The Perfect Sip

著者: Ben Henry and Matthew Henry
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  • A podcast about home cocktail crafting for enthusiasts old and new. We cover the skills, theory, and tools you need to confidently design your own recipes and master the art of balance—one sip at a time. Tune in on Tuesdays for lessons on skills or cocktail theory, and join us for Happy Hour on Fridays when we swap recipes, debate the merits of fancy tools and exotic spirits, and tell (mostly) good jokes.
    Copyright 2024 Ben Henry & Matthew Henry
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A podcast about home cocktail crafting for enthusiasts old and new. We cover the skills, theory, and tools you need to confidently design your own recipes and master the art of balance—one sip at a time. Tune in on Tuesdays for lessons on skills or cocktail theory, and join us for Happy Hour on Fridays when we swap recipes, debate the merits of fancy tools and exotic spirits, and tell (mostly) good jokes.
Copyright 2024 Ben Henry & Matthew Henry
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  • Happy Hour: Cocktail Balance & Cow Chip Bingo
    2024/11/01

    It’s Happy Hour! We’re diving into cocktail balance, party fouls, and … livestock*? Then, as promised, we’re presenting two wild-card cocktails with an agave twist.

    Ben’s got the “perfect” cocktail to wash away the Negroni from Tuesday: the Banana Frexicano. This smoky-sweet blend of agave and banana will have you dreaming of warm tropical nights. Best of all, no Campari! You like Mezcal, right?

    Matthew, at Ben’s request, is bringing a kicked-down Margarita this week. It’s your standard tequila + orange liqueur + lime + salt but with some subtle twists to really let the Tequila shine.

    *No cows or pigs were harmed in the recording of this podcast.

    Too Long, Didn’t Listen

    (00:00) Opening

    (01:13) Do cows fly?

    (05:05) Matthew, the Elderflower Liqueur of parties

    (07:00) Cocktail balance

    (08:49) Flavor matters

    (11:46) Flavor balance tips

    (17:18) Cocktail: Banana Frexicano

    (20:30) Mezcal

    (23:25) Cocktail: Matthew’s Margarita

    (27:28) Tequila

    (31:22) Orange liqueurs primer

    (33:40) Their grandpa goes on the run

    (35:29) Closing

    RecipesBanana Frexicano
    • 1 oz mezcal
    • 1 oz cognac or brandy
    • 1 oz banana liqueur (we used Giffard’s Banane du Bresil)
    • Combine mezcal, cognac or brandy, and banana liqueur in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 20-30 seconds to your desired dilution, then strain into a Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with a banana round on a cocktail pick if desired.

    Margarita
    • 1.5 oz reposado tequila
    • 0.75 oz lime juice
    • 0.75 oz Cointreau
    • 1 tsp agave syrup
    • Pinch of salt
    • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake until well chilled, and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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    Books & Equipment Links

    The links below that point to Amazon are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we may receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you. Links to any other destination are not affiliate links.

    Books

    We own and recommend these books:

    The 12 Bottle Bar: Make Hundreds of Cocktails with Just Twelve Bottles by David Solmonson, Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

    Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold

    Imbibe! by David Wondrich

    Cocktail Codex by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, David Kaplan

    Equipment

    Products we own, like and use:

    • Measuring tools
    • OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup, 2 Oz capacity
    • OXO Metal Angled Measuring Cup
    • OXO SteeL Double Jigger
    • Shakers
    • This shaking set is sold as two separate items on Amazon, you will need both
    • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Small Weighted Shaking Tin
    • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Large Weighted Shaking Tin
    • Mixing Glasses/Tins
    • Viski Crystal Mixing Glass, 17 oz
    • Pint glass: you don’t need a link for this do you?
    • Peelers
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    38 分
  • Understanding Cocktail Balance
    2024/10/29

    Today, we’re revealing the art and science behind cocktail balance—from ethanol’s heat to the nuanced finish of bitters. We define it, describe it, and explain how we experience it, all without getting our togas wet. Then it’s time for the Cocktail of the Week. If Ben hates it so much, why does he drink so many? Oh, and he said he needs to know your robe size and that he’ll meet you inside. So get in here!

    Too Long, Didn’t Listen

    (00:00) Understanding Cocktail Balance

    (03:17) It’s a party, and everyone says you’re the straw that stirs the drink

    (09:13) Balance: It’s all in the mouth of the beholder (and no, that’s not a D&D reference)

    (13:28) The science of cocktail balance: battling the burn

    (14:08) Breaking down the five elements: Spirit, sweet, sour, bitterness, and dilution

    (28:51) Honorable mention elements: temperature, mouthfeel, and flavor

    (29:00) Cocktail of the Week: Negroni

    (37:47) Closing

    Recipe Negroni
    • 1 oz gin
    • 1 oz Campari
    • 1 oz sweet vermouth
    • Garnish: orange twist
    • In a mixing glass with ice, combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice chunk, garnish with an orange twist (express the oils over the glass), and enjoy responsibly.

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    Books & Equipment Links

    The links below that point to Amazon are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we may receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you. Links to any other destination are not affiliate links.

    Books

    We own and recommend these books:

    The 12 Bottle Bar: Make Hundreds of Cocktails with Just Twelve Bottles by David Solmonson, Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

    Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold

    Imbibe! by David Wondrich

    Cocktail Codex by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, David Kaplan

    Equipment

    Products we own, like and use:

    • Measuring tools
    • OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup, 2 Oz capacity
    • OXO Metal Angled Measuring Cup
    • OXO SteeL Double Jigger
    • Shakers
    • This shaking set is sold as two separate items on Amazon, you will need both
    • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Small Weighted Shaking Tin
    • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Large Weighted Shaking Tin
    • Mixing Glasses/Tins
    • Viski Crystal Mixing Glass, 17 oz
    • Pint glass: you don’t need a link for this do you?
    • Peelers
    • OXO Good Grips Y-Peeler
    • Bar Spoons
    • Crate & Barrel: Bar Spoon with Muddler
    • Cork Screw / Bottle Opener
    • True Truetap Double Hinged Waiters Corkscrew
    • Bar Towels
    • White Flour Sack...
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    40 分
  • Happy Hour: Halloween Cocktails & Bar Prep
    2024/10/25

    It’s Happy Hour and Halloween! We’re presenting two Halloween inspired cocktails to celebrate. But first, we talk about our bar and cocktail making set ups and trade tips and tricks to simplify cocktail crafting and cleaning up afterward.

    Then, Ben presents his cocktail the Horseman’s Head*. This White Russian and Pumpkin Spice Latte mashup is a wonderful creamy dessert cocktail that leans heavily on traditional fall flavors. But it’s anything but basic.

    Matthew then goes after the witches* with his Burned at the Stake. This smoky and tart kicked-up margarita looks as good as it tastes. Perfect in the hands of a sexy vampire handing out candy or a rain soaked parent wearing an orange button that says “Boo!”

    *No horsemen or witches were harmed in the making of these cocktails.

    Too Long, Didn’t Listen

    (00:00) We want to suck your blood

    (02:26) How to set up your bar for maximum cocktail efficiency (or when Jane from accounting ruins your day).

    (07:22) Matthew comes clean about his 98(!)-bottle bar

    (13:31) Cleaning tips and tricks

    (18:15) Handling distractions and parenting advice

    (19:00) … and marriage advice

    (20:09) Angostura bitters: the stealthy stain master

    (24:41) What makes a cocktail a “Halloween cocktail”?

    (26:15) Cocktail 1: Horseman’s Head – A creamy, boozy pumpkin-spiced delight.

    (34:50) Cocktail 2: Burned at the Stake – A smoky, citrusy margarita riff with a haunting twist.

    Recipes Horseman’s Head (26:15)
    • 1 oz Mr. Black coffee liqueur
    • 1 oz vodka
    • 2 oz Heavy Cream / Whipping Cream
    • 3/4 oz Pumpkin Spice Syrup
    • Combine Mr. Black’s, Vodka and pumpkin spice syrup in a mixing glass. Stir to combine. Pour over a very large single ice cube in a rocks glass. Stir gently to slightly chill. In a separate mixing glass slightly whip cream with a milk frother. (You can also shake in a mason jar.) Once cream has thickened to a thick but pourable consistency, gently pour into the glass. Aim for the top middle of the ice cube.

    Pumpkin Spice Syrup
    • 1 part pumpkin juice
    • 1 part Demerara sugar
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 2-4 slices of fresh ginger
    • whole nutmeg
    • Heat pumpkin juice over low heat. Add Demerara sugar and stir until dissolved. Bring to a slight simmer and add cinnamon sticks and ginger slices. Remove from heat and let ginger and cinnamon steep for 5-10 minutes. Remove ginger. Grate whole nutmeg over syrup to taste. Stir to combine and store in a well-sealed container with cinnamon sticks. (Or remove them, I don’t care. I’m sure someone on the internet has a strong opinion about this; maybe you can search for it.)

    Burned at the Stake (34:50)
    • 1 1/2 oz tequila teposado
    • 1/2 oz mezcal
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1/2 oz Grand Marnier
    • 1/2 oz grenadine
    • Garnish: Black salt rim and a blood orange slice
    • Rim a rocks glass with lime and black salt for an eerie effect. In a shaker, combine tequila, mezcal, lime juice, Grand Marnier, and grenadine. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass over ice. Garnish with a blood orange slice for that extra spooky look.

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    Books & Equipment Links

    The links below that point to Amazon are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we may receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you. Links to any other destination are not affiliate links.

    Books

    We own and recommend these books:

    The 12 Bottle Bar: Make Hundreds of Cocktails with Just Twelve Bottles by David Solmonson, Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

    Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by...

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