The Dragon's Head Lounge: Recent Episodes

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In this episode, we discuss all things Gin with our gin expert Phoebe, and self-proclaimed gin expert Jean-Luc.

Exemplar Cocktail: Gin and Tonic

• 2oz Gin

• Top Up with a Corresponding Tonic

Fill a highball or balloon glass with ice. Add the Gin and top up with a corresponding Tonic. Garnish with a Lime Wedge.

Wildcard Cocktail: Singapore Sling

• 0.25oz Cointreau

• 0.5oz Grenadine

• 1oz Lemon Juice

• 3oz Pineapple Juice

• 1.5oz London Dry Gin

• 1 dash of Angosturra Bitters

Add ice and shake until the tin feels completely cold. Strain into a chilled highball glass, float 1oz of cherry brandy over the top, and top up with soda water. Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.

Music pieces “Backbay Lounge”, “The Path of the Goblin King”, “River Fire”, “Mystery Bazaar”, 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.

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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.

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This episode we dive into the world of Whisky (or Whiskey?) with our guest, Luke Penson, while we enjoy and endure some Whisky cocktails, as well as learning a bit more about what to clean your floor with.

Exemplar Cocktail: Old Fashioned

• 2oz Whisky

• 0.25oz Sugar Syrup

• 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

Combine in an Old Fashioned glass with one large ice cube and stir until chilled. Garnish with an orange peel twist.

Wildcard Cocktail: Hot Buttered Whisky

• 2oz Whisky

• 1 Knob Unsalted Butter

• 0.75oz Sugar Syrup

Combine in a Toddy Glass and top up with boiling water. Stir until the butter dissolves, and dust with grated nutmeg.

Music pieces “Backbay Lounge” and “Airport Lounge” used in this episode are provided courtesy of Kevin MacLeod. Sound Effects courtesy of InspectorJ and Sandermotions.

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.

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This episode we take a look at Rum with our guest, Dan Goddard, who tells us about how his heritage shaped his discovery of rum. Prepare to “splice the mainbrace”!

Exemplar Cocktail: Daiquiri

• 2oz White Rum

• 1oz Fresh Lime Juice

• 1oz Sugar Syrup

Combine in a shaker tin with ice and shake until the tin feels completely cold. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

Wildcard Cocktail: Espresso Rumtini

• 2oz Amber or Dark Rum

• 1oz Fresh Hot Espresso

• 1oz Coffee Liqueur

• 2 dashes of 20% Saline Solution

Combine in a shaker tin with ice and shake until the tin feels completely cold. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with by floating 3 coffee beans on the surface.

Music pieces “Backbay Lounge” and “Airport Lounge” used in this episode are provided courtesy of Kevin MacLeod. Sound Effects courtesy of CGEffex and Craig Smith.

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.