Episode Details

It's Happy Hour! It's the first day of Spring Training and we're celebrating. Ben is rejoicing with his original Bit of Spring. It's a Whiskey Daisy balanced with hope and old grudges. Meanwhile Matthew is sighing with relief while he also presents his Orange Spring. It's a field of bright flowery flavors on a bed of Gin. They also discuss what truly evokes the beginning of Spring and give tips on how make your cocktails just a little bit more emotionally upsetting. Recipes below.

A Bit of Spring

• 1 1/2 oz 100 proof Rye Whiskey
• 3/4 oz Cointreau
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1/2 tsp Campari

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass.

Orange Spring

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Dry Orange Curaçao
• 3/4 oz LIme Juice
• 1/4 oz Grenadine
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1 Dash Peychaud’s Bitters

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a fresh or dehydrated lime or orange wheel.