It’s part two of Cocktail Month and we’re joined by Mike Fox, former bartender at Peasant Cookery. We’re drinking The Bruery Autumn Maple, a delicious and non-standard take on the traditional pumpkin beer.

Mike chose Stir Stick Stout for his cocktail, which he incorporated into the “Chef May I”. It’s a delicious mix of egg, tequila, chilli-pepper cointreau, stout reduction, Mexican bitters and a few other tasties. The Chef May I will debut at Mikes new cocktail bar, Albert Street Cocktail Co opening soon.

Cocktail Month

* Episode 88 – Part 1 with the Sexy Intern – April 2

* Episode 89 – Part 2 with Mike Fox – April 9

* Episode 90 – Part 3 with Josey of Deer + Almond

* Episode 91 – Part 4 with Graeme Young

* Episode 92 – Part 5 with @Kevs_Kitchen

Show Notes

00:00 – Introduction

00:50 – The Bruery Autumn Maple

05:40 – Making you own bitters

08:35 – Purpose of bitters, and favourites

12:45 – Cocktail culture in Winnipeg

17:30 – Garnishes

19:10 – Learning the basics

21:35 – Go-to drinks

24:00 – Mike Fox’s cocktail-making style

26:50 – RAW:almond

29:40 – Satisfaction in bartending

31:00 – Making the “Chef May I”

34:00 – Spirits and liqueurs leaving town

36:30 – Drinking the “Chef May I”

37:50 – Wrapping it up