Presidential Drinking and American Politics - The Drinking Press - Episode 6

When you are the leader of the free world...do you drink alcohol?  How does your cabinet conduct itself around you if you do?  In this episode, The Drinking Press dives into the habits of former and current Presidents of the United States.

You are guaranteed to learn a habit or two of a President - or current presidential nominee - with the help of Mark Will-Weber, author of Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt. 

Bonus(?): Bec reveals juicy tidbit about her dating life.


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Drinks in this Episode:
(No recipe, but discussions include)
Mint Juleps
Whiskey
Honey Ale (beer)
Tequila 
Wine

Links:
Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt 
Drinking with the Democrats
Drinking with the Republicans

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Until next month!

Your fellow citizens voting November 8th!,

The Drinking Press

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Bloody Mary and Boozy Brunch - The Drinking Press - Episode 5

Who is Bloody Mary? How did this drink become immortalized as a brunch staple in the U.S.?  In this episode, The Drinking Press faces the mysterious Bloody Mary, the famed tomato juice and vodka based, cold beverage bosom buddied with brunch (alliteration FTW!).

Bec and Char dive into the murky origins of the Bloody Mary, its history, and a delicious and elegant recipe provided by the superb Jeffrey Pogash, author of the book "Bloody Mary."  

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Drinks in this Episode:
Bloody Mary

Links:
Bloody Mary by Jeffrey Pogash
The Cocktail Guru


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Your mates,

The Drinking Press

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Spiced Rum and Sperm Whales - The Drinking Press - Episode 4

In this episode, The Drinking Press takes on Rum, the traditional sugar cane liquor best associated with islands and pirates. Rum really came to prominence due to the sugar boom in the Caribbean, and the newfound cultural tastes in sweet beverages.

Bec and Char go over what exactly rum is, and the history behind it with the help of Jason Laan, co-founder of Sag Harbor Rum (featured in the photos).

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Drinks in this Episode:
Sag Harbor Rum (750 mL 40.00 ABV)


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Until next month!

Your mates,

The Drinking Press

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