On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re joined by Michael Fricker, owner of Monstera Mezcaleria & Natural Wine Bar in Tower Grove. He shares how a neighborhood bottle shop rebranded into a true mezcaleria focused on traditional, producer-owned agave spirits, plus the recent renovation that transformed Monstera into a full cocktail bar with retail.
We dive into standout drinks like the Monstera cocktail with mango-coriander raicilla, the mole-inspired Monstera Negroni, and a new mezcal-and-soda pairing program. Mike also talks about New Society, his speakeasy-style bar with Meredith Barry of Platypus and Netflix’s Drink Masters, and previews Copita, a Mexican spirits festival coming September 21 with 40 brands and 200+ bottles to taste.
He also shares details on his upcoming Oaxaca project, Malcriado, and why St. Louis is quickly becoming a world-class bar city.
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✨ Presented by SWADE Dispensary, with 12 locations across Missouri. Learn more at swadecannabis.com. Our other podcast sponsors are 4 Hands Brewing Co. and LHM.
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