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  • Ep. 100 Sex On The Beach (the drink): How Sex On The Beach Became a Cultural Icon

    Ep. 100 Sex On The Beach (the drink): How Sex On The Beach Became a Cultural Icon
    Feb 5 2025
    Get ready for a cocktail journey that's as fun as its name suggests! In this episode, Join_Jules and Uncle Brad dive deep into the scandalous world of Sex On The Beach—the iconic 1980s cocktail that became a cultural phenomenon. We're uncovering the tantalizing history behind how this provocatively named drink burst onto the cocktail scene, tracing its roots through the wild landscape of Reagan-era mixology. Nancy would not approve. Join us as we break down the perfect technique for crafting this classic cocktail, and Jules’ riffy-do Where’s The Beach. Then we’ll explore how the Fuzzy Navel's popularity paved the way for this drink and a slew of other attention-grabbing names. You'll get an insider's look at the drink's origin, the marketing genius behind its creation, and how it became a staple of bar menus across America. Sex On The Beach Glass: Collins Glass Garnish: Orange and Cherry (taco) Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 1 oz Vodka 1 oz Peach Liqueur (or Schnapps) 3 oz Orange Juice 3 oz Cranberry Juice Shake for 20 seconds Strain over ice into Collins Glass Add cherry taco garnish Where’s the beach? Glass: Collins glass Garnish: Cherry on top, fresh mint and optional, an umbrella! Directions & Ingredients 1 oz White Rum ½ oz Mezcal ¾ oz Peach liqueur, you can do the full 1 oz but I don’t love the flavor as much 3 oz CHARRED Orange, or Blood Orange Juice 2 oz unsweetened Cranberry juice ½ oz cinnamon syrup Add to a cocktail shaker and shake! Double strain into a collins glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish & enjoy! TIP: How to make brown butter syrup – something that has zero to do with this drink, but who the hell doesn’t want to know how to do this? Plus, we did it for you @thebarintern! The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 99 Exploring Banana & Espresso Old Fashioneds: The Rich History of Whiskey

    Ep. 99 Exploring Banana & Espresso Old Fashioneds: The Rich History of Whiskey
    Jan 22 2025
    Join us for a flavorful exploration of the Old Fashioned cocktail! In this episode, Uncle Brad introduces the delightful Banana Old Fashioned, while Jules energizes us with an intriguing Espresso Old Fashioned—no mezcal this time (shocker)! Stay tuned as Brad shares a fascinating overview of the history of whiskey, and Jules offers valuable tips on how to make the most of bitters in your cocktails. Don't miss out on this exciting mix of drinks and knowledge! Banana Old Fashioned Glass: Double Rocks Glass Garnish: Banana slice, banana chip, candied banana (your call) Directions & Ingredients To make Banana Simple Syrup In sauce pan add: 1/2 sliced banana (riper the better) 1 c. sugar 1 c. water Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature. Strain through cheesecloth into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator (up to 3 weeks; add 1.5 oz of Vodka to get a few more weeks of storage). In mixing glass add: 2.0 oz Bourbon (Elija Craig Toasted Barrel) 0.33 oz (or 2 tsp) to taste 2.0 dashes of bitters (chocolate and/or walnut or Angostura) [If making in glass] 0.5 oz cold water Stir for 20 –30 rotations Strain over ice in rocks glass Garnish, if desired, with banana chip Framework: Espresso Old Fashioned Glass: Rocks Glass Garnish: Espresso beans Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 1oz espresso chilled 2oz bourbon 0.5oz demerara syrup 2-3 dashes Pecan bitters Stir in a mixing glass for approx. 20 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube Add 3 espresso beans, health, wealth, and happiness! TIP: making the most of your bitters The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Ep. 98: Season 7 set-up. Change is coming

    Ep. 98: Season 7 set-up. Change is coming
    Jan 8 2025
    Hold onto your cocktail shakers, folks! Season 7 has arrived, and it’s shaking things up like a well-mixed martini. The biggest twist? We’re switching to a new schedule—so instead of weekly episodes, we’ll be serving up fresh content every other week. That’s right, we’re giving you more time to perfect your drink recipes. But wait, there’s more! Prepare your taste buds for an exciting array of “how to” content on our Instagram page @theartofdrinkingpodcast. Think of it as your personal bartender, but without the risk of awkward small talk. Now, for today’s episode, we’re diving into a crucial topic: what should you buy to keep your bar stocked for the next 6 months? Grab a pen and your favorite drink from season 6, and let’s go shopping! The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Ep. 97. Bonus! History meets comedy with Dawn Brodey – La Louisiane and Vieux Carre (again)

    Ep. 97. Bonus! History meets comedy with Dawn Brodey – La Louisiane and Vieux Carre (again)
    Dec 18 2024
    Dawn Brodey has a big brain, and a big sense of humor! Comedian, Actress, History Channel SME, Houseboat Captain, and host of the hilarious historical podcast, HILF: History I’d Like to F*ck. Together, the 3 of us make the La Louisiane and yet another, Vieux Carre. This time Uncle Brad ACTUALLY get’s into the history of the drink(s). Be sure to check out the history of... toasts on Daws show HILF 74 – The Toast with Jules and Uncle Brad A La Louisiane Glass: Coupe Glass Garnish: Fancy cherries (2) Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 1.0 oz Rye Whiskey (100 proof best) 1.0 oz Sweet Vermouth 0.5 oz Benedictine D.O.M. liqueur 0.5 tsp of Absinthe 2 dash Peychaud’s bitters 2 tsp of chilled water Stir for 20 seconds Strain and pour into your coupe glass Add garnish, 2 fancy cherries Vieux Carre Glass: Double rocks glass Garnish: none Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 0.75 oz of Straight Rye Whiskey 0.75 oz of Cognac 0.75 oz of Sweet Vermouth 2 tsp of Benedictine DOM liqueur 2 dash Peychaud’s bitters 1 dash Angostura bitters Ice Stir for 20 seconds Strain contents over ice in your rocks glass No garnish TIP: If you find yourself in Salem in 1718, stick to... mmmaybe just listen and find out HILF Podcast IG: @hilfpodcast Dawn Brody Website: www.dawnbrody.com IG: @dawnbrodey The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep. 96: You need more grasshopper in your life – The Grasshopper and Grinch-hopper

    Ep. 96: You need more grasshopper in your life – The Grasshopper and Grinch-hopper
    Dec 11 2024
    In this episode we get into the a proper grasshopper. It’s a surprisingly crushable drink if you follow Brad’s lead. This drink has roots that seem to come from everywhere, and Uncle Brad get’s into it. Jules puts a grinchy spin on it with mezcal and fernet – yikes! Nah, it’s actually pretty good ;-) Grasshopper Glass: Coupe Garnish: shaved chocolate Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: .75 oz. Creme de cacao .75 oz creme de menthe .75 oz heavy cream (or 1 scoops of ice cream) Shaved chocolate for garnish Shake for 20 seconds Double Strain into coupe glass (take out the ice to stop dilution) Grate a little chocolate over the top Grinch-hopper Glass: Coupe Garnish: chocolate shaving on top! Directions & Ingredients In a cocktails shaker add: 3/4 oz menthe 3/4 oz creme de cacao 3/4 oz fernet 1/2 oz mezcal 2 oz heavy cream Add ice and shake Double strain into your coupe Grate a little chocolate over the top TIP: @kat_helwig: how far in advance can I juice citrus? Get your Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic here: zbiotics.com/ARTOFDRINKING Be sure to enter the code ARTOFDRINKING for 15% off your first order The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 95: The original American Spirit, Rum - Hot Buttered Rum

    Ep. 95: The original American Spirit, Rum - Hot Buttered Rum
    Dec 4 2024
    Possibly the best way to enjoy Rum, according to Uncle Brad, is in a Hot Buttered Rum. It’s warm, holiday spices, and who doesn’t like the richness of butter? If you’ve never had one, don’t get all judge-y on us, this is lights out good. UB gives us a fool proof recipe and Jules puts a time period appropriate twist on it with Applejack, pecans, and maple syrup. Stick around for the colonial history behind the drink and we answer @annagouboy’s question, “what are some good bottle combinations for gift giving”. TIP: Bottle combinations for holiday gift giving Get your Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic here: zbiotics.com/ARTOFDRINKING Be sure to enter the code ARTOFDRINKING for 15% off your first order The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Ep. 94: The best thing you’ll make for everyone this holiday season - Glogg

    Ep. 94: The best thing you’ll make for everyone this holiday season - Glogg
    Nov 27 2024
    An ancient recipe that spawned many different variations of this warm, spiced wine beverage. Uncle Brad gives us a surefire recipe, a real banger! You will honestly love the smell, the taste, and the story. So stick around for the history of Gloog. Glogg (gloo-guh) Glass: Heat safe mug Garnish: Spoon + blanched almonds and raisins Directions & Ingredients Make your spice bag: grab a cheese cloth, add the following, and then tie it off with string so the contents won’t come out. 20 (cracked) cardamom pods 10 cloves Ginger (about 5 inch piece) peeled and sliced into ½ inch pieces 1 – 2 orange peels 2 cracked cinnamon sticks In large saucepan, stockpot, or stewpot add: 2 bottles (750ml) of inexpensive Merlot 0.5 cup golden raisins 0.5 cup of blanched slivered almonds 1 cup honey (Acacia honey works best) Your spice bag Heat on stove over low heat for at least 2.5 hours but not more than 6. NEVER LET THIS BOIL. Add 0.5 cups of Aquavit 30 minutes before serving (Linie Aquavit works really well with this recipe) Serve in mug with spoon so guests can eat the almonds and raisins as they enjoy their Glogg Crimson & Clove Glass: Nick and Nora Garnish: Nutmeg Directions & Ingredients 1.5 oz dry red wine, such as Pinot Noir, or Grenache 1.5 oz Cognac 1/2 oz sweet vermouth 1/2 oz vanilla syrup 1/2 oz allspice dram 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice Fresh nutmeg on top Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake with ice! Double strain into a nick and nora glass Garnish with nutmeg on top! TIP: why we temper our glasses. Get your Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic here: zbiotics.com/ARTOFDRINKING Be sure to enter the code ARTOFDRINKING for 15% off your first order The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Ep. 93: Ice part 2. How clear ice is made - Penicillin cocktail

    Ep. 93: Ice part 2. How clear ice is made - Penicillin cocktail
    Nov 20 2024
    We meet back up with the founder of Klaris, Chase Haider to talk about making ice. Yeah, we know, sounds easy – but there is a science here. Chase gives us the in’s and out’s of making clear ice (with or without a Klaris machine). Jules outs the budding bromance between Uncle Brad and Chase. Uncle Brad and Jules spin up a couple of cocktails; Brad makes the classic Penicillin and Jules puts here riffy-do on it. Penicillin Glass: Double Rocks Glass Garnish: Candied Ginger Directions & Ingredients In your shaker tin add 1.5oz Blended Scotch whisky 1 tsp. Peated Scotch whisky (Laphroaig) 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz Ginger liqueur 2 tsp Honey syrup (3:1 - acacia honey is best) Double strain over ice Add garnish: skewered piece of candied ginger Riffy-do Glass: Coupe Garnish: Candied Ginger Directions & Ingredients In your shaker tin add Egg whilte 0.75 fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup 0.5 oz ginger syrup 0.5 oz Blended Scotch 1.5 oz bacon fat washed Cognac Dry shake Shake again with ice Double strain in chilled coupe glass TIP: When and why we use ice Get 10% off your Klaris Ice Machine using ARTOFDRINKING10 at checkout Go to www.craftklaris.com Get your Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic here: zbiotics.com/ARTOFDRINKING Be sure to enter the code ARTOFDRINKING for 15% off your first order The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins