This episode we share mutual appreciation for Amaretto with our guest, Piers Simms, while we feign expertise in Italian history, and confess past insecurities.

Exemplar Cocktail: Amaretto Sour

• 2oz Amaretto

• 1oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• 1 Dash of Angostura Bitters

Add ice and shake until the tin feels completely cold. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.

Wildcard Cocktail: Italian Margarita

• 2oz Tequila

• 1oz Amaretto

• 0.5oz Triple Sec

• 1oz Lime Juice

Add ice and shake until the tin feels completely cold. Strain into a chilled glass, but don’t rim the glass with salt.

Music pieces “Backbay Lounge”, “Rites”, and “Airport Lounge” used in this episode are provided courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.

This podcast is intended to introduce you and your friends to new cocktail recipes. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly, and only if you’re 18 or over.