Bartender Journey - Cocktails. Spirits. Bartending Culture. Libations For Your Ears.

On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, we continue our Tales of the Cocktail 2017 coverage. This is the 4th of 9 planned episodes about Tales 2017. We will talk with 2 very interesting ladies: Laura Bellucci – Lead Bartender at Sobu in New Orleans Aisha Sharpe – Brand Ambassador VDKA 1600 Take a listen to Podcast No. 222 with the audio player on this page, or on Apple Podcasts/ Google Play Music/ Stitcher Radio for a slice of the Tales experience! Cocktail of the Week: Courtesy of Aisha Sharpe and VDKA 6100 Spicy Kiss 2 oz VDKA 6100 4 Chunks Watermelon 1 slice Jalapeno Pepper, plus some for garnish ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Simple Syrup Muddle the Watermelon and Jalapeno. Add the remaining ingredients & ice. Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Brian’s Note: Or try it as a tall drink, served over ice in a highball glass with some seltzer. Book of the Week: The Bloody Mary: The Lore and Legend of a Cocktail Classic, with Recipes for Brunch and Beyond During Tales Abs