Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the vibrant world of the Yellow Bird cocktail, a tropical classic that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Uncle Brad guides listeners through the traditional recipe, breaking down each ingredient and technique to help you master this rum-based favorite at home. Jules then elevates the experience with her innovative mezcal variation, "The Golden Feather," showcasing how a simple spirit swap can transform a classic into something entirely new. Dive into th...
Jul 09, 2025•55 min
Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the sophisticated world of the Bensonhurst cocktail in this episode of The Art Of Drinking. Uncle Brad kicks things off by sharing his recent Denver adventure and his visit to the iconic Cruise Room, one of his favorite watering holes. He then guides listeners through the step-by-step process of crafting the perfect Bensonhurst, complete with the full recipe so you can recreate this Italian-American gem at home. Jules puts her own refreshing spin on the ...
Jun 25, 2025•54 min
Think daiquiris are too sweet? Ernest Hemingway felt the same way. The legendary writer transformed this classic cocktail into something stronger, sharper, and infinitely more sophisticated. Today we dive into the Hemingway Daiquiri—a drink as bold and uncompromising as the man who inspired it. We'll explore how Papa's particular tastes created a cocktail that's equal parts refreshing and punishing, and discover why this literary legend's drinking habits became as famous as his prose. Hemmingway...
Jun 11, 2025•53 min
Uncle Brad and Jules tackle the luxurious Brandy Alexander – a cocktail so smooth, it practically wears velvet pajamas. This creamy classic may have emerged from the shadow of its lesser-known (but equally delicious) parent cocktail, but it's earned its place as a dessert drink worthy of year-round appreciation. Uncle Brad starts us off with the traditional Brandy Alexander, made the proper way with cream – because while our friends in Wisconsin might insist on ice cream, we're sticking to the o...
May 30, 2025•54 min
Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they brave the notoriously face-contorting Malort. Listen as these courageous libation explorers transform Chicago's favorite liquid punishment into surprisingly palatable cocktails, including Uncle Brad's recreation of the Swedish Seed that might actually make you want to drink Malort (trust him on this one, it’s like Root Beer for grown-ups). Discover the twisted history of this infamous spirit, from its Swedish origins to its Chicago cult status, and learn how thi...
May 14, 2025•59 min
In this episode, we're shaking things up (literally) with author, home bartender, and cocktail influencer extraordinaire Hannah Chamberlain of @spiritedLA fame. Hannah joins us to discuss her viral "Drinking Wherever Bartenders Tell Me To" series, her peculiar "Icons of Misbehavior" creations, and those weirdly dirty martinis that might make traditionalists clutch their pearls. We dive into Hannah's journey from UCLA history grad to cocktail creator whose videos have been viewed over half a bill...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they raise a glass with Colm O'Connor, the Guinness Brewery ambassador and leader of the Storehouse Visitor Experiences. In this episode, they delve into the rich history and artistry of Guinness, exploring its origins, the secrets behind the perfect pour, and the cultural significance of this iconic Irish stout. From the fascinating story of Arthur Guinness's 9,000-year lease to the modern innovations that keep Guinness thriving today, listeners will gain a deeper a...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Brad and Jules kick off with a daring taste of Chicago's infamous Malört — because what better way to prepare your taste buds for a journey? Despite this bold opening, the real star of the show is the considerably more palatable Flaming Dr. Pepper shot – which has nothing to do with Malört. While Jules crafts an elegant M&M shooter, Brad dives into the contested origins of the Flaming Dr. Pepper, separating myth from mixology as they attempt to uncover the true story behind this fiery favori...
Apr 02, 2025•49 min
Grab your grenadine, better yet, make your own, and fresh squeeze some oranges. Let’s make a Tequila Sunrise! Uncle Brad stumbles through the drink's contested origins, where two towns are locked in a cocktail custody battle—Tijuana and Phoenix both claiming parentage with zero willingness to share visitation rights. Our journey then wobbles north to California, where the undisputed modern version was shaped and became a rock and roll icon. Uncle Brad, who's never met a cocktail history he could...
Mar 19, 2025•54 min
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Tipperary No. 1 & 2, a cocktail that's more mysterious than a pub crawl through historical footnotes. Was it born from the rolling hills of County Tipperary or marched out of the Irish ranks in World War I? Join us as we stir and stumble through conflicting cocktail recipes. This cocktail represents the final days of the Golden Era of cocktails, where every bartender had a different story and every recipe was a potential act of liquid rebellion. Get re...
Mar 05, 2025•50 min
In this episode Uncle Brad loses his mind over how delicious the White Lady Cocktail tastes. We are confident you’ll do the same when you make it. Jules put’s a spin on the cocktail and names it the Foxy Lady. Then we get into the history and evolution of the White Lady cocktail. We promise you, you’ll be making this one all year long. White Lady Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lemon slice Directions & Ingredients In shaker add: 1 egg white 2 oz Gin (Roku – Yuzu citrus, pepper, cardamom, and a little ...
Feb 20, 2025•50 min
Get ready for a cocktail journey that's as fun as its name suggests! In this episode, Join_Jules and Uncle Brad dive deep into the scandalous world of Sex On The Beach—the iconic 1980s cocktail that became a cultural phenomenon. We're uncovering the tantalizing history behind how this provocatively named drink burst onto the cocktail scene, tracing its roots through the wild landscape of Reagan-era mixology. Nancy would not approve. Join us as we break down the perfect technique for crafting thi...
Feb 05, 2025•49 min
Join us for a flavorful exploration of the Old Fashioned cocktail! In this episode, Uncle Brad introduces the delightful Banana Old Fashioned , while Jules energizes us with an intriguing Espresso Old Fashioned —no mezcal this time (shocker)! Stay tuned as Brad shares a fascinating overview of the history of whiskey , and Jules offers valuable tips on how to make the most of bitters in your cocktails. Don't miss out on this exciting mix of drinks and knowledge! Banana Old Fashioned Glass: Double...
Jan 22, 2025•57 min
Hold onto your cocktail shakers, folks! Season 7 has arrived , and it’s shaking things up like a well-mixed martini. The biggest twist? We’re switching to a new schedule—so instead of weekly episodes, we’ll be serving up fresh content every other week. That’s right, we’re giving you more time to perfect your drink recipes. But wait, there’s more! Prepare your taste buds for an exciting array of “how to” content on our Instagram page @theartofdrinkingpodcast. Think of it as your personal bartende...
Jan 08, 2025•41 min
Dawn Brodey has a big brain, and a big sense of humor! Comedian, Actress, History Channel SME, Houseboat Captain, and host of the hilarious historical podcast, HILF: History I’d Like to F*ck. Together, the 3 of us make the La Louisiane and yet another, Vieux Carre. This time Uncle Brad ACTUALLY get’s into the history of the drink(s). Be sure to check out the history of... toasts on Daws show HILF 74 – The Toast with Jules and Uncle Brad A La Louisiane Glass: Coupe Glass Garnish: Fancy cherries (...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 24 min
In this episode we get into the a proper grasshopper. It’s a surprisingly crushable drink if you follow Brad’s lead. This drink has roots that seem to come from everywhere, and Uncle Brad get’s into it. Jules puts a grinchy spin on it with mezcal and fernet – yikes! Nah, it’s actually pretty good ;-) Grasshopper Glass: Coupe Garnish: shaved chocolate Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: .75 oz. Creme de cacao .75 oz creme de menthe .75 oz heavy cream (or 1 scoops of ice cream) Shave...
Dec 11, 2024•48 min
Possibly the best way to enjoy Rum, according to Uncle Brad, is in a Hot Buttered Rum. It’s warm, holiday spices, and who doesn’t like the richness of butter? If you’ve never had one, don’t get all judge-y on us, this is lights out good. UB gives us a fool proof recipe and Jules puts a time period appropriate twist on it with Applejack, pecans, and maple syrup. Stick around for the colonial history behind the drink and we answer @annagouboy’s question, “what are some good bottle combinations for...
Dec 04, 2024•52 min
An ancient recipe that spawned many different variations of this warm, spiced wine beverage. Uncle Brad gives us a surefire recipe, a real banger! You will honestly love the smell, the taste, and the story. So stick around for the history of Gloog. Glogg ( gloo-guh ) Glass: Heat safe mug Garnish: Spoon + blanched almonds and raisins Directions & Ingredients Make your spice bag: grab a cheese cloth, add the following, and then tie it off with string so the contents won’t come out. 20 (cracked...
Nov 27, 2024•54 min
We meet back up with the founder of Klaris, Chase Haider to talk about making ice. Yeah, we know, sounds easy – but there is a science here. Chase gives us the in’s and out’s of making clear ice (with or without a Klaris machine). Jules outs the budding bromance between Uncle Brad and Chase. Uncle Brad and Jules spin up a couple of cocktails; Brad makes the classic Penicillin and Jules puts here riffy-do on it. Penicillin Glass: Double Rocks Glass Garnish: Candied Ginger Directions & Ingredi...
Nov 20, 2024•52 min
We talk to Dr. Amy Brady who is the author of, Ice: Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks. She gets into the mind blowing history behind ice - who knew? Chase Haider, founder of Klaris, joins us as well. Brad teaches everyone how to make a Vieux Carre (you need to make this!!!) and Sazerac. Be sure to pick up a copy her book, we only scratch the fascinating surface of ice. Vieux Carre recipe: Glass: Double Rocks Garnish: none Directions & ingredients In a Mixing Glass add: 0.75 oz of straight rye wh...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min
A drink with a delicious twist indeed. The legendary Jerry Thomas put a twist on an old drink with roots going back to the high seas. In today’s episode, we learn how to make the Thomas era Port Flip and (finally) get into the history of Jerry Thomas – the father of flair bartending. This drink is delicious and packed with protein, a drink AND a meal! Then we get into tips. @mmoore125 asked, “When do I shake? When do I stir?” Hey! Speaking of tip. Do you want to tip us? How about leaving us a ra...
Nov 06, 2024•50 min
Happy Halloween! We have a CROWD PLEASER for you today. The Charles Dickens punch, which is set ablaze before it is served and best believe, it’s good. Jules also reveals her Poison Apple-tini witch is hauntingly delicious. Uncle Brad digs into the history behind Charles Dickens’ punch, and it turns out... he was kind of a dickens. You’ll know what we mean when you listen. Charles Dickens Punch Glass: Heat resistant Punch Bowl (or heavy pot) and heat resistant glasses Garnish: Lemon wheels and g...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr
Have you ever had a Carajillo the same way twice? Me neither, and it turns out there is a reason for that. We’ll get into the history behind the drink, and sprinkle in a little history behind coffee. Uncle Brad will teach us one, most delicious version, of the Carajillo - that honestly needs to be the way you make this from now on. Jules puts her spin on it and introduces her good friend, Mezcal – shocker! Stick around for tips on zhuzhing up your bar cart with Cocktail decor (why we aren’t talk...
Oct 23, 2024•58 min
If drinks were awarded combat medals, the Suffering Bastard would be leading the charge like a drunken hero in a bar fight. In today’s episode, Uncle Brad is our cocktail sergeant, teaching us how to mix this valiant, tiki-style concoction while regaling us with its dramatic backstory. Meanwhile, Jules, channeling her inner Halloween spirit, unveils the Shrunken Skull. Seriously, with names like these, how could they NOT be on your Halloween cocktail menu? I mean, if you serve these at your part...
Oct 16, 2024•51 min
This is where it all started, for Jules and Brad, the Aviation. This is the cocktail that told Brad, “you like gin” and told Jules, “you should make me, and other drinks and put that online. Do this... and you will go far”. Glass: Coupe Garnish: Cherry Directions & Ingredients In shaker add: 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice 2.0 oz London Dry Gin Scant 0.5oz Maraschino liqueur (you could go with 1/3 oz or 1 tsp. Try it with the scant 0.5 first and adjust) Scant 0.5 oz Creme de Violette (you could go...
Oct 09, 2024•54 min
Love it or hate it, the history behind Pumpkin Spice is actually pretty interesting. Also, as Uncle Brad is “over” the whole PSL thing, he admits the spice combination does give the warm fuzzies for the season—but can we all agree the SEASON SHOULDN’T START UNTIL SEPTEMBER!?!? If you can bear with us, the PS Cognac Old Fashioned and PS Espresso Martini aren’t too shabby. Pumpkin Spice Cognac Old Fashioned Glass: Rocks Glass In your mixing glass add 2.5 oz Cognac 0.5 oz Pumkin spice simple syrup ...
Oct 02, 2024•57 min
Possibly one of our most favorite cocktails, and it will be yours too. The Brandy Crusta hails from New Orleans, the Fig Crusta hails from Jules’ kitchen. Sip through history with us as we get into the story behind the Brandy Crusta. Stick around for tips on what to do with that bottle of Amaro Nonino that’s collecting dust on your shelf – GASP!!! Brandy Crusta Glass: small stemmed wine glass, goblet, flute, something cool Directions & Ingredients First sugar the rim of your glass by wetting...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Tis the season, nothing but political ads on TV, social media, and radio – btw we strictly ban any political ads from appearing during this show. This is a safe place :-) So this falladay season, why not turn all of that off and listen to The Art Of Drinking instead? In today’s episode we learn about the Ward 8 cocktail, which does have political roots, but we don’t get into any politics – except for Uncle Brad, he has an announcement to make. Stick around for the history and an awesome tip insp...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Turns out, this drink doesn’t suck! Uncle Brad had strong feelings in the past, but now is a big fan, and you will be too. Jules brings a late summer inspired Gimlet. Stick around for the history on the Gimlet – shocker, the British Navy had something to do with it. Shout out to @hellqueencocktails for the inspiration to mention the cheese slicer trick to peel your citrus, perfect every time! See her clip here . Gimlet recipe Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lime peel Directions & Ingredients Shaker ti...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Todays episode is as eclectic as Jules’ drink recipe. Brad finally gives us his favorite Rum Old Fashioned recipe and walks us through his recent visit to Milwaukee (thanks to listener Kat Kutchin for the cocktail hotspot tips – she was spot on). Don’t sleep on Milwaukee, this town has got it going on! Jules goes bananas with a rum, Campari, and scotch negroni. – we are just as confused, but it’s so good. Rum Old Fashioned (Brad’s favorite) Glass: Double rocks glass Directions & Ingredients ...
Sep 04, 2024•54 min
