Liquid Gold

It’s the holidays and hosts Mike and Kenneth are hungry! Along with Rachel Ramirez of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, they look to the Wisconsin Supper Club Tradition and the dessert drinks like the Pink Squirrel, Brandy Alexander, and the Grasshopper. They start with the almighty Brandy Old Fashioned and discuss all the delicious food of the supper clubs to the North. Booze News heads to Mt. Fuji, Guy Fieri’s new canned cocktail, scientists on the verge of proving the details of terroir, and vomit fees introduced at new restaurants in California. Also included: invading Canada with Michael Moore, is cream a booze-proof vest for drinking, and pickling cocktail garnishes.

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Hosts Mike Wolf and Kenneth Dedmon are joined by cocktail master and Martini maestro Jeremiah Jason Blake, formerly of the Vesper Club for an exploration into the timeless beverage. They discuss the mysterious origins of the drink, give plenty of recipes and techniques, and talk about the art of layering ice. Variations on the Martini are discussed as well: the Vesper, the Marguerite, the Tuxedo and the Martinez. They touch on filmmaker Luis Buñuel’s essay on the Martini and famous writer MFK Fisher’s article in The Atlantic from 1949 are dug up in the research. Also covered: was James Bond an alcoholic, cooking with vermouth, and inter-office memos telling the terrors of the Martini in late 60’s Manhattan.

Happy Thanksgiving from Liquid Gold!

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Liquid Gold kicks off Season 6 with an exploration of the drink of the season, the Hot Toddy. Hosts Mike and Kenneth are joined by new voice of the show Sophia Brand, exploring different methods of preparation and the history of the cold-weather classic. They enjoy their own Rye Hot Toddy on the program, made with the new Nelson Brothers Rye Whiskey. Then they discuss British tea traditions and methods with Sophia, the Queen and Colonel Sanders, and the culture shock regarding her move stateside years ago. For Booze News, Kenneth discusses Kate Middleton’s ridiculously named new cocktail, her real favorite beverage, 5,000 year old wine discovered in Egypt, provides a very short update on celebrity booze adventures, and the tale of the ghost that forced someone to do three shots of whiskey. Bonus recipe: Mezcal Hot Toddies all around.

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Host Mike Wolf is joined by Adam Sloan of Soundtrack My Drink to talk all things strawberries. They discuss culinary-influenced cocktails, making strawberry shrubs, the many things that go well with strawberry, and why using the strawberry tops is the ultimate hack. Also discussed: layering acid in cocktails using shrubs, pairing music and cocktails together, and are we living in the times of Peak Cocktail?

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Hosts Mike and Kenneth are once again joined by Thompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston for a discussion about the Pink Lady cocktail, the perfect drink for Mother’s Day weekend and spring in general. They discuss recipes, methods, the proliferation of pink spirits, and why Kenneth’s “The White Lady” cocktail is hilarious. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!

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For a special springtime episode all about Rosé wine, hosts Mike and Kenneth are joined by longtime Thompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston. The trio discuss the many different styles that Todd is featuring for “Wine Wednesdays” at the Marsh House, why picnics and rosé go hand in hand, and explore a unique wine from California called Forlorn Hope. Todd also goes over pairings with rosé, Loire Valley vs. Provence, current trends in wine, and why Chartreuse is the Champagne of spirits. For Booze News, Kenneth veers wildly from fires in rosé country, cows blowing up in dairy country, and the staff of a cruise ship forgetting about a dead body on board.

Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!

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For a Shots episode to revive the soul, bedridden and recovering host Mike Wolf discusses the “Corpse Reviver” family of cocktails, most notably of which is the number 2. Developed and made famous by Harry Craddock at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London in the 1920s and 30s, the Corpse Reviver no. 2 is the ideal daytime/brunch cocktail. Mike discusses other notable variations on the Corpse Reviver and why the number one is due for a big comeback this fall. Also discussed: what to use in place of the now-defunct Kina Lillet, Corpse Revivers in film, and why drinking four in a row is probably not a great idea.

Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!

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To help ring in St. Patrick’s Day this year, hosts Mike and Kenneth are crushing Irish coffees. They discuss a few different methods for making this caffeinated classic, as well as how to incorporate the all-important cream component. Also discussed: Marilyn Monroe and the origin story of the Irish coffee, adding octane booster to your car, tempering mugs, and Red Bull’s changing fortunes in the world of caffeinated, boozy drinks.

Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!

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As an early Spring rears its head in Tennessee and around the country, hosts Mike and Kenneth check in with forager, gardener, bartender and writer Danny Childs, a proponent of “Slow Drinks” in his home in New Jersey. Danny is putting the finishing touches on his first book and talks about what makes a slow drink, and how history plays into his approach to botanical beverages. They discuss Dandelion Mead, real Sassafras Root Beer, Ginger bugs and the natural way to make sodas, using ramps in cocktails, and the many unique evergreens Danny utilizes in the Northeast. Booze News sees Kenneth covering NA Marijuana Beer, Bill Gates buying into Heineken, Juvenile debuting some “Juvee Juice,” King Charles’ pairing of scotch cocktails and cheese eggs, and the black fungus permeating the area around Jack Daniels in Southern Tennessee.

Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!

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On the heels of Mardi Gras, host Mike Wolf dives into the top 5 drinks that hail from New Orleans, the cocktail capital of the world. Recipes, techniques and stories abound as we dive into the Vieux Carré, Sazerac, Ramos gin fizz, Brandy Crust, Grasshopper and an unexpected bonus drink featuring raspberries. Many of these drinks are also great templates to create your own drinks, as Wolf does on the spot with the Vieux Carré. Happy drinking as you head into the weekend!”

Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!

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