its 100 Deg in Santa Cruz, so we retry the Aperol Spritz,.  Ryan and Eddie are thumbs up but Justina is still not a fan.   

We remake a classic and goof off a bit.   

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We recap the infamous "Deep Eddie" vodka over trying a French Pear

French Pear found at Lalla Grill in Monterey, CA - Mixed by Ryan

1 1/2 oz grey goose pear vodka

1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur 

1/2 oz lemon

1/8 oz simple syrup 

Shake and pour over rocks

garnish with lemon peel

Gifts -  Whisky Soap

Finally, The Manhattan

We had trouble with a mic's this week but the show must go on....   

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Strawberry Mojitos -  Prepared by Justina

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

6 strawberries

handful of mint leaves

1 lime 

4 oz rum (we only used 1 1/2)

lime flavored club soda 

Old Fitzy Girl found at Salthouse in SF - Prepared by Ryan

1 1/2 Oz Larceny Bourbon 

1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur

1/4 clear Creek Cherry Liqueur

1/2 oz raspberry shrub

2 dashes of bittercube bitters

Blackberry Whisky Smash - Prepared by Eddie

1 1/2 Oz Rye

handful of mint leaves

5 blackberries (muddled and strained)

3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemons 

1/2 oz agave nectar

splash of club soda

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Today we recap Ryan’s trip to Russia and ,try a few new drinks.  

We start off with Thai Basil Vodka Tonic

The Caipirinha: The National Drink of Brazil

And finish off with the favorite of the night “Ain't life Grand” discovered at 515 Kitchen and Cocktails 

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Today we go all in on Gin.   We turn a doubter into a Gin drinker.   We start the episode with a loaded corona, move to a Gimlet and finish off with a Gin Gin Mule.  

Loaded Corona

Gulp 1 oz out of your fresh corona

Add a shot to the Bacardi Limon. and a lime wedge

Flip it upside down (thumb over the top of the bottle) Be careful to let the pressure out slow when flipping back over.

DRINK!

Classic Gimlet 

2 Oz Gin

1 oz Rose’s Lime Juice

Lime garnish

Gin Gin Mule

1 1/2 of Venus Gin 

Ginger Bear to fill

1 oz Simple Syrup

8 Fresh Mint leaves

3/4 fresh lime juice 

Mint Garnish 

Prosecco (Italian champagne) is great for those warm days where you’re looking for something light, Come join us today as we talk about light drinks, old commercials, try some new cocktails. 

Aperol Spritz

2 oz Aperol

2 oz Prosecco 

Fill wine glass with ice

Top with sparkling water

Garnish with an orange 

Watermelon Jalapeño Prosecco (AKA hotel water or Toe Fungus) 

Hot watermelon spritz 

4 small cubes of watermelon

3 Jalapeño slices

5 ice cubes 

Top with Prosecco 

This week we are going to recap our birthday drink specially made for a friends party, talk about the "Lemon drop", where it came from and how we make it and glasses.   Why Glasses?  because they enhance the flavor and the experience of a drink.  

"Join our Club" and have a drink with us!

Join us as we mix cocktails, tell stories and have a great time,  Audio was scratchy as we journey down the path of podcasting.