Drink & Learn Podcast Elizabeth Pearce

It's our annual round-up of drink themed gifts for loved ones (or yourself, if you need an excuse)

Elizabeth's List
Amaro Monte
Zero Proof book
Electric Juicer

Abigail's List
Support a bartender!
Cocktail Illustrations
Train your nose
Complete Whiskey Course
https://www.babybarrels.com

Elizabeth and Abigail return with two listener questions. We offer advice on how best to store all your alcohol and Abigail share her bartending journey.

Here's a list of some items to help save your alcohol:

Sizzler Bottle Cap
Air Cork
Champagne Bottle Stopper

Elizabeth and Abigail are joined by bartender Rachel Urbelis from Cielo on Sanibel Island, FL to discuss what it was like during a pandemic. Unsurprisingly, it wasn't great. 

Abigail waxes poetic on her love for sherry and shares here favorites. Elizabeth admits the history is cool and remains a fan of PX. 

References:
SHERRY COBBLER aka the Pretty Ricky from Compere Lapin
1 ¾ oz Amontillado Sherry
1/2 oz Dark Rum (high proof)
¼ oz Lemon Juice
¼ oz Oleo (sugar syrup made with lemon and orange peels)
1tsp of preserves (any will do)
1 dash angostura bitters
Whip shake above ingredients w/2 cubes
Pour into a  Rocks glass or julep cup over Crushed ice
Make it pretty.
With mint, berries, orange wheel and powdered sugar



Top Sherries are:
El Maestro SierraGonzález-Byass (Tio Pepe)La Cigarrera(These ones have the pretty ladies on them from vintage cigar boxes, their Manzanilla is excellent)Lustau - Excellent house across the board..makes very fine sherry in all categories.

Elizabeth and Abigail discuss Cognac and Armagnac, their origins and differences and suggest some to try.

Resources  we talked about:
Charles Neal
By the Smoke and the Smell: My Search for the Rare and Sublime on the Spirits Trail

Brandys to try:
Martell Caractere Cognac
D’USSÉ Cognac
Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
Claude Chatelier Cognac VS
Castarède Armagnac
Domaine Boingnères Armagnac (imported by Charles Neal)

Elizabeth and Abigail share the history of Charles Henry Ramos, the creator of this famous Gin Fizz and offer advice if you are making it at home.