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Elizabeth Pearce
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Join drinks historian Elizabeth Pearce and bartender extraordinaire Abigail Gullo as they discuss booze history and culture with a little drinking advice thrown in for good measure. Best way to learn, ever.

  1. 12/17/2021

    Holiday Gift Guide 2021

    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

    31 min

  2. 10/24/2021

    Booze Storage and How to Become a Bartender

    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

    58 min

  3. 05/29/2021

    Bartending during COVID-19

    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.

    1h 7m

  4. 05/08/2021

    Oh Sherry!

    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.

    53 min

  5. 04/24/2021

    Cognac and Armagnac

    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)

    44 min

  6. 04/05/2021

    Ramos Gin Fizz

    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.

    55 min

  7. 12/12/2020

    Holiday Gift Round-up

    Elizabeth and Abigail offer their annual list of boozy inspired gifts to give (and get!) Links: Books: Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, with 100 Recipes from Leyenda & Beyond by Ivy Mix Camp Cocktails: Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors by Emily Vikre The New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Think Like a Master Mixologist, with 500 Recipes by Dale Degroff Drink Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Best Cocktail Bars, Neighborhood Pubs, and All-Night Dives by Elizabeth Pearce Gear Vintage Mr. Bartender Sets Vintage Travel Bar Sets Products Monthly Cocktail subscription shakerandspoon.com Grenadines:(Do a taste off and report your findings!) Liber & Co Stirrings Pratt BG Orgeat: Jeff Berry's Orgeat Splurge: This article mentions several companies that offer home bars https://vinepair.com/articles/prebuilt-bars-instagram-covid-19 Support Bartenders #BarLM Cocktail Subscription: venmo @linday-matteson with the phrase "cocktail subscription" and your email address.  Donation starts at $1 per cocktail, but try to be generous. Shameless Promotion: Drink & Learn Virtual Happy Hours www.drinkandlearn.com Abigail's 12 days of Christmas, check out her instagram for more info @Abigailgullo

    41 min

  8. 11/28/2020

    Champagne

    Elizabeth and Abigail explore the history of Champagne and share some of their favorites. Mentions include: Wine Folly When Champagne Became French Aubry Brut Rose Perrier Jouet

    59 min
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Join drinks historian Elizabeth Pearce and bartender extraordinaire Abigail Gullo as they discuss booze history and culture with a little drinking advice thrown in for good measure. Best way to learn, ever.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Pearce
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Drink & Learn Podcast
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    Drink & Learn Podcast