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  • Ep. 90: C’mon baby light my fire – Charles Dickens Punch

    Ep. 90: C’mon baby light my fire – Charles Dickens Punch
    Oct 30 2024
    Happy Halloween! We have a CROWD PLEASER for you today. The Charles Dickens punch, which is set ablaze before it is served and best believe, it’s good. Jules also reveals her Poison Apple-tini witch is hauntingly delicious. Uncle Brad digs into the history behind Charles Dickens’ punch, and it turns out... he was kind of a dickens. You’ll know what we mean when you listen. Charles Dickens Punch Glass: Heat resistant Punch Bowl (or heavy pot) and heat resistant glasses Garnish: Lemon wheels and grated nutmeg Ingredients: Cognac 1.25 cups Rum 2 cups Black Tea 5 cups 4 Lemons (set 1 aside) Demerara Sugar 0.75 cups Directions In your punch bowl add: Thin peels (no pith) of 3 medium lemons (set lemons aside, you will juice these later) ¾ cup demerara sugar Using your fingers, press/mash the sugar together with the lemon peels (oils will start to extract form the lemon peels) Let sit for 30 min or as long as overnight (more flavor comes through the longer it its) In a saucepan add: 5 cups water 10 ounces of black tea (could be loose tea or 10 tea bags) Boil the tea for 3 – 5 minutes – it's ok, black tea is more oxidized and can handle the boiling. Remove from heat and set aside. Juice 3 lemons (from step 1) and strain into a separate vessel, you don’t want pulp and seeds floating in your punch Take a minute to warm your next two ingredients (you can combine) over low heat in a sauce pan (don’t let this catch fire... yet). Or add the ingredients to a large jar (enough to hold 3.25 cups of liquid) and let rest inside your saucepan of hot tea. You can also warm your ladle in here too, you will want it warm so it doesn’t cool off the spirits. Now BACK TO YOUR PUNCH BOWL. Add: 2 cups Rum (warmed) 1 ¼ cup Cognac (warmed) Ladel a small amount of the rum and cognac out and hold it away from the punch bowl. Light the contents of the ladle on fire. You should see a nice blue flame coming off the ladle. If it doesn’t light, your ingredients are still too cold. Turn back to your punch bowl and hold the ladle close to the top of the bowl, pour the fiery contents of the ladle into the bowl Now that the contents of the bowl are ablaze in a beautiful blue flame. ****Let the bowl burn for 3 – 4 minutes and stir occasionally with the ladle*** After the fire has burned for 3 – 4 minutes, add your tea and lemon juice If the fire did not go out, go ahead and gently blow it out or cover it with a tray Remove the lemon pips if you plan to let the punch sit for more than a few hours Slice 1 lemon (saved for your garnish) into half wheels and add them to the punch or individual servings. Grate a little nutmeg over the top per glass or over the entire bowl. Poison Apple-tini Glass: Nick and Nora glass Garnish: Grenadine Directions & Ingredients First start by cooking down your grenadine to create a thick syrup style texture. Place on a rimming dish and let cool slightly before rimming glass with the grendaine and letting it fall like blood. In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz apple whiskey 1 oz apple pucker 1.5 oz cranberry juice 2tbsp gold edible glitter Add ice and shake! Strain into a nick and nora with a bloody rim TIP: How to make your drinks black for Halloween, or whenever. Thanks for the question @winelalala 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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    1 hr
  • Ep. 89: Wait! That’s not how you make that drink, is it? - The Carajillo

    Ep. 89: Wait! That’s not how you make that drink, is it? - The Carajillo
    Oct 23 2024
    Have you ever had a Carajillo the same way twice? Me neither, and it turns out there is a reason for that. We’ll get into the history behind the drink, and sprinkle in a little history behind coffee. Uncle Brad will teach us one, most delicious version, of the Carajillo - that honestly needs to be the way you make this from now on. Jules puts her spin on it and introduces her good friend, Mezcal – shocker! Stick around for tips on zhuzhing up your bar cart with Cocktail decor (why we aren’t talking about how to properly shake an espresso here vs. Last week is beyond us, but we aren’t allowed to ask the questions. Thats for you to do. Thank you @amaeld for sending in your tip. TIP: How to zhuzh up your cocktail bar. Asked by @amaeld Carajillo (one version from Mexico City) Glass: Coupe Directions & Ingredients In Shaker Tin add 1.5 oz Reposado tequila 1.0 oz Espresso 0.75 oz Liquor 43 0.25 oz coffee liqueur 3 drops saline solution Shake for 30 seconds Double Strain into chilled coupe glass Twist and orange peel over the top to express the oils and discard the peel Burning of Sage Carajillo Glass: Rocks glass Garnish: Fresh cinnamon on top! Directions & Ingredients In shaker tin add: 2 oz Espresso 1 oz tequila reposado 1.5 oz Licor 43 .5 oz Blackberry Sage & Cinnamon Syrup Pinch of sea salt (Maldon’s if you are feeling bougie) Ice Shake for 30 seconds Double strain into rocks glass over a large cube! Garnish with a halloween spider or sage leaf on top (set the leaf on fire and blow it out for a little spirit cleansing smoke) Get your Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink 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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    58 mins
  • Ep. 88: The drink that defeated Rommel – The Suffering Bastard

    Ep. 88: The drink that defeated Rommel – The Suffering Bastard
    Oct 16 2024
    If drinks were awarded combat medals, the Suffering Bastard would be leading the charge like a drunken hero in a bar fight. In today’s episode, Uncle Brad is our cocktail sergeant, teaching us how to mix this valiant, tiki-style concoction while regaling us with its dramatic backstory. Meanwhile, Jules, channeling her inner Halloween spirit, unveils the Shrunken Skull. Seriously, with names like these, how could they NOT be on your Halloween cocktail menu? I mean, if you serve these at your party, you’re basically guaranteeing a ghostly good time! And don’t wander off just yet! We’ve got tips on how to achieve that frothy head on your Espresso Martini. Wait... why are we talking about Espresso Martinis in a tiki drink episode? Your guess is as good as mine! But hey, Jules makes the rules around here, and as @sarah.brown876 rightly points out, it’s a perfectly valid question—though I suspect she might be just as confused as we are. So grab your shakers and let’s dive into this delightful chaos! TIP: How to get that frothy head on your Espresso Martini. Just let it go, we can talk about this even though we are not making espresso martini’s. Thanks @sarah.brown876 Suffering Bastard Glass: Double Rocks Glass Garnish: Mint sprig Directions & Ingredients In shaker add 1 oz. Bourbon 1 oz. London Dry Gin 0.5 oz. Fresh lime juice 2 dash Angostura bitters 4 oz. Ginger beer (or ginger ale if ginger beer is too spicy for you) to top Shake all ingredients EXCEPT ginger beer for 20 seconds. Strain into double rocks glassw and top with ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprig Shrunken Skull Glass: Fun tiki mug, or double rocks glass Garnish: Mint sprig Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 1.0 oz Demerara rum (Hamilton works well) 1.0 oz aged Puerto Rican rum (Don Q Anejo works well) 1.0 oz Fresh lime juice 0.5 oz Aperol 0.5 oz Grenadine (you can make this yourself, super easy) Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker and strain over crush ice Garnish with mint sprig Get your Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink 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. 87: Come fly with me – the Aviation and Flight of the purple people eater

    Ep. 87: Come fly with me – the Aviation and Flight of the purple people eater
    Oct 9 2024
    This is where it all started, for Jules and Brad, the Aviation. This is the cocktail that told Brad, “you like gin” and told Jules, “you should make me, and other drinks and put that online. Do this... and you will go far”. Glass: Coupe Garnish: Cherry Directions & Ingredients In shaker add: 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice 2.0 oz London Dry Gin Scant 0.5oz Maraschino liqueur (you could go with 1/3 oz or 1 tsp. Try it with the scant 0.5 first and adjust) Scant 0.5 oz Creme de Violette (you could go with 1/3 oz or 1 tsp. Try it with the scant 0.5 first and adjust ) 0.25 oz of Simple syrup (very optional) Shake for 20-30 seconds Double strain into coupe glass Add cherry garnish to bottom of the glass The Grim Aviation, or the Purple People Eaters Flight Glass: Coupe Garnish: Food grade harcoal Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 2 oz Tequila blanco, or Mezcal ½ oz creme de violette 1/4 oz orgeat syrup ¾ oz lime juice ¼ oz maraschino liqueur 1 egg white Dry shake for 20 seconds Add ice and shake again Double strain into a coupe glass Use charcoal dusting on top, bonus for a spooky Halloween stencil TIP: don’t kill yourself with dry ice Get your Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink 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. 86: History of Pumpkin Spice – PS Cognac Old Fashioned & PS Espresso Martini

    Ep. 86: History of Pumpkin Spice – PS Cognac Old Fashioned & PS Espresso Martini
    Oct 2 2024
    Love it or hate it, the history behind Pumpkin Spice is actually pretty interesting. Also, as Uncle Brad is “over” the whole PSL thing, he admits the spice combination does give the warm fuzzies for the season—but can we all agree the SEASON SHOULDN’T START UNTIL SEPTEMBER!?!? If you can bear with us, the PS Cognac Old Fashioned and PS Espresso Martini aren’t too shabby. Pumpkin Spice Cognac Old Fashioned Glass: Rocks Glass In your mixing glass add 2.5 oz Cognac 0.5 oz Pumkin spice simple syrup 3 dash Orange bitters Stir for 30 rotations Strain into a chilled snifter or rocks glass Pumpkin Spice Cognac Old Fashioned Glass: Coupe In your shaker add: 1.5 oz of espresso 1.5 oz Tequila Reposado 0.75 oz Coffee liquueur 0.5 oz Pumpkin spice syrup Shake for 20 – 30 seconds Double strain into your coupe glass Top with 0.75z pumpkin cold foam (listen to tips) Garnish with dusting of cinnamon TIP: How to make Pumpkin Spice syrup and cold foam 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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    57 mins
  • Ep. 85: Musta had a crusta – Brandy Crusta

    Ep. 85: Musta had a crusta – Brandy Crusta
    Sep 25 2024
    Possibly one of our most favorite cocktails, and it will be yours too. The Brandy Crusta hails from New Orleans, the Fig Crusta hails from Jules’ kitchen. Sip through history with us as we get into the story behind the Brandy Crusta. Stick around for tips on what to do with that bottle of Amaro Nonino that’s collecting dust on your shelf – GASP!!! Brandy Crusta Glass: small stemmed wine glass, goblet, flute, something cool Directions & Ingredients First sugar the rim of your glass by wetting the top with lemon juice (rub a small piece of lemon around the top) and dab the top of the glass into a small pile of sugar on a plate Next, make your garnish by peeling a lemon by going around the lemon. Pick a hemishpere, north or south (because you can make 2 garnishes this way). Next take your peeler and go around the world. YOu should end with a wide strip of lemon. Now, curl the lemon peel and you’ll notice that there seems one side (top or bottom) that is wider than the other – this is good. Curl the lemon so the wide opening is facing up and tuck it into the glass so just a little bit of the crow is showing and you’ve lined the inside of the glass with the peel. Now build your drink! In shaker add: 1.5 oz Cognac or Brandy 0.25 oz Cointreau or Orange Curacao 0.25 oz Maraschnio liqueur 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice 0.25 oz Rich simple syrup (2:1) 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 dash Cardamon bitters (you can use 2 dash of Ango if you don’t have this) Shake for 20 seconds Double strain through the center of your garnish When you or your guest goes to take their first sip, take a sniff first, then just push the peel down inside the glass, so you don’t slob the drink all over your chin and shirt. Jules’ Fig Crusta Tools needed: Glass: Couple glass please! In your shaker add: 2 oz Cognac ½ oz orange curacao ½ oz lemon juice 1 Fig 1 tbsp Fig Jam ¼ Maraschino liqueur 2 dashes angostura 1-2 sprigs thyme Muddle together Add ice and shake! Double strain into your coupe. Garnish with a fresh fig & thyme! TIP: @czouby What else can I use Amaro Nonino for aside for a paper plane? Get your Zibiotics 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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 84: Falladays, politics, and whiskey – Ward 8 Cocktail

    Ep. 84: Falladays, politics, and whiskey – Ward 8 Cocktail
    Sep 18 2024
    Tis the season, nothing but political ads on TV, social media, and radio – btw we strictly ban any political ads from appearing during this show. This is a safe place :-) So this falladay season, why not turn all of that off and listen to The Art Of Drinking instead? In today’s episode we learn about the Ward 8 cocktail, which does have political roots, but we don’t get into any politics – except for Uncle Brad, he has an announcement to make. Stick around for the history and an awesome tip inspired by @missykrissy719. Ward 8 Cocktail recipie Glass: Coupe Garnish: 3 cherries on a pick Directions & Ingredients Shaker tin add: 2.0 oz Rye Whiskey (100 proof works well here) 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons grenadine Shake for 20 – 30 seconds Double strain into your chilled coupe glass Add garnish – use a spoon to hold your cocktail cherries as you run the pick through, or just use your fingers... your drink, your bar, your call The Fall Ward recipe: Glass: Coupe Garnish: Half lemon wheel and a light dusting of cinnamon Directions & Ingredients Shaker tin add: 2.0 oz Rye Whiskey 0.75 oz Apple cider 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz Orange zest syrup Egg white (obvi) Dry Shake for 20 – 30 seconds Add ice and shake again 20 Double strain into your chilled coupe glass Add garnish and sprinkle cinnamon across top TIP: @missykrissy719. I’m getting into fat-washing liquor! Can you talk more about the process? The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@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 2 mins
  • Ep. 83: Gimme dat Gimlet – The Gimlet Cocktail

    Ep. 83: Gimme dat Gimlet – The Gimlet Cocktail
    Sep 11 2024
    Turns out, this drink doesn’t suck! Uncle Brad had strong feelings in the past, but now is a big fan, and you will be too. Jules brings a late summer inspired Gimlet. Stick around for the history on the Gimlet – shocker, the British Navy had something to do with it. Shout out to @hellqueencocktails for the inspiration to mention the cheese slicer trick to peel your citrus, perfect every time! See her clip here. Gimlet recipe Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lime peel Directions & Ingredients Shaker tin add: 2.5 oz Plymouth Gin 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice 0.5 oz Simple syrup Lime wheel (this is called a “royal shake”) Ice Shake for 20 – 30 seconds Double strain into your chilled coupe glass Express lime peel over the drink so the oils fall onto the surface of the cocktail. Rub the rim of the glass with the peel and run the peel up and down the stem of the glass. Add garnish – cut a small slit into the side of your peel and rest it on the glass Late Summer Gimlet Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lime peel Directions & Ingredients Shaker tin add: 2 oz London Dry Gin 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice 0.5 oz Peach simple syrup 2-3 basil sprigs ¼ oz Amaro Nonino Lime wheel, and/or basil on top! Ice Shake for 20 – 30 seconds Double strain into your chilled coupe glass Add garnish – cut a small slit into the side of your peel and rest it on the glass and/or place a basil leaf on top! TIP: @thebarintern wants to know the best way to mix a cocktail and not bruise the gin. 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 3 mins