Michael and Mélissa discuss how the FIFA World Cup is finally over, the recent ICE shootings in America, and then a hard, fun pivot with our guest, Ben Hopkins (@benhopkinsbenhopkins) who is social media's favorite bartender and teaches us how to make some cocktails while we get tipsy and play games on this special Summer Staycation episode!
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If you want to drink along with us check out Ben’s recipes that he made in this episode:
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1.5oz London Dry Gin (we used Fort Hamilton which is the best but i know we can't promo brands)
1oz Blanc Vermouth
.5oz Bitter Bianco
*stir*
.5oz Coconut Water, Lift ice to incorporate
Lime Twist!
Mélissa's Daiquiri
2 oz - Clairin
1oz - Lime Juice
.75oz Simple Syrup
7-8 dashes - Peychaud's Bitters (if making at home 3d from a regular bottle will do!)
Shake hard till there is frost on the outside of the tin, double strain into a chilled martini glass.
Goodbye Ladybug Juice XXX 420
One glass of room temperature Kim Crawford Chardonnay
Two fingers of warm, old Southern Comfort
Combine, best enjoyed in a closet
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