Breaking Spirits Sofonisba Merula and Vesta Vaingloria

This week, we continue our discussion of all things pisco with the wonderful Diana Delgado Cornejo! We move into a discussion of what makes pisco pisco, the things that make Peruvian and Chilean pisco distinctly different, some other spirits that are closely related to pisco, along with much more!



Cocktail Discussed:



O'Higgins's Kick



1 oz. Alto del Carmen Chilean Pisco

3/4 oz. Silkie The Midnight Irish Whiskey

3/4 oz. lemon juice

1/2 oz. Zoco Pacharán Navarro

2 dashes Angostura bitters



Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon wedge.

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Diana Delgado Cornejo to talk about pisco! We talk about the still highly disputed origins of the spirit, Jesuits, the not so hotly disputed origins of the Pisco Sour, and much more in this first part of our discussion!



Cocktail Discussed:



Humbolt Sour



1 1/2 oz. Viñas de Oro Pisco Puro Quebranta

3/4 oz. Schlichte Steinhagen

1/4 oz. Blandy's 5 Years Old Malmsey Madeira

1 oz, fresh lemon juice

1 egg white

Three dashes Angostura bitters



Combine all ingredients save the bitters in a cocktail shaker, and dry shake for around thirty seconds. Add ice, and shake for 15 - 20 seconds, or until frost forms on the outside of the shaker. Strain into a coupe glass, and dash the bitters across the top.



Further Reading:



Spirits of Latin America by Ivy Mix

The Life and Passions of Victor V. Morris, Creator of the Pisco Sour- Guillermo L. Toro-Lira

This week, we are again joined by Witney Seibold as we continue our discussion of all things rye whiskey! In this second part, we focus in on the revival of rye whiskey as a style, how that lead to the birth of the craft whiskey market, and the elephant in the room that is MGP. Join us for all of that and more!



Cocktail Discussed:



KZY



2 oz. St. George Dry Rye Reposado Gin

1 oz. Jardesca Sweet Vermouth

1/4 oz. SLO de Vie Fig Aguardent

3 drops orange bitters



Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, and stir until well diluted. Strain into a coupe, and serve with a lemon twist.

This week, we are joined by Witney Seibold as we begin a discussion of the original American Whiskey- Rye! Join us as we talk about why rye came before bourbon, the difference between a Monongahela and Baltimore style rye, and how rye almost died out!



Cocktail discussed:



Fancy Dutch:



1 1/2 oz. Hudson Whiskey NY Do the Rye Thing

1/2 oz. Asbach Uralt Brandy

3/4 oz. lemon juice

1/4 oz. Rock 12 Quince Liqueur



Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake 12 -15 seconds, or until frost forms on the exterior of the shaker. Strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.

This week, we continue our discussion of the wide world of celebrity spirits with Ocavio Chaidez! We discuss the passion behind Steven Soderbergh's singani brand, the "passion" underlying Mark Wahlberg's tequila brand, and have the podcast's first ever game segment! Join us for all of this and much more!



Drink Discussed:



Cantua Blossom

1 1/2 oz. Singani 63

1 oz. fresh orange juice

1/4 oz. Zoco Pacharán Navarro

1 barspoon Malahat Ginger Rum



Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake vigorously until ice forms on the outside of the shaker. Strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with an orange twist.

This week, we're joined by Ocavio Chaidez as we begin a two part exploration of the world of celebrity spirits! From George Clooney's tequila to Post Malone's rosé, we talk about how this whole trend got started, if these brands are worth all the hype, and much more in this part 1!



Drink discussed:



King of the Hill

2 oz. Mullholland Distilling gin

1/2 oz. Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa

1/2 oz. Lava Cap Winery Love Wave

1 barspoon Falcon Spirits Apertivo Aplomado



Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, and stir for 10 -12 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.