Rashid and his wife Kasey started the social channel THE BARLESS TENDER during covid for all of us boozehounds who found ourselves suddenly bar-less - but no less-thirsty. Not only do they demonstrate how to make bitchin’ cocktails - but he serves up each one with an accompanying dose of history. I KNOW!

So I invited Rashid over and in he came with a little cooler filled with fragrant and intoxicating delights from America’s Colonial Past.

Drink along with us, if you can! Recipes and directions for each cocktail can be found on our instagram @hilfpodcast.

04:05 - After some introductory chit-chat, Dawn explains how she became aware of Rashid and his wife Kasey. Bartenders, and so much more!  Rashid is in awe of his wife in all areas of her life and discusses not only their social channel - but life as a father of two small children. 

08:12 - Dawn asks Rashid if he was a history student and he tells her about his history with... History. Rashid's family’s history is traced back to Sparta, which was an early tickle to open a history book and learn more. Yes, even if it's complicated. 

12:45 - Rashid makes, explains and serves the  “Almost Classic Sherry Flip”. Fun to hear... even more fun to drink. Make one for yourself by finding the recipe and pictures on our instagram. 

16:55 - Drink in hand, Dawn begins with a  general overview of drinking in America. The fact is, Americans have been heavy drinkers - even by comparison of other similar people in similar times - since our beginning. 

PART 2

27:52 - Rashid creates cocktail #2: Claret's Punch.

34:15 - Two historic cocktails deep proves to be the perfect foundation for the pair to start with this history of the Whiskey Rebellion. Rashid is unfamiliar with the history and Dawn delights in telling it. 

53:48 - With the story complete, Rashid compares Jedis to tax collectors and the two enjoy some talents and Q & A. 

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