Sip and Spin with Luke & Andy

16/08/2021

New episode! Click the link in the bio to listen!
 
Luke and Andy continue their Tiki/Exotica series with a focus on Steve Crane, his legendary Beverly Hills lounge The Luau, and Arthur Lyman’s debut album “Taboo”!
 
Luke shakes up the classic 1950’s Jet Pilot, a tweaked Zombie of sorts that checks off all the Tiki boxes…
 
Jet Pilot
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1 oz Demerara Rum
¾ oz Aged Jamaican Rum
¾ oz Overproof Rum
½ oz Falernum
½ oz cinnamon syrup
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz fresh grapefruit juice
Dash of Angostura bitters
Dash of Absinthe
 
Add all ingredients to a shaking tin with a handful of crushed ice and a single cube. Shake briefly but vigorously and open pour into your favorite Tiki glass or mug. Top with more crushed ice. Traditionally this is served without garnish but this is Tiki so have fun and load it up. Luke used fresh mint and grapefruit peel. A large cinnamon stick would also add some nice aromatics.

Next time on Sip and Spin the boys return to synth for the 5th anniversary of "Epoch"!

08/08/2021

Picked up a bottle of aquavit and found this tiki recipe on their cocktail app...

18th and Central
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2 oz Aquavit (toasted coconut infused)
1 oz pineapple shrub
½ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh cubes. Express a lime peel over the drink and garnish.

Cheers to the weekend!

02/08/2021

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Luke and Andy celebrate the 25th episode of Sip and Spin by discussing quintessential 90’s rock band and their landmark MTV Unplugged performance, which celebrated it’s 25th anniversary this year!
 
Luke stirs up a dark and brooding riff on a Boulevardier to match the mood of the intimate candlelit stage.

Misprinted Lies
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1½ oz Rye
½ oz Averna
¼ oz Amaro Montenegro
½ oz Sweet Vermouth
¼ oz Allspice Dram
Dash of Angostura bitters
 
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into an old fashioned glass over a large cube. Express an orange peel over the drink and garnish with an orange coin and star anise.

For the next episode, Luke and Andy return for part 3 of their Tiki/Exotica series, this time highlighting Steve Crane, the Jet Pilot, and Arthur Lyman’s “Taboo”.

19/07/2021

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Luke and Andy vibe out to Mac DeMarco and discuss his critically acclaimed sophomore album “Salad Days”.
 
Luke shakes up a green and herbal sour with a unique base spirit and liqueur.

Salad Daze
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1½ oz Aquavit
½ oz Aloe Liqueur
½ oz simple syrup
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
Dash of celery bitters
Pinch of salt
Fresh basil leaves
 
Add syrup and basil leaves to a shaking tin and muddle. Add remaining ingredients with ice, shake, and double strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.
 
Next week, Luke and Andy celebrate the 25th episode of Sip and Spin with the 25th anniversary of one of the best live albums of all time: MTV Unplugged!

12/07/2021

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Luke and Andy travel back in time to the summer of 1991 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgment Day and it’s classic synth score by Brad Fiedel.
 
Luke shakes up a margarita riff for you to self-terminate to.
 
No Fate
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1 oz Blanco Tequila
1 oz Mezcal
½ oz Cointreau or Creole Shrubb
¼ oz Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur
¾ oz fresh lime juice
¼ oz Lapsang Souchong tea syrup (optional)
 
Add all ingredients to a tin with ice, shake and double strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and bright red cherry to mimic the eye of the Terminator.
 
Next week Luke and Andy kick back with the chill vibes of Mac DeMarco’s sophomore hit “Salad Days”.

05/07/2021

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Luke and Andy soak up the nostalgic summer vibes of debut album "Journeys".

Luke shakes up a bright and flavorful tequila cocktail from of J & Tony's Discount Cured Meats and Negroni Warehouse.

Jungle Cat
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1½ Blanco Tequila
½ oz Génépy (Luke used ¼ oz each of Green and Yellow Chartreuse)
¾ oz passionfruit syrup
¾ oz fresh lime juice
Dash of Absinthe

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and double strain into an old fashioned glass over a large cube.

Next week Luke and Andy celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the best action films of all time: James Cameron's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day".

28/06/2021

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It’s Tiki time again! Luke and Andy head back into the jungle to continue their exploration of Tiki and Exotica. This week’s episode highlights two gods of the respective genres: Trader Vic in the realm of cocktails and Martin Denny in the world of music.
 
Luke shakes up a classic 1944 Trader Vic Mai Tai.
 
Mai Tai
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2 oz Jamaican Rum
½ oz Dry Curaçao or Creole Shrubb
½ oz Orgeat
¼ oz Demerara syrup
1 oz fresh lime juice
 
Add all ingredients to a mixing tin. Add ice, shake vigorously and pour unstrained (dirty dump) into an old fashioned glass. Top with fresh crushed ice. Garnish with a spent lime shell and a sprig of mint to create your own tropical island floating in a sea of rum.
 
Next week Luke and Andy have fun with one of their favorite light and breezy synth albums: Timecop1983’s “Journeys”.

21/06/2021

New episode is up! Click the link in the bio to listen!
 
Luke and Andy celebrate the 20th anniversary of landmark debut album “Oh, Inverted World” and discuss the new wave of indie rock bands that achieved mainstream success in the early 2000s following changes in the music industry and the advancement of digital technology and the internet.
 
Luke stirs up an old fashioned riff to sip alongside the autumnal tones of the album.

King (or Queen) of the Eyesores
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1½ oz Bourbon
½ oz Apple Brandy
¼ oz Sage Syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
5-6 drops of Peach bitters
 
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into an old fashioned glass over a large cube. Express an orange peel over the drink and discard. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.

Next week Sip and Spin marks it’s 25th episode with the 25th anniversary of one of the best live albums ever:
1996 MTV Unplugged performance.

14/06/2021

New episode is up! Click the link in the bio to listen.

Duuuunnn duunn
duuuunnn duunn
dun dun dun dun dun…

Luke and Andy head out to sea for a deep dive into the 1975 Steven Spielberg classic “Jaws”, celebrating it’s 46th anniversary on June 20th. Like the film itself, the iconic score by legendary composer John Williams has been incredibly influential and remains just as effective today as it was upon it’s release.

Luke shakes up a fun riff on a Blue Hawaii(an), incorporating elements from the film.

The Wreck of the Orca
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1½ oz White Rum
½ oz Rhum Agricole Blanc
½ oz Falernum
½ oz Blue Curaçao
½ oz Allspice Dram
¼ oz Coconut Liqueur
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz fresh pineapple juice
Barspoon of grenadine or Luxardo cherry syrup (floated)

Garnish with rolled up lemon peel to resemble the Orca’s yellow barrels

Add all ingredients except the grenadine/cherry syrup to a shaking tin. Add ice, shake, and strain into a double old fashioned glass. Top with crushed ice. Float a barspoon of grenadine or cherry syrup on top and garnish.

Next week Luke and Andy celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Shins’ debut album “Oh, Inverted World”.

10/06/2021

New episode is live! Click the link in the bio to listen!

God only knows what Luke and Andy got themselves into this week. Andy takes us on a deep dive into the genius and tragedy of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and their seminal 1966 album "Pet Sounds".

Luke finally talks about one of the most classic cocktails ever (and a personal favorite of his), the old fashioned, and does a crazy complex riff.

Wall of Taste
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2 oz Rum Blend (get creative mixing rums with different flavor profiles)
½ tsp Falernum
½ tsp Banana Liqueur
½ tsp Vanilla Syrup
½ tsp Pineapple Syrup
Barspoon of Allspice Dram
Barspoon of Coconut Liqueur
Dash of Angostura bitters
Dash of Grapefruit bitters
Dash of Absinthe

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into a glass over a large ice cube. Express an orange peel over the drink and garnish. Enjoy!

Next week Luke and Andy take a trip back to the summer of 1975 when a little film called "Jaws" made people afraid to go into water thanks in big part to genius film composer John Williams' thrilling score.

31/05/2021

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Luke and Andy celebrate the 30th anniversary of legendary Chicago rock band debut album "Gish".

Luke takes a break from cocktails and kicks back with a celebratory beer brewed by Chicago favorite in collaboration with Billy Corgan and his Highland Park tea house

Soul Head
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6.5% Strata-hopped IPA
Tasting notes: candied tropical, dank greens, and juicy passionfruit.

Next week Luke and Andy tackle what many consider to be the most influential album of all time, The Beach Boys' 1966 classic, "Pet Sounds".

28/05/2021

Hey everybody, Luke here!

A couple days ago I posted the recipe for the Jet Pilot, a classic 1950's tiki drink, but Friday nights call for spirit forward cocktails so here's my old fashioned version...

Stirred Jet Pilot
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1 oz Aged Rum
¾ oz Funky Jamaican Rum
¾ oz 151 Proof Demerara Rum
1 tsp Pamplemousse (grapefruit liqueur)
1 tsp Falernum
1 tsp Cinnamon Syrup
Dash of Angostura Bitters

Rinse or mist a chilled old fashioned glass with absinthe. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, stir until chilled, and strain into prepared glass over a large ice cube. Express a lime peel over the drink and garnish. Enjoy!

26/05/2021

Luke here! It's Wednesday, it's gorgeous outside, and I'm sure most of us are ready for the long holiday weekend. I don't know about you but I can't wait that long.

I whipped up a classic tiki cocktail called the Jet Pilot created in the 1950's at The Luau in Beverly Hills. One of my absolute faves that checks off all the boxes.

Jet Pilot
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1 oz Dark Rum
¾ oz Aged Rum
¾ oz Overproof Rum
½ oz Falernum
½ oz Cinnamon Syrup
½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
½ oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Dash of Absinthe

Add all ingredients to a mixing tin with ice. Shake and dump into a double old fashioned glass or your favorite tiki mug. Top with crushed ice and garnish with grapefruit peel, lime wheel and cinnamon stick. Cheers!

24/05/2021

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Luke and Andy discuss the evolution and brilliance of the uber talented Annie Clark and her stage name , highlighting her 2009 sophomore album “Actor”.

Luke gives us a (very) brief history of the popular spritz cocktail and makes a simple riff by Vasco Rossi of , a recipe found on .

Bollicine
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¾ oz Amaro Montenegro
¾ oz Cynar
3-4 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
3 oz Prosecco

Add both amari and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill, strain into a wine glass over fresh ice, and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Enjoy!

Next week Luke and Andy do a last minute change up in order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Gish”, the 1991 debut album from acclaimed Chicago rock band .

22/05/2021

Reunited and it feels so good!

Enjoying some fantastic tiki cocktails at @ Three Dots and a Dash

17/05/2021

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Luke and Andy get exotic and take a trip back to 1930’s Hollywood to explore the origins of Tiki drinks, the man behind them, and the decades long obsession with all things faux-Polynesian that spawned an entirely new genre of music called Exotica.

Luke whips up a classic Don the Beachcomber Zombie, circa 1934.

Zombie
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1½ oz Puerto Rican Rum
1½ oz Dark Jamaican Rum
1 oz Overproof Demerara Rum
½ oz Falernum
¾ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz Don's mix (2 parts grapefruit juice to 1 part cinnamon syrup)
1 tsp grenadine
Dash of Absinthe
Dash of Angostura bitters

Using a drink mixer, flash blend with crushed ice (or shake briefly with ice in a standard mixing tin) and pour unstrained into a tall straight-sided highball glass or tiki mug. Top with additional crushed ice and a sprig of mint. Enjoy but remember…only 2 per customer.

Next week Luke and Andy celebrate the release of 6th album “Daddy’s Home” with a retrospective on her career and a focus on her 2009 sophomore album “Actor”.

10/05/2021

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Luke and Andy return to synth with solo artist and discuss his most recent LP “Persuasion System”.

Luke details the origins of the classic and elegant martini which, if the legends are true, was first made for a dirty old prospector in the mid 1800’s.

Luke enters uncharted territory with a vodka martini riff and things get weird.

Gaussian
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2 oz Smoked Vodka
1 oz Manzanilla or Fino Sherry
1 tsp Apricot Liqueur
1 tsp honey syrup

To smoke the vodka, just place a glass over some torched wood chips to capture the smoke, then add the vodka to the glass and swirl to incorporate. Add all remaining ingredients and stir with ice until chilled. Strain into a stemmed glass and garnish with a lemon peel expression. Try it out at home and let us know what you think.

Next week Luke and Andy get exotic with a deep dive into the world of Tiki!

05/05/2021

Luke here!

It's and I couldn't resist creating a couple original Star Wars cocktails for my annual viewing of The Empire Strikes Back.

So here they are!

Arrival on Dagobah
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1½ oz Gin
½ oz Aloe Liqueur
¾ oz Sage Syrup
¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
Barspoon of Absinthe
Barspoon of Green Chartreuse
3 to 4 drops of Celery Bitters

Muddle basil leaves with syrup.
Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with basil leaves like Yoda's ears.

Escape from Cloud City
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1 oz Cognac
1 oz Aged Jamaican Rum
¼ oz Apricot Liqueur
¼ oz Creole Shrubb
¼ oz Orgeat
¼ oz Vanilla Syrup
¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Egg white

Vigorously dry shake all ingredients in a mixing tin. Add ice and shake again.

Drip Angostura bitters onto foam and using a cocktail pick, shape into a Bespin cloud car 😆

03/05/2021

New episode is up! Click the link in the bio to listen!

Luke and Andy get jazzy with the defunct avant-garde group The Lounge Lizards, discussing Renaissance front man .lurie.art and their 1988 cult classic "The Voice of Chunk".

Luke provides some history on the origins of the sidecar cocktail and whips up a riff.

Drinking with John
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1 oz Cognac
1 oz Aged Jamaican Rum
½ Creole Shrubb or Orange Liqueur
¼ oz Coconut Liqueur
¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Add all ingredients to a tin with ice. Shake and double strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Express orange peel over the drink and lay across the top of the glass. Cheers!

Next week Luke and Andy return to synth with and his 2019 LP “Persuasion System”.

27/04/2021

New episode! Click the link in the bio to listen!

Luke and Andy dig into local Chicago band and their compilation album "Sweet '17 Singles".

Luke attempts to shed some light on the shadowy history of the classic Negroni cocktail and offers up an original riff.

Under the Pines
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1½ oz Terroir Gin
¾ oz Sweet Vermouth
¾ oz Bruto Americano or Campari
¼ oz Stone Pine Liqueur

All ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into an old fashioned glass over a large cube. Garnish with a sprig of pine or rosemary.

Next week Luke and Andy jazz it up with the now defunct avant-garde group The Lounge Lizards and their 1988 cult classic "The Voice of Chunk".

19/04/2021

New episode! Click the link in the bio to listen!

Luke and Andy revisit the soundtrack and score for the beloved 1985 coming-of-age cult classic “Teen Wolf”. This movie has it all: werewolves, basketball, amateur theatre, awkward “teenagers” played by actors in their late 20’s, weirdly kinky high school parties, and a cast of loveable 80’s stereotype characters with names like “Chubby”, “Stiles”, and “Boof”. It’s also chockful of original songs by artists you've never heard of, written exclusively for the movie. So, what are you waiting for? Click play and listen to two grown men break the record for the longest anyone has ever talked about the movie “Teen Wolf”.

Luke brings beer to the party with a slight tweak on the Beggar’s Banquet cocktail by Aisha Sharpe.

Never Say Die
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2 oz Rye Whiskey
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
½ oz Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
4 to 5 oz Coors Banquet or other lager

Add all ingredients, except beer, to a mixing tin. Add ice and shake briefly. Strain into a large old fashioned glass. Add ice and top with lager.

Next week Luke and Andy go local with Chicago band and their 2017 compilation “Sweet ’17 Singles”!

12/04/2021

Episode 10 is now live! Click the link in the bio to listen.

Luke and Andy are joined by longtime friend for their first of many episodes focusing on synthwave, retrowave, futuresynth, dreamwave, outrun, vaporwave…seriously, there are way too many subgenres.

This week’s spotlight is on and their 2016 LP “Endless Summer”.

The guys discuss the origins of synth, tear the movie “Drive” a new corn shoot, and wax nostalgic for nonexistent times.

Luke concocts a simple twist on the classic Tom Collins and discusses the bizarre hoax of 1874 that led to its famous renaming.

Endless Summer
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2 oz Gin
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
½ oz Blackberry Syrup
¼ oz Blue Curaçao
2 oz Seltzer

Pour seltzer into a chilled highball or Collins glass. Add remaining ingredients into a mixing tin. Shake briefly with ice and double strain into the glass over the seltzer. Add ice and garnish with a lemon slice and a skewered blackberry. Make one yourself and let us know what you think!

Next week Luke and Andy return to cover the soundtrack to the 1985 cult classic Michael J. Fox vehicle “Teen Wolf”!

Vinyl/cassette 📸:

05/04/2021

Episode 9 is live and ready for a spin! Click the link in the bio to listen!

release their new album "Cheap Dreams" this Friday 4/9 so Luke and Andy decided to celebrate by revisiting their favorite album from the band's catalog: 2013's "Limits of Desire".

Luke crafts a classic whiskey highball for the first time and it ain't half bad!

Whiskey Highball
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2 oz Blended Scotch
4 oz Seltzer

Add scotch to a chilled highball glass. Slowly lower a large ice cube into the glass and let sit for 10 seconds. After the ice has tempered, stir for 10 seconds. Add another ice cube and stir briefly. Pour half of the seltzer into the glass and using a barspoon, slowly lift the bottom cube up and then lower back down. This will gently mix the ingredients. Finally, pour in the remaining seltzer and give one last stir. Cheers!

Next week Luke and Andy cover their first synth artist with special guest and good friend !

29/03/2021

Episode 8 awaits! Click the link in the bio to listen!

Luke and Andy break down the groovy Canadian pop band and their most recent album "I Feel Alive". You'll be spinning if you sip every time you hear the guys say "DIY", "voice", or "vocals".

Luke explores the surprising origins of the classic sour cocktail and shakes up an original riff.

Shadow Games
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2 oz Earl Grey Tea Infused Gin
¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
¾ oz Simple Syrup
Pinch of Lavender Buds (Optional)

Add all ingredients to a mixing tin with ice. Shake and double strain into a stemmed glass. Express a lemon peel over the drink and garnish.

Next week Luke and Andy celebrate the new album by revisiting their personal favorite release from the band, 2013's "Limits of Desire".

24/03/2021

Hey everyone, Luke here! It's so I thought I would share a recipe I whipped up just last week for St. Patrick's day.

Banana in Irish Pajamas
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2 oz Stout Edition
¼ oz Banana Liqueur
¼ oz stout syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters

I found the Guinness stout syrup recipe on
It's easy to make and super tasty.

This is just a simple riff on an old fashioned where I've split the sugar component between a syrup and a liqueur.

Stir one up and let me know what you think. Cheers!

22/03/2021

New episode is up! Click the link in the bio to listen!

Luke and Andy welcome their first guest to the show and "Head Down" the grunge rabbit hole to talk about their mutual adoration for venerable 90's rock band Soundgarden and their classic 1994 album "Superunknown".

Luke shakes up a spicy and smoky riff on a Jungle Bird.

Summer Stench
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1½ oz Dark Rum (Demerara or Jamaican)
½ oz Mezcal
¾ oz Bruto Americano (or Campari)
⅔ oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
1 oz fresh pineapple juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
(Luke used ¼ oz each of demerara and pineapple syrup)

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake and strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a pineapple frond and sprig of rosemary. Whip one up at home and let us know what you think!

Next week Luke and Andy talk about the latest album from a fun Canadian rock band called TOPS!

15/03/2021

New episode!
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Luke and Andy get nostalgic and express their undying love for all things Batman ’89 (the movie, the score, and of course, the toys).

Luke lays out the questionable origins of the classic Manhattan cocktail and creates a Batman inspired riff.

Gotham
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2 oz Rye Whiskey
½ oz Sweet Vermouth
½ oz Averna
1 tsp Green Chartreuse
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, stir until chilled, strain and serve up in a stemmed glass. Express a lemon peel over the drink and if you're up to it, carve a bat symbol lemon peel for added effect. Stir one up and let us know what you think!

Next week Luke and Andy get grungy with their first guest and discuss the eminent 90’s rock band Soundgarden and their definitive 1994 album “Superunknown”.

11/03/2021

Hey everyone, Luke here with a fun little cocktail tip!

In this week’s episode we talked about the classic New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac, and listed a couple variations (see our previous post for the recipes). One technique I didn’t mention in the podcast that adds a bit of flair as well as a subtle tweak to the flavor is a flamed absinthe rinse.

Here’s how to do it. Add absinthe to a small atomizer (pump & spray bottle), direct the nozzle toward a chilled old fashioned glass and using a match or culinary torch, spray the absinthe through the flame and into your glass. Not only does this create a dramatic fireball due to the high alcoholic content but, more importantly, it caramelizes the absinthe, changing the flavor in the process.

The only slight downside to this is that, depending on how many pumps of absinthe you do, it can warm up your glass a bit. Just give it a couple minutes to cool and be sure to properly chill your cocktail when mixing. Obviously it should go without saying, anytime you’re dealing with fire and alcohol, use caution.

Enjoy and let us know what you think! Cheers! 🔥🥃

08/03/2021

Episode 5 is live!
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Luke and Andy discuss (fairly) recent debut albums by new(ish) bands and
Two bands enter, only one...leaves?

Luke delves into the history of one of America's oldest (and tasiest) cocktails: the Sazerac. Stir up one, or better yet both, of the variations below and let us know which you prefer!

Classic Sazerac
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1½ oz of Rye Whiskey or Cognac
1 sugar cube
3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
Absinthe rinse

Death & Co Sazerac
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1½ Rye Whiskey
½ oz Cognac
1 tsp demerara syrup
4 dashes Peychaud's bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
Absinthe rinse

For both versions, pour just enough Absinthe into a chilled old fashioned glass to roll and coat the inside. Add remaining ingredients to a mixing glass and stir with ice until properly chilled, then strain into prepared glass with Absinthe. Express a lemon peel over the drink and discard. Enjoy!

Next week Luke and Andy nerd out over Danny Elfman's iconic score for Tim Burton's 1989 classic superhero film "Batman"...also Prince's original songs, to a lesser extent.

01/03/2021

New episode!
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Luke and Andy continue their exhaustive discussion of legendary rock band Pink Floyd and highlight the most popular and successful but also destructive periods of their career.

Last week Luke made a riff on the classic Boulevardier cocktail. See previous post for the recipe.

Next week Luke & Andy fast forward to the present and talk about two recent albums that have made a big impression on each of them. Also, Luke shines a light on one of America's oldest cocktails.

22/02/2021

New episode is now live!
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Luke and Andy plunge into the deep dark depths of Pink Floyd's early years in search of salvageable gems.

Luke whips up an original riff on the classic Boulevardier cocktail and Andy gives it a name.

Comfortably Numb
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1½ oz Aged Jamaican Rum
¾ oz Sweet Vermouth
½ oz Cynar
¼ oz Braulio

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into an old fashioned glass over a large ice cube. Express orange peel over the drink and drop in.

Check back next week for part 2 where Luke and Andy explore the dizzying heights and inevitable demise of one of the greatest rock bands in history.

15/02/2021

Episode 2 is now up!
Click the link in the bio to have a listen!

Luke and Andy discuss their top 5 albums and find an unexpected link. Plus, the boys unveil their new sponsor, the need for fresh underwear, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and more.

Last week, Luke made a riff on an old fashioned and smoked the cocktail with Smoke Top, a fun and easy way to add a touch of smoke to any drink. This paired perfectly with one of his top 5 albums “Animal Joy” by
See previous post for the recipe.

Check back next week for part 1 of Luke and Andy’s ridiculously thorough examination of Pink Floyd, plus a new original cocktail!

08/02/2021

Episode 1 is now live!
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Luke and Andy get their first show jitters out of the way, hearken back to their humble beginnings, question the validity of the show's very existence and drop their top 5 artists list.

Luke stirs up a simple riff on an old fashioned and then smokes that bitch. Make it yourself at home!

MAPLE FASHIONED
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2½ oz Bourbon or Rye
½ oz maple syrup (preferably barrel aged)
5-6 dashes Angostura bitters

To smoke the cocktail, Luke used Smoke Top but you can also just torch wood chips on a cutting board and place your glass over them to capture the smoke. Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into smoked glass over a large cube. Express an orange peel over your finished cocktail and enjoy!

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08/02/2021