Drinks With Ali

Today is Monday January 18th. It’s a Mixed Drink Monday and we’re talking all about my top 5 bottles for stocking a home bar (or any bar for that matter!).

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Top 5 bottles with reasons why

Bonus round!

4 extra bottles I like to have!

Connect with me on social media-Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, MeWe, Spotify

Leave me a show idea in the comments section!!

Today is Friday January 15th, how is it already half way through January!?!? It’s a free for all Friday!

Today we’re talking the 1101 Wine Challenge and Ceders Alt-Gin

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1101 Wine Challenge

The books

The challenge

Ceders Alt-Gin or Sober Spirit from SoberDry

Today is Wednesday January 13th and it’s Wine Wednesday.

I’m so sorry that this podcast is being released on Thursday! Technically difficulties, made for a delay in getting everything set up.

Today we are talking all about Chardonnay. Which is my least favourite grape varietal, but I can truly appreciate it in all its forms.

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Genetics and History

Where does it grow?

What are its styles?

Classic regions to look for.

Today is Monday January 11th, this is episode 11. It’s a Mixed Drink Monday!

Today we’re talking all about gin

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The history of Gin

Genever

The British Troops

5 main styles of Gin

Recipe-Tom Collins!

Today is Friday January 8th. It’s a fantastic Free For All Friday!

Today on the podcast we talk all things fermentation. An essential step in making all alcoholic beverages and even some non-alcoholic ones too!!

Must getting ready to ferment

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What is fermentation?
How do we get fermentation to happen?

Let me know what topic you’d like to hear about below!!

Today is Wednesday January 6th! It’s the first Wine Wednesday of the new year.

We’re continuing on with last weeks listener question of how do I get started with wine and how do I know what I will like?!

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Easy varietals to choose when starting in wine

Sauvignon Blanc and Vinho Verde

“Classic” or “traditional” wine pairings and why they work

Some other ideas to keep in mind!

Today is Monday January 4th and it’s a mixed drink Monday!

Can you believe its already 2021?!

Today on the podcast we are talking all about the daiquiri. Personally, this is my absolute favourite cocktail. Even over any gin cocktail that I like!

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History of the daiquiri

Classic recipe

Hemmingway daiquiri

Strawberry daiquiri

Strawberry daiquiri, without the blender!

Today is Wednesday December 30th. Which means it’s Wine Wednesday!

On today’s episode, we answer another listener question. Today’s question will be broken down into a couple of parts, this week and next.

Question “I’m an early 20-something and so lost when it comes to finding out what I like and don’t like when it comes to wine-any advice? (on a budget obviously!)”

I love this question! Questions like this are why I started the podcast in the first place. My main goal is to educated while making wine (cocktails, beers, spirits and ciders) fun and interesting. No stuffiness here.

Remember “Every expert was once a beginner” - Rutherford B Hayes

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Don’t be afraid or intimidated.

Find a wine tasting buddy or group

Budget (the least favourite part)

Order wine by the glass

Get to know your local wine shop workers

Some varietals to know

Have fun

Next week we will talk basic & classic pairings, some easy to get into varietals, and some ways we learnt to identify different tastes in wine.

Are you loving the length of the podcast? Should it be longer? Shorter? Leave me a comment below and let me know!

Today is Monday December 28th, and it’s a Mixed Drink Monday.

It’s also 4 days until 2021, are you ready for 365 new opportunities to try some incredible wines, cocktails, spirits, beers and ciders? I know I sure am!

Today on the show we’re talking about the often maligned Grasshopper cocktail. I picked this one after a family Christmas zoom included a most colourful drink competition.

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History of the Grasshopper

The Grasshopper in pop culture

Classic recipe

Variations on the recipe

Blog post with recipes

https://www.drinkswithali.com/blog/2020/12/28/the-grasshopper-cocktail

Today is Wednesday December 23rd. It’s Christmas Eve eve, and it’s Wine Wednesday.

Today I answer our first listener question, What is Gamay Noir? So hold on tight as we explore the world of Gamay Noir!

There won’t be a Friday show this week, since it will be Christmas.

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Playlist “If Champagne was an artist, he’d be Frank Sinatra”

History and genealogy of Gamay Noir

Where does it grow?

What does it taste like and what should I eat with it?

How to source some.