While drinking the Bronx we talk New York. Shelley describes the tragic Happyland nightclub fire while Bekah discusses the origins of Batman and the man behind him. Drinking: The Bronx 2 oz gin ¼ oz dry vermouth ¼ oz sweet vermouth 1 oz orange juice 2 dashes orange bitters Orange slice Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice. Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange slice.
While sipping on the smoky cocktail, Bekah examines Winston Churchill's heritage including his parents Jennie Jerome and Lord Randolph. Shelly opens the files of Churchill's spy legacy. Drinking: Churchill 1.5 oz. scotch whisky .5 oz. sweet vermouth .5 oz. orange liqueur .5 oz. fresh lime juice Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
While sampling this rockin' drink, Shelley examines the "payola" scandal of the 50's and 60's while Bekah describes the original Woodstock Festival. Drinking: Rock 'n' Rolla 1 ½ oz. high proof bourbon 1 oz. apple juice ¾ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. maple syrup ¼ oz. allspice dram 2 dashes angostura bitters Ground nutmeg Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a lowball glass with ice. Garnish with ground nutmeg....
While sipping on the fruity, bourbon-forward Capricorn, Shelley examines the high profile Zodiac Killer case. Bekah explores Benjamin Franklin's love of astrology and how it contributed to the date of our nation's independence. Drinking: Capricorn 1 oz. bourbon ½ oz. apricot brandy ½ oz. lemon juice 2 oz. orange juice Place all ingredients into shaker filled with ice. Shake to mix and pour into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange slice....
In a clear case of tailoring a drink to a topic we wanted to talk about, Bekah examines the fascinating life of William Randolph Hearst. Shelley details the kidnapping of Patricia "Patty" Hearst and the subsequent events that took place. Drinking: Hearst Martini 2 oz. dry gin 1 oz. vermouth 1 dash orange bitters 1 dash aromatic bitters Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass. Garnish with orange zest twist.
This Creole version of Crime and Time has us talking about the infamous Madame LaLaurie and the fascinating Marie Laveau. Thank you to listener James for the drink suggestion. Drinking: Creole Scream 1 ⅓ oz. light rum ⅔ oz. dry vermouth 1 dash Angostura bitters ⅓ oz. grenadine Mix the rum, grenadine, vermouth, and Angostura. Shake with ice. Strain into martini glass. Add an olive.
After trying this strange cocktail, we talk guillotines. Bekah gives a summary of France's Reign of Terror, while Shelley examines the infamous Vampire of Dusseldorf. Drinking: The Guillotine 1 oz. Mezcal ¾ oz. Scotch Whisky ¼ oz. Banana Liqueur ¼ oz. Honey Syrup Lemon Peel Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a snifter with ice. Garnish with a lemon peel.
After a major recording snafu, we talk journalists. Bekah explores the rise of "yellow journalism" while Shelley explains the horrible case of Macedonian journalist Vlado Taneski. Drinking: The Journalist ¾ oz. gin ¼ oz. dry vermouth ¼ oz. sweet vermouth ¼ oz. orange curacao ¼ oz. lemon 1 dash angostura bitters Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Space. The final frontier. That's what we're talking about. Shelley talks about the much covered story of astronaut Lisa Nowak and her obsession gone wrong. Bekah gives a rundown of the Mercury 7 astronauts. Drinking: The Astronaut 1 oz. Light rum 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. lemon juice Dash of passion fruit juice Lemon wedge Add rum, vodka, lemon juice, and passion fruit juice into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and then strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with lemon wheel...
While drinking the famous hurricane cocktail, Bekah talks about five hurricanes that changed history. Shelley retells the account of Rubin "hurricane" Carter and his supposed wrongful convitiction. Drinking: HURRICANE 2 oz. light rum 2 oz. dark rum 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. orange juice ½ oz. passion fruit puree ½ oz. simple syrup 1 tsp. Grenadine Add the light and dark rums, lime and orange juices, passion fruit puree, simple syrup, and grenadine into a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. S...
While enjoying a lovely Southside cocktail, Shelley tells the not so lovely story of the Southside Strangler. Bekah explores George Pullman's vision of a utopian company town. Drinking: The Southside 1.5 oz. Gin infused with butterfly pea flower .75 oz. fresh lemon juice .75 oz. simple syrup 8-10 fresh mint leaves Muddle mint leaves gently in mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with mint sprig....
While sipping a luxurious cocktail, the gals talk fashion. Shelley details the downward spiral of Andrew Cunanan culminating in the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace. Bekah takes a look at the fascinating fashion icon Coco Chanel. Drinking: Coco Chanel Martini 3 oz. coconut vodka 1 oz. elderflower liqueur Add the coconut vodka and elderflower liqueur into a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass.
While trying to enjoy the Blarney Stone cocktail, Bekah details the history of the Blarney Stone and myths surrounding this iconic rock. Shelley describes the tragic murders of Texas DA Mike Mclelland, his wife Cynthia, and Prosecutor Mark Hasse and their connection to Blarney Stone Way. Drinking: The Blarney Stone 2 oz. irish whiskey 1 oz. creme de menthe 1 oz. green chartreuse Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass....
While putting back a few long island iced teas, Shelley explores the origins of the Amityville Horror story with the brutal murders of the Defeo family. Bekah details the bewitching of Elizabeth Gardner and the subsequent witch trial. Drinking: Long Island Iced Tea .5 oz. vodka .5 oz. rum .5 oz. gin .5 oz. tequila .5 oz. triple sec 1 oz. sweet and sour mix 1 oz. cola 1 lemon slice Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. ...
While sipping on a refreshing libation, the gals talk horse. Bekah gives us the definitive (for us) history of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Shelley outlines the successful kidnapping of Secretariat's mother Fanfreluche. Also, we open a fan gift from our awesome listener Justin!! Drinking: Mint Julep 2.5 oz. kentucky bourbon whiskey 1.5 tsp. Sugar 10 Mint leaves plus sprig for garnish Seltzer Water Place the mint leaves in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass and top with the sugar. Mu...
Shelley enlightens us on the "Soft Drink Beauties" of the Filipino film industry and the sad life of Pepsi Paloma. Bekah examines the life of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and his push for Mexican Independence. Drinking: The Paloma 2 oz. Tequila 4 oz. Grapefruit Soda ½ oz. Lime Juice Salt for rim Rim a collins glass with salt. Begin by wetting the rim with a lime wedge, then roll it in a small dish of salt. Fill the glass with ice and add the tequila and lime juice. Top it off with grapefruit soda a...
While trying the 2021 drink of the summer, Bekah heads south to talk about the strange and interesting former queen of Mexico while Shelley talks about a hometown serial killer. Drinking: Corona Sunrise 1 bottle Corona Extra 1.5 oz. Tequila 1.5 oz. Orange Juice .5 oz. Grenadine Lime Wedge Drink or pour out half of the bottle of Corona down to the top of the label. Pour all ingredients into the bottle. Plug the top of the bottle with your thumb, and tip upside down to shake all ingredients.Squeez...
The girls sit back and talk Kentucky. Shelley examines the hilarious Tansy Book Heist as made famous by the motion picture "American Animals," while Bekah takes a look at a dark day in Louisville known as Bloody Monday. Drinking: The Kentucky Buck 2 Strawberries, hulled .5 oz. simple syrup 2 oz. Kentucky Bourbon .75 oz. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes Angostura bitters 3 oz. ginger beer Gently muddle the strawberries with the Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and Angost...
While sipping a classic, Shelley tells us about the heroic and tragic story of Kiki Camarena. Bekah details the fascinating life of starlet Rita Hayworth. Drinking: MARGARITA 1.5 oz. blanco tequila 1 oz. orange liqueur .5 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice Salt for rimming Lime wedge Salt your glass: Pour some kosher salt into a wide bowl or small dish. Take a wedge of lime and generously rub it around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into the salt. Fill glass with ice. Place tequila, orange liqu...
Sipping on a new twist on an island cocktail, we go back to Victorian era Hawaii. Bekah recounts the life and times of Queen Liliuokalani while Shelley describes the last days of Jane Stanford. Drinking: The Royal Hawaiian 1.5 oz. Empress 1908 Gin 1 oz. pineapple juice .5 oz. fresh lemon juice .5 oz. orgeat syrup Pineapple slice Shake all ingredients except gin with ice. Strain into collins glass with crushed ice. Layer gin on top. Garnish with pineapple slice....
While sipping on a festive tax day cocktail Shelley enumerates famous tax cheats and illustrates why you shouldn't mess with the IRS. Bekah takes it to another level and explains the reasons and foundation of how the Internal Revenue Service was formed. Drinking: Income Tax Cocktail 1 1/4 oz.. gin ¾ oz. fresh orange juice ¼ oz. sweet vermouth ¼ oz. dry vermouth 1 dash angostura bitters. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass....
We whip up a tasty minty concoction and talk grasshoppers. Bekah, after a short interlude about grasshopper swarms, talks about the author of famed fable The Ant and the Grasshopper . Shelley tells the story of the theft of the famous Golden Grasshopper of Faneuil Hall in Boston. Drinking: The Grasshopper 1.5 oz. heavy cream 1 oz. creme de menthe 1 oz. creme de cacao Chocolate for garnish In a cocktail shaker half full of ice, combine cream, creme de menthe, and creme de cacao. Shake until shake...
We sip on a delightful cocktail named after a delightful woman. Shelley recounts the horrendous murder committed at the hands of star Spade Cooley. Bekah brings us back to the lighter side with the life of remarkable Dale Evans and her life married to cowboy Roy Rogers. Drinking: Dale Evans 2 oz. grapefruit and rose vodka 2 oz. grapefruit juice 1 oz. lime juice Soda water In cocktail shaker mix the first three ingredients. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Top with soda water. Add honey in the...
We get gritty and talk about "the City." Bekah describes Manhattan's most disastrous decade. Shelley talks about the deaths of Nancy Spungen and Sid Vicious. Drinking: The Manhattan 2 oz. bourbon or rye whiskey ½ ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters Maraschino cherry Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass....
Kicking it Ivy League style with the Yale Cocktail! Shelley talks about John Hinkley Jr. and his connection to Yale through actress Jodie Foster. Bekah digs deep into the either fraternal order or secret cabal known as the infamous Skull & Bones Society. Drinking: The Yale Cocktail 2 oz. dry gin ¾ oz creme de violette ¼ oz maraschino liqueur ¼ oz dry vermouth Dash of orange bitters Lemon twist Place all ingredients in a mixing glass half-filled with ice. Stir briskly until well chilled. Stra...
While sipping on this lively citrus and botanical cocktail we talk all things lavender. Shelley explores the fascinating story of "Lavender Doe" and how a group of web sleuths ultimately identified her. Bekah takes on the women's lib movement with the important and interesting tale of the Lavender Menace. Drinking: Lavender Lemon Drop Lavender Lemon Drop 2 oz. lemon vodka 1 oz. fresh lemon juice Lavender sprigs 1 tsp. Simple syrup In cocktail shaker, lightly muddle lavender and simple syrup. Fil...
We drink Shelley's favorite sandwich. Bekah talks about the fascinating and inspiring George Washington Carver. Shelley gives us the zany tale of a jailbreak that happened with the help of peanut butter. Drinking: Peanut Butter & Jelly Martini 2 oz. Skrewball Whiskey 1 oz. Chambord Shake the Skrewball with ice. Pour into cocktail glass over large ice cube. Float Chambord on top.
Brrr...we are frosty! Drinking a frozen Rose and talking about cold days and cold hearts. Bekah describes the winter of 1880-1881, one of the harshest in recorded history. Shelley tells the story of Kristin Rossum and the American Beauty style murder. Drinking: Frozen Rose
We are exploring Cape Cod. Apparently most Americans are within driving distance, so Bekah recounts the history of the cape. Shelley talks about the unsolved Lady of the Dunes case. We snack on some Cape Cod brand chips. Drinking: Cape Cod Vodka Cranberry Juice Squeeze of Lime Mix according to your preferred proportions over ice. Enjoy!
While sipping on the rising sun, we both harkened back to Japan. Bekah talks about the decadent, poetic, and emo court of Japan. Shelley gives us another heist with the 300 Million Yen incident. Drinking: Rising Sun 1.5 oz mezcal ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz maraschino liqueur Pinch of salt Lime wheel to garnish Combine mezcal, juices, and maraschino in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with lime wheel....
