a blender and blend until smooth. Line the inside of a small snifter glass with chocolate syrup and pour the mix into the glass. Makes approximately 4-6 six ounce servings.

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Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Lawrence, who is famous for the way that he died, and the dark humor that surrounds his legacy. They also talk about various phenomena that are named after St. Lawrence, and then discuss the different types of drinkware that you should stock your cupboards with for mixing cocktails.

St. Lawrence the Deacon: August 10th

Drink: St. Lawrence No. 1

½ oz Grand Marnier

1oz Canadian Whisky

1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth

1 small dash Angostura bitters

Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake forty times. Strain into a cocktail glass.

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Why celebrate snow in August and how was the date of the Feast of the Transfiguration selected? How do you “muddle” something properly? How do you “build” a drink?

Today Mike and Alexandra explore these and other topics, including the very controversial question of “shaken or stirred?” They discuss how James Bond’s preferred Vodka Martini is wrong on so many levels, but how it may have made sense when it was first written about.

Our Lady of the Snows: August 5th, dedication of Mary Major in Rome

The Transfiguration: August 6th, why? Listen to find out!

Drink: Roman Punch

1oz Lemon Juice

1oz Grenadine

1oz Light rum

1oz Brandy

1/2oz Port

“Build” in a highball glass filled with crushed ice

Add Lemon Juice

Then Grenadine

Then Light rum

Then Brandy

Then Port

Admire, take a picture, then stir and drink.

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In this inaugural episode of the Drinking with the Saints podcast, join us to hear the origin story behind the Drinking with the Saints book, mix a “Master of Hounds” in celebration of St. Dominic, learn why the Dominicans are called the “Hounds of the Lord,” and find out who invented Maraska liqueur.

St. Dominic

-Feast day: August 4th or 8th depending the calendar

-Born 1170 in Spain

-Died 1221

-Founder of the Dominican order

Drink: Master of Hounds

1 ¾ oz Rye Whisky

Stir 40 times in a shaker full of ice. Strain into cocktail glass

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Mike’s newest book is out! Check out “Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained” now!

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