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The Sloppy Boys

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A podcast about cocktails. Each week, comedy rockers The Sloppy Boys (Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis and Jefferson Dutton) drink and discuss a cocktail recognized by the International Bartenders Association.

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Episodes

240. The Five Cups (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit)

The guys uncover a powerful ancient ritual that initiates all five tastes! THE FIVE CUPS RECIPE: RUM & TRIPLE SEC RUM & CAMPARI RUM & LEMON RUM & PICKLE JUICE RUM & WORCESTERSHIRE Follow thee these steps three... One: Line up five frozen shot glasses. Two: Splash, splash, squeeze, drip and dash each of the respective Taste Initiators into their respective glasses. Three: Shake at least five ounces of white rum and much ice indeed until your hands have become quite cold, my so...

May 23, 20251 hr 36 min

239. Grape Gorilla (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit)

The guys punch up the Grape Ape into a superior drink experience sure to take the world by storm! GRAPE GORILLA RECIPE 1.5oz/45ml Vodka 1.5oz/45ml Sour Mix 1.5oz/45ml Celsius Grape Rush Combine ingredients in a glass filled with ice. Drink quickly through four straws. Recipe via The Sloppy Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 20251 hr 34 min

238. Carmen Miranda (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit)

The guys "taste the rainbow" with their latest invention-- a Silk Panties-inspired drink destined to break the internet, flip the script and send shockwaves throughout all of humanity! CARMEN MIRANDA RECIPE: 2oz/60ml VODKA 1oz/30ml VARIOUS FRUIT LIQUEURS AND SCHNAPPSES Combine at least 4 different fruit liqueurs and/or schnappses in a shot glass. Add them to a shaker filled with ice, along with vodka. Shake and strain into your favorite glass. Garnish as much as possible. Recipe via The Sloppy B...

May 09, 20251 hr 30 min

Long Island Iced Tea with Jeff Rosenstock

The guys welcome DIY king Jeff Rosenstock for a far-reaching discussion powered by the iced tea from his native Long Island. LONG ISLAND ICED TEA RECIPE: shot TEQUILA shot VODKA shot WHITE RUM shot TRIPLE SEC shot GIN a little bit SOUR MIX for color COLA Recipe via Bob Butt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 20252 hr 17 min

236. Gator Bite (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit)

The boys put their heads together to try and come up with a worldwide smash, starting with an awesome new drink that will have you and everyone you know completely going crazy. GATOR BITE RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml RUM 1.5oz/45ml LIME JUICE 1.5oz/45ml SPRITE Pour ingredients in their individual shot glasses and line them up together. Take as a series of shots, or sip selectively. Recipe via The Sloppy Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 25, 20251 hr 4 min

235. Azalea

The guys drink the official cocktail of The Masters Tournament. The recipe comes from Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the tournament annually. AZALEA RECIPE: 1.25oz/37ml VODKA .5oz/150ml LEMONADE .5oz/15ml GRENADINE Combine ingredients in an ice-filled glass and stir. Garnish with cherry and lemon wheel. Recipe via The Masters Tournament Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 18, 20251 hr 19 min

234. Ice Rocket

The guys make the new chuggable viral sensation where you combine Coors Light and Smirnoff Ice. ICE ROCKET RECIPE: 2/3 COORS LIGHT 1/3 SMIRNOFF ICE Pour Coors Light into a chilled pint glass until 2/3 full. Top up with Smirnoff Ice. Drink quickly, shotgun-style. Recipe via Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20251 hr 14 min

233. Grape Ape

The guys reckon with a purple powerhouse that ambushed them on a recent tour! GRAPE APE RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml CITRUS VODKA 1.5oz/45ml SOUR MIX 1.50z/45ml GRAPE SODA Combine vodka and sour mix in a glass filled with ice. Top with grape soda. Add two (or even three) straws and drink quickly, shotgun style. Recipe via The Loon Cale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 04, 20251 hr 12 min

232. Vodka Pineapple with Tom Scharpling

The guys welcome radio and podcast giant Tom Scharpling (The Best Show) to discuss the curious combination of pineapple juice and vodka. VODKA PINEAPPLE RECIPE: to taste VODKA to taste PINEAPPLE JUICE Combine vodka and pineapple juice however you want and drink it. Recipe via Tom Scharpling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 20251 hr 13 min

231. Manhattan 2 (Live in New York City)

The guys give a "favorite" another chance, in the heart of the city itself! MANHATTAN RECIPE: 1.7oz/50ml RYE WHISKEY .67oz/20ml SWEET RED VERMOUTH 1 dash ANGOSTURA BITTERS Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well.Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with cocktail cherry. Recipe via IBA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 21, 20251 hr 24 min

230. Baby Guinness

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the guys make shots that look like miniature Guinness pints! BABY GUINNESS RECIPE: 3/4 shot COFFEE LIQUEUR 1/4 shot BAILEY'S IRISH CREME Nearly fill a shot glass with coffee liqueur. Over the back of a spoon, gently add Bailey's over the top, creating a layered effect. Serve as a shot. Recipe via St. Patrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 14, 20251 hr 7 min

229. Citywide Special (Live in Philadelphia)

Welllllll the boys are in Philly once again, this time trying the beloved beer-and-shot combo invented at Bob & Barbara's Lounge. CITYWIDE SPECIAL RECIPE: 12oz can PABST BLUE RIBBON .75oz/22ml JIM BEAM Serve the beer and shot combo together and enjoy. via Bob & Barbara's Lounge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 20251 hr 8 min

228. BuzzBallz (Live in Austin)

The guys crack into some spherical stackables invented by Texas school teacher Merrilee Kick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 20251 hr 8 min

227. Jungle Bird

The guys try the Campari tiki drink, a new addition to the IBA list (to which they are NOT beholden.) JUNGLE BIRD RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml BLACKSTRAP RUM .75oz/22ml CAMPARI 1.5oz PINEAPPLE JUICE .5oz/15ml LIME JUICE .5oz/15ml DEMERARA SYRUP Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with pineapple wedge. Recipes via the International Bartenders Association | www.iba-world.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 9 min

226. Silk Panties

In honor of St. Valentine, the guys pull a drink from the "dark ages" of cocktails-- a peachy one that packs a punch! SILK PANTIES RECIPE: 2oz/60ml VODKA 1oz/30ml PEACH SCHNAPPS 2 dashes, optional PEACH BITTERS Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and fine strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with peach slice. Recipe via Difford's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 14, 20251 hr 24 min

225. Cardinale

The guys make a Negroni variant named in honor New York's Cardinal Spellman (at the Excelsior Hotel in the 1950's, of course.) CARDINALE RECIPE: 1.33oz/40ml GIN .66oz/20ml BITTER CAMPARI .33oz/10mlDRY VERMOUTH Pour ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Recipe via the International Bartenders Association | www.iba-world.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 07, 20251 hr 20 min

224. Jelly Donut Shot

The guys make another party shot, this time combining the flavors of jelly/jam and dough! JELLY DONUT SHOT RECIPE: 1 part BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM 1 part CHAMBORD Pour Chambord into a shot glass and gently top with Bailey's Irish Cream to create a layered effect. Shoot and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 20251 hr

223. Elvis Shot

The guys invent a cool new shot inspired by The King's famous sandwich. ELVIS SHOT RECIPE: 1 part PEANUT BUTTER WHISKEY 1 part BANANA LIQUEUR Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a shot glass. Swivel your hips and then enjoy. via The Sloppy Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 20251 hr 21 min

222. Coffee

The guys enjoy a brew of a very different sort! Make a cup of hot brown and join the fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 20251 hr 25 min

221. Churchill

Last week's was a bloggy tribute drink. Now the guys drink the one that was made for and named after the actual guy. CHURCHILL RECIPE: BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKEY 1.5oz/45ml COINTREAU .5oz/15ml SWEET RED VERMOUTH .5oz/15ml LIME JUICE .5oz/15ml Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 10, 20251 hr 7 min

220. Churchill's Breakfast

The guys try a drink inspired by Winston Churchill's legendary breakfast, famously capped off with a cigar and scotch whisky. CHURCHILL'S BREAKFAST RECIPE: 2.8oz/83ml RYE WHISKEY 1.1oz/33ml COLD BREW COFFEE .66oz/20ml MAPLE SYRUP 1 dash ANGOSTURA BITTERS 2 CINNAMON STICKS Burn a cinnamon stick and smoke a coupe glass. Grate fresh cinnamon into the glass. Combine remaining ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the coupe. Garnish with burned cinnamon stick. Recipe via ChefSteps H...

Jan 03, 20251 hr 19 min

219. Wu Liang Ye

The guys take on a high-proof Chinese baijiu, renowned for its bold flavors and notorious reputation among Western palates. Wu Liang Ye is available in select stores, like Total Wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 20241 hr 12 min

218. Alpine Crush (Live in Los Angeles)

The boys wrap up the West Coast pod tour with a seasonal sensation fresh from Kalpy's test kitchen! ALPINE CRUSH RECIPE: 1 bottle/can/draft COORS LIGHT 1 shot RUMPLE-MINZE Chill ingredients until utterly cold. Take the shot, crush the beer, and hit the slopes basically. Or, pour shot into beer for Wild Child Style. Recipe via Tim Kalpakis The Sloppy Boys are coming to a city near you! Tickets available via our linktree ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 20241 hr 25 min

217. Negroni (Live in Portland)

The guys reassess a fan favorite in the very city where Negroni Week began. NEGRONI RECIPE: 1oz/30ml GIN 1oz/30ml BITTER CAMPARI 1oz/30ml SWEET RED VERMOUTH Pour ingredients into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with half orange slice. The Sloppy Boys are coming to a city near you! Tickets available via our linktree ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 13, 20241 hr 4 min

216. Vancouver (Live in Vancouver)

The boys kick off the pod tour in the Great White North, covering a martini-like drink named for the city itself! VANCOUVER RECIPE: 1.66oz/50ml GIN .66oz/20ml BENEDICTINE DOM 1oz/30ml SKEET RED VERMOUTH 1 dash ORANGE BITTERS Stir all ingredients on ice and fine strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with orange zest twist or Luxardo cherry. The Sloppy Boys are coming to a city near you! Tickets available via our linktree ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 06, 20241 hr 19 min

215. Maple Old Fashioned

The guys continue their time-honored Thanksgiving tradition of making old fashioneds-- this year using maple syrup. MAPLE OLD FASHIONED RECIPE: 1.66oz/50ml BOURBON WHISKEY .5oz/15ml RYE WHISKEY .33/10ml MAPLE SYRUP 1 dash ORANGE BITTERS 3 drops SALINE SOLUTION 4:1* *20g sea salt to 80g water Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into an ice-filled old fashioned glass (preferably over a large cube) Recipe via Difford's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 29, 20241 hr 10 min

214. Frangelico

The guys try an Italian hazelnut-and-herb liqueur and try to figure out what to do with it. Frangelico is available in select stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 20241 hr 15 min

213. Applejack Rabbit

The guys continue their exploration of Laird's apple brandies with an old-timey cocktail given new life by PDT founder Jim Meehan. APPLEJACK RABBIT RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml LAIRD'S BONDED APPLE BRANDY .75oz/22ml LEMON JUICE .5oz/15ml ORANGE JUICE 2oz/60mlGRADE B MAPLE SYRUP Add ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 15, 20241 hr 16 min

212. Jack Rose

The guys make an apple brandy cocktail popular in the '20s and '30s that has since fallen off (far from the tree.) JACK ROSE RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml APPLEJACK .75oz/22ml LEMON JUICE .5oz/15ml GRENADINE Add ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Fine strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 08, 20241 hr 25 min

211. Harvest Sparkle

The guys make a hit whiskey-and-champagne cocktail from the craft blogosphere HARVEST SPARKLE RECIPE: 1oz/30ml WHISKEY 1tbsp + 1tsp CIDER HONEY SYRUP* 1oz/30ml (or top up) PROSECCO CIDER HONE SYRUP RECIPE: 1/2 cup HONEY 1/4 tsp GROUND GINGER 1/4 tsp GROUND CINNAMON 1/8 tsp GROUND CLOVES 1 cup ORANGE JUICE In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk ingredients together until it starts to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Combine whiskey and cider honey syrup in a shaker fil...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 8 min
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