Speaking Easy - A Cocktail Podcast

We are often asked about "easy" cocktails to make, and for cocktails that don't take much up-front investment in new bottles. This episode, we do just that and dial down on three ingredient cocktails. The post Episode #067: Three Ingredient Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

With Fernet Branca measurement is key. When a recipe calls for a bar spoon of it a second bar spoon may make the drink unpalatable to all but the most bitter-loving friends you've got. So be careful. And the recipes--well, we could probably post hundreds of them, but we'll stick to some of our favorites. Our suggestion is to go out and buy a bottle--almost always less than $30--and try it. It's going to be an acquired taste, but we promise, there is a big payoff once you get there. Enjoy! The post Episode #066 – Fernet Branca Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. It is also great for making cocktails. The post Episode #065 – Sherry Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Highball cocktails are mixed drinks made of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer. Think Gin & Tonic or Whiskey Ginger. Simple yet delicious. The post Episode #064 – Highball Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Sazerac Cocktail is a quintessential New Orleans and Mardi Gras cocktail. Its origin is as near to the beginning of American cocktail culture as any other classic you know (even if the recipes first print wasn’t until the early 20th Century). The original Sazerac was born in New Orleans of … The post Episode #063 – The Sazerac Cocktail and Variations appeared first on Speaking Easy.

The Oscars are great for celebrating the great movies of the last year, and whether or not they featured scenes with a brew, a shot, or your favorite Oscars cocktail you should probably have a drink while you watch the awards. The post Episode #062 – Oscars Cocktails, Academy Awards Drinks appeared first on Speaking Easy.

No matter which hue you choose, this centuries-old liqueur can create more depth and complexity to your cocktails. Whether you are adding a dash to a classic cocktail or serving up a Chartreuse forward concoction, these flavors are worth exploring. The post Episode #061 – Chartreuse Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Whether you are celebrating a romantic day with your better half or "Single's Awareness" day, we have a few Valentine's Day cocktails to set the mood. The post Episode #060 – Valentine’s Day Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

This is a show primarily about cocktails, so I’ll get to my recipes shortly, but before I do, I have to say that I think of the parties and social norms of Super Bowl celebrations requires any good host of these events to provide his or her guests with plenty of BEER. But, we have some ideas for cocktails too... The post Episode #059 – Super Bowl Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Sometimes you want to take it easy or mix up a drink for a guest who would like to abstain. Shake up a mocktail, kick back, and enjoy. Cheers! The post Episode #058 – Mocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Alex and Jordan are always working on new cocktail ideas and techniques. Pickles, white rum, creme de cocoa, and popsicles are on their list for 2017. What about you? The post Episode #057 – What We’re Working On appeared first on Speaking Easy.

We love whiskey. We've done shows on bourbon, scotch, and talked some about Irish whiskey. While we could easily do full episodes on all the other types of whiskey, we are starting off with this grab bag, mishmash of what we're calling "other whisk(e)y". Cheers! The post Episode #056 – Other Whiskey – Japanese, Rye, Indian, Moonshine appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Amaro (Italian for "bitter") is an Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly drunk as an after-dinner digestif. They also make great cocktails. The post Episode #055 – Amaro and Amaro Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

I love the holiday season. The food is better, the weather is better, and people at least feel a little guilty when they realize how terrible they’ve behaved all year. It’s a time for tradition, good times, and a healthy buzz. I really prefer NYE as a “close friends holiday,” … The post Episode #054 – New Year’s Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Sugar, spice, and everything nice. This episode, we talk about how you can spice up your cocktails. A small dash of spice can completely change a classic cocktail. The post Episode #053 – Spice and Cocktails, and Everything Nice appeared first on Speaking Easy.

This week, we talk egg white cocktails. Eggs—both with the yolks and whites—are an age-old way to change the texure and mouthfeel of a cocktail. The post Episode #052: Flips, Fizzes, and Egg White Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Milk, creams, and other dairy products can be a lot of fun to play with in a home bar, but there’s definitely some routes not to go. Today, we’ll discuss just a little of past successes—and failures—in lactose-based adventures. The post Episode #051: Dairy Cocktails – Nogs & More appeared first on Speaking Easy.

We're now a gardening podcast. Joking! This week we talk shrubs, sweetened vinegar-based syrups, often infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in cocktails and mocktails. Charlie Berkinshaw of Element Shrub joins us to share his wealth of knowledge. The post Episode #050: Cocktail Shrubs, with guest Charlie Berkinshaw of Element Shrub appeared first on Speaking Easy.

This show, we break away from cocktails and talk beer. Not all guest will want a cocktail, and that's ok. Your job as a host is to make them feel welcomed. Learn about a different styles of beer, our favorites, and take a dive with us into the world of homebrewing. The post Episode #049: Beer – Homebrewing, entertaining, and beer cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

The weather is becoming cold, so our drinks get hot. Break out the crock pot and get to mixing drinks that will warm the hearts and souls of friends and family. The post Episode #048: Hot Cocktails – Some Like it Hot appeared first on Speaking Easy.