High hopes, low expectations. Our inebriates review the underwhelming dbag series and then review the various highs and lows of the 2025 season.

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking Hibiscus Gin Sour while Ben is drinking Fall on Your Face Nut* Punch. Recipes below.

Hibiscus Gin Sour

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Hibiscus-Rose Syrup
• Shake all ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Fall on Your Face Nut Punch

• 1 part lemon juice
• 2 parts honey syrup
• 3 parts rye whiskey
• 1 part apple juice / cider
• 3 parts chilled black tea
• Combine ingredients in large vessel, chill, and serve over ice.
• * No nuts were harmed in the making of this punch.

#doitforginny