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Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine.

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Radio Imbibe episodes:

06.03.2024
Episode 100: The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance, with Lucia Creed, Kate Gerwin, and Tiffanie Barriere
For our 100th episode, we introduce the Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance with Lucia Creed, Uncle Nearest head of trade advocacy; Kate Gerwin, owner of Happy Accidents in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a finalist of Drink Masters on...
05.21.2024
Episode 99: The Tequila Ambassador V.O., with Phil Bayly, Jesse Estes, and Mitch Wilson
Starting in the mid-1970s and continuing until his death in 2021, Tomas Estes was one of the most influential people in modern tequila. A fully revised version of his book, The Tequila Ambassador, was published this spring, and for this...
05.21.2024
Episode 99: The Tequila Ambassador V.O., with Phil Bayley, Jesse Estes, and Mitch Wright
Starting in the mid-1970s and continuing until his death in 2021, Tomas Estes was one of the most influential people in modern tequila. A fully revised version of his book, The Tequila Ambassador, was published this spring, and for this...
05.07.2024
Episode 98: Understanding Shochu, with Stephen Lyman and Christopher Pellegrini
Our May/June 2024 issue features an exploration of shochu, Japan’s signature spirit that’s increasingly showing up in American bars. For this episode, with talk with Japan Distilled co-hosts and shochu importers Stephen Lyman and Christopher Pellegrini about what makes this...
04.23.2024
Episode 97: The Mint Julep, with Joe Stinchcomb
Peak springtime is upon us and Derby Day is right around the corner, so there’s no better time to mix up a Mint Julep. In this episode, we talk Juleps with Joe Stinchcomb, a veteran bartender and an owner of...
04.09.2024
Episode 96: Romeo’s East Village, with Evan Hawkins
When he opened Romeo’s in New York City’s East Village in December, Evan Hawkins combined his years of experience bartending in nightclubs with the skills he developed making craft cocktails at bars including Mother’s Ruin and Broken Shaker. For this...
03.26.2024
Episode 95: The Enduring Beauty of Vermouth, with Alf del Portillo, Marta Premoli, and Francesco Lafranconi
Our March/April issue dives deep into the world of vermouth. For this episode, we hear from several bartenders who share a particular love for the aperitif wine: Alf del Portillo and Marta Premoli, owners of Quattro Teste in Lisbon, Portugal,...
03.12.2024
Episode 94: Viva Vermouth, with Francois Monti
For our March/April issue, we journey into the world of vermouth, and few people follow the category more closely than journalist, educator, and Imbibe contributor François Monti. For this episode, we explore vermouth’s rich history in cocktails, its culinary connection,...
02.27.2024
Episode 93: Victoria Eady Butler from Uncle Nearest
Victoria Eady Butler is the master blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and one of our Imbibe 75 People to Watch for 2021. In this episode, we catch up with her on her work at Uncle Nearest, the brand’s move...
02.13.2024
Episode 92: Agave and Beyond, with Chava Peribán and Nacho Jimenez
Tequila and mezcal are more popular than ever, and other Mexican spirits are also coming on strong. For this episode, we turn to this year’s Imbibe 75 for two perspectives on agave and other Mexican spirits: mezcal envoy and “Heritage...
01.30.2024
Episode 91: Thad Vogler and the Single Village Fix
San Francisco bartender, bar owner, and author Thad Vogler joins us for this episode to talk about the Single Village Fix, a cocktail he created in 2008, and the ways the drink went on to influence his life and career.
01.16.2024
Episode 90: The 2024 Imbibe 75, with Robert Simonson and Baylee Hopings
We continue our Imbibe 75 coverage for 2024 with two of this year’s People to Watch: cocktail journalist Robert Simonson, and veteran bartender Baylee Hopings.
01.02.2024
Episode 89: Introducing the 2024 Imbibe 75 with Alex Jump
Happy New Year! We’re welcoming 2024 with an introduction to one of this year’s Imbibe 75, Alex Jump, the co-founder and senior manager of operations for Focus on Health.
12.12.2023
Episode 88: Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s Eggnog Essentials
In celebration of the holiday season, we go all in on eggnog, featuring a conversation with a bartender who’s known for his signature eggnog recipe: Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Pacific Standard in Portland, Oregon.
11.28.2023
Episode 87: Toby Cecchini and the Cosmopolitan
No cocktail in modern history has made an impact quite like the Cosmopolitan. For this episode, we talk with the Cosmo’s creator, Toby Cecchini, about the drink’s origins, its popularity, its many revivals, and tips for making one today.
11.14.2023
Episode 86: Beer in San Francisco, with Dave McLean from Admiral Maltings
The Bay Area is in some ways the birthplace of craft beer in America. For this episode, we look at craft beer’s growth and current challenges through a Bay Area lens via a conversation with Dave McLean, co-founder of Admiral...
10.31.2023
Episode 85: Garrett Oliver and the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
Several years ago, Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver announced the launch of the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling, to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with scholarships for the brewing and distilling industries. For this episode,...
10.17.2023
Episode 84: The Pinnacle Guide, with Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne, and Dan Dove
With the 21st-century proliferation of global bar culture, navigating through the choices has become much more complicated. For this episode, we talk with the co-founders of the Pinnacle Guide, which aims to launch an international evaluation and scoring system for...
10.03.2023
Episode 83: The Cocktail from the Black Lagoon, with Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage
Cocktail bars across the country (and in Canada, Mexico, and France) are celebrating Halloween this year by hosting the Black Lagoon Cocktail Pop-up. For this episode, we talk with Black Lagoon co-founders Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage about what to...
09.19.2023
Episode 82: Negroni Week 2023, with Lindsay Matteson
It’s Negroni Week! For this episode, we talk to veteran Seattle bartender Lindsay Matteson (The Walrus and The Carpenter, Barnacle, Amor y Amargo) about how to explore the wide world of Negroni variations.
09.05.2023
Episode 81: The N/A Cocktail Playbook, with Derek Brown
Our September/October issue features a guide to making and mastering alcohol-free cocktails. For this episode, we’re joined by veteran bartender and “Mindful Mixology” author Derek Brown to talk about how to create great drinks without using alcohol.
08.01.2023
Episode 80: Mastering the Mojito with Julio Cabrera
The Mojito isn’t only an essential summer drink, it’s also one of the stars of Cuban cocktail culture. For this episode, we explore every aspect of this classic cocktail with Julio Cabrera, an owner of the award-winning Café La Trova...
07.18.2023
Episode 79: Tales of the Cocktail 2023
Tales of the Cocktail has been an essential part of the cocktail world for more than two decades. With this year’s event scheduled to start July 23 in New Orleans, we check in with the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s...
07.03.2023
Episode 78: The Mai Tai Forever, with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry
The Mai Tai is one of the most influential (and misunderstood) cocktails of the past century, and a touchstone tropical drink. For this episode, we dig into the Mai Tai’s history and character with drinks historian Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, owner...
06.20.2023
Episode 77: The Chartreuse Swizzle with Marco Dionysos
The Chartreuse Swizzle is a modern classic, and one of the milestone drinks of the cocktail renaissance. We chat with San Francisco bartender Marco Dionysos about the genesis of the Chartreuse Swizzle, how the drink became a global favorite, and...
06.06.2023
Episode 76: Talking Tonic with Nick Kokonas
In our May/June issue, bartender and “Something & Tonic” author Nick Kokonas dives into the world of tonic water, a summer staple, and for this episode, we talk with him about all things tonic related.
05.23.2023
Episode 75: The Updated “Complete Beer Course,” with Joshua M. Bernstein
In 2013, Imbibe contributing editor Joshua Bernstein published “The Complete Beer Course,” an overview of the beer world that went on to become a best seller. Ten years later, there’s a completely revised, updated, and repackaged version of the book,...
05.09.2023
Episode 74: Daijoubu Popup, with Caer Maiko and Sharon Yeung
For the past four years, bartenders Caer Maiko (DrinkWell, Austin) and Sharon Yeung (The Walrus and the Carpenter, Seattle) have coordinated the traveling bar event called Daijoubu, which they describe as a “super-Asian cocktail pop-up.” For this episode, we check...
04.25.2023
Episode 73: Rethinking Tropical Drinks, with Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer
Tropical drinks are an essential part of the cocktail canon, and a new book, “Tropical Standard: Cocktail Techniques & Reinvented Recipes,” promises to bring this category into the modern cocktail age. For this episode, we’re joined by authors Garret Richard...
04.11.2023
Episode 72: All About Ice with Camper English
Since 2009, writer and educator Camper English has been researching every aspect of making clear and custom ice for use in the bar and home. With his new book, “The Ice Book,” coming out this spring, we catch up with...
03.28.2023
Episode 71: The Manhattan Project, with Toby Maloney
The Manhattan is one of the foundational drinks in the classic cocktail canon, and it continues to influence and inspire bartenders and drinkers today. For this episode, we dig into every aspect of making Manhattans with Toby Maloney, a partner...
03.14.2023
Episode 70: Distilling Rye Whiskey, with Nicole Austin, Todd Leopold, and Greg Metze
Rye ruled America’s whiskey glasses throughout the 19th century, then nearly disappeared in the 20th. As our March/April 2023 issue details, rye whiskey is now back in a big way, and this episode digs into some of the promises—and challenges—of...
02.28.2023
Episode 69: BarSmarts, with Kevin Denton Rex
Over the past 15 years, the BarSmarts bartender education program has helped thousands of hospitality professionals hone their bartending knowledge. For this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Denton Rex, the director of mixology and education for Pernod Ricard, to talk...
02.14.2023
Episode 68: Julio Gutierrez, Chuntikis
We wrap up our coverage of the 2023 Imbibe 75 by checking in with Julio “Jules” Gutierrez, founder of the Southern California bar pop-up series, Chuntikis.
01.31.2023
Episode 67: Christine Wiseman of BarLab
We continue our coverage of the 2023 Imbibe 75 by catching up with Christine Wiseman, a veteran LA bartender now working as beverage director for BarLab in Miami.
01.17.2023
Episode 66: Jack Beguedou, Hood Sommelier
Our January/February issue features this year’s Imbibe 75, the inspiring people and places that will help shape the way we drink in the year ahead. For this episode, we check in with Jack Beguedou, known online as the Hood Sommelier,...
01.03.2023
Episode 65: Celebrating the 2023 Imbibe 75 with Josh Ibañez, Rumba
Our January/February issue features this year’s Imbibe 75, the inspiring people and places that will help shape the way we drink in the year ahead. For this episode, we catch up with the bartender on the cover of this issue,...
12.20.2022
Episode 64: Remembering Brother Cleve
Brother Cleve was an influential musician, DJ, bartender, and bar owner who helped shape the cocktail culture in Boston and beyond before his untimely death in September. For this episode, we remember Brother Cleve with a few of his friends,...
12.06.2022
Episode 63: Flaming Drinks for the Holidays, with St. John Frizell
With the help of Brooklyn restaurateur and writer St. John Frizell, we explore the wintertime tradition of flaming drinks, complete with historical perspective and drink-flaming fundamentals.
11.22.2022
Episode 62: Chockie Tom
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we’re joined by 2021 Imbibe 75 alum Chockie Tom, who catches us up on her ongoing work with Doommersive, her advocacy for indigenous peoples in hospitality, and things to consider as we enter...
11.08.2022
Episode 61: Celebrating Imbibe’s 100th issue with Wayne Curtis
The November/December 2022 issue is also the 100th issue of Imbibe magazine, and to mark the occasion, we chat with contributing editor and longtime columnist Wayne Curtis about some of his favorite columns over the years, and his approach to...
10.25.2022
Episode 60: Alyssa Smith and Cha McCoy, Charleston Wine + Food Festival
We’re looking ahead to March 2023 and the Charleston Wine + Food Festival with interim executive director Alyssa Smith and beverage director Cha McCoy.
10.11.2022
Episode 59: Lauren Mote
Career bartender and industry mentor Lauren Mote talks about her new book, "A Bartender’s Guide to the World: Cocktails and Stories from 75 Places."
09.27.2022
Episode 58: Margie Lehrman, American Craft Spirits Association
American Craft Spirits Association CEO Margie Lehrman talks about the evolution of craft distilling in America, the future of the industry, and the progress of the StepUp Foundation in its first year.
09.13.2022
Episode 57: Negroni Essentials with Francesco Lafranconi
It’s Negroni Week, and for this episode veteran bartender and longtime Negroni aficionado Francesco Lafranconi talks about the Negroni’s classic formula and essential elements.
08.30.2022
Episode 56: Harry Chin’s POG Cutter
Honolulu bartender Harry Chin mixes a POG Cutter, his riff on a classic tropical cocktail that includes the iconic Hawaiian flavors of POG, featured in our September/October 2022 issue.
08.16.2022
Episode 55: Nick Bodkins of Boisson on Mindful Drinking
Nick Bodkins, co-founder and co-owner of Boisson (one of our Imbibe 75 Places to Watch for 2022), shares insight about the surging growth of alcohol-free beverages and what he’s seeing in the low- and no-alcohol wines space.
08.02.2022
Episode 54: A Visit to New Orleans with Touré Folkes & Kimberly Patton-Bragg
We touch down in New Orleans to talk with two Imbibe 75 alumni: Touré Folkes of Turning Tables, and Kimberly Patton-Bragg of Palm & Pine.
07.19.2022
Episode 53: Clay Risen
New York Times reporter and whiskey writer Clay Risen talks about the state of American whiskey and what directions in today’s whiskey world he’s finding intriguing.
07.05.2022
Episode 52: Travis Tober from Nickel City, Austin
Texas bar owner Travis Tober joins to talk Ranch Water, the tequila-based cocktail that’s become ubiquitous across the country.

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Radio Imbibe episodes:

Episode 100: The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance, with Lucia Creed, Kate Gerwin, and Tiffanie Barriere

Episode 99: The Tequila Ambassador V.O., with Phil Bayly, Jesse Estes, and Mitch Wilson

Episode 99: The Tequila Ambassador V.O., with Phil Bayley, Jesse Estes, and Mitch Wright

Episode 98: Understanding Shochu, with Stephen Lyman and Christopher Pellegrini

Episode 97: The Mint Julep, with Joe Stinchcomb

Episode 96: Romeo’s East Village, with Evan Hawkins

Episode 95: The Enduring Beauty of Vermouth, with Alf del Portillo, Marta Premoli, and Francesco Lafranconi

Episode 94: Viva Vermouth, with Francois Monti

Episode 93: Victoria Eady Butler from Uncle Nearest

Episode 92: Agave and Beyond, with Chava Peribán and Nacho Jimenez

Episode 91: Thad Vogler and the Single Village Fix

Episode 90: The 2024 Imbibe 75, with Robert Simonson and Baylee Hopings

Episode 89: Introducing the 2024 Imbibe 75 with Alex Jump

Episode 88: Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s Eggnog Essentials

Episode 87: Toby Cecchini and the Cosmopolitan

Episode 86: Beer in San Francisco, with Dave McLean from Admiral Maltings

Episode 85: Garrett Oliver and the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling

Episode 84: The Pinnacle Guide, with Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne, and Dan Dove

Episode 83: The Cocktail from the Black Lagoon, with Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage

Episode 82: Negroni Week 2023, with Lindsay Matteson

Episode 81: The N/A Cocktail Playbook, with Derek Brown

Episode 80: Mastering the Mojito with Julio Cabrera

Episode 79: Tales of the Cocktail 2023

Episode 78: The Mai Tai Forever, with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry

Episode 77: The Chartreuse Swizzle with Marco Dionysos

Episode 76: Talking Tonic with Nick Kokonas

Episode 75: The Updated “Complete Beer Course,” with Joshua M. Bernstein

Episode 74: Daijoubu Popup, with Caer Maiko and Sharon Yeung

Episode 73: Rethinking Tropical Drinks, with Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer

Episode 72: All About Ice with Camper English

Episode 71: The Manhattan Project, with Toby Maloney

Episode 70: Distilling Rye Whiskey, with Nicole Austin, Todd Leopold, and Greg Metze

Episode 69: BarSmarts, with Kevin Denton Rex

Episode 68: Julio Gutierrez, Chuntikis

Episode 67: Christine Wiseman of BarLab

Episode 66: Jack Beguedou, Hood Sommelier

Episode 65: Celebrating the 2023 Imbibe 75 with Josh Ibañez, Rumba

Episode 64: Remembering Brother Cleve

Episode 63: Flaming Drinks for the Holidays, with St. John Frizell

Episode 62: Chockie Tom

Episode 61: Celebrating Imbibe’s 100th issue with Wayne Curtis

Episode 60: Alyssa Smith and Cha McCoy, Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Episode 59: Lauren Mote

Episode 58: Margie Lehrman, American Craft Spirits Association

Episode 57: Negroni Essentials with Francesco Lafranconi

Episode 56: Harry Chin’s POG Cutter

Episode 55: Nick Bodkins of Boisson on Mindful Drinking

Episode 54: A Visit to New Orleans with Touré Folkes & Kimberly Patton-Bragg

Episode 53: Clay Risen

Episode 52: Travis Tober from Nickel City, Austin

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