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Grab a glass and sip on a "Jamaica Me Crazy" rum punch with Annie and Stephanie on this episode of Mixed Spirits! 

This week, Annie takes us to Mineral Wells, Texas, to explore the wild history behind "Crazy Water" and the grand, ghost-ridden Baker Hotel. From lithium-infused well water that drew thousands of health-seekers to chilling, documented hauntings spanning 14 stories, this story has a bit of everything! 

In this episode, we cover:

• 🍹 The Drink: A strong-ass, Boomer-approved variation of the "Jamaica Me Crazy" rum punch featuring Myers's Dark Rum, 99 Bananas, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, fruit juices, and a dash of fasionola syrup. 
• 💧 The Origin of "Crazy Water": How a stink-water well dug by James Lynch in 1877 turned into a booming mineral spa town. 
• 🏨 The Grand Baker Hotel: Built in 1929, this $1.2M resort hosted stars like Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and even Bonnie & Clyde. 
• 👻 The Famous Ghosts:
  • The "Lady in White": The flirtatious 7th-floor ghost who leaves red lipstick stains and smells of lavender perfume. 
  • Douglas Moore: The 15-year-old elevator operator who met a tragic end in 1948. 
  • The Sick Boy: An 8-year-old spirit seeking treatment for leukemia in 1933. 
  • The Unexplained Basement Recording: Two separate investigation teams, years apart, capturing agonizing screams in the locked basement.

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Dim the lights and pour yourself a drink—this week on Mixed Spirits, Stephanie and Annie are diving into one of the most famous, violent, and unsettling hauntings in British history: The Poltergeist of 30 East Drive in Pontefract, Yorkshire! 

From mysterious white dust and self-dispensing tea to floating candlesticks, taunting white gloves, and physical assaults by the infamous entity known as "Fred", this 1966 case redefines what we know about poltergeists. 

To go with this dark historical lore, we’re sipping on "The Black Monk" cocktail—a deep, complex drink inspired by the 11th-century monks of Pontefract Priory. Featuring Oude Genever, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, and a rich, bitter-sweet licorice-treacle syrup, it’s the ultimate brew for a haunting night in. 

Sip, listen, and let us know: would you stay a night at 30 East Drive? 🕯️🍸

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Grab your favorite boat drink—or a trusty Bay Breeze—and join us for a haunting plunge into Texas history. Before we get into this week’s tragic tale, we’re dissecting tropical cocktail flavors, dodging rogue indoor insects, and setting up a brand-new drinking game (drink every time you hear “you know”!).

Then, Annie takes the wheel to share a deeply personal, sorrowful story rooted in the devastation of the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Discover the tragic history behind the loss of over 12,000 lives, the desperate measures taken to lay the dead to rest, and the enduring, heartbreak-fueled hauntings of the St. Mary’s Orphanage children that persist at two distinct Galveston landmarks to this day.

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Grab a drink and pull up a chair! In this episode, Stephanie takes the wheel to share a roundup of eerie local lore from right here in the Houston area. From Civil War soldiers wandering Patterson Road to phantom handprints on foggy car windows, we’re digging into the shadowy history and urban legends hiding in our own backyards.

Plus, we talk about the history of the Addicks Reservoir, local cemeteries, ghostly happenings in downtown Houston. We taste-test a custom cocktail creation: the "Howe's Bayou Water."

Note: To give each story the detail it deserves and keep our recording schedules manageable, we’re sharing our stories one week at a time rather than putting out two-hour episodes every week. You'll hear Annie's story in the next episode!

On the Menu: 🍹 The Drink: Howe's Bayou Water (Louisiana Spiced Bayou Rum, Paula's Texas Orange Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, pineapple, and orange juice).

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 In this episode of Mixed Spirits, we sip on the explosive TNT—a bold blend of Cognac, Cointreau, lemon, and a dash of absinthe—while diving into two haunting tales of high strangeness and local legend. First, Stephanie takes us back to late-1960s West Virginia to trace the origin of the Mothman, from eerie sightings around Point Pleasant's abandoned "TNT Area" to the tragedy of the Silver Bridge collapse. Then, Annie brings us back home to Texas to explore the famous San Antonio Ghost Tracks, unpacking the heartbreaking lore, the mystery of cars being pushed up the incline, and the fine line between classic urban legend and reality. Grab a drink and join us for spooky history, cocktail lore, and a fresh round of paranormal investigation! 

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Grab your Texas sized old fashioned and settle in, because this week Mixed Spirits is taking you from the grueling pavement of a Texas investigation to a mind-bending mystery in India.

First, we dive into the relentless world of Houston Police Department Detective Johnny Bonds. In 1979, a horrific suburban tragedy is quickly written off by the medical examiner as a murder-suicide. But Bonds refuses to accept the easy answer. His stubborn gut instinct launches a legendary, years-long crusade to uncover a ruthless, greed-driven murder-for-hire ring. It's a masterclass in Lone Star grit and a stark reminder of what happens when a cop simply refuses to quit with a surprised twist at the end!

Then, we cross the globe to Agra, India, for the staggering case of Titu Singh. At just two years old, a young boy begins claiming he already has a wife, children, and a radio shop in a nearby city. What sounds like a child’s vivid imagination turns into one of the most thoroughly documented reincarnation cases in history—complete with matching autopsy birthmarks and memories that ultimately point to an unsolved murder.

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 Welcome to the very first episode of Mixed Spirits! Grab your shaker, pour a glass, and join next-door neighbors Stephanie and Annie as they dive into two completely different, yet equally mesmerizing, historical mysteries. 

Stephanie’s Story: The Hinterkaifeck Murders- Stephanie takes us to a remote Bavarian farmstead in 1922 for one of the most baffling and chilling unsolved mysteries in history. Days before six people were brutally murdered at Hinterkaifeck, strange things began happening: footprints in the snow leading to the house but not away, phantom footsteps in the attic, and a missing set of keys. Stephanie breaks down the eerie lead-up and the fascinating, frustrating theories of a crime that still stumps investigators over a century later.

Annie’s Story: The Ghosts of Versailles Annie continues the weird vibes by taking us back to 1901 with the bizarre tale of Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain. While walking through the grounds of the Petit Trianon at Versailles, these two academics didn't just see old buildings—they stepped completely back in time. Annie shares the fascinating, elegant, and deeply unsettling story of two women who convinced themselves (and generations of readers) that they crossed paths with the ghost of Marie Antoinette in her final days.

This Week's Curated Cocktail:  We traded the cocktail shaker for something a bit more authentic this week. To fuel our descent into the Bavarian countryside, we’re drinking traditional Weihenstephaner beer—sourced from the world's oldest brewery, located right in the region surrounding the Hinterkaifeck farmstead. 

Join us for a round of macabre mysteries and killer drinks. Cheers!