Designated Drinker Show

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Good Ol' Time Derek’s passion for history and making cocktails intersect in his recently released book, “Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World.” As a self-proclaimed “history buff,” he takes us on a journey through American history by way of the cocktail's birth, rise, fall, and eventual resurrection which makes us oh so thirsty (and smarter, too). As a leader in the classic cocktail movement, he is truly a guru on the history and culture of spirits and drinks. Derek travels the world teaching seminars on the importance of alcohol and how it has helped shape our society. He is also a co-owner of Drink Company which is the force behind the award-winning Columbia Room and PUB, a rotating pop-up bar that acts as the backdrop for their thematic concepts such as Miracle on 7th Street, Cherry Blossom, Game of Thrones and currently, Levels Unlocked. Oh, what fun! Want more of more? Peruse our library of libations and create your own craft cocktail. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: My Soul Is In The Sky Over 14 years ago in a bar in London, Seb’s career in the beverage industry started off with making a drink for none other than Bruce Willis. Talk about jumping into the deep end of the pool! Of course, this was just one of many cocktails he would serve up in some of the swankiest bars found throughout the world. Now, as he heads up the U.S. Hendrick’s Gin team of ambassadors, he’s bringing the unusual and curious Hendrick’s Gin brand world to life and introducing their newest additions to their unique line-up, Midsummer Solstice and Orbium. Just when we thought their gin couldn’t get any better, they prove us wrong. How lucky are we? Curious to explore our library of libations and create your own craft cocktail. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: A Spoonful of Sazarac Talk about a sweet episode (it just had to be said). Bob is a true character and gentleman of many sorts. He sits down to tell us what it means to be a gentleman farmer and how the way Three Brothers Farm farms makes for a superior sugar that is as delicious, as it is good for the environment. Bob's sugar and syrup are found in many a restaurant and behind numerous bars and we are lucky for it. Speaking of, check out our library of libations to create your own sweet (or savory) treat. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Grapefruit Margarita & Sons From practicing law to slinging drinks at dive bars to crafting cocktails for Michelin star bars to being featured in Garden & Gun, Lauren’s path that led her to create magical elixirs for the at-home bartender is quite the journey. Over the years, Cocktail & Sons have concocted recipes for a line of all-natural and handcrafted syrups designed for classic cocktails: Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Mojito, Tom Collins, Margarita, Gimlet, as well as any new fangled modern cocktail you might want to whip up. We think Lauren is as delightful as her syrups! Grab her Watermelon & Thai Basil syrup (or any of her other bottles of deliciousness) and check out our library of libations to create your own new fangled cocktail. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Sun Also SUNSERIs Sal is the definition of southern charm. He is the co-owner of the oldest business of its kind in the America, New Orlean’s P&J Oyster Company. The story behind his 144-year old family-owned business is as intriguing as is Sal’s southern accent. His family’s journey is one of determination, hard work and a true American success story. Of course, Sal isn’t all work. He’s one of the founders of the New Orleans Oyster Festival. It’s a 2-day extravaganza featuring some of the best oysters in the city, live music and vendors of all sorts. Think you’re ready to put your skills to the test and join some of the best oyster shuckers in the world? Then sign-up to see how many oysters you can shuck in 2 minutes. Are you more of a lover than a shucker? Then join the oyster eating contest to see how many you can put away in under 8 minutes. We haven’t been yet but it’s on next year’s calendar, for sure! Looking for the perfect cocktail to go with your oysters? Then check out our library of libations and let us know what recipe you try your hand at. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Disco Flamingo Two fashion designers walk into a bar. Their eyes meet. And the rest, they say, is history. Andrew and Laura met by chance but their love for each other and fashion definitely are not. From dressing celebrities to re-imagining vintage fashions, they each have their own since of style but both create true works of art. Their journeys brought them together and relocated them from NYC to the fertile grounds of Nashville. Funny how fate works. There, they have opened a joint showroom for Any Old Iron & Laura Citron, so you too can don their unique masterpieces. They are definitely ahead of the curve in fashion and shine even brighter than Andrew's sequin empire. Feeling inspired? Check out our library of libations and let us know what recipe you try your hand at. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Between 2 Peaches Yes. Jodie McLean is Chief Executive Officer of EDENS, one of the nation’s leading private owners, operators and developers of retail real estate but she’s so much more: inspiring, driven, compassionate, a community builder, a believer in the value of human connections and the leading force behind the ever-growing Union Market. She’s spent over 25 years establishing herself as a key player in the growth of EDENS and has helped them to become a leader in the marketplace with assets valued at $6.5 billion. She is an inspiration for many, especially women both young and old. How lucky were we that she could spare a bit time and her story with us? Cheers to leading by example! Feeling inspired? Check out our library of libations and let us know what recipe you try your hand at. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Justa' Trying to Get It Right Meet Top Chef, Jenn Carroll and her partner in crime, and in life, Billy Riddle. He’s the salt to her pepper. And she’s the cinnamon to his sugar, so with these two chefs in the kitchen, it makes for the perfect combination. Funny what love can do. Want to find out for your self? Listen to this episode and then check out Spice Finch in Philadelphia or hire them to wow your parties, big and small, at Carroll Couture Cuisine. Want to create another Top-Chef-worthy cocktail recipe? Check out our library of libations and let us know what recipe you chose. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Tinker Me This Jewelry making is her craft and metal is her medium. Meet Designated Drinker, Sarah McLaughlin of Sarah Cecelia Jewelry & Metal Goods. Metal may not have been her first love, but fortunately, it finally found its way into her heart. And now, with each one of her beautiful pieces, you see her delicate touch and artistic strength perfectly balanced to produce a true piece of art. Fortunately for all of us, we can call one, or many, our very own. Want to create another perfect cocktail to don Sarah's gorgeous cocktail picks? Check our library of libations and let us know what recipe you chose. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Not Telling If you’re looking for talent, innovation and tenacity in a glass, look no further. Adam is your man. Early on, he found inspiration that has influenced him throughout his career and the cocktail scene is better for it. Currently, his focus is on crafting not just any ol’ G&T. Oh, no. He’s blazing a whole new trail with his game-changing house-made tonics at Estadio in the heart of DC. Oh…and he has dirt on Gina, so who better to have as a Designated Drinker? Still thirsty for more? Check our library of libations and let us know what recipe you chose. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Quiet Waters Run The Deepest... Samy Kobrosly is our bliss point for crunch! His intoxicated concept for a vegan pork rind has proven to be a pure stroke of genius. Since 2016, his 80-calorie delicious guilt-free crunchy puffs of goodness have taken the snack world by storm. Samy is right when he says Snacklins have made those little mundane moments of life a whole lot more flavorful, which is exactly what he did to this episode. Want the perfect cocktail to pair with your favorite Snacklin? Peruse our library of libations and let us know what recipe you chose. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Penny For Your Thoughts Maggie is a creative genius that is as vibrant and thoughtful as her amazing artwork. Whether she’s painting individual art pieces that grace only the most fortunate of walls, transforming commercial spaces into unique creative expressions or giving back through all her charitable works, she is truly a force of pure inspiration. Fortunately, you too can add some of her brilliance to your world and brighten someone else’s in the process. With each purchase from her “prints that #giveback” collection, she donates money to a selected charity. She defines the meaning of “work of art.” Inspired? Then put your creative mind to work and try one of the tasty recipes in our library of libations. Make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: The MuralistPeter claims the district as his home. Art as his world. And hustle as his method. Along with his business partner, Brandon Hill, they describe themselves as two knuckle-headed, art dudes that run a local agency and artist collective. They work with tons of the area’s up-and-coming and established artists, businesses and organizations to create pop-up exhibitions, murals, and a million other things, all promoting art in the nation’s capital. We just call them truly talented with enough determination to change the world. You’re definitely gonna want to check them out and follow them on IG. Feel like getting creative? Put your crafty hand to work on one of our tasty recipes in our library of libations. Make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Mint Ginger Julep Meet Gina’s heart throb. Her main squeeze. Her real partner in crime, Neil Dundee. He’s the Area Director of Boqueria and a true master of ceremony. He stresses the importance of good service and implements a leadership style that insures an amazing dining experience. Join us as he shares his insights about finding success and a few juicy stories about life in the F&B industry. They are lessons we all can learn from, that’s for sure. Oh, and we also get a few more juicy stories on how the “Gina & Neil Show” really began. Speaking of juicy, find all of our tasty recipes in our library of libations. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Pimm's Cup fish·wife /ˈfiSHˌwīf/ a coarse-mannered woman who is prone to shouting. a woman who sells fish. Fiona proudly stands by both of those definitions and wears them well. Literally. It’s printed across every uniform shirt of her family-owned small business, The District Fishwife. With a shared passion for all things aquatic, she and her husband have created a premier source offering the freshest and most sustainable seafood. And all the while, they stay committed to promoting the importance of healthy and abundant oceans for future generations. Now that’s worth toasting! Now, try your hand at any, or all, of our tasty recipes found in our library of libations. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Froze All Day & Bitter Mama As one of the DC area’s best known sources for all things food and wine, Nycci sits atop a small dining out/going out media empire. As the founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, she keeps us in the know of the area’s restaurant, bar and party scenes. You can also find her co-hosting Foodie and the Beast with her husband Dave. Weekly, they host a live food and wine variety show that features a great mix of guests. Their list of “who’s who” include celebrated chefs, mixologists, brewmasters, winemakers, food journalists, authors and many more. And hopefully soon, a couple of co-hosts of a little podcast called, Designated Drinker Show. Try your hand at any, or all, of our tasty recipes found in our library of libations. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: There's Always Amaro Meat Meet a man who is serious about meat. Seriously, serious about meat. We had a great time hanging out, sipping some cocktails and talking meat with Nate Anda, the master butcher and executive chef of Red Apron. Nate is an artist. He handcrafts artisanal meats and charcuterie using only locally sourced whole animals from small-batch producers. His philosophy is driven by an inflexible commitment to using only the finest all-natural, hormone and antibiotic free, humanely and sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Like we said. He’s seriously serious about his meats. Looking for an artful cocktail? Try this episode's recipe or try your hand at any, or all, of our tasty recipes found in our library of libations. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Whimsical Spritz Riley’s artwork is a lot like one of Gina’s cocktails. It’s a little sweet. Very thoughtful. A bit poetic and yet, delightfully whimsical. Don’t believe us, take a peek for yourself. But don’t be fooled, she’s ain’t all suga’. Because anyone who has taken on the challenges of teaching elementary school kids has to have a whole lotta' moxie, too. In our books, she’s right down the middle of a perfectly balanced flavor profile! Looking for an artful cocktail? Try this episode's recipe or try your hand at any, or all, of our tasty recipes found in our library of libations. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: When in Peru...We Tamarind Pioneer. Philanthropist. Co-Founder of “Speed Rack.” Lynette is widely regarded as one of the foremost talented mixologists in the industry. From the beginning, she’s been breaking the glass ceiling and making room for her fellow female bartenders to excel. In 2011, she co-founded "Speed Rack," a national cocktail competition for female bartenders that annually donates $100,000 to breast cancer charities. With a goal to promote female bartenders and distillers while supporting women's-based charities with a women-only cocktail competition, we are honored to support their efforts and offer a toast to their success. Thirsty? Make your favorite DDS recipe and enjoy this episode. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Where's Brooklyn At? Paul Friedman is a man with a mission. And a tough mission, at that. He is focusing on one of our nation’s most controversial issues, gun control. For the last 2 years, he was the Exe Director of the VTV Family Outreach Foundation, a non-profit created by families of the victims and survivors of the April 16, 2007 Virginia Tech mass shooting tragedy. And considering, as a nation, we still face many system-fails within our current background check systems, he has recently shifted his direction and established a new non-profit, Safer Country. His goals appear to be simple–get the names of prohibited persons into the gun background check system and prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands–but unfortunately, the task is not. So, join us as we sit down with Paul and learn more about the current state-of-affairs and how we can all try to prevent more senseless-acts of violence. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cocktail time? Make your favorite DDS recipe and enjoy this episode. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning journalist. Compelling story teller. A woman about town, for sure. Francine definitely is a gal after our own hearts. At the ripe old age of 2-years-old, her refined palette was already being established as she regularly dined on escargot, followed by a Napolean for dessert. Most likely, this was beginning of her great love affair with the hospitality industry which propelled her on a journey that put her in the middle of food and beverage industry. And now, she’s championing the efforts of the Women’s Cocktail Collective, an organization built on the collaboration of 10 leading female spirits producers, who have come together to elevate the voices of women in their shared industry. Yes, it is true, there is strength in numbers. So, join the effort. Cocktail time? Make your favorite DDS recipe and enjoy this episode. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Schooled Can’t make the trip to Old Town Alexandria, Virginia? Not to worry. Victoria brings The Hour experience to you through her Neiman Marcus store pop-ups and if you still can’t find her in your zip code, just head to TheHourShop.com. She recently launched, The Modern Home Bar, which offers mid-century inspired barware and glassware that is sure to complement any home bar. What’s better than a well-crafted glass? A well-crafted glass filled with that well-crafted cocktail. Try Gina’s cocktail that is featured in Victoria’s first book, “Capitol Cocktail,” that explores the DC area cocktail scene and showcases some of the best drink recipes being offered by local masters. Cocktail time? Make your favorite DDS recipe and enjoy this episode. Then make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Spoonful of Sugar In 2004, Allison founded Square One Organic Spirit. She was not just one of the first women to start and fund her own spirits company, she truly helped pioneer and shape the organic spirits industry as we know it today. She is definitely a superhero in our books. All of Square One’s products are made from 100% certified organic rye, that is sourced in Montana and distilled in Idaho. Their organic distillation process uses only natural botanicals to infuse the complex profiles, making their spirits perfect for crafting cocktails. They truly transcend the typical flavored vodka category and prefer to be called “botanical spirits.” We just call them delicious. It's only natural, you want more of more. So, make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! We'd love to happy to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Flight of the Flamingos Who better to sit back with, talk about the weather with, and have a cocktail with, than Eileen Whelan? She’s a self-proclaimed weather enthusiast and has been since the age of 6 years. As a child, she kept a vigilant eye on the weather so she could keep her father, a commercial roofing contractor, up-to-date with all the current weather conditions. Basically, making her the O.G. of weather apps. Throughout childhood, her passion for weather never diminished and in true “over-achiever” fashion, she double-majored in Earth & Atmospheric Science and Mass Media. A perfect storm to help create the StormWatcher she’d later become. To catch Eileen in action, tune-in to Good Morning Washington or as she travels across the DC viewing area in the ABC7’s Storm Chaser Hummer providing live weather. Find your weather-perfect cocktail recipe at our website. And make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! We'd love to happy to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Season Opener This Designated Drinker is truly uplifting and challenges us to think well beyond ourselves. Beth has been Executive Director of Citymeals on Wheels since 2011. Since then, the number of homebound elderly nourished and meals served throughout all five New York City boroughs have both increased by 10%. And thanks to her astute leadership, the organization has seen more than a 50% increase in volunteer support. Always keeping the “hidden hungry” in mind, Beth has launched several new initiatives to help nourish the mind, body and soul. One such project is Chefs Deliver, which takes some of the city’s best chefs out of their kitchens to deliver specially prepared meals to their frail aging NYC neighbors. Inspired, yet? Try your hand at one, or all, of our tasty cocktail recipes. Make sure you subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! We'd love to happy to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Destination Unknown Avant-garde film maker turned chef, Elizabeth Falkner was many talents. Whether it’s her approach in the kitchen or her live art performances, the key ingredients are always creativity, imagination and a dash of the extraordinary. She has competed on Iron Chef America, The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs as well as, The Next Iron Chef: Redemption. And if when you were in San Fran, and dined at Citizen Cake or Orson Restaurant, then you know just how incredibly talented she is in the kitchen. Or maybe you were lucky enough to grab a bit of nosh at Krescendo, a Southern Italian restaurant she opened New York City. If not, not to worry. You can try your hand at some of her delicious recipes, because Elizabeth also authored, “Demolition Desserts” and “Cooking Off the Clock.” And if that’s not enough. Elizabeth will be participating in Chefs Cycle, a 300 mile in 3 days bike ride to help end childhood hunger in America. So to support her, or any other chef pedaling for a great cause, please donate here. Treat yourself to one (or all) of our delicious cocktail recipes. And subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! We'd love to happy to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Garibaldi We sit down with Naren Young, the creative genius behind 1 of the top 50 bars in the world. As we tip back a few of his tasty cocktails, he shares the method behind his madness in creating his delicious concoctions and gives us a sneak peek of what he has “cooking up” next at Dante. So, the next time you’re in Greenwich Village, stop by and stay for a while. In the meantime, try your hand at making a Naren-style “fluffy-change-your-life OJ” Garibaldi. You’ll be glad you did. Then treat yourself to one (or all) of our delicious cocktail recipes. And subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! We will be glad you did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Wild Berry Crush Sara has dedicated her life to finding the perfect formula to help heal, protect and enhance our most important organ, our skin. And after more than 1,000 attempts, she believes she’s done it. Along the way, she partnered with a local radio station to create Operation Sand Flea which has brought much relief to our soldiers serving overseas suffering from skin irritations brought on by sunburns, wind burns and flea bites. Since 2005, they have sent more than 10,000 care kits to the troops earning recognition from the New York Times and Oprah Magazine. That’s what we call tenacity to do good. Check out the full SkinCanDo line-up of products and treat yourself to the ultimate cocktail of skin pampering essentials. You’ll be glad you did. Now treat yourself to one (or all) of Gina's delicious cocktail recipes. And subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: "Gingery" Rogers In our new special series, Get Bar Ready, Gina gives us the “how-to’s” to get our at-home bars in tip-top shape. Having the essentials, creating your own ingredients and knowing how (and how long) to keep them, is key to crafting delicious cocktails. So, on each GBR episode, she will be giving us the step-by-step instructions we need to become the master of own bar. In our second GBR episode, Gina strips Louise naked. Okay, may be not but she does give her bar the once over and explains why it’s important to know what to keep and why it’s important to know when it's time to "let it go." Interested in having her do the same to your home bar, let us know. Gina truly is "The Fixer." Support the show and help new listeners find us by subscribing and REVIEWING. We'd love to hear what you think and if you have a special request, shoot a message to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Market Raspberry Margerita In our new special series, Get Bar Ready, Gina gives us the “how-to’s” to get our at-home bars in tip-top shape. Having the essentials, creating your own ingredients and knowing how (and how long) to keep them, is key to crafting delicious cocktails. So, on each GBR episode, she will be giving us the step-by-step instructions we need to become the master of own bar. In this episode, Gina teaches us how to make a simple raspberry-sage syrup. Yes, its simple, but her pro tips make sure it's perfect. For starters, make sure you always have the following at the ready:Vodka. Gin. Bourbon. Rye Whiskey. Tequila. Mezcal. Triple Sec. Vermouth (dry and sweet). Angostura Bitters. Peychauds Bitters. Bittermens Orange Bitters. Support the show and help new listeners find us by subscribing and REVIEWING. We'd love to hear what you think and if you have a special request, shot a message to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Detox. Retox. Repeat. Talk about shape-shifting. When Jay went from corporate executive to nutritional therapist, he may have given up the comforts and prestige that came with that corporate world but what he gained by following his passions into natural health healing and nutritional education is immeasurable. As founder of Nourish, a nutritional therapy company, his mission is to educate the WORLD on how to heal and optimize the body with food and lifestyle. Considering he sat down with Gina and Louise, he's proven just how determined he is to make it happen. The key to life may be found in moderation, except when you are talking about boozy banter & Gina's delicious cocktail recipes. So subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Keep 'em Coming (Part 2 of 2) Todd has a long history of building bars and creating exceptional cocktail menus but now he has set his sights (and put his name) on something much bigger. His long-awaited bar, Tiki TNT, and rum distillery, Potomac Distilling Company, have come to fruition in the hottest spot in DC, the District Wharf. In this 2-part episode, we cozied up to Todd’s tiki bar – where we may have tipped a few too many back – as he shared his journey to becoming a rum distiller and how he’s putting his personal spin on tiki cocktails. Want more boozy banter & Gina's delicious cocktail recipes? Then subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Maple Magic Todd has a long history of building bars and creating exceptional cocktail menus but now he has set his sights (and put his name) on something much bigger. His long-awaited bar, Tiki TNT, and rum distillery, Potomac Distilling Company, have come to fruition in the hottest spot in DC, the District Wharf. In this 2-part episode, we cozied up to Todd’s tiki bar – where we may have tipped a few too many back – as he shared his journey to becoming a rum distiller and how he’s putting his personal spin on tiki cocktails. Want more boozy banter & Gina's delicious cocktail recipes? Then subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Going Naked In 2004, Rob started his distilling career in Philadelphia as the first craft distiller in the state of Pennsylvania since Prohibition. When he applied for a distillery license, PA Liquor Control Board officials had to create an application form for him, because none existed. So it seems, bearing the cross of trailblazer was Rob’s destiny. Now as he starts a new exciting venture, the New Liberty Distillery, he sits fireside and tips a few cocktails with us at The Bellevue Hotel’s exclusive bar, XIX Nineteen, the birth place of the Clover Club cocktail. What's better than that? Getting our hands on some of the new innovative spirits he's concocting. Want more boozy banter & Gina's delicious cocktail recipes? Then subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: Pago Pago & Nui Nui (Pt 2 of 2) Still longing for a tropical holiday escape? So come along with us as Owen Thomson of Archipelago creates some delicious tiki cocktails that can delight even the grumpiest holiday bah humbug. If you missed part 1, go back because Gina whips up a couple of vacation-in-a-glass luau-licious recipes perfect for sharing at your holiday gatherings. Talk about bringing the holiday cheer. Ho! Ho! Ho! 'Tis the season for sharing and that's just want we want you to do. Subscribe, download and review to let us know what you think of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: Sugar Plum Fairy & Bah Humbug (Part 1 of 2) Dreaming of a tropical holiday escape? We are, too. That’s why we invited Owen Thomson of Archipelago to join us on not one, but two holiday episodes. He and Gina share four vacation-in-a-glass luau-licious recipes that are sure help you find some holiday cheer, as well as make for perfect punches to share. Part 2 of our Holiday Tiki Luau-Licious Happy Hour(s) launches Dec. 20, 2018 where Owen goes from Designated Drinker to guest barkeep and serves up some tasty tiki cocktails. Want more boozy banter? More recipes? Just more of more? Then subscribe, download and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: The Clover-ish Club & Sans Peel A quick train trip to Philly followed by short taxi ride to Philadelphia Distilling afforded us the privilege to spend our day chatting with Andrew Auwerda while sipping his delicious gins. Now that’s what we call “winning.” Since 2004, Andrew has been instrumental in building this award-winning line-up of American made beauties. From his commitment to producing only the highest quality spirits, to the stunning packaging in comes in, to overseeing the construction of their new (and quite impressive) distillery, Andrew’s dedication is reflected in each bottle of Bluecoat Gin they produce. To say we are in love with Andrew--we mean their Bluecoat Gin--is an understatement. Want more boozy banter? More recipes? Just more of more? Then subscribe, download and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Sippin' On Gin & Buch Mary started Girl Meets Food in 2009 as a creative outlet and a cover for her debilitating addiction to fried chicken. Eventually, she quit her day job to pursue her passion and develop a career in food writing. You can her “stuff” in USA Today, The Washington Post, Eater, and Washington City Paper, to name a few. Needless to say, we can’t wait to see what she has in store for the 10th Anniversary of Girl Meets Food. No matter what she does, we know it will be delicious. Laughter. Laughter. And more laughter topped with a healthy serving of thoughtfulness sums up this episode. Want more? Check out the link version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: My Last Nerve & Stop Talking! Take a Sip Before you gooble until you wobble, join us as we gather at our Tipsy Tomfoolery & Tryptophan Friendsgiving with Candiace Dillard Bassett and Rachel Sergi to get ready for T-Day. Gina serves up some delicious autumn inspired cocktails that promise to compliment your Thanksgiving meal, delight your taste buds and keep you in a family-friendly mood. We can’t promise the recipes will keep the peace but they sure will take the in-law edge off. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Life In The Afternoon Attorney by day. Writer and cocktail historian by…well…whenever he’s not lawyering. Phil’s penned 3 cocktail books, each us through a drinkable time warp. His first book gives us insights to the great Ernest Hemingway by way of his favorite drinks, “To Have and Have Another – A Hemingway Cocktail Companion.” With his second book, “The Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail,” he traces the evolution of this classic from its competing origin stories through its continuing influence and extensive progeny. “A Drinkable Feast: A Cocktail Companion to 1920s Paris” is his latest published delicious masterpiece. So, in this episode, we sit down with him to discuss the method behind his madness and where this passion began. Want more boozy banter? More recipes? Just more of more? Then subscribe, download and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Good Vibes Meet Jacob Briars, Global Advocacy Director for Bacardi, AKA the Mack Daddy of Millennial Nightlife. For more than 2 decades, this quick-witted Kiwi has he’s been shaking up the cocktail world across the globe and influencing what, and how, we drink. And we are happier for it. From the a rural organic farm in New Zealand, to studying law, to jet setting across the globe overseeing one of the largest teams of brand ambassadors for some of the world’s leading spirits, Jacob proves by following your passions, the world, indeed, can be your oyster. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Delicately Acidic In New Orleans, when the subject is wine and spirits, it is very difficult to leave Tim McNally out of the discussion. He is considered one of the “go to” resources in the Crescent City for counsel and information about adult beverages and their place in the fabric of life in this great city. Tim is the Wine and Spirits Editor, columnist and feature writer for New Orleans Magazine; the Wine and Spirits Editor and weekly columnist, Happy Hour, for MyNewOrleans.com; all in addition to his daily hosting duties on the radio program, The Dine, Wine and Spirits Show. Whoo! After all that, we need a drink. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: One-Fitty Of course you know Tabasco®. But did you know they are celebrating their 150th birthday? Now that’s a reason to party! Not only can Tabasco be found in just about every kitchen throughout America, it is also one of our country’s oldest and largest family-owned-and-operated businesses. Every bottle of this world-renowned special sauce is, and always has been, processed on their family-owned Avery Island. And at 9am on just about any given morning, this is where you will find Tony checking on the 96 barrels of the mash used to make his “Cajun ketchup” which he says, “Tastes like candy.” Tony gives us even more reason to love Tabasco. He shares the history of the McIlhenny family, how this liquid pepper became an American culinary staple and what the next 150 years just might look like for this beloved bottle of spicy tastiness. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: The Grape Life Lifestyle marketer. Yes. Brand ambassador. Yes. Bottom-line influencer. Absolutely. Andre Hopson may be a jack of many trades but he’s also a master of trends throughout D.C.’s urban communities. He is definitely a professional brand match-maker and he’s damn good at it. So, who better to hang out with while sipping a classic cognac than one of Courvoisier’s Brand Ambassadors? Want more boozy banter? More recipes? Just more of more? Then subscribe, download and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Hospitality “Sometimes an angel. Sometimes a hell raiser. Always a strong woman.” R.H. Sin What a great way to introduce Lu. She’s been leading by example from behind the bar by dreaming up and creating cocktails that push the imagination but also by reaching out and lifting up her fellow barmaids. In an industry with so few women in leadership roles, the Brennan Group defies that norm by continuing to build an organization that empowers women, fosters creativity and allows talent to soar. All in the name of good ole’ Southern hospitality. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: Morning Pop Kristen Burton is a cultural historian of the Early Modern Atlantic World and holds a doctorate in Transatlantic History. She specializes in the history of food and drink, specifically distillation and brewing in Early Modern Europe and the Atlantic World. Her current book project, tentatively titled “The Drunkard’s Progress: How Alcohol Became an Intoxicant in the Era of Enlightened Medicine,” looks at the construction of alcohol as an intoxicant during the age of the Enlightenment. Looking at the rise of mass-produced distilled spirits across the Atlantic World in the mid-seveteenth century, this book focuses on the ways changing drinking practices clashed with Enlightenment philosophy that esteemed reason and the rational mind, leading to the creation of modern addiction theory. Look at us, getting tipsy in name of education. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: A Whisky Hustlers Oyster Shooter In Part 2, we continue learning about Harvey's unicorns, how Laphroaig makes a great single malt scotch and exactly what it takes to earn the title, "Whisky Hustler." This 2-part episode launches the ICON Series of the Designated Drinker Show, where we take a deep dive into a topic with a subject matter expert to guide us along the way. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! This episode is sponsored by Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: A Whisky Hustlers Oyster Shooter Aficionado. Connoisseur. Mentor. Basically an expert on all things scotch whisky. Meet the man. Meet the legend. Meet the urban myth that is Harvey Fry as he walks us through the world of Laphroaig Whiskys. This episode launches the ICON Series of the Designated Drinker Show, where we are going to take a deep dive into a topic with an subject matter expert to guide us along the way. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! This episode is sponsored by Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipes: Pimpin' Made in the Big Easy & Classic Pimms Cup His family has been in NOLA for more than 200 years. He’s the Executive Chef at the Napoleon House which has been a NOLA institution for more than 100 years. So, who better to tell us the lore and myths that linger in this historic French Quarter gem, than Chef Chris Montero? Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Classic Negroni, Classico Chilcano & Naked Lime Chilcano Tony is widely regarded as one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He has appeared on The TODAY Show, Iron Chef America, Good Morning America, CNBC, Fox News and more. As the author of The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails, he offers readers an in-depth look into spirits and ingredients available to today’s mixologist, both professional and amateur alike. Just like this episode, his book is an entertaining and informative journey that take us from the early stages of the cocktail to what Tony deems “Modern Mixology.” Oh, did we mention he introduced the world to The Cable Car? Yes, we are in love. Want more? Check out the video version of this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices