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 ListAmaro MonteZero Proof bookElectric JuicerAbigail's ListSupport a bartender!Cocktail IllustrationsTrain your noseComplete Whiskey Coursehttps://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 CapAir CorkChampagne 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 Lapin1 ¾ oz Amontillado Sherry1/2 oz Dark Rum (high proof)¼ oz Lemon Juice¼ oz Oleo (sugar syrup made with lemon and orange peels)1tsp of preserves (any will do)1 dash angostura bittersWhip shake above ingredients w/2 cubesPour into a Rocks glass or julep cup over Crushed iceMake it pretty.Wi...

Elizabeth and Abigail discuss Cognac and Armagnac, their origins and differences and suggest some to try. Resources we talked about:Charles NealBy the Smoke and the Smell: My Search for the Rare and Sublime on the Spirits TrailBrandys to try:Martell Caractere CognacD’USSÉ CognacPierre Ferrand 1840 CognacClaude Chatelier Cognac VSCastarède ArmagnacDomaine 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.