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The Art of Hospitality
Season 1 Episode 83
Hospitality — it's not just the name of the game but the name of the industry we love (and occasionally love to loathe). But what is hospitality truly about, beyond knowing how to properly interact w…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
The Midori Sour
Season 1 Episode 82
While often deemed an “unserious” cocktail ingredient, without the Japanese muskmelon liqueur Midori, the world would be robbed of the vibrant green, iconic Midori Sour cocktail —and that would be a …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
The Corn 'n' Oil
Season 1 Episode 81
We’re jetting off to Barbados today on Cocktail College to explore one of the island’s most beloved drinks, The Corn ‘n’ Oil. Joining us to do so is Kevin Beary, a rum enthusiast and beverage directo…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
À La Louisiane
Season 1 Episode 80
À La Louisiane doesn’t enjoy as much attention as drinks like the Sazerac, Ramos Gin Fizz, and Vieux Carré, but this wonderful cocktail is New Orleans through and through. Unraveling the mysteries an…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Techniques: Sours
Season 1 Episode 79
Joining us today to explore the wide world of sour cocktails is Mike Lay. Based in Las Vegas and a two-times James Beard semi-finalist, Mike is the beverage director for the MINA group, and arrives i…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
The White Negroni
Season 1 Episode 78
The term “modern classic” doesn’t do the White Negroni justice — this drink is an icon, beloved worldwide, and the first stop on many a drinker’s journey down the craft cocktail rabbit hole. Joining …
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
The Garibaldi
Season 1 Episode 77
On the face of it, the Garibaldi is a simple two-ingredient cocktail composed of Campari and fresh orange juice. But as will all of the drinks we cover on Cocktail College, there’s so much more to it…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The Cuba Libre
Season 1 Episode 76
Rum and Coke, Cuba Libre, Mentirita — there are many names to describe one of the world’s most famous highballs, which shows that this drink means different things to different people. For today's gu…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Techniques: Bar Theater and Technique-Driven Cocktails
Season 1 Episode 75
On today's, admittedly ambiguously titled episode, we're exploring the philosophy of different styles of bartending. More specifically, we’re looking at interactive, high-end, and forward-thinking mi…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The Americano
Season 1 Episode 74
Not to be confused with a morning cup of joe, the Americano is a precursor to the Negroni, with club soda taking the place of soda to create a flavorsome, low-ABV apéritif. To teach us about this Ita…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago