Killer Spirits Podcast

Join us as we talk about Ira Einhorn, the Unicorn Killer (he's self-named, ok?) and his two murder trials and escape from the law. 

Today we made a super fun cocktail, Unicorn on the Run-- it's made with cotton candy! Recipe below:

UNICORN ON THE RUN

Frosting and sprinkles
Cotton candy
1 1/2 oz. vodka
2 oz. cranberry juice
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1/2 oz. lemon juice

Rim glass with frosting and sprinkles. Let sit for 30 minutes. Fill martini glasses with cotton candy. Combine all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over cotton candy.  Garnish with popcorn and more cotton candy.

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Join us as we talk about the Angel of Bremen, Gesche Gottfried from Bremen, Germany. She was a horrific and prolific serial killer from the early 1800's. 

Today's episode is paired with a Black Forest Martini-- a delightful, creamy blend of cherry and chocolate-- to die for! But not really ;) Recipe below:

BLACK FOREST MARTINI

1/2 oz. vodka
1 oz. cherry kijafa
1 oz. kirschwasser or cherry brandy
1/2 oz. maraschino liquor
1 1/2 oz. chocolate liquor
1 oz. crème de cacao
1/2 oz. heavy cream

Combine all ingredients in shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Strain into martini glasses. Garnish with Stroopwaffel and cherries. 

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Join us as we talk about the Mockingbird Hill Massacre in Arkansas perpetrated by Ronald Gene Simmons. It's a dark tale with a horrific ending. 

The drink for this episode is called the Mockingbird which highlights apple blossom bitters and apple pie moonshine. It's a delicious sweet and sour cocktail! Recipe below:

MOCKINGBIRD

2 oz. apple pie moonshine
1 oz. Jack Daniels cider
1/2 oz. amaretto
1 oz. lemon juice
15 dashes apple blossom bitters
1 egg white

Shake egg white alone until frothed. Add the remainder of the ingredients and shake again with ice. Double strain into coupe glass and garnish with swirled dashes of angostura bitters. 


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Join us as we discuss Part 2 of the 12 Murders of Christmas. This one is a doozy so take a deep breath!

This episode has two cocktails, the Merry Kill-mas and the Hop, Skip, and a Jump. Recipes below:

MERRY KILL-MAS

2 oz. vodka
1 oz. Kahlua with peppermint extract
1 oz. heavy cream
Candy cane

Build this drink in a glass over ice. Stir well with a candy cane and serve.

HOP, SKIP, AND JUMP

2 oz. Buffalo Trace Bourbon
1 oz. Cranberry simple syrup (recipe below)
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. Grand Marnier
Soda water

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into tall glass with fresh ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with orange peel and cranberries from the syrup jar rolled in fine sugar and left to dry and dotted with orange bitters.

CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

Combine 1 part water and 2 parts brown sugar in a pot over medium heat. simmer until sugar is dissolved and add fresh cranberries. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into a mason jar and let cool. Add 3 parts bourbon. Seal jar and let sit at room temperature for a week or longer.

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Join us for the Part 1 of the 12 Murders of Christmas! It's honestly a Christmas Rollercoaster. Stay tuned for Part 2!

In today's episode, we enjoy a peanut butter whiskey cocktail dubbed Skrew-dge. It is delicious and festive!

SKREW-DGE

2 oz. Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
1/2 oz. creme de cacao
1/2 oz. amaretto
1/4 oz. heavy whipping cream
2 oz. whole milk

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with grated chocolate.

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Join us as we discuss the early years of the Mafia in Las Vegas. We highlight some more prominent gangsters and discuss the general history of Sin City.

For this episode we are enjoying the Made Man, a cocktail inspired by the glamour of old Vegas. Recipe below:

MADE MAN

3 oz. Lillet Blanc
1 oz. vanilla vodka
1 oz. orange liqueur
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. lemon juice
Prosecco

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into coupe glass rimmed with fine sugar. Float with prosecco and garnish with an orange peel.

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Join us as we discuss the disappearance and murder of Shannon Siders in Newaygo, Michigan. Her case went cold for 22 years before it was solved in 2015. 

This episode is paired with a riff on the Last Word cocktail; Delayed Justice. Recipe below:

DELAYED JUSTICE

1 oz. gin
1 oz. Aperol
1 oz. Grand Marnier
1 oz. lemon juice
Faygo Red Pop

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into tall glass with fresh ice and top with Red Pop. Garnish with cherries.

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Join us as we talk about Burke and Hare and the body snatchers of 18th Century Europe. 

We are enjoying a drink dubbed The Resurrectionists which is a take on the Irish Coffee.

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Join us as we talk about the Barker-Karpis gang and their exploits. They were a band of brothers on the move across the South. And they made their presence KNOWN.

We are sipping on the Caramel Barker Moonshine which includes caramel vodka and apple pie moonshine. Listen in for the full recipe!

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Join us as we discuss the Great Molasses Flood. 

This story is paired with our molasses inspired cocktail 'The Dark Tide.'

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