Bob Cutler fields phone calls from five "semi-desperate" drinkers in the premier episode of Cocktails With Friends Hotline. He answers queries from a "confirmed beer bachelor," a "shoulder season sipper," a woman seeking to break her fella from his "old fashioned" ways, a deck party hostess not bound by whiskey, and a husband happy to welcome his world hopping-honey back home. If YOU have a question for Bob, dial the Cocktail With Friends Hotline at 207-814-0177.
Main Topics Covered:
- Cocktails for beer lovers
- Variations on the Old Fashioned
- Refreshing summer cocktails for gatherings
- Seasonal "shoulder season" drinks
- Making the perfect welcome-home whiskey cocktail
Key Insights:
- Beer-to-Cocktail Transition: Discover how to ease into the world of cocktails with a Negroni that's tailored to your taste buds.
- Old Fashioned Alternatives: Learn how to play with the four basic ingredients of an Old Fashioned to create new, exciting variations.
- Seasonal Cocktails: Get tips on mixing up cocktails that perfectly match the mood of changing seasons, like a Manhattan with a twist of apple brandy for fall.
Tune in for some spirited advice and to hear your fellow cocktail enthusiasts' questions answered on air. Do you have a question for Bob? Call or text any time. 207-814-0177. Cheers!
Episode Index
- [00:00] Introduction to the hotline format.
- [00:20] Cocktail suggestion for beer lovers: a modified Negroni.
- [02:20] Exploring variations on the Old Fashioned.
- [04:40] Versatile summer cocktails for entertaining.
- [07:40] Shoulder season cocktails: a Manhattan with a twist.
- [09:40] A welcome-home whiskey cocktail: the Paper Plane.
- [11:30] Closing remarks and upcoming episodes.
