Mike (@barkeeping_it_real) and Janell Bass (@janelllenfertbass) are the creators of Ponyboy Slings (@drinkponyboy). They were encouraged to pursue this avenue as a result of some well-received work they did in their consulting venture, Punchbowl Project.

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We met this year at Tales of the Cocktail and had a great afternoon together. As I heard the story about how they met and ultimately, this brand was born, we decided we should record a conversation.

Their product along with some killer caipirinhas from Novo Fogo changed the way I think about canned cocktails. I knew good products were out there, but I hadn’t sought them out. At present, Ponyboy is only available in Kentucky, so you’ll have to chase them down there.

Want to know about the historical drink term “sling”? Iron Heart is the canning company they use.

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