Drinks With Ali: Recent Episodes

Drinks With Ali

The Drinks With Ali Podcast. Where we talk everything from red, red wine to Pina Coladas.

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Some tried and true, and some unusual botanicals.

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History, growing regions, taste profile and what it pairs with!

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A look at tequila's history and production, plus the margarita!

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Today is Friday April 25th, making this a Free for all Friday show. This is episode 51.

Today I give you my thoughts on mead, and why it’s interesting. Another short ‘rogue’ podcast.

Let me know if you like this style! And what you want to hear about.

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Today is Wednesday April 23rd, this is a Wine Wednesday show. Today’s the day!! This is episode 50!!!

On today’s episode we talk all about rosés.

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History of rosé

Tasting notes

What to eat with it

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History, recipe and variations on the classic recipe.

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Did you like this new size Friday show? Leave me a message on the page, by email or DM on social!

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History, growing regions, tasting notes and food pairings for Malbec!

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Jiggers, shakers, mixing glasses oh my!

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A history, a look at production and some tasting notes on major styles of Port.

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The dry martini and serval variations

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Exploring pairings for creme eggs, chocolate bunnies, peeps and more!

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Whether you're having ham, lamb, veggies or aren't sure here are some ideas for pairing your Easter dinner.

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4 super easy, delicious and pastel Easter cocktails

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Having missed Riesling's birthday (March 13th) we take a peek at all things Riesling today.

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What is vermouth, how is it made, some history and why is it important

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Talking Guinness, Harp Lager, Smithwick's and Kilkenny.

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Today we take a look at Ireland's budding wine industry.

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The history, and taste of Irish Whiskey and the Whiskey Sour.

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Ada Coleman, first female head bartender and the Hanky Panky cocktail.

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Ladies from Champagne, Burgundy, and California

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A run down of some kick butt ladies in distilling.

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Today is Friday March 3rd, this is a Free For all Friday show. This is episode 32!

Today we are talking all about my favourite cocktailing books.

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Flavour Bible

The Bar Book

The Cocktail Codex

Difford’s Guide

Cocktails of the Movies

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Cabernet Franc's history, growing regions, taste profile and food pairing abilities.

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History, recipes, pop culture and variations.

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Today on episode 29, it’s Wednesday February 24th, this is a Wine Wednesday show.

Talking all about storage, collecting and Open That Bottle day on Saturday.

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Why there was no Monday Show

Storing wine properly

Collecting wine

Open That Bottle Day-What I’m going to enjoy.

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How beer is made, some common styles including IPA, stout and sour

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The differences between natural, biodynamic, organic, sustainable and "clean" wines and grape growing.

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The Hurricane and the Sazerac.

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Talking all about the Negroni, Rosé, Gewürztraminer and The Pink Lady

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Why sparkling wine is great with everything, wines for steak, wines for chicken, wines for pasta

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Today we are talking all about 4 great pink cocktails. that are easy to make but deceptively beautiful.

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Pairing burgers, pizza, wings and more with wines, beers and cocktails.

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Talking all about wine and chocolate. How chocolate is made, how to pair dark, milk, white or filled/flavoured chocolates and wine.

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Exploring a bird's eye view of sparkling wine. How it's made and where it's made

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Today we talk about a cocktail called Midnight Breakfast and a snack that goes with them. Links to both recipes in the podcast's page

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History, classic recipe and late night variation of the Blood & Sand cocktail.

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Scotch production, types and regions. Along with tasting notes and notable distilleries

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History and recipe for the Bee's Knees and Jungle Bird cocktails

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Exploring the geography, stylistic differences, labeling and if it matters between old world and new world wines

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Top 5, plus bonus 4, bottles that I always have on my home bar!

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Today we're talking the 1101 Wine Challenge and Ceders Alt-Gin

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Today we take a look at Chardonnay, from sparkling wine/Champagne to oaky full bodied table wines.

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Today we talk the history and main styles of gin. Recipe for a Tom Collins.

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Today we talk about all things fermentation and why they matter to alcoholic beverages!

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More easy "starter" varietals and some classic/traditional wine and food pairings.

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Today we discuss the daiquiri. The history, classic recipe, the Hemmingway recipe and the strawberry daiquiri

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Part 1 of 2.

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The little grasshopper cocktail. Often maligned, but enjoying a comeback.

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Exploring the world of Gamay Noir, how it tastes and where to find some.

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3 simple (and impressive) holiday cocktails and 1 easy to make holiday ingredient!

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It’s Friday the 18th, a free for all Friday and we’re talking all things holiday drinks!

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Today’s episode 2 and Wine Wednesday! We talk all things Icewine. It’s history, it’s production, some classic producers and some pairings and ideas on how to use up that dusty old bottle someone gave you

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Episode 1 of the Drinks With Ali Podcast, where we will talk everything from Red, red wine to Pina coladas.