28: Brandy Alexander

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes you an unforgettable Brandy Alexander and discusses the many variations of the recipe. Thoughts are also given on the suitability of gin and cream…

Episode Transcript

Ingredients

• single measure of cognac

• single measure of brown crème de cacao

• single measure of cream

• garnish: nutmeg

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Sections

• [0:00] Intro - Brandy Alexander

• [2:00] Origins Of The Brandy Alexander

• [3:54] Variations

• [5:20] Outro

• [5:35] Credits

Show Notes

• IBA: Alexander

• Alexander Cocktail

• Brandy Alexander

Music

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26: Martini

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes you the Perfect Martini and discusses the history of this famous cocktail with a short diversion on the topic of whether it should be shaken or stirred...

Ingredients

• double measure of gin

• half measure of dry vermouth

• half measure of sweet vermouth

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Show Notes

• IBA Dry Martini

• Martini

• The Martini Vesper

• Shaken. not stirred

Music

Bar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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23: Negroni

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes you one of his favourite cocktails, the Negroni, an IBA Unforgettable.

Ingredients

• single measure of gin

• single measure of Campari

• single measure of red vermouth

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Show Notes

• IBA: Negroni

• Wikipedia: Negroni

• OED: Negroni

Music

Bar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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22: Sea Breeze

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes you a refreshing Contemporary Classic, the Sea Breeze.

Ingredients

• Double of vodka

• 1.5 measures of grapefruit juice

• to the top with cranberry juice (120 ml)

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Show Notes

• The Sea Breeze on the IBA website

• The Sea Breeze

• The Ultimate Bar Book by Mittie Hellmich

• Podcast Republic app [Android]

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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21: Espresso Martini

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes you a strong Espresso Martini.

Ingredients

• 1/2 shot of espresso

• 1 and a 1/2 measures of vodka

• 1 jigger of Kahlúa

• sugar syrup to taste

• 3 coffee beans to garnish

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Show Notes

• The Espresso Martini on the IBA website

• Dick Bradsell's video on inventing the cocktail

• The Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

• Twist Your Espresso Martini

• These Espresso Martini Recipes Are Too Good To Be True

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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20: Barracuda

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes you the Barracuda cocktail and investigates it's mysteriously lacking history.

Ingredients

• 1.5 measures gold rum

• 1/2 jigger Galliano

• 3 measures pineapple juice

• dash lime juice

• top with prosecco

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Show Notes

• The Barracuda on the IBA website

• The dearth of history on Wikipedia

• The Barracuda at AIBM Project (Italiano)

• Coctel Barracuda (Italiano)

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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19: Manhattan

Welcome to the bar...

Mr Parks treats Dr Wilko to his spin on the Manhattan and shares his thoughts on this unforgettable cocktail.

Ingredients

• 2 parts Rittenhouse 100 Rye

• 1 part Carpano Antica Formula

• 3 dashes Fee Brother's bitters

• 1/2 tsp Luxardo cherry juice

• Luxardo cherry to garnish

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Show Notes

• The Manhattan on the IBA website

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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14: Mojito

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes another Contemporary Classic, the Mojito.

Ingredients

• a double measure of white rum

• 2 limes

• 6 mint leaves

• sugar

• soda

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Show Notes

• Mojito on the IBA Website

• Shake It Up, Baby - The LA Times

• My dark mojito

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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12: Sidecar

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes another IBA Unforgettable, the zesty Sidecar.

Ingredients

• a double measure of cognac

• one shot of cointreau

• one jigger of lemon juice

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Show Notes

• Sidecar on the IBA Website

• Harry MacElhone

• Robert Vermiere

• Hôtel Ritz

• Buck's Club

• Difford's Guide

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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11: Cosmopolitan

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes an IBA Contemporary Classic, the Cosmopolitan.

Ingredients

• 1 and a half measures of vodka citron

• half a shot of cointreau

• half a jigger of lime juice

• 1 measure of cranberry juice

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Show Notes

• Cosmopolitan on the IBA Website

• Gary Regan, cocktail historian

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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10: Martini Vesper

Welcome to the bar...

For the 10th episode let the good Doctor make you something special, James Bond's Martini Vesper.

Ingredients

• 3 measures of export strength gin.

• 1 jigger of grain vodka.

• half a measure of Cocchi Americano.

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Show Notes

• Martini Vesper on the IBA Website

• Why You Can't Drink the Original James Bond Martini

• Duke's Bar

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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9: Between the Sheets

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko gets you a Between the Sheets. A short, Unforgettable drink.

Ingredients

• 1 measure of white rum.

• 1 jigger of cognac.

• 1 shot of triple sec.

• 1/2 shot of lemon juice.

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Show Notes

• Between the Sheets at the IBA website.

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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8: Bramble

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes a very British cocktail, the Bramble. He explains the history of the cocktail invented in London during the 80s.

Ingredients

• 2 measures of gin.

• 1/2 shot of lemon juice.

• 1cl sugar syrup.

• 1/2 jigger crème de mure.

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Show Notes

• The Bramble at the IBA website.

• Interview with Dick Bradsell.

• Ribena (for international listeners).

• The Bramble after the mure has mixed in.

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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7: John Collins

Welcome to the bar...

Dr Wilko mixes another Unforgettable, the John Collins. He then explains the history behind it as well as why it is the IBA official version and the Tom Collins isn't.

Ingredients

• 3 measures of gin.

• 2 shots of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

• 1 jigger sugar syrup.

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Show Notes

• The John Collins at the IBA website.

Music

George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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