Bekah wraps up her in-depth two part story on Catherine the Great. Shelley tells the story of a very brazen heist of the Empress Sisi Star. Drinking: Empress Gin & Tonic It's a gin and tonic, use Empress Gin and add your tonic of choice.
After getting numerous targeted ads for Empress Gin, we dive head first into some fascinating ladies. Shelley talks about the mysterious disappearance of actress Marie Empress while Bekah gives us part 1 of her examination into the incredible life of Catherine the Great. Drinking: Empress Gin Sour 2 oz. Empress Gin ¾ oz. lemon juice ¾ oz. simple syrup ¾ oz. egg white Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake to combine. Double strain into a coupe glass. Suggested garnish: purpl...
Dragon's are one of the most common mythological creatures. Shelley tells the tales of murders that have been attributed to the popular role playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. Bekah examines the many myths surrounding dragons and their possible explanations. Drinking: Dragon's Heart 3 lime wedges ¾ oz. elderflower liqueur 5 dashes Angostura bitters 1.5 oz. rum 3.4 oz. mezcal ½ oz. ginger liqueur 1.5 oz. blood orange juice Garnish: blood orange slice In cocktail shaker, add lime wedges, elderf...
While fancy-sipping some French 75 in beautiful Waterford Crystal Flutes, Shelley describes the life and times of infamous terrorist Carlos the Jackal. As a bonus she also recounts the time famed cyclist Eddy Merckx was punched during the Tour de France. Bekah talks about one of the lesser-known stories of pre-revolution France, The Flour War of 1775. Drinking: The French 75 1 oz gin ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 3 oz champagne or sparkling wine Add all ingredients except champagne in...
We talk boxing and mafia in this episode while sipping on Champagne Citrus Punch. Bekah explores the history of Cassius Clay and his evolution into Muhammad Ali. Shelley explains how the lemon industry gave rise to the mafia in Sicily. Drinking: Champagne Citrus Punch 1/2 oz. ruby red grapefruit juice 1/2 oz. orange juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 3 oz. champagne Splash of grenadine Combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, and simple syrup in glass. Stir to combine. Top with champagne and a splash of ...
The drink is a little bitter and so are our stories. Shelley tells the harrowing tale of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping which changed the lives of dozens of children forever. Bekah explores the history of the greyhound as a dog breed and examines the legacy of racing and betting that the dog is known for. Drinking: The Greyhound Vodka Grapefruit Juice Combine in an ice filled glass. The ratio is up to you!
On this last weekend of summer we drink the Endless Summer we talk heatwaves. Bekah recounts some historic heat waves that shaped how we deal with excessive heat to this day. Shelley tells the story of Jack Roland Murphy, or 'Murf the Surf.' Drinking: ENDLESS SUMMER 1 oz gin 1 oz pineapple juice ¾ oz sweet vermouth ¾ oz campari Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a lowball glass with ice....
While sipping on this sea plane inspired cocktail, Bekah talks about Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose. Shelley details the elaborate scheme to forge an autobiography of Hughes by writer Clifford Irving. Drinking: Spruce Goose 1 ½ oz gin ¾ oz honey ¾ oz lime juice ¼ oz angostura bitters 2 oz tonic water Combine all ingredients but tonic water into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain and pour over ice into a collins glass. Top with tonic water....
We go dark with the Dark and Stormy cocktail. Bekah gives us a brief history of the island of Bermuda, ghost ships, shipwrecks, and the Bermuda Triangle mystery. Shelley examines the timeline of events that led to Natalie Wood's death and the aftermath including naming Robert Wagner a person of interest. Drinking: Dark and Stormy 2 oz. dark rum 1/2 tbsp ginger syrup or simple syrup 3 to 4 oz. ginger beer 2 lime wedges 1 or 2 slices fresh ginger (optional) Fill an old fashioned glass with ice. Ad...
It's summer, we're drinking Spaghett. Shelley talks about London's infamous Spaghetti House Siege while Bekah examines the fascinating life of Lucrezia Borgia. Drinking: Spaghett 1 bottle of Miller High Life (The Champagne of Beers) 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. Lemon Juice Pour out approximately two ounces of beer from the bottle. Add an ounce of Campari and an ounce of lemon juice. Drink.
While enjoying the refreshingly blue concoction, we talk toilets. Shelley recounts the strange story of the gold toilet heist and other lesser known toilet heists, while Bekah examines the very important history of the toilet. Drinking: Toilet Water 2 oz. vodka 1 tsp. Triple Sec 1 oz. blue Powerade 3 oz. lemon lime soda pour first three ingredients into a highball glass with ice. Top with lemon lime soda.
While drinking the Smith & Wesson Cocktail, the girls talk guns. Bekah discusses infamous Smith & Wesson gunslingers including the famed James-Younger gang. Shelley describes the hidden past of former Smith & Wesson CEO James Minder. Drinking: Smith & Wesson Cocktail 1 oz vodka 1 oz kahlua 2 oz half and half Club soda or pepsi Pour vodka, kahlua,and cream into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top the drink with club soda or pepsi. Make sure the top is full of bubbles....
Grab yourself a cup of joe and have a listen. Shelley recounts the murder of Mirna Salihin in which her friend Jessica Wongso was convicted. Bekah gives us an early history of coffee and the origins of coffee houses. Drinking: a Coffee Cocktail Add your favorite libation to a hot or iced coffee and enjoy!
After suffering a technical issue, we decided to release our super late x-mas gift exchange. So grab yourself a boozy eggnog and give it a listen.
While sipping on a classic whisky sour, Bekah talks about the 1811 German Coast Slave Uprising, which was born out of the sugar industry. Shelley recounts the fanciful true story of Attila Ambrus, the Hungarian Whisky Robber. Drinking: Whisky Sour (Bekah's special recipe) Whisky Powdered Sugar Lemon Juice Club Soda Over crushed ice, put a heaping teaspoon of powdered sugar on top of the ice. Pour a shot (or more) of whisky. Add lemon juice until the glass is about 3/4 full. Top with club soda an...
Sipping on the classic Screwdriver, the girls delve into the tragic murder of Dawnia Dacosta by likely serial killer Lucious Boyd. They also discuss the fascinating history of one of the world's most versatile fasteners...the screw (and the screwdriver). Drinking: Screwdriver Vodka Orange Juice You choose your ratio of the above ingredients. Fill a glass with ice, add vodka and orange juice. Stir with a screwdriver if you dare.
We record remotely during the stay-at-home order. This time we are talking about the Coors Family. Bekah discusses the fascinating family history, while Shelley describes the tragic kidnapping of Adolph Coors III. Drinking: Coors, The Original Banquet Beer
While drinking the Call Me a Cab cocktail, the girls discuss the murders of two Houston cab drivers by killer couple Danielle Hudson and Chaz Blackshear, then detail some history of the cab industry. Drinking: Call Me a Cab 6 oz. lemonade 1 oz. vodka 2-3 oz Cabernet Sauvignon Pour vodka into ice filled glass, add lemonade. Stir gently. Slowly pour on the Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy!
While under shelter-in-place orders, we talk quarantine. Shelley talks about the rampage killing by Elliot Rodger, while Bekah goes classic and details the infamous Typhoid Mary. Drinking: Quarantini Just a regular martini but you drink it alone at home 2.5 oz. gin or vodka 1/2 oz. dry vermouth garnish Rinse cocktail glass with dry vermouth, discard any extra. Stir or shake (your preference) the gin or vodka with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with your choice of garnish; olive...
For the first time ever, we take a shot (well kinda). Bekah talks about the development of the workhorse B52 bomber. Shelley recounts tales of lost and exploded nukes throughout the Cold War and beyond.
We drink the Kurant Affair...ish. After striking out in locatin Absolut Kurant vodka, we sip on what is basically a raspberry martini and talk about the Dreyfus Affair as previewed in our previous episode on the Tour de France. Then we discuss the little known story of Suzanna Gubasheva. Drinking: Kurant Affair 2 1/4 oz. Absolut Kurant vodka 3/4 oz. Chambord Chill over ice and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.
We get all classy and drink the classic Cosmopolitan. Shelley recounts the murders of Cosmo DiNardo on his family's farm while Bekah talks about eminent socialite 'The' Mrs. Astor. Drinking: Cosmopolitan 2 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. triple sec 1/2 oz. cranberry juice splash of lime juice Add all ingredients into shaker. Shake, and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
While drinking the last frontier, we talk about the Corps of Discovery Expedition lead by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. We also discuss the deaths of David Sharp and Nils Antezana, two Everest climbers who met their fates on the mountain. Drinking: Last Frontier 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. espresso 1/2 oz. chocolate syrup Chill over ice and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a coffee bean.
We're talking about two big men today. One who almost got made and one who made others. It probably would not be a surprise to discover that our cocktail is "Made Man." Drinking: Made Man 1 1/2 oz. Rye 1/2 oz. yellow chartreuse 1/2 oz. cherry heering liqueur 1/6 oz. fernet branca 1/2 oz. chilled water Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled martini glass.
We're making bets and drinking the Casino cocktail. Shelley examines the infamous Harvey's hotel bombing in Lake Tahoe, while Bekah talks about the history of the gambling mecca of Monaco. Drinking: Casino 4 oz. gin 1/4 oz. Maraschino liqueur 1/4 oz. lemon juice 4 dashes orange bitters Maraschino Cherry for garnish 1. Add your gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters to your mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir. 3. Pour into your coupe. 4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. 5. Look for e...
While sipping on the Toronto Cocktail, we explore the great white north. Shelley talks about the infamous Boyd Gang, while Bekah explores the iconic Gooderham and Warts empire. Drinking: The Toronto Cocktail 2 oz. Canadian Whiskey 1/4 oz. Fernet Branca 1/4 oz. simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Orange Peel Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel....
While drinking the Old Cuban what else would we talk about than the old Cuban himself, Fidel Castro! Bekah talks about the life and rise of Fidel Castro, while Shelley explores the many ways people (including the US Government) had tried to kill Fidel. Drinking: The Old Cuban 1 1/2 oz. Rum 3/4 oz. lime juice 1 oz. simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters mint leaves 2 oz. Champagne Muddle mint leaves with lime juice in cocktail shaker. Add rum, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Shake well with...
While sipping on the Lusty Lady, Shelley talks about one of the first female lust killers, Jane Toppan. Bekah talks about another lusty lady, Gypsy Rose Lee. Drinking: Lusty Lady 2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. lime juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1/8 oz. cranberry juice 1 egg white 2-3 dashes Scrappy's Lavender Bitters Shake all ingredients until frothy. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with brandied cherries.
While drinking the Ohio Cocktail, Shelley recounts the tragic Kent State shootings while Bekah gives us a brief history of the Presidents of the United States that hailed from Ohio. Drinking: The Ohio Cocktail 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth 3/4 oz Canadian Whisky Dash of Triple Sec Dash of Angostura Bitters 3 to 5 oz Chilled Champagne Pour all ingredients besides Champagne into a chilled champagne flute. Slowly top with Champagne.
We're playing doctor. Okay, not really, but we are talking doctor. Shelley talks about the not-so-good Dr. James Kauffman while Bekah discusses the history of medicine. Drinking: The Good Doctor 2 parts Kraken Rum 1 part lime juice 1 part simple syrup ice Mix all ingredients in a rocks glass and enjoy! (or blend)
