95bFM: Cocktail Corner: Recent Episodes
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For Marijuana Media this week, Chris chats about rental properties and cultivating marijuana, a man in Christchurch being arrested for allegedly breaching his medicinal marijuana license, a new study showing that not only does marijuana enhance music, but music enhances the effects of marijuana, and cones versus joints.
Thanks to The Hemp Store!
For Cocktail Corner, Finn, Rob, and Scott from the Matakanarama team, join HALFQUEEN to chat about the three-day music and arts festival and to drink a yummy cocktail!
The folk from Dog Music join Molly and Joel to chat about their upcoming gig, In Heat, which features a stacked lineup of Blunt Dog, Model, George Barney Roberts, Boyracer, and Porcelain, and to drink some very yum (and strong) salty dog cocktails!
Billie Rogers joins HALFQUEEN to chat about an upcoming Twin Peaks marathon on the 11th of April! Thanks to The Hollywood Avondale!
Billie Rogers joins Shaq to chat about The Hollywood Avondale's upcoming Twin Peaks marathon on the 11th of April!
Nicola and Adam of Basement Theatre are in the studio to mix-up a delicious mocktail and chat about their Summer Season and Pride '26 programming. Including (but, not limited to!) clowning, Big Queer Improv Party 3, and an indigenous queer film night this weekend - TAKAPAPA. Check out the Basement website for the full rundown on all the exciting things happening across February and beyond.
Mat concocts a Thomson twist on a penicillin, refreshing and smokey! Thanks to our pals at Thomson Whiskey.
Mat makes a delicious mānuka-smoked mint julep this week, tune in to catch the recipe and make this refresher at home. Thanks to our friends at Thomson Whiskey.
Whakarongo mai, Mat makes a delicious TOMMY Liqueur recipe with an apple-y twist. Thanks to Thomson Whiskey!
Did someone say a taste of the South, and can we not call them sea-snot-inis? That's right Gwilym from East Imperial brings with him fresh Bluff oysters and the freshest Bluff Gin from Bluff Distillery!
Tune in to learn how to make the most southern cocktail, maybe in the world. Thanks to East Imperial!
This week Gwilym brings us the first tasting of a BRAND NEW gin! Introducing Bluff Distillery... To keep things simple it's paired with East Imperial's finest tonic, and then to complicate things Gwilym brings pacific oysters.
It's salty delicious goodness and we recommend you go and cop a bottle....
Many thanks to East Imperial, for the best mixers out there!
Gwilym is in the building for Thompson Whiskey and crafts a rather nice gin cocktail with a sharp punch and delightful smooth ginger aftertouch.
Thanks to Thompson Whiskey!
Matt from whips up a delicious, refreshing cocktail for us!
Thanks to Thompson Whiskey!
Matt from Thomson Whiskey brings us a delish whiskey and cola!
Thanks to Thomson Whiskey!
Billie from the Hollywood Avondale joins us with a delicious, summery Gin cocktail!
Thanks to Scapegrace Gin!
Listening back to this, it got lit in the studio during this once-in-a-lifetime segment.
With The Room playing at The Hollywood on Friday - it just makes sense to make the infamous Scotchka in the studio!
Thanks to The Hollywood Avondale!
We're going off into the sunset with a simple classic staple: Gin & Tonic.
Thanks to Lighthouse Gin!
We're using the limited-edition Barrel Gin from Lighthouse Gin, to make mulled gin!? I know about mulled wine, but... mulled gin!?
Thanks to Lighthouse Gin!
We're having a dirty martini with Lighthouse Navy-strength Gin. And we all agree that Robert Muldoon wouldn't have been able to name all of the bits that make Gin.
Thanks to Lighthouse Gin!
We not only have Yvette in the building, but the one and only Head Distiller Rachel Hall! Also, apparently you can have the most Lemonly Lemon?
Thanks to Lighthouse Gin!
Yvette of Lighthouse Gin is here to deliver a rather creamy gin, served with a side of Ginger Kisses (the biscuit - we need to stress this).
Thanks to Lighthouse Gin!
Cocktail Corner has been taken over by a sample of different tasty beers - with Geoff from McLeod's Brewery paying us a visit in the studio.
Marty's Mule was very tasty - but is Robert De Nero Scorsese's Mule or Muse?
Thanks to The Hollywood Avondale & Fling Cocktails
The Neverending Story is playing at The Hollywood this Sunday and Marty's Margy is made with Fling Cocktail's Margarita Mixer.
Thanks to The Hollywood Avondale and Fling Cocktails!
Before this drink, I thought Rosebud was just a cheat code for the Sims on PC - but today my life has changed with the Rosebud Cocktail mix from Fling.
Thanks to The Hollywood Avondale & Fling Premium Cocktails
Since The Hollywood Avondale are playing Goodfellas - we're sippin' Martin's Mafia Martini.
The recipe is suuuper simple.
- Fling Cocktail Espresso Martini Mixer
- 42 Below Vodka
- Ice in your shaker and glass
Thanks to The Hollywood Avondale & Fling Premium Cocktails
Renee is back and so is Lewis from Sales (no longer at sales, btw) - the gang sample Moi Wines' 2021 Pet-Nat Grüner Veltliner and something else totally different!
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Rare wines from the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle!? And a lil' interesting gadget to help aerate the wine.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Drinks that are totally exclusive and being tasted for the first time (that's a maybe on this fact, please hold caller). But we welcome Renee of Boutique Connection back to the studio to taste these new drinks out.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Today's drink includes Gin of a color that isn't translucent and the use of Cola instead of Tonic!?
Thanks to East Imperial!
Ben from Elemental Distillery brings his Roots Malborough Dry Gin along to this wonderfully tasty edition of Cocktail Corner. If this has gotten your tastebuds goin' - Gin Jubilee is still on.
Thanks to East Imperial!
With Gin Jubiliee in full swing, Evette from Lighthouse Gin comes in and crafts a lovely cocktail that easily hides the taste of gin, quite sneaky but very refreshing.
Get the recipe here!
Thanks to East Imperial!
It's another classic spin on the humble Gin & Tonic, but there's olives and office mugs involved this time 'round. Gin Jubilee is also just around the corner. We also need a name for this drink... Ideas?
Thanks to East Imperial!
Soren Crabb of 1919 Distilling comes into the studio and makes an EZ but delectable 1919 Gin x Bay Leaf Syrup drink with East Imperial Yuzu Lemonade. Also, learn from Corey and have a cheeky cough before you sip on this beauty.
Thanks to East Imperial - Superior Beverages
Renee from Moi Wines and James from Peach Pit are in the studio this week, talking Metro Top 50 and sample some neat wine.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
It's a double act this time round with Renee from Moi Wines and Mathew from Thomson Whisky with some fancy Christmas drink ideas (it was enough to get Corey tipsy when reading the news).
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Renee from Moi Wines is back for a quick visit and tasting in the studio.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Renee from Moi Wines visits the bFM studio for a chat with Jannine from Huntress Wines.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Renee from Moi Wines + Amy from Amoise Wines visit the bFM studio to talk organic wine making + share a bottle of unreleased wine!
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Renee from Moi Wines joins Jonny and Lewis with a wine from Matakana.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
What difference does the glass make when sipping on wine? Renee from Moi Wines shows us!
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
How does on pair wine & food. What even is taste?
One thing is for certain, this wine is yummy.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Mat Thomson fills in for Renee & make the boys a special sangria.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Mat Thomson visits the bFM studio and makes a "French 75" with a Moi Wines Pet Nat!
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Renee from Moi Wines visits the bFM studio with a very yum bottle of Hopesgrove Pinot Noir.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Renee from Moi Wines pops in to studio to share another extremely limited edition bottle of wine with Jonny & Lewis.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Renee from Moi Wines visits the bFM studio with a bottle of unreleased wine.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Cocktail Corner with Renee from Moi Wines!
She shares her 2019 Filigree Rosé with Jonny & Lewis.
Thanks to Boutique Connection!
Andy from The Monthership comes in to chat about his new venue.
Check them out. They're at 7 Shortland St in the CBD.
Cocktail Corner, Mat Thomson popped into the studio to make a flash Gin & Tonic with Victor Gin
Kristin jumps on the phone to chat cocktails & the boys make something with a little Victor Gin, Chi' and Lime Juice!
Paul from Parnell's newest hospitality spot Va Bene, visits the bFM studio to whip up a cocktail with some excess ingredients from his restaurant.
It's a hit!
Paul from Va Bene & The Parnell Porker on Parnell Road visits the bFM studio with a special Negroni & a truffle infused whisky!
Get out and supprt your local hospo spots!
Our local mixologist Kristin whips up a special nmber with some vodka + lime juice + golden pash (with 5% fruit juice!)
Mat Thomson comes in with 5 litres of delicious Sangria made with Victor Gin!
Thanks to Thomson Whisky
Mat from Thomson Whisky makes Espresso Martinis made with Whisky and coffee aged in barrels.
Cheers to Thomson Whisky!
Sam talks us through the differences though aged and unaged whiskys.
Cheers to Thomson Whisky!
Mat Thomson jumps on the line to taste his new Grain & Grape whisky with Jonny. It's top notch!
Thanks to Thomson Whisky!
Kristin + Arepa + Thomson Whisky!
- 1 jigger whisky
- 1/2 jigger Arepa or blackcurrent
- 1/2 jigger grenadine (or a full of blackcurrent if you don't have it)
- top off 7up or Sprite - just a spritz!
- Garnish w/ blackberries & fairy floss (optional)
Kristin makes a blinder with Lychees & Victor Gin - from Thomson Whisky
- 1 shot Victor gin
- 1 shot lychee syrup ( get a can w/ lychees to use as a garnish!)
- 1/2 shot lime juice
- Garnish blueberry inside a lychee to make an eyeball for a Halloween twist!
Kristin jump on the phone as Jonny & Big Hungry make cocktails with Thomson Whisky White Malt spirit + apple juice!
In a tumbler with ice add:
1 x 30ml Thomson Whisky White Malt Spirit
Top glass with apple juice & garnish with slice of apple or lime.