It's our annual round-up of drink themed gifts for loved ones (or yourself, if you need an excuse)Elizabeth's List

Elizabeth and Abigail return with two listener questions. We offer advice on how best to store all your alcohol and Abigail share her bartending journey. Here's a list of some items to help save your alcohol:

Elizabeth and Abigail are joined by bartender Rachel Urbelis from Cielo on Sanibel Island, FL to discuss what it was like during a pandemic. Unsurprisingly, it wasn't great. 

Abigail waxes poetic on her love for sherry and shares here favorites. Elizabeth admits the history is cool and remains a fan of PX. References:SHERRY COBBLER aka the Pretty Ricky from Compere Lapin1 ¾ oz Amontill...

Elizabeth and Abigail discuss Cognac and Armagnac, their origins and differences and suggest some to try. Resources  we talked about:Charles Neal

Elizabeth and Abigail share the history of Charles Henry Ramos, the creator of this famous Gin Fizz and offer advice if you are making it at home. 

Elizabeth and Abigail offer their annual list of boozy inspired gifts to give (and get!)Links:Books:Spirits of Latin A...

Elizabeth and Abigail explore the history of Champagne and share some of their favorites. Mentions include:Wine Folly

Elizabeth asks Abigail for advice on the best basic tools for outfitting your bar. She shares her favorites for mixing and shaking. Elizabeth learns other uses for her mixing glasses and Abigail is delighted to learn about a valued characterist...

Elizabeth and Abigail discuss the history of Pisco and how it became so popular in San Fransisco in the 19th century. Mentions:History of Pisco in ...

Elizabeth and Abigail explore the rich and complex history of absinthe's popularity, especially in 19th century France, and offer ways to use it in cocktails today. Mentioned in the show:

Elizabeth and Abigail discuss the history and uses of liqueurs and justify a listener's affection for amaretto . Sources mentioned:

Season Three features episode requests from listeners. Elizabeth shares some bitters history and Abigail gives counsel on which ones to buy if you are just starting your cocktail journey as well as some more unusual flavors to try. 

Elizabeth and Abigail get you ready for summer. Learn about the history of the blender and get some advice on making your best frozen drinks including daiquiris of all kinds, ice cream based concoctions, and frosé !Here are some links/r...

Author Robert Simonson joins Elizabeth to discuss his book The Old Fashioned, which traces the origins and evolution of this classic cocktail. Follow him on Instagram is @robertosimonsonIf you feel like treating yoursel...

Elizabeth speaks with Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, the author of  Hungover: The Morning After and One Man's Quest for the Cure about hangovers, of course, bu...

Elizabeth and Abigail offer tips to clear out the "clutter" from your home bar and also answer some listener questions. Abigail also introduces us to the idea of "infinity bottles" which are not part of the Harry Potter Wizarding World, no matt...

Hannah Griggs joins Elizabeth to talk about her website, Intemperance.org where she mapped 1,000 Prohibition raids that occurred in New Orleans throughout The Great Mist...

Elizabeth and Abigail address the ways drinking has been impacted by the Corona virus. Elizabeth talks about how whiskey was used in treating the influenza epidemic of 1918 and she and Abigail explore ways to drink mindfully and well while the ...

Elizabeth and Abigail trace the evolution of  St Patrick's Day celebrations and offer some whisky drinking advice for the day. Much of the information on the day comes from

Elizabeth and Abigail discuss what makes drinking during Carnival so particular to that festive time. They also offer advice if you want to throw your own Carnival party, no matter where you live. Punch Recipe discussed in the episode is below....

In honor of the upcoming Valentine holiday, Elizabeth and Abigail explore the bizarre (and dubious) history of aphrodisiac drinks. While doing so, they end up creating a pretty good tasting concoction but make no promises of its efficacy. ...

Author Tom Standage joins Elizabeth to discuss his book A History of the World ...

Elizabeth and Abigail discuss the merits and drawbacks of giving up drinking for the month of January and also explore some alternatives. Abigail offers suggestions of tasty non alcoholic and low proof options. Low proof cocktails inclu...

Elizabeth and Abigail offer some favorite picks for anyone on your holiday gift list (including yourself!) They end with talking about a beloved gift they have received and sharing a holiday drink recipe for the season.. Mentions are li...