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MAFFEO DRINKS: Built Bottom-up115 | Why The Cocktail Renaissance Was Built Bottom-up: Author Robert Simonson on Documenting Cocktail History While It HappensHappy 2026. This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS. A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com Robert Simonson, author of seven cocktail books including "A Proper Drink: The Untold Story of How a Band of Bartenders Saved the Civilized Drinking World," joins to discuss how the modern cocktail revival actually happened.This conversation explores how dead crafts come back to life through individuals rather than institutions, why certain innovations spread while others stay local, and the challenge of documenting history while participants are still a...
2026-01-0535 min
Door County Pulse PodcastThe Bitters Truth with Cocktail Writer Robert SimonsonAngostura Bitters is the essential ingredient in many cocktails, including the Wisconsin staple, the Old Fashioned. And it is the concoction that made Nelsen’s Hall and Washington Island famous. But the company and the beverage have always been a bit of a mystery. Robert Simonson, cocktail writer for the New York Times, journeyed to the distillery in Trinidad to get answers about Angostura, and even found some. His story about the journey appears in the winter edition of Door County Living. He joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk bitters, the rebirth of cocktails, and the evolution of the bartending cr...
2025-11-2640 min
The Restaurant GuysTEASER!! Martini Expo III 2025This is a TEASER in our Martini Expo seriesInside Track The Restaurant Guys were invited to be the official podcasters of The Martini Expo. They spent the day sipping and chatting with the greatest makers, stirrers and shakers on the planet!GuestsJoe Magliocco is the president of Michter’s Distillery, where he has been instrumental in reviving the historic American whiskey brand. His company is involved in creating eco-sustainable Farmer’s gin.Dale DeGroff known as “King Cocktail,” is a legendary bartende...
2025-10-0414 minThe Restaurant GuysMartini Expo I 2025This was recorded at the Martini Expo 2025Inside TrackThe Restaurant Guys were invited to be the official podcasters of The Martini Expo. They spent the day sipping and chatting with the greatest makers, stirrers and shakers on the planet!GuestsIntro with Robert Simonson, co-founder of The Martini Expo, creator and writer for The Mix with Robert Simonson, and a James Beard Award–winning drinks writer for The New York Times. He authored The Martini Cocktail, one of the definitive modern works on the worl...
2025-09-3054 min
Bartender at LargeMartini Expo w Robert Simonson | Bartender at Large ep 463We are joined by renowned cocktail writer Robert Simonson to discuss the first-ever Martini Expo in New York City. He tells us about this unique convention dedicated entirely to the history and culture of the Martini. The event will feature seminars, tastings, guest bartenders, and a special Martini dinner. Robert explains his inspiration for creating this celebration of the world's most famous cocktail. Don't miss our talk on the must-attend cocktail event of the season. Martini Expo: https://www.martiniexpo.com The Mix: https://robertsimonson.substack.com ____________________________________ Join us every Monday a...
2025-09-0826 min
The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleRobert Simonson on Mixing Words, Whiskey, and Cocktail CultureIn this episode, Shawn Soole dives deep with drinks writer and historian Robert Simonson, exploring not only the evolution of iconic cocktails like the Martini and Old‑Fashioned but also spotlighting his pivotal role launching the very first Martini Expo-a groundbreaking, immersive Martini celebration happening this fall in New York City.What You’ll Learn• How Robert moved from theater writing to chronicling the cocktail revival.• The enduring appeal of the Martini and Old‑Fashioned-and why these classics still matter.• Behind-the-scenes insight into his book A Proper Drink and other semi...
2025-09-0540 min
The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleTRAILER - Robert Simonson on Mixing Words, Whiskey, and Cocktail CultureNEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PSTIn this trailer, Robert Simonson breaks down the nuances of building a true classic martini—covering ratios, technique, and philosophy—offering insider insight ahead of his Martini Expo in New York.
2025-09-0501 min
Destination Eat Drink on Radio MisfitsDestination Eat Drink – London Cocktails with Susan Schwartz of London Cocktails ToursSusan Schwartz is the host of the Lush Life podcast and guide based in London who takes thirsty visitors to some of SoHos most beautifully sophisticated bars with London Cocktail Tours. Susan and Brent talk about the recent explosion of cocktail culture, mini martinis, and why every good bar must have elevated non-alcoholic cocktails on their menu. [Ep 341]
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2025-06-1337 min
philly has heARTOf Black Wombhood feat. Tanya Latortue and Kara MshindaOn this week's episode, we have Tanya Latortue and Kara Mshinda of the Of Black Wombhood project.// Show Notes:Of Black Wombhood: https://theblackwombhoodproject.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ofblackwombhood/ Tanya Latortue: https://www.tee-elle.com/ Kara Mshinda: https://www.karamshinda.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/karamshinda/The Colored Girls Museum: https://www.thecoloredgirlsmuseum.com/aboutJ.L Simonson: https://www.soundspacetime.com/Griox Arts: https://www.instagram.com/griox_arts_csp/OBW Exploratory Soundscapes: Begin Your Own Oral History!: https://davinciartalliance.org...
2025-06-0535 min
Agave Road TripChuck Cowdery drinks Mexican whiskeyChuck Cowdery was called “the dean of American whiskey journalism” by no less than Robert Simonson in the New York Times. So when I decided more than 250 episodes into this podcast to finally devote one to Mexican whiskey, I naturally invited my celebrated drinking buddy over. It’s (perhaps) the corniest episode of Agave Road Trip!Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Chuck Cowdery and additional wisdom from Ismael Gomez of Laika Spirit...
2025-05-2247 min
Radio ImbibeEpisode 123: Martini Meditations With Robert SimonsonIn order to understand what the Martini is, it’s important to know what the Martini was. Our contributing editor Robert Simonson (publisher of The Mix newsletter and author of The Martini Cocktail) joins us for this episode to explore the Martini’s evolution since its inception, and to consider the Martini’s role in modern cocktail culture.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbib...
2025-05-1326 min
Laughter and LibationsEpisode 108: Laughing Matters (April 2025)Text comments and questions here!If you've been feeling a little overwhelmed lately, you aren't alone. Me too! It's made it a bit challenging to answer simple questions like, "How are you?" Perhaps, like me, you need a reminder that there is always something to celebrate even when times are difficult. I know. I've faced a few difficulties, including a foot injury, during the past few weeks. It's been hard to feel free when walking is a struggle. Nevertheless, I found humor in this unexpected experience. I hope you can laugh along with me.!Laughing...
2025-05-0126 minLaughter and LibationsEpisode 107: Laughing Matters (March 2025)Text comments and questions here!Special Note: Recorded on March 30, 2025. This month features a coffee adventure and a rant about hair trauma. We've all been there. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I shar...
2025-04-0329 minLaughter and LibationsEpisode 105: Laughing Matters (February 2025)Text comments and questions here!I'm on location at my parent's home, which is always a fun time, especially when I'm recording the podcast. This month has been filled with challenges for me. If you've been experiencing a few of your own, may this episode remind you that you are more than able to navigate the hard stuff. I remind you to connect with those who love you for you and encourage you to find spaces that bring you joy. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: c...
2025-03-0120 minThe Restaurant GuysCathy Corison & Grace Corison Martin: The Next GenerationThe BanterThe Guys talk about what Robert Simonson calls “the cold switcheroo” and what’s next in the world of martini. The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys get two Corisons on one show! They catch up with Cathy Corison and her daughter Grace Corison Martin who will, perhaps along with her sister, take over the winery one day. They discuss the challenging past, bright present and brilliant future of Corison Wines. The Inside TrackThey have been avid fans of Cathy Corison’s wines (Cor...
2024-12-0352 minThe Restaurant GuysRobert Simonson Gets in The MixThe BanterThe Guys discuss the pros and cons of “Best of” lists and how they would rank some colorful local watering holes.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome acclaimed writer Robert Simonson, a cocktail enthusiast and expert. They devise a dream team of restaurant reviewers, bond over a love of hot dogs and discuss an exclusive gin that might be worth its price.The Presidential Stormy Porn Star MartiniA mash up of three cocktails★ El Presidente (Rum, Curacao)★ Dark and Stormy (Black Seal Rum, Ging...
2024-10-0150 minLaughter and LibationsEpisode 95: Laughing Matters (September 2024)Text comments and questions here!This month has brought us challenges associated with hurricane season, and I'm reminded to be grateful for every single day. The list of celebrations for September is long and includes my mother's birthday, Woody's birthday, and my 15th wedding anniversary! I also take time to celebrate the power of our mothers. If you need a laugh, you've come to the right place. I'm sure one of my rants (stories) will at least make you smile. Perhaps you can relate to having plans go wrong and being stuck in a...
2024-10-0135 min
Talk Toomey with Joshua ToomeyAlan Robert (Life of Agony) From Comics to ConcertsIn this interview, Joshua Toomey welcomes Alan Robert, bassist for Life of Agony and accomplished artist, to discuss his creative projects. Alan shares insights about his latest endeavor, an official Beetlejuice coloring book in collaboration with Warner Brothers, which coincides with the release of the new Beetlejuice movie. He talks about the process of drawing scenes from the movie and how much fun it was to immerse himself in Tim Burton's world. Alan also reflects on his artistic journey, from illustrating other projects like the Universal Monsters coloring book to his early experiences learning from legendary comic b...
2024-09-1745 minLaughter and LibationsEpisode 93: Laughing Matters (August 2024)Text comments and questions here!It's all about health this month. I'm celebrating feeling good in my body and even the experience of going through medical testing and waiting for the results. This isn't usually at the top of my list of fun things to do. It's also not fun when you run out of medication and must go through the process of renewing a prescription. Renewing a prescription is supposed to be easy. Ha! Not this time. Learn from my mistake. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations...
2024-09-0122 min
Proof100 Proof: From 100 to Zero Proof (Episode 6)
The cocktail emerges from the dark ages and enters the modern era. In this episode: We meet more innovative mixologists pushing the bounds of what a cocktail can be. And we'll explore the latest installment in the cocktail's long evolution: the zero proof movement.What should you be looking for when buying non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails? Check out our review of Non-Alcoholic Spirits and Cocktails.Further Reading:"After DUI, she quit drinking and opened a bar" by Alexa Juliana Ard, Washington Post"AN INTERVIEW WITH AQXYL STORMS, OWNER OF MINUS MOONSHINE"...
2024-07-1131 min
Proof100 Proof: The Dark Ages (Episode 5)
The 1950s to the 1990s are often dubbed as the cocktail's Dark Ages where drinks like Long Island Iced Teas and Midori Sours reined supreme. The drinks from this time are often reviled or ridiculed, but they made important contributions to cocktail history, too. In this episode: How TGI Fridays, Madonna, and the Cosmopolitan helped define this era of the American cocktail.Further Reading:A Proper Drink by Robert Simonson"1970s Ockctails & Disco Drinks" Difford's Guide"History of the Nightclub" American Nightlife Association"How TGI Fridays...
2024-07-0333 min
Andrew Talks to ChefsLIVE! FROM HOT LUCK: Paola Velez (Dōekï Dōekï; Bakers Against Racism) Just Wants to Bake the World a Better PlaceLIVE! from Hot Luck (Austin, TX)--Perhaps best known as the force behind Bakers Against Racism, Paola Velez (Dōekï Dōekï) has made a life and career of intertwining baking and altruism. (As her website says, she just wants to "Bake the World a Better Place.") In this interview, recorded on the grounds of Hot Luck last weekend, Paola shares about her Bronx childhood, how she switched from savory cooking to baking and pastry, her thoughts on how pastry chefs can express themselves, and--of course--her new cookbook (!), charitable work, and philosophy of giving and making it easy to give....
2024-05-3053 min
Andrew Talks to ChefsSal Lamboglia (Cafe Spaghetti, Swoony's) on the Long Road Back to BrooklynRaised in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, Sal Lamboglia grew up on Italian-American food in a family populated by his chef father, butchers, and other food professionals. Following graduation from culinary school, he spent many years with a Manhattan-based restaurant group before returning to Brooklyn and launching his hit restaurant Cafe Spaghetti in 2022, and its follow up, Swoony's, in 2024. On this episode, Sal takes us through his early life experience, pro training, and how he applies it all in his restaurants today.This Sunday, June 2, Sal is hosting Andrew and spirits writer Robert Simonson for a book...
2024-05-291h 07
Andrew Talks to ChefsChad Williams (Friday Saturday Sunday restaurant; Philly, PA) on Finding the Magic & Poetry in Food & CookingWhen Philly's Friday Saturday Sunday won the James Beard Foundation Award as Outstanding Restaurant in 2023, it was the culmination of chef Chad Williams' slow, patient development, of both his talent and craft, and of the restaurant he co-owns and co-operates with his wife Hanna Williams. In this conversation, recorded at The Chef Conference in Philly last month, Chad takes us through his career, which he approached in a decidedly old-school way, working in kitchens around the city, country, and world for well over a decade, before feeling ready to declare himself a chef. He also describes the growing pains...
2024-05-251h 17
The Swirl SuiteBridget AlbertBridget is an advocate for upbeat education that makes an impact. She has designed beverage programs and produced trainings for top national Accounts that include the Disney, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and Crystal Cruise Line.Bridget is the co-author of Market Fresh Mixology and Life, Love Happiness and Cocktails. She has been a contributor to 10 cocktail and beverage industry books written by various celebrated authors including Tony Abou-Ganim, Kim Haasarud, NY Times writer Robert Simonson and many more. Bridget has worked with top media talent including but limited to Oprah Winfrey, Guy Fieri and Kathy Lee Gifford. She has won numerou...
2024-05-2338 min
Proof100 Proof: It Wasn't Always Like This (Episode 1)
This week, we kick off Proof's first-ever miniseries. Episode 1 explores how we got to our modern cocktail renaissance. Why were cocktails in the 90s and early 2000s shells of the well-crafted drinks we see today? It took a renegade group of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts to resurrect drinks from the cocktail's heyday. Hosted by Cook's Country Editor-in-Chief Toni Tipton-Martin, and reported by Proof's managing producer, Yumi Araki.Looking for a new cocktail shaker? We've tested over a dozen types to find the best options that will fit your home bar.Further Reading:A...
2024-05-2338 min
Andrew Talks to ChefsAuthor Robert Simonson on His Book "The Encyclopedia of Cocktails" (an ATTC Special Conversation)Robert Simonson is one of our most prolific and witty scribes on the subject of cocktails. Along with cocktails, he also writes about the related topics of spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times and is the creator and author of the Substack newsletterThe Mix with Robert Simonson. In his most recent book, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails, Robert offers, in his own singular voice, pocket histories and fun facts about cocktails and the people who create(d) and make/made them, key spirits, and even instruments of cocktailery (muddler, anyone?). He recently visited Andrew at his Brooklyn ho...
2024-05-1735 min
Andrew Talks to ChefsThe Rent is Too Damn High and Other Industry Issues, with Marc Forgione (An Andrew Talks to Chefs Special Conversation)On the occasion of the relocation of his eponymous restaurant to its new home in Tribeca, Marc Forgione sat down for one of our special conversations--and, man, did he bring it. In just 30 brisk minutes, he and Andrew discuss NYC restaurant rents, the possibilities of a new space, the crucialness of having a private dining room, and the media's portrayal of the industry. You don't want to miss this one!Join the Book Party Swoony's restaurant in Brooklyn is putting on for Andrew and fellow writer Robert Simonson on Sunday, June 2!Huge thanks to our...
2024-05-1445 min
Don’t Miss A Thrilling Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Cocktail Parlor by Nicola Nice, Robert Simonson - Foreword byPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/261290to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Cocktail Parlor
Author: Nicola Nice, Robert Simonson - Foreword by
Narrator: Allyson Voller
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 04-23-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Gastronomy
Publisher's Summary:
Journeying through the decades, this book profiles a diverse array of influential hostesses. With each historic era comes iconic recipes, featuring a total of forty main cocktails and more than 100 variations that listeners can make at home. Whether its happy hour punch a la Martha Washington or a Harlem Renaissance-inspired Green Skirt, listeners will find that many...
2024-04-236h 12
The Robert Scott Bell ShowThe RSB Show 4-8-24 - Total Eclipse 2024, Louisiana Sovereignty, Peter Simonson, Juvent HealthTODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Total Eclipse 2024, Louisiana sovereignty, Rigged medicine, Homeopathic Hit - Senecio Aureus, Vaccine lettuce, Peter Simonson, Juvent Health, Low-magnitude mechanical stimulation, Bird Flu BOO and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/total-eclipse-2024-louisiana-sovereignty-rigged-medicine-homeopathic-hit-senecio-aureus-vaccine-lettuce-peter-simonson-juvent-health-low-magnitude-mechanical-stimulation-bird-flu-boo-and-mor/
2024-04-092h 27
The Robert Scott Bell ShowThe RSB Show 4-8-24 - Total Eclipse 2024, Louisiana Sovereignty, Peter Simonson, Juvent HealthTODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Total Eclipse 2024, Louisiana sovereignty, Rigged medicine, Homeopathic Hit - Senecio Aureus, Vaccine lettuce, Peter Simonson, Juvent Health, Low-magnitude mechanical stimulation, Bird Flu BOO and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/total-eclipse-2024-louisiana-sovereignty-rigged-medicine-homeopathic-hit-senecio-aureus-vaccine-lettuce-peter-simonson-juvent-health-low-magnitude-mechanical-stimulation-bird-flu-boo-and-mor/
2024-04-092h 27Radio ImbibeEpisode 90: The 2024 Imbibe 75, with Robert Simonson and Baylee HopingsWe’re continuing our coverage of this year’s Imbibe 75 list of people and places who’ll change the way we drink in the year ahead. For this episode, we talk to two of 2024’s People to Watch: cocktail journalist (and Imbibe contributing editor) Robert Simonson, and Baylee Hopings, a Southeast Regional Speed Rack champion who recently made the move from Atlanta to New Orleans.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, a...
2024-01-1624 min
The Cocktail Guru ShowThe Cocktail Encyclopedia with Robert Simonson (S3 E3)On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash talk drinks—and a fair bit of food—with award-winning NEW YORK TIMES cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson, author of seven books, including THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COCKTAILS, new from Ten Speed Press. All brought to you by Emilio Lustau and Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups.
THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling...
2023-12-1539 min
Cooking Issues with Dave ArnoldCocktails with Robert SimonsonThis week's guest on Cooking Issues is Robert Simonson, who writes about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times and is the creator and author of the Substack newsletter The Mix With Robert Simonson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-171h 01
The Philip Duff Show#38, Robert Simonson, Award-Winning Drinks Writer & AuthorRobert might just be the best-known drinks writer in our whole industry; his articles on spirits, bars and cocktails appear frequently in grown-up newspapers like The New York Times as well as trade publications like PUNCH, Imbibe and Vinepair. He's written more than half a dozen books on bars, spirits and cocktails, co-authored two cocktail apps and has his own signature Old Fashioned kit from Cocktail Kingdom as well as "The Mix", his extremely popular Substack newsletter. His newest book, "The Encyclopedia of Cocktails", just came out. As you might imagine, he's a great person to s...
2023-10-301h 32Bartender at LargeThe Encyclopedia of Cocktails w Robert Simonson | Bartender at Large ep 369 Join us for a conversation with Robert Simonson, the James Beard nominated spirits and cocktail writer, as he discusses his latest book, 'The Encyclopedia of Cocktails.' In our discussion, Robert shares his deep insights into the history of mixology, gathered through years of expertise. With this new book, he takes us on an educational journey through the lens of the cocktail, so get ready for the stories and knowledge that Robert Simonson brings to the table. Buy Robert's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688467/the-encyclopedia-of-cocktails-by-robert-simonson/ Robert's Substack: https://robertsimonson.substack.com/ ____________________________________
2023-10-3027 min
The Philip Duff Show#36: DNN (Duff News Network)Well, it's been a minute!This is a solo Duff ep, where I catch up on a whole bunch of stuff, including: - Launching Old Duff Genever in Riga, Latvia - Working Bar Convent Berlin, the world's largest bar show - Maison Villevert's charity auction memorial to Gaz Regan - Why I didn't continue my planned trip to Tel Aviv - The informed genius of the Coca-Cola company partnering with Absolut for a...canned Absolut + Sprite? - The Nolet family (Ketel One) buying Bols - The Irish Exit, a fast-ser...
2023-10-171h 01
Face Amassment of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessEncyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes - Robert SimonsonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 RecipesAuthor: Robert SimonsonNarrator: Robert SimonsonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 9:20:33Language: EnglishRelease date: 10-17-2023Publisher: Random House (Audio)Genres: Cooking, Non-FictionSummary:A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer...
2023-10-179h 20
Savor The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!The Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Robert SimonsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/133507to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Encyclopedia of Cocktails
Author: Robert Simonson
Narrator: Robert Simonson
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
Release date: 10-17-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Gastronomy
Publisher's Summary:
How did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross? What was the Pegu Club, and who bartended there? In The Encyclopedia of Cocktails, Robert Simonson catalogues all the essential people, places, and drinks that make up our cocktail history in a refreshing take on the conventional reference book. New...
2023-10-179h 20
This Is TASTERobert Simonson
Robert Simonson writes about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times and is the creator and author of the Substack newsletter The Mix With Robert Simonson. In this episode we talk about his terrific new book, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes. The book is amazing in that it covers the world of modern drinking (the people, places, and watering holes) without being dry or overly earnest. Simonson cuts to the heart of the past 100 years of the cocktail, and we go over many of the entries and also dive...
2023-10-1348 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg10/8/23 The Old FashionedFrom 2014, Robert Simonson talks about his book "The Old Fashioned. The story of the world's first classic cocktail."
2023-10-0827 min
The Cocktail LoversCocktails on the catwalk at HimkokToday is the day that Himkok in Oslo unleash their most ambitious project yet – a catwalk collection inspired by the 13 cocktails on their new menu. But before we hear from head of research and development at Himkok, Paul Voza about that, we have this week's bottles, bar and book recommendationsOur drinks reviews take in two products of the agave variety: the first is Patrón El Alto Tequila; the second, The Lost Explorer Salmiana Mezcal. On the bars front, we sample the cocktails and soak up the luxe but fabulously laid back vibes at recently ope...
2023-09-2854 min
The BuildoutWhat Ever Happened to the ‘Beer Cocktail Boom’?Take yourself back, listener, to the early 2010s. Craft beer has reached a crescendo. The cocktail movement has fully established itself. And so, for the better part of a decade, “beer cocktails” were being dangled as a dazzling new hybrid form of mixed drinks that might take on. That was the idea, at least. But then…well, it never really took off. What went wrong for this new frontier of hybrid drinks? And why have we never covered beer as a bonafide ingredient, fitting of this show? Here to shed light on those questions and re-examine that basically forgotten period...
2023-09-071h 05
Inside Julia's KitchenHappy Birthday, Julia Child!This week, on a very special episode of Inside Julia’s Kitchen, we’re celebrating what would have been Julia’s 111th birthday. Join host Todd Schulkin, as he highlights some of our favorite Julia Moments from the last year, including Julia memories shared by chef and restaurateur Serigne Mbaye of DAKAR NOLA; Rachel Stroer, President of the Land Institute; drinks expert Robert Simonson; Barkha Cardoz of Cardoz Legacy; baker and author Rose Levy Berenbaum; Kevin Morse, the founder of Cairnspring Mills; pastry chef Sandra Adu Zelli; chef Eric Ripert of New York’s Le Bernardin; and one of the Foun...
2023-08-1040 min
All in the Industry ®Robert SimonsonOn today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is back at our Heritage Radio Network studio in Brooklyn with her guest Robert Simonson, who writes about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for The New York Times, and is the creator and author of the Substack newsletter, The Mix With Robert Simonson. Robert’s books include The Old-Fashioned (2014), A Proper Drink (2016), and 3-Ingredient Cocktails (2017), among others. He was also a primary contributor to The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails (2015 and 2022 editions), and won the 2019 Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer. Robert's work, which has als...
2023-03-2547 min
Mid-faith CrisisInto Advent with Brian DraperAs we head into Advent, we have an interview with Brian Draper. Brian talks about wonder, hope, leaning into the darkness, sharing the inherited riches of our faith, and how 'not knowing is the most intimate'. Meanwhile, Nick has been all arty and Joe has been fighting technical issues. And losing. Heavily.
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Brian Draper Advent EmailsRalph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis PacemThomas Oord, God Can'tThe Lavender Hill Mob3-Ingredient Cocktails Robert SimonsonThe...
2022-11-2647 min
Inside Julia's KitchenMeet Robert SimonsonThis week, on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes cocktail expert Robert Simonson. They discuss Robert’s new book, Modern Classic Cocktails, the origins of the cocktail, what distinguishes a modern cocktail from a classic cocktail, and the best cocktail to serve on Thanksgiving. As always, Robert shares a Julia Moment.Photo Courtesy of Lizzie Munro.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
2022-11-1152 min
The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonThe Path To Financial Freedom | Florian FritzEPISODE 158 - Florian Fritz is the founder of the Money Hero Academy, where he is teaching how to create financial freedom by improving your money mindset, money management, and money making skills. As a financial advisor, Florian realized during the last financial crisis in 2008 that the financial industry was only looking out for their own best interest and not that of their clients. That's why he learned from some of the world's best financial coaches like Robert Kiyosaki, his Rich Dad advisors, and many others. He tested many of the learnings working with a real estate company, increasing their sales b...
2022-10-2450 minBartender at LargeModern Classics w Robert Simonson | Bartender at Large ep. 319On this week's episode, we are joined by New York Times cocktail writer, Robert Simonson, and take a deep dive into his most recent book Modern Classic Cocktails: 60 plus stories and recipes from the new golden age in drinks. Tito's 25th Anniversary https://www.titosvodka.com/stories/25th-anniversary/ Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka _____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for...
2022-10-1732 min
The SpeakeasyClassic, But Make it ModernRenowned cocktail writer Robert Simonson returns to claim his five-timer red velvet, beef jerky-stained jacket and chat about his new book “Modern Classic Cocktails.” What makes something a modern classic? Whose drinks made it into the book? And what does this have to do with hot dogs?? Tune in to find out.Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. Join us each week as we sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:Damon...
2022-10-0649 min
Decoding CocktailsEp. 21 Author Robert SimonsonKeep up with Decoding Cocktails via our newsletter or on Instagram.---Beyond the cocktail recipe and technique books I've read, Robert's book A Proper Drink transformed my understanding of how cocktails arrived at where they are. Robert recalled a (potentially illegal) seminar conducted by Ted Breaux about AbsintheDrinks and bottles that were big in San Francisco: Mojito, Pisco Punch, and Pisco Sour, and Fernet Branca Drinks and bottles that were big in New Orleans: Pimm's Cup, French 75, Ramos Gin Fizz, Milk Punch, Sazerac, and The Hurricane
2022-10-041h 00
Significant OthersJames Baldwin and Maya AngelouWithout the profound connection between these two artists, would the world ever have gotten I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings? Starring: Christina Elmore as Maya Angelou and Larry Powell as James Baldwin. Also starring Angelica Chéri as Lorraine Hansberry. Source List:James Baldwin: A Biography, By David Adams LeemingThe Three Mothers, by Anna Malaika TubbsNotes of a Native Son, by James BaldwinAt 80, Maya Angelou Reflects on a ‘Glorious’ Life, NPR, 2008The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou, Compilation copyright 2004 by Rand...
2022-08-1745 minRadio ImbibeEpisode 53: Clay RisenIn our July/August 2022 issue, Robert Simonson introduces readers to New York Times reporter and whiskey writer Clay Risen. For this episode, we talk with Clay about the rapidly changing world of American whiskey and the whiskey evolutions he’s finding intriguing these days; and we discuss the whiskey stories he’s shared in his articles, including the role that the formerly enslaved distiller Nearest Green played in establishing the Jack Daniel’s distillery.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the d...
2022-07-1929 minBartender at LargeIn Defense of Signature Cocktails w Robert Simonson | ep 297In the rush to always feature the latest and greatest, many bars are eager to start with a clean slate with every menu update. But are they genuinely generating excitement or perhaps missing an opportunity? To further complicate things, the issue gets a bit murkier than when a cocktail that is a clear fan favorite is 86'd for good. Our guest this week is New York Time cocktail writer, Robert Simonson, and he is a staunch advocate when it comes to defending the signature cocktails that bars are known for. Learn more: https://robertsimonson.substack.com/p...
2022-05-0930 minThe Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonGet Fitter Faster Through Barrier-Lowering Workouts | Robert DavisEPISODE 133 - Robert Davis—aka “The Healthy Skeptic”—is an award-winning health journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, WebMD, and in The Wall Street Journal. The author of four books on health—including a newly updated version of his book Fitter Faster—he hosts the “Healthy Skeptic” video series in which he dissects the science behind popular health claims. Davis holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a master’s degree in public health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, and a PhD in health policy from Brandeis University, where he was Pew Foundation Fellow. In the episode, he sha...
2022-05-0249 min
Hospitality ForwardEpisode #52: Robert Simonson, Cocktail & Bar Writer for the New York Times and "The Mix with Robert Simonson"In this episode, the first of Season 4, we are delighted to welcome back Robert Simonson, a freelance writer who covers cocktails, spirits, bars and bartenders for the New York Times. Robert recently launched his own spirited e-newsletter, “The Mix with Robert Simonson” on Substack. He was our podcast’s very first guest, and it is great to have him back on the show. Robert won the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer in 2019, and his work has also appeared in Imbibe, VinePair and other top media. The Wisconsin native is also t...
2022-04-2129 min
Decoding CocktailsEp. 10 The makings of a cocktail renaissanceA Proper Drink by Robert Simonson ProhibitionWorld War II and industrial alcoholThe advent of sweet and sour mixDick BradsellDale DegroffAudrey SaundersRon Cooper and Del MagueyTGI Fridays and blindfolded drink makingSex and the City and the CosmopolitanTales of the CocktailDave Arnold and Liquid IntelligenceDavid Wondrich: Esquire, Imbibe!, Punch This is a public episode. If you would like to d...
2022-04-0125 min
Decoding CocktailsEp. 3 A year-end reflectionWhat I’ve learnedThe importance of terroir. Are we using quality raw materials to make alcohol? How was it grown? Was the fermentation or distillation rushed? Many drinks that I think of as overly sweet can be quite delicious including the Amaretto Sour and Tequila SunriseZero proof (alcohol-free) drinks are on the rise: vinegar, shrubs, teas, etc.What I’m looking forward toDiving deeper into the Spanish wine sherryTouring a Raicilla distillery in Chacala, MexicoPre-taped classes or othe...
2021-12-1723 minThe Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonWhich Myths About Weight Loss Are Keeping Us Fat? | Robert DavisEPISODE 107 | Robert J. Davis, PhD—aka "The Healthy Skeptic”—is an award-winning health journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, WebMD, and in The Wall Street Journal. The author of three previous books on health, he hosts the "Healthy Skeptic” video series in which he dissects the science behind popular health claims. Davis holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a master’s degree in public health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, and a PhD in health policy from Brandeis University, where he was Pew Foundation Fellow. In the episode, he shares why popular weight loss advice...
2021-11-0850 min
SeasonedThe Drinks Of Summer 2021This program originally aired on June 17, 2021. Thirsty? Let’s taste the drinks of summer 2021. Sommelier Erin Swain shares her top rosé picks and Robert Simonson of The New York Times explains the allure of mezcal and shares recipes from his new book, Mezcal + Tequila Cocktails. Plus, Chef Plum tastes the award-winning gin at Fifth State Distillery, because a G&T is always a summer classic. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email at seasoned@ctpublic.org. Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show. Guests: Erin Swain – Somme...
2021-08-1849 min
Old Fashioned FridayEpisode 2: The Old School Old Fashioned Cocktail and What Made Me Do This2020 made many of us do crazy things. Me? I was so fed up one day, that I hit the “live” button and made a drink.
Come with me back to 1888, when a bartender at a saloon in Chicago cataloged his recipes in a book called The Bartender’s Manual. This is one of the first printed records of the cocktail we call the Old Fashioned.
Here’s his recipe, which may seem familiar:
In an Old Fashioned glass, take a teaspoon of sugar and dissolve with a bar spoon of water. Add a few dash...
2021-08-0514 min
Birdies & BourbonROBERT SIMONSON has written about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times since 2000. Robert joins the show to chat about his new book Mescal and Tequila Cocktails & MoreAuthor, Cocktail Enthusiast & Traveler, Robert Simonson, Chats His New Book Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails, New York Times, Best Bars in New York & Bourbon
The Birdies & Bourbon team had a blast chatting with New York Times writer Robert Simonson in Brookyn about his new book Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails: Mixed Drinks for the Golden Age of Agave [A Cocktail Recipe Book]. Robert shared some great stories about his favorite bars and cocktails while traveling globe and where to drink in New York City. Be sure to check out Robert Simonson online at https://www.robertsimonson.net/
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2021-06-241h 03
SeasonedThe Drinks Of Summer 2021Thirsty? Let’s taste the drinks of summer 2021. Sommelier Erin Swain shares her top rosé picks and Robert Simonson of The New York Times explains the allure of mezcal and shares recipes from his new book, Mezcal + Tequila Cocktails. Plus, Chef Plum tastes the award-winning gin at Fifth State Distillery, because a G&T is always a summer classic. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email at seasoned@ctpublic.org. Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show. Guests:Erin Swain – Sommelier, based in New York; currently at La Fin Kitchen & Lo...
2021-06-1749 min
Back BarGreenswardManhattan: an island, a drink and a park for the people.As New York City grew it needed a place. A place for people to walk, to play, to promenade, to relax. A place with green. Meanwhile there was more and more money pouring into bars and the gentlemen barkeepers of the gilded age were experimenting with all kinds of new drinks from all over the world, including this new stuff from Italy called sweet vermouth. Somehow Central Park and the Manhattan stood the test of time and became not just for the few, but for the...
2021-04-0256 min
The SpeakeasyPresenting Back Bar: BottomlessBottomless: The Bloody Mary, and the curiously counter-culture history of brunch. This is a special presentation of Back Bar, hosted by our very own Greg Benson. Back Bar is a rollicking deep dive into the events, phenomenon, relationships and human foibles that shaped the world’s most iconic drinks. Each episode features industry luminaries like Derek Brown, Robert Simonson and, of course, Sother Teague. Enjoy! And if you do, please subscribe to keep up with new episodes as they launch (Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS). New episodes will be released the 1st and 15th of every month...
2021-02-1652 min
Meat + ThreeNew Show Spotlight: Back BarThis week we're presenting the first episode of Back Bar, a rollicking deep dive into the events, phenomenon, relationships and human foibles that shaped the world’s most iconic drinks. Hosted by food and beverage writer Greg Benson and featuring guest appearances from industry luminaries like Derek Brown, Robert Simonson and Sother Teague, Back Bar’s vaudevillian approach to storytelling is a refreshing cocktail of history and humor.In this first episode, Greg tells the story of the Sazerac, how it changed, adapted, evolved and kept pace with the rest of the cocktail world. Subscribe now t...
2021-01-0848 minBack BarComing Soon, From HRN: A Refreshing Cocktail of History and HumorBack Bar is a rollicking deep dive into the events, phenomenon, relationships and human foibles that shaped the world’s most iconic drinks. Hosted by food and beverage writer Greg Benson and featuring guest appearances from industry luminaries like Derek Brown, Robert Simonson and Sother Teague, Back Bar’s vaudevillian approach to storytelling is a refreshing cocktail of history and humor.Back Bar is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-10-2200 minHospitality ForwardEpisode 1 - Robert Simonson, Cocktail & Bar Writer for the New York Times, PUNCH and ImbibeIn our first episode, we speak with Robert Simonson, a cocktail and bar writer for the New York Times, PUNCH and Imbibe, as well as a noted author of four books, "The Martini Cocktail," "3-Ingredient Cocktails," "A Proper Drink" and "The Old-Fashioned."Robert chats with us about:1) Why he loves writing about cocktails and bartenders2) Why cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining should stay3) How creativity, innovation and resilience in the bar community are inspiring him during this challenging time4) How pitches to him shoul...
2020-08-1227 min
Drink & Learn PodcastRobert Simonson and The Old FashionedAuthor Robert Simonson joins Elizabeth to discuss his book The Old Fashioned, which traces the origins and evolution of this classic cocktail. Follow him on Instagram is @robertosimonsonIf you feel like treating yourself, check out The Simonson Old Fashioned Kit from Cocktail Kingdom.https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/simonson-old-fashioned-kit
2020-06-2942 min
Andrew Talks to ChefsSpecial Report #19: Robert Simonson on the Cocktail Hour Renaissance in the Time of the CoronavirusRobert Simonson, spirits and drinks writer for the New York Times; contributing editor to and columnist for Punch; and author of many wonderful spirits-themed books joins Andrew to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the bar business, how the industry has responded, and what he's been imbibing at home. An alternately serious and good-humored conversation that reflects the way many of us are experiencing these unprecedented times.Our thanks to S.Pellegrino for making these special reports possible.LINKSAndrew Talks to Chefs official siteChefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll (A...
2020-04-1628 min
Lush LifeHow Never to Take Anything Personally with Pierre-Marie Bisson, Milk & Honey, London20 years ago, a bar was born in New York City that changed the way we drink today. Two years after that, it arrived in London. Fast forward those 20 years and Milk & Honey in London is still open and just as cutting edge as it was all those moons ago. Our guest today not only manages that legacy but is creating his own.I’m Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time by the best in the industry.Pierre-Marie Bis...
2020-03-1057 min
FoodCrushA spirited chat with cocktail writer Robert SimonsonBest known for his work for the “New York Times,” Wisconsin native and cocktail writer Robert Simonson has established himself among the nation’s best beverage writers. In addition to his work for numerous prominent publications, he is also the author of four books: “The Martini Cocktail” (2019), the 2018 James Beard Foundation nominee “3-Ingredient Cocktails” (2017), “A Proper Drink” (2016) and “The Old-Fashioned” (2014). On this week’s podcast, we chat with Simonson about a host of topics from his experience growing up in Wisconsin and his career as a theater critic to his transition to writing about cocktails, spirits, bars and bartenders. Along the...
2020-01-151h 02The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonOrthotropics, Integrative vs. Traditional Dentistry & Curing Sleep Apnea | Ariana Ebrahimian, DDSEPISODE 6 | I thought I knew a lot about oral hygiene since I've asked my own dentists different questions over the past ~35 years...but I was wrong! In my conversation with Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS, I learned sooooo much—and I know you will, too! Dr. Ariana and I discuss everything from orthotropics to sleep apnea to snoring to the best floss + toothpaste to how to get a more restful sleep each night. You definitely do not want to miss this one! Enjoy!!
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2019-12-0245 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelRobert Simonson on his early writing career, the role of instinct in creative work, the evolution of the celebrity bartender, and the book someone should write on hospitalityRobert Simonson writes about bars, bartenders, cocktails, spirits and travel for The New York Times. His work has also appeared in Imbibe, Food & Wine, Saveur, Bon Appetit, Punch and many other publications. His books include "The Old-Fashioned" "A Proper Drink", and "3-Ingredient Cocktails," and his newest book, "The Martini Cocktail," was released earlier this fall. His writings have been nominated for a total of eleven Spirited Awards; and two IACP Awards. He is the recipient of the 2019 Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer, and he is the co-author, with Martin Doudoroff, of two apps, "Modern Cl...
2019-10-151h 05
The SpeakeasyEpisode 347: It’s Martini time!Journalist and raconteur Robert Simonson ( @RobertOSimonson ), joins Sother and Greg to talk about all things Martini. He’s been a spirits contributor to the local paper The New York Times ( @NyTimes ) for over a decade and has his finger on the pulse of drinks and drink culture. Hear what he has to say about the iconic drink and it’s curious history. He also reads a few excerpts from his book which is available for preorder wherever you buy books and will release next week.
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2019-09-1147 min
Lush LifeServing up Season 4 of Lush LifeSeptember has come ‘round and I am bursting with enthusiasm. So in that state of mind, Season 4 of Lush Life - The Classic Collection will commence next Tuesday . I’m Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time by the best in the industry. The Classic Collection...hmm what’s that I hear you asking yourself? Well, Season 4 is bringing it all down to basics. Why you may ask? I’ve been busy all summer rereading the classics - as...
2019-09-1003 min
Living Proof: Conversations for Bartenders#18 | Gin Foundry with Olivier WardOlivier Ward is co-founder and editor of online juggernaut Gin Foundry, an independent website that covers all things gin. Gin Foundry conducts hundreds of gin reviews, none of which are paid for, and is also behind Junipalooza, the international ‘meet the maker’ gin festival that exploded onto the scene in 2013. Olivier and brother Emile started Gin Foundry in 2010, and coverage on the site is now so highly sought after that they’ve had to hide their address due to the sheer amount of unsolicited samples they’re sent on weekly basis. If anyone knows the gin market inside o...
2019-04-291h 26
Living Proof: Conversations for Bartenders#17 | A Proper Drink with Robert SimonsonRobert Simonson writes about cocktails. A lot. He’s cemented himself as a senior cocktail scribe for publications like the New York Times, Imbibe, Punch and Muck Rack since first stumbling across Tales of the Cocktail in 2006, just as the cocktail renaissance was gathering steam. He’s also got three books about drinks to his name: The Old Fashioned, A Proper Drink and 3-Ingredient Cocktails, some of which chronicle the history of the drinks in question and some of which focus more on the recipes themselves. In September, he’ll be releasing his fourth book on the topic: The Martin...
2019-04-1558 min
FoodCrushA chat with John Dye, owner & curator of Milwaukee's historic barsWhen it comes to preserving Milwaukee bar history, there might be no one more qualified than John Dye, owner of Bryant's Cocktail Lounge, Jazz Estate and (more recently) At Random. In this episode of FoodCrush, we sit down with Dye to discuss his background, his motivation for taking on the curation of historic bars and the challenges he faces in keeping those spots alive. Tune in for insights on the process of bringing these venues back to life, the cocktails they serve and the man behind it all. Then stay tuned for a reading of a portion o...
2019-03-271h 11
the memory palaceEpisode 122 (Hercules)The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows.
Music
We start with Facing the Obstacles, from Robert Simonson's score to The Final Member.
Nice Breeze Isn't It? by Simon Rackham
The Things Left Unsaid, by Caleb Burhans.
View from a Balcony by Isorinne.
1979 by Deru.
The Julianna Barwick remix of This Will Destroy You's The Puritan.
Notes
I found this article by Chelsea Lenhart particularly useful.
As I did this one by Edward Lawler, Jr.
And this one by Kathryn Gehred.
As well as W.E.B. DuBois...
2018-02-1213 min
Faith Middleton Food Schmooze3-Ingredient Cocktails, Plus Our Top Sparkling Wine PicksWhat should you drink to ring in 2018? We’re sharing our top sparkling wine picks and three simple recipes featuring sparkling wine (Hello, Prosecco Margarita!). Plus, 3-ingredient cocktails—recipes for classics and some twists anyone can make. Our guest is author and New York Times columnist Robert Simonson. Robert shares the stories behind the classic Moscow Mule and Champagne Cocktail, plus his own cocktail creation with ties to Connecticut.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-12-2849 min
Bartender Journey - Cocktails. Spirits. Bartending Culture. Libations for your Ears.Washington D.C. Bar Scene and Drambuie Cocktail CompetitionThis week on the podcast, it’s another edition of Bartender Journey City Spotlight, as Hazel travels to Washington DC. She chats with Rico Wisner, a bartender from the Adams Morgan neighborhood that has been in the DC cocktail scene for over 20 years.
He first started at a country club and then went onto work at a variety of places including Baltimore Inner Harbor, McCormick & Schmick’s, Dave & Buster’s, Graffiato, Ambar and Bonfire. He has been featured in media including Zagat, Washingtonian and the DC Eater and CBS Local and his last competition was this week at the Dram...
2017-10-2634 min
Shift Drink PodcastBrother Cleve: Cocktail History, Exotica, and TikiBrother Cleve is a true Renaissance Man. He’s a legendary bartender, an accomplished musician, an amateur historian, a charismatic storyteller, and a Minister of the Church of the SubGenius. He’s remixed Bollywood film music, toured the world playing exotica, and was instrumental in the craft cocktail revival. His place in cocktail history was recently documented in A Proper Drink: The Untold Story of How a Band of Bartenders Saved the Civilized Drinking World by Robert Simonson. He needs little introduction in cocktail & Tiki circles. Grab a Mai Tai and listen to the most interesting stories you’ll hear a...
2017-10-251h 09Shift DrinkBrother Cleve: Cocktail History, Exotica, and TikiBrother Cleve is a true Renaissance Man. He’s a legendary bartender, an accomplished musician, an amateur historian, a charismatic storyteller, and a Minister of the Church of the SubGenius. He’s remixed Bollywood film music, toured the world playing exotica, and was instrumental in the craft cocktail revival. His place in cocktail history was recently documented in A Proper Drink: The Untold Story of How a Band of Bartenders Saved the Civilized Drinking World by Robert Simonson. He needs little introduction in cocktail & Tiki circles. Grab a Mai Tai and listen to the most interesting stories you’ll hear a...
2017-10-251h 09Shift DrinkBrother Cleve: Cocktail History, Exotica, and TikiBrother Cleve is a true Renaissance Man. He’s a legendary bartender, an accomplished musician, an amateur historian, a charismatic storyteller, and a Minister of the Church of the SubGenius. He’s remixed Bollywood film music, toured the world playing exotica, and was instrumental in the craft cocktail revival. His place in cocktail history was recently documented in A Proper Drink: The Untold Story of How a Band of Bartenders Saved the Civilized Drinking World by Robert Simonson. He needs little introduction in cocktail & Tiki circles. Grab a Mai Tai and listen to the most interesting stories you’ll hear a...
2017-10-251h 09
Story in a BottleRobert SimonsonAuthor Robert Simonson always knew he wanted to be a writer, but even in his early career, never imagined where he ultimately ended up. Starting out as a theatre reporter in New York, but he grew tired of the beat and made a bold move into the world wine of wine to find more of a community. However, it was this change in trajectory, which corresponded with the cocktail revival in the US around 2006, that opened the door to his latest and lasting pursuit: the art and history of the cocktail. As one of the first reporters to cover...
2017-01-2554 minBartender Journey - Cocktails. Spirits. Bartending Culture. Libations for your Ears.Bar Institute NYC and Diageo World ClassBar Institute NYC
We had the very exciting Bar Institute event here in NY this week.
It's the Bartender Journey Podcast number 189! Listen with the audio player on this page, or subscribe on iTunes, Android or Stitcher Radio.
On Monday before Bar Institute, I attended Diageo World Class Labs. This is an awesome opportunity.
Diageo World Class is one of the top 2 or 3 cocktail competitions in the world. Competitions like this can literally change your life.
To enter the competition you have to be a USBG member, in the US anyway. But through World Class you can get a...
2016-11-1120 min
The SpeakeasyEpisode 205: Equal Parts Cocktails With Kara NewmanToday on The Speakeasy, spirits writer Kara Newman joins us to tell us about her new book! Shake. Stir. Sip.: More than 50 Effortless Cocktails Made in Equal Parts is all about no-fuss cocktails with even portions.
The Cucumber Gimlet, for instance, combines one part each vodka, lime juice, and lemonade. Drop a few cucumber slices in and garnish with a basil leaf. If you strike upon a drink you especially like, it's pretty easy to scale it up for your next party.
Writing about the book for the Times, last week's Speakeasy guest Robert Simonson...
2016-10-0540 min
The SpeakeasyEpisode 204: Author Robert Simonson On What Makes 'A Proper Drink'Today on The Speakeasy, we round out book month with a visit from Robert Simonson, the author (most recently) of 'A Proper Drink'. Simonson tells us all about cocktails, bar spoons, and the Internet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2016-09-2833 min
Cocktailing7: Old FashionedIt's not just a soda-soaked fruit soup for your grandpa. This is a simple,
easy, pure cocktail that I hope you like.
2 oz. rye or Bourbon
1/2 oz. simple syrup
2 dashes bitters (Angostura or something more exotic)
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir. Strain into a
rocks glass over ice. Garnish with orange peel and/or lemon peel. Add a
cherry, if you're feeling frisky.
Note: In the audio, it sounds like I'm using three dashes of bitters. It's
really only two dashes.
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2016-03-1802 min
The SpeakeasyEpisode 172: Modern Classics of the Cocktail RenaissanceWhat are the modern classics in the cocktail world? Find out on this week’s episode of The Speakeasy. Damon Boelte is joined by friend of the show and previous guest Robert Simonson, who has just released a new cocktail app called Modern Classics of the Cocktail Renaissance. Modern Classics is the first independent, critical assessment of the original drinks of these recent decades, compiled by New York Times drinks writer, journalist and author Robert Simonson. This brutally honest collection identifies, justifies and presents the authoritative, verified and properly attributed recipes in four categories: the modern classics, the objectively pop...
2016-02-0336 min