Liquid Gold: Recent Episodes
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It’s the holidays and hosts Mike and Kenneth are hungry! Along with Rachel Ramirez of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, they look to the Wisconsin Supper Club Tradition and the dessert drinks like the Pink Squirrel, Brandy Alexander, and the Grasshopper. They start with the almighty Brandy Old Fashioned and discuss all the delicious food of the supper clubs to the North. Booze News heads to Mt. Fuji, Guy Fieri’s new canned cocktail, scientists on the verge of proving the details of terroir, and vomit fees introduced at new restaurants in California. Also included: invading Canada with Michael Moore, is cream a booze-proof vest for drinking, and pickling cocktail garnishes.
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Hosts Mike Wolf and Kenneth Dedmon are joined by cocktail master and Martini maestro Jeremiah Jason Blake, formerly of the Vesper Club for an exploration into the timeless beverage. They discuss the mysterious origins of the drink, give plenty of recipes and techniques, and talk about the art of layering ice. Variations on the Martini are discussed as well: the Vesper, the Marguerite, the Tuxedo and the Martinez. They touch on filmmaker Luis Buñuel’s essay on the Martini and famous writer MFK Fisher’s article in The Atlantic from 1949 are dug up in the research. Also covered: was James Bond an alcoholic, cooking with vermouth, and inter-office memos telling the terrors of the Martini in late 60’s Manhattan.
Happy Thanksgiving from Liquid Gold!
Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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Liquid Gold kicks off Season 6 with an exploration of the drink of the season, the Hot Toddy. Hosts Mike and Kenneth are joined by new voice of the show Sophia Brand, exploring different methods of preparation and the history of the cold-weather classic. They enjoy their own Rye Hot Toddy on the program, made with the new Nelson Brothers Rye Whiskey. Then they discuss British tea traditions and methods with Sophia, the Queen and Colonel Sanders, and the culture shock regarding her move stateside years ago. For Booze News, Kenneth discusses Kate Middleton’s ridiculously named new cocktail, her real favorite beverage, 5,000 year old wine discovered in Egypt, provides a very short update on celebrity booze adventures, and the tale of the ghost that forced someone to do three shots of whiskey. Bonus recipe: Mezcal Hot Toddies all around.
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Host Mike Wolf is joined by Adam Sloan of Soundtrack My Drink to talk all things strawberries. They discuss culinary-influenced cocktails, making strawberry shrubs, the many things that go well with strawberry, and why using the strawberry tops is the ultimate hack. Also discussed: layering acid in cocktails using shrubs, pairing music and cocktails together, and are we living in the times of Peak Cocktail?
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Hosts Mike and Kenneth are once again joined by Thompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston for a discussion about the Pink Lady cocktail, the perfect drink for Mother’s Day weekend and spring in general. They discuss recipes, methods, the proliferation of pink spirits, and why Kenneth’s “The White Lady” cocktail is hilarious. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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For a special springtime episode all about Rosé wine, hosts Mike and Kenneth are joined by longtime Thompson Hotel beverage director Todd Johnston. The trio discuss the many different styles that Todd is featuring for “Wine Wednesdays” at the Marsh House, why picnics and rosé go hand in hand, and explore a unique wine from California called Forlorn Hope. Todd also goes over pairings with rosé, Loire Valley vs. Provence, current trends in wine, and why Chartreuse is the Champagne of spirits. For Booze News, Kenneth veers wildly from fires in rosé country, cows blowing up in dairy country, and the staff of a cruise ship forgetting about a dead body on board.
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For a Shots episode to revive the soul, bedridden and recovering host Mike Wolf discusses the “Corpse Reviver” family of cocktails, most notably of which is the number 2. Developed and made famous by Harry Craddock at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London in the 1920s and 30s, the Corpse Reviver no. 2 is the ideal daytime/brunch cocktail. Mike discusses other notable variations on the Corpse Reviver and why the number one is due for a big comeback this fall. Also discussed: what to use in place of the now-defunct Kina Lillet, Corpse Revivers in film, and why drinking four in a row is probably not a great idea.
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To help ring in St. Patrick’s Day this year, hosts Mike and Kenneth are crushing Irish coffees. They discuss a few different methods for making this caffeinated classic, as well as how to incorporate the all-important cream component. Also discussed: Marilyn Monroe and the origin story of the Irish coffee, adding octane booster to your car, tempering mugs, and Red Bull’s changing fortunes in the world of caffeinated, boozy drinks.
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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As an early Spring rears its head in Tennessee and around the country, hosts Mike and Kenneth check in with forager, gardener, bartender and writer Danny Childs, a proponent of “Slow Drinks” in his home in New Jersey. Danny is putting the finishing touches on his first book and talks about what makes a slow drink, and how history plays into his approach to botanical beverages. They discuss Dandelion Mead, real Sassafras Root Beer, Ginger bugs and the natural way to make sodas, using ramps in cocktails, and the many unique evergreens Danny utilizes in the Northeast. Booze News sees Kenneth covering NA Marijuana Beer, Bill Gates buying into Heineken, Juvenile debuting some “Juvee Juice,” King Charles’ pairing of scotch cocktails and cheese eggs, and the black fungus permeating the area around Jack Daniels in Southern Tennessee.
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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On the heels of Mardi Gras, host Mike Wolf dives into the top 5 drinks that hail from New Orleans, the cocktail capital of the world. Recipes, techniques and stories abound as we dive into the Vieux Carré, Sazerac, Ramos gin fizz, Brandy Crust, Grasshopper and an unexpected bonus drink featuring raspberries. Many of these drinks are also great templates to create your own drinks, as Wolf does on the spot with the Vieux Carré. Happy drinking as you head into the weekend!”
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For a rapid-fire topic extravaganza, hosts Mike and Kenneth provide some recipes for your Super Bowl party spread, including a fire recipe for Alabama White Sauce, also known as white gold. They also discuss Jack White’s guacamole hack, a few Rotel dip recipes, and the best Super Bowl day beers made locally. To begin the Valentine’s Day content this year, Mike gives a recipe for how to make your own non-alcoholic red wine, using 100 percent cranberry juice, and discusses other drinks to make with the tannic, intense red liquid, and how to incorporate florality into your V-day drinks. Then they go over the wide world of cheap Chianti, the perfect red to go with an Italian Valentines Day feast. There’s also plenty of marinara sauce hacks and a discussion on the magic of pasta water. Finally, Booze News finds Kenneth covering a wide range of stories including dumpling soda that’s only to be opened outside, Crypto’s disappearance from Super Bowl ads this year, Vincent Gallo’s strange dating website, and why spirits have finally toppled beer in market share. A Hall of Fame episode.
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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For the season premiere, host Mike Wolf checks in from Puerto Rico as he investigates the origins and flavors of one of the most popular drinks on the planet: the Piña Colada. Mike visits the Caribe Hotel in San Juan, ground zero for the development of the drink, and discusses the importance of Coco Lopez coconut cream, which became essential to the drink’s popularity and was created at a University in San Juan. “Books and Booze” returns as we dive into the incredible research by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry in his book “Potions of the Caribbean,” and Mike shares some of his favorite passages of Hunter S. Thompson’s “The Rum Diary,” providing plenty of context for the midcentury boom happening in San Juan at the time. Finally, an important connection is made between Pitorro, Puerto Rico’s “tears of the mountain” moonshine drink and the finest rum on the island, the incomparable Ron Barrelito. Recipes and stories abound.
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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For the season finale hosts Mike and Kenneth finally tackle the wide world of Sherry, with a little help from their friends. One of the oldest, most misunderstood and delicious wines in the world, Sherry hails from Jerez, Spain. Guest Nathaniel Smith of 100 Mill Street Gin talks extensively of his recent trip to Spain exploring the Bodegas and Sherry houses. Craig Schoen of Peninsula, known for their excellent Sherry pairings and Spanish/Portuguese cuisine, discusses a few classic Sherry cocktails and amazing Sherry pairings. Booze news covers plenty of whiskey news and the largest bottle of wine in the world. Happy New Year from Liquid Gold!
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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With most of the country stuck in a once-in-a-generation cold snap, host Mike Wolf offers up plenty of warming holiday beverages to get you through the weekend. First up is the mezcal hot toddy from the new book, along with tips on customizing your own hot toddy on a cold night. Then we dive into numerous eggnog recipes and the scientific case for aging your eggnog. We dust off George Washington’s famous eggnog recipe, a Vegan eggnog recipe with no eggs, how to make your own whiskey cream, and how to use that in a whiskey cream hot chocolate. Then we close it out with an old, never-released Christmas story from Charlie Nelson of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, from his days visiting Dublin and riding rickshaws for money. Happy Holidaze from Liquid Gold!
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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Today on Liquid Gold we dive into the rich history of the warming Christmas beverage known as the “Tom and Jerry,” quite possibly the first cocktail ever created in the 1820s. Host Mike Wolf goes over the recipe from the new book “Cheer,” and also gives an authentic Wisconsin recipe from an amazing bar called “Bryant’s,” known for their special Tom and Jerry room where they serve the beverage every December.
Mike also previews the events in Charleston this weekend – at Edmunds Oast Exchange from 3-5pm on Saturday December 17, and a Liquid Gold pop-up at Minero on John’s Island later that evening from 6-8pm, where he’ll be featuring the Tequila Hurricane from the new book.
Then we dive back into the archives to feature our talk with Puerto Rican chef Shamil Velasquez on the holiday traditions of Puerto Rico and the secret of his family’s Coquito recipe. Bonus: cocktail correspondent Jessica Backhus reads her excerpt all about how to budget for your holiday party this year.
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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Hosts Mike and Kenneth sit down with Matt Leff, founder of Rhizome Productions, ahead of the “Winter Warmer,” their annual beer festival in Germantown which kicks off Saturday, December 3rd from 11am – 4pm in Morgan Park. The trio discuss what makes a winter beer while tasting some special barrel-aged beers from Matt’s personal cellar. Matt shares insights on the changing world of craft beer, how climate change is affecting the lambic beers made in Belgium (which he’ll be featuring at the festival), Germantown’s beer-brewing roots in Nashville, and how he got a local brewery to put jelly doughnuts into a white stout. Also discussed: what barrel-aging does to beer and why a barley wine can get you turnt up real quick. Cheers to beer! This year’s Winter Warmer benefits the Oasis Center in Nashville, helping disadvantaged youth build bicycles that they get to keep.
Mike Wolf’s new book Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide is available now! Pick up a copy ASAP!
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Chef Katie Coss - from the Hulu show "Chefs vs. Wild" - shares many of her Thanksgiving cooking secrets.
Adam Morgan of Husk joins to talk about two titans of the cocktail world: the Old Fashioned and Manhattan.
Get your spooky weekend recipes on with the Orchard Punch, Zombie Punch and Pumpkin Zombie!
Abby Walters from Standard Proof Whiskey joins for a chat about the Sazerac, Furever Friends and the upcoming Wicked Market. Loads of Booze News and recipes.
Host Mike Wolf dives into many of the autumnal gems from the new book, "Cheer: A Liquid Gold Holiday Drinking Guide."
Saké master Byron Stithem of Proper Saké joins for a chat about the mysterious Swampwater cocktail and an in-depth take on The Florida Files.
Happy weekend imbibing from Liquid Gold! Here's two quick recipes for your Labor Day festivities.
Celebratory 100th episode with one of our absolute favorites; Teresa Mason of Mas Tacos and Wilburn Street Tavern.
Mike shares the wit, wisdom and recipes of author M.F.K. Fisher from "A Cordiall Water."
Kaytie Keck of Audrey and Pearl Diver joins for an in-depth discussion on the national Brazilian cocktail Caipirinha.
Hosts Mike and Kenneth bring in a very special guest all the way from Patagonia for a discussion about all things Trakal.
The "Summer of Shots 2022" kicks off as host Mike Wolf goes it alone with a solo pod all about the Hotel Nacional, both the cocktail and the famous hotel perched above the Havana harbor.
Ali Best of Cathead joins for a chat about Ready To Drink beverages and our hosts are very impressed with the results!
Liquid Gold checks in with new War Correspondent Matt Campbell, an American living and working in Warsaw, Poland.
The Liquid Gold crew finally tackles one of the most important and delicious drinks in the canon: the Margarita!
Checking in on the state of affairs due to the current crisis in Ukraine and a Booze News centric episode.
Sommelier Jodi Bronchtein of Audrey brings five wines for heartbreak along with music and food pairings to bear.
Guest Erin Barnett of Spirit Animal Co-Op joins for a spirited discussion around sidestepping dry January by embracing Dry Ginuary.
Playlist professional DJ Patrick Goodspeed joins for a chat about crafting a special holiday playlist before Kenneth deep dives into a bevy of new Booze News.
Paul Vaughn, co-founder of Bearded Iris Brewing joins in for a chat about why pitchers are so important, black lagers and the beginnings of Coca-Cola, among other things.
New-York Times Bestseller Amy Stewart joins to talk about her novel, The Drunken Botanist.
Shots! returns for Season 4. Mike and Kenneth talk to Paul Vaughan of Bearded Iris Brewing to talk Nocino.
For their first in-studio interview since February 2020, Mike and Kenneth are joined by award-winning writer, pastry chef, and buttermilk advocate Lisa Donovan.
Season 4 commences with Nashville legend Alice Randall, author of the book 'Black Bottom Saints,' among others.
To celebrate Negroni Week, Jonathan Howard from the Continental joins Mike to talk about the Negroni Experience. Then, we rebroadcast the 50th episode of Liquid Gold... all about the infamous drink.
Mike Wolf and Jessica Backhus celebrate the Honey Deuce's 15th anniversary and discuss the cocktail's origins as the official drink of the U.S. Open, which is currently underway.
Jessica Backhus joins for a chat about all sorts of Boat Drinks; the Hemingway, Hotel Nacional and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club included.
Mike is joined by Travis Archer, formerly the Mojito master behind "Mojito Mondays" at Dino's.
The Summer of Shots continues as Mike and Kenneth discuss the Smash aka the Whiskey Smash aka a delightful and versatile, seasonal, cocktail.
Nashville bartending legend Jeremiah Blake talks on the earliest and most important templates of the cocktail, the Daisy, precursor to none other than the Margarita.
Mike checks in with Liquid Gold hero Darcy O'Neil and they discuss Darcy's new progressive grape-growing, wine-making venture.
Discussing Trappist Ales: Chimay, Orval and Westmalle with Buddy Buttram, previously of Kuchnia and Keller.
Liquid Gold finally dives into the wonderful world of Chartreuse.
Brandon Bramhall of Attaboy and Lakeside Lounge joins for a chat about the perfect pour and plays a few rounds of Cocktail Jazz.
Mike and Kenneth kick off "Monks of March," where they'll dive into spirits, liqueurs, wines and beers made by Monks all this month.
Derrick Diggs, bar manager at Willie B's, shares his fascinating story from Nashville to Memphis to Ghana and back.
Discussing Chocolate and the magical elixir known as Chinato with Scott Witherow of Olive and Sinclair.
The content remains highly carbonated! Egg Creams, the NOLA Ramos Gin Fizz and more are discussed.
Mike sits down with soda fountain historian Darcy O'Neil.
Comedian, Actor and Writer Brad Sativa joins for an episode about new projects and his love for whiskey.
For their annual New Year's Eve episode, Mike, Kenneth and Jess all pick a favorite lesser-known sparkling wine and talk about why they love it.
For the annual holiday episode, Mike, Kenneth and Jess dive in to the coconut cousin to egg nog: Puerto Rico's Coquito.
Debating the origins of the flip cocktail, giving recipes for the Grasshopper and many more Chocolate insights.
Mike and Kenneth deep dive on all things Fernet, the bitter Italian subcategory of elixirs.
Mike is joined by Jessica Backhus for a rundown of Thanksgiving recipes and pairing suggestions for your, potentially, unique holiday.
Jessica Backhus of Delaney Oyster House joins for a conversation about the history of, and the right way to make, an Espresso Martini.
Nathanael Mehrens, co-founder of Stay Golden Coffee and Matchless Coffee Soda, joins for a bit of Coffee Talk.
Curb your Election Day anxiety with a quick break from Liquid Gold.
To kickoff Season 3, Mike gets jacked on cold brew with none other than Nashville renaissance man Chris Crofton. They discuss his breakthrough 2018 album, the gift of sobriety and how a primitive form of cold brew lead to the Renaissance Era in Europe. Then they discuss the state of comedy and pairing coffee drink […]
A Cider Season Finale with Jessica Backhus of Delaney Oyster House, Chris Haston of C. Haston Ciders and an epic Booze News.
Liquid Gold speaks with cider and orchard legend Diane Flynt, from Virginia’s famed Foggy Ridge Ciders.
Recorded March 1st, 2020; our Lost Episode with Andy Wedge of Momofuku and Alex Burch from Bastion.
A very special episode 50 covering one of our hosts favorite drinks, the Negroni. They discuss the drinks history, the rise of apertivo culture in America and a few secret ingredients.
Husk Nashville head bartender Adam Morgan joins for a talk about Sotol, a wild desert spirit from Central Mexico that is currently seeing a lot of interest in cocktail and drinking culture.
Mike dives into the varied world of Mezcal, Bacanora, and Raicilla before we hear from a variety of guests, including Jessica Backhus, Patrick Goodspeed and Gabe Fuenmayor.
Hosts Mike and Kenneth talk about a few of their favorite ingredients to mix with tequila, some of which may be growing in your yard.
Summer of Shots continues with a look at Sangrita, a nearly 100-year old non-alcoholic shot.
Discussing the rock n' roll history behind the Tequila Sunrise. Includes a surprise Kurt Russel story and the madness of downtown Nashville.
A run down on the origins of the class of drinks known as "Rickeys," followed by an incredible story of the jazz club in New Jersey where the Kamikaze was born.
Mike sits down with old friend and Creative Director of Standard Proof Whiskey, Robert Longhurst to talk about his signature Red Eye Rye Coffee Whiskey.
Thirst-quenching pilsners, black owned businesses, compost tea from Gardentined and Booze News!
Summer of Shots! The history of Sex on the Beach, Nashville's controversial downtown bars and a touch of Gardentined.
Mike goes over the importance of composting, corn varieties for making moonshine and sits down for an interview with Kelly Gable, bar manager of Josephine.
Host Mike Wolf discusses companion planting in the garden, the origins of the "Three Sisters" philosophy and the tangled history of Rhubarb.
Mike talks about planting rhubarb, using it in drinks and the joys of Wood Sorrel. Jess Backhus and Kenneth check in, respectively.
Mike offers a handful of dandelion friendly drink recipes, the wonders of the unfairly maligned plant.
Mike and Kenneth are "Gardentined" in their homes as they look to the natural world and how to use botanicals in your everyday drinking arsenal.
Mike and Kenneth weigh in on losing work, and trying to make sense of their changing lives.
After a word about that tornado and how you can help, Mike and Kenneth talk to Andy Wedge of Bar Wayo & Alex Burch of Bastion about the simple cocktail, The Stinger.
Ross Welbon and Dru Sousan of Honeytree Meadery chat about Mead, Honey and the future of bees.
Meyer Lemons, Cara Cara Oranges, Blood Oranges, Satsumas and how to get the most out of them.
A look back at the Top 3 drinks that ruled the last decade and a look ahead into what may rule the 20's. Bonus: Booze News and the debut of The Florida Files.
Nicolette Anctil of Husk returns for a quick salute to the time-worn New Years tradition: popping bottles of Champagne!
A special report from Nogapalooza 2019, a history lesson on the Eggnog Riots of 1824 and an unforgettable Booze News Uber Ride.
Liquid Gold cohort Patrick Halloran of Henrietta Red returns for a SHOTS episode all about the mysterious Zirbenz.
Husk Sommelier Nicolette Anctil sits down for an enlightening, Thanksgiving-focused episode that includes discussions on food pairings and natural wine. Also, Booze News.
Mike and Kenneth talk to Charles Nelson of Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery to talk about the relaunch of his family's 160 year-old Tennessee Whiskey.
Shots! Halloween, Zombies, Hot Drinks and a rapid fire scary segment of Booze News!
Liquid Gold branding expert and all around talented graphic design Jess Machen drops in for a chat about book design, the Bloody Mary and a game of Hero vs Idiot.
Byron Stithem of Proper Sake Co. and Kynzie Hunter of Green Pheasant join Mike & Kenneth for an epic Sake Season Finale.
Hosts Mike and Kenneth welcome back Pat Halloran of Henrietta Red for a deep dive on the most autumnal of spirits: Apple Brandy. Later, Pat blows their minds by breaking out a very special, rare bottle of Calvados.
Pat Halloran, of Henrietta Red, sits down for an engaging talk about pairing cocktails with movies, elevating Jello Shots and an atomic booze news.
Hosts Mike and Kenneth open up about their despair following the death of Nashville legend David Berman. Classic Water and gin drinks at sunset ensue. Also, the heyday of the Tennessee Titans and some thoughts on mental health.
Sommelier Jessica Backhus joins for a chat on all things vermouth, Italian Grandpa Drinks and the Tackling the Straw debate on Booze News.
Mike and Kenneth spend the Fourth of July holiday talking about pool beers, lawn-mowing beers, camping beers and the ultimate crushing-beer technique, Shotgunning a beer.
Shots! Mike and Kenneth share some history and go over different methods of making the Mint Julep, the original "fancy drink." Crushed ice gets spilled everywhere in this summertime exclusive.
Legendary rum runner Ed Hamilton dives into his different expressions of Jamaican rum and talks about what makes the rhums of Martinique so special.
We sit down with rum legend Ed Hamilton to talk about Martinique rums and the ritual of the Ti´Punch, the French Caribbean rum Old Fashioned.
Our hosts enlist some Tiki masters to dive into what could be the most fascinating ingredient for Tiki drinks: Falernum, the Barbadian elixir of life.
TIKI MONTH w/ Demi Natoli, formerly of Lost Lake in Chicago, and Nick Drohan of Chopper
Shots! The guys are joined once again by Sally Gatza from LA Jackson for a discussion about the drink that'll never die: the Daiquiri.
Hosts Mike and Kenneth drink Japanese highballs and go on a deep dive with Sally Gatza from LA Jackson on the Pimm's Cup. Also, Sally discusses running a high-end rooftop bar, making Ramos Gin Fizzes, hating on the Bloody Mary and a game-changing edition of Booze News!
Shots! A new feature on Liquid Gold in which Mike and Kenneth take a few minutes to discuss a specific drink. This week, the Irish Car Bomb and St. Patrick's Day etiquette.
Part 2 of their interview with Kevin King of Husk Savannah, transformative whiskey-cigar pairing, Sean Brock stories, and a portent of doom-filled Booze News.
Part One: Mike and Kenneth interview long time friend, and current Husk Savannah bar manager, Kevin King. They discuss his recent trip exploring Brandy in Chile, frozen sherry cobblers in Savannah, and the second coming of Chicago's famous spirit, Malort.
Pairing with Taco Bell, the magic of the Sherry Cobbler and Part 2 of chatting with Craig Schoen from Peninsula.
Part One: Hosts Mike Wolf and Kenneth Dedmon sit down with Craig Schoen from Peninsula to discuss his time in NYC and Seattle, his goals for the customer experience at his restaurant and partake in a spirited debate on the art of the Martini.
Mike and Kenneth talk Moroccan Mint Tea, Honeysuckle and Chicory, and Mississippi Juke Joints with their guest Ali Besten from Cathead Distillery.
Mike and Kenneth talk bubbles, sparkling wine and a special recipe for Tepache while they interview Bastion beverage director Alex Burch.
Hosts Mike Wolf and Kenneth Dedmond talk at length with Jared Welch of Southern Grist. Bonus; an Egg Nog and Whiskey Cream recipe, right in time for the holiday.
Coming Soon! Hosts Mike Wolf and Kenneth Dedmond explore all things beverage; beer, wine, cocktails, coffee and beyond. Additionally, expect interviews with all variety of brewers, barista, bartenders, chefs and restaurant owners. Music by Upright T-Rex Music. Logo by Jess Machen