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Mike and Kenneth are joined by cocktail correspondent Jessica Backhus of Delaney Oyster House in Charleston to discuss the crazy history behind the drink that won’t go away, the Espresso Martini. They also discuss some unique recipes and go over their favorite coffee liqueurs. Jessica shares her Hot Toddy preparations for pre-gaming Thanksgiving and the keys to toasting spices. Kenneth dives into Booze News, giving the world a little good news: The 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau reviews are in, and it looks like a stellar crop this year. Finally, why set a Christmas tree on fire when you can just make gin with it?
Order Lost Spring: How We Cocktailed Through Crisis on Amazon.
Hear the companion playlist over on Spotify.
Music by Upright T-Rex Music.
Logo by Jess Machen
For the season 2 finale, Liquid Gold dives into all things cider. In part one, Mike sits down with cider and orchard legend Diane Flynt, from Virginiaâ€s famed Foggy Ridge Ciders. They talk about the terroir of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the different varieties of apples that are so crucial to American cider. Diane also drops some news about a new book sheâ€s working on about apples in the south. Mike gives a few cider cocktail recipes, while Kenneth checks in with a wide-ranging Booze Newsâ„¢ that has our hosts worried theyâ€re actually going crazy.
Order Lost Spring: How We Cocktailed Through Crisis on Amazon.
Hear the companion playlist over on Spotify.
Music by Upright T-Rex Music.
Logo by Jess Machen
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