How to Drink House of Suntory Spirits with James Bowker

Although the city of New Orleans is home to many classic cocktails, there is only one that has the honor of being its official cocktail, and that is the Sazerac.Sponsored by Louisiana Tourism, our episode today is all about the Sazerac cocktail and how it found its way to being THE official cocktail of New Orleans. What better time to be joined by Rhiannon Enlil, an Experience Team Lead at the Sazerac House in the city of New Orleans, than in the middle of Sazerac Cocktail Week. Yes, a whole week dedicated to this famous combination of Sazerac Rye Whiskey, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, Herbsaint, and a lemon twistHave you ever been to Louisiana? I love it for its Creole and Cajun culture, Mardi Gras, and the beautiful city of New Orleans, but the Pelican State offers so much more, including the amazing live music scene covering everything from Jazz to Swamp pop and Zydeco, a fascinating history combining diverse cultures, over 400 festivals a year and adventures including kayaking on the bayous and lakes, hiking in the many National and State Parks throughout the state or the newly launched Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. If you didn’t know already, it’s the home of the cocktail, not only the Sazerac, and gumbo, jambalaya, Tabasco hot sauce, King Cake, and beignets! Louisiana offers a food and drink experience that is second to none. Meet craft distillers, brewers, and mixologists who are working with local traditions and making a name for themselves on the Louisiana Culinary Trails or Louisiana Libations Trail.Let the endless beauty of Louisiana feed your soul and inspire you. You can check out more by visiting, www.louisianatravel.comYes, our cocktail of the week is the Sazerac - but made the official Sazerac House way: INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Sazerac Rye Whiskey1 sugar cube3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters.25 oz HerbsaintLemon twistMETHODTake two old-fashioned rocks glassesIn the first one, add ice to chill and set asideIn the second one, muddle a sugar cube with the three dashes of Peychaud's bittersAdd the Sazerac Rye Whiskey, then add ice and stirTake the first glass, empty the ice, and coat the glass with Herbsaint, then discard any excessStrain the contents from the second glass into your Herbsaint rinsed glassGarnish with a lemon twistYou’ll find this recipe, more Louisiana cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-the-sazerac-with-rhiannon-enlil-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great...

22 Kesä 202142min

It’s a big day for gin lovers this weekend - it’s World Gin Day on June 12, and how am I celebrating? With a completely Indian Gin and Tonic.Even though the G and T originated in India until just recently, there had never been a truly Indian gin. Now that has all changed. Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin is a tour of India in one sip, and my tour guide today is Kunal Madan, AVP of International Business for Jaisalmer Gin.He’s actually the first guest on my new How To Drink season to talk gin and just in time for the big day. Sit back and listen to how they managed to fit all of India in one glass. Our cocktail of the week is inspired by the former inhabitants of the glorious Golden Fort; it’s the Maharaja Mojito:INGREDIENTS 50ml Jaisalmer Gin20ml organic Agave Syrup 15ml fresh Lime Juice6 mint leaves50ml Bitter Lemon METHODFill up glass with ice, pour Jaisalmer Gin.Clap 6 mint leaves and add to the glass.Add fresh lime juice, bitter lemon, and agave syrup.Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig. If you want to try making The Maharaja Mojito and live in the Uk, you can find Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin at Spirits Kiosk.com and get 10% off using my code: ALushLife10SK.If you live in the USA: You can find it at Drizly.com and Get $5 Off Your Order of $20+ using code ALUSHLIFE5--You’ll find this recipe, more Jaisalmer Gin cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-jaisalmer-indian-craft-gin-with-kunal-madan-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

7 Kesä 202129min

It’s made in nine different states of Mexico from over 30 different agave species, and each different agave species in each different state tastes different. Thank goodness, our guest is here to teach us how to drink Mezcal.Eduardo Gomez is not only the Director of Mexgrocer, the place to find the widest range of authentic Mexican groceries and ingredients in the UK and Europe, but also the Founder of the Tequila & Mezcal Fest and co-creator of Ojo de Dios Mezcal. If he doesn’t know mezcal, no one does.He’s here to give us a beginner’s tour of the other agave spirit! If you want to try sipping mezcal and live in the Uk, you can find a large selection at SpiritsKiosk.com and get 10% off using my code: ALushLife10SK.If you live in the USA: You can find mezcal at Drizly.com and Get $5 Off Your Order of $20+ using code ALUSHLIFE5Now, it’s time to revisit a recent cocktail we made with tequila for our cocktail of the week.Jonnie’s Mezcal Tommy is our cocktail of the week. It comes to us from El Camion restaurant and bar in London. This bar is iconic in so many ways - not only the third stop on my Cocktail Tour of London, which will be starting up again this September, but also the last bar in which Dick Bradsell, the inventor of the Espresso Martini and so many other classic cocktails, worked.Jonnie, one of the bartenders there, decided it was time to try making a Tommy’s Margarita with mezcal. This simple recipe shows that it works fine, better than fine.INGREDIENTS 60ml Mezcal30ml Lime juice15ml Agave syrupMETHODAdd all of the ingredients to a shakerAdd iceShake, shake, shakePour into a rocks glass with iceYou’ll find this recipe, more mezcal cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-mezcal-with-eduardo-gomez-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

25 Touko 202149min

Where in the world does an hour turn into the whole day. Every Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 3, the Barcelonians, surrounded by their friends and family, spend the entire afternoon sipping vermouth before lunch even begins. Today’s guest is gunning for the whole world to embrace La Hora del Vermut! Exporting cultural traditions is not an easy task; it is made slightly simpler when that tradition revolves around drinking. Alex Virgili, General Manager of El Bandarra, had me longing for La Hora de Vermut, and it wasn’t even the weekend.Born into a wine-making family, he is on a mission to make wine-drinking fun by taking those traditions of the past and reinventing them to enjoy today. He’s with me to reveal a few of these traditions. Our cocktail of the week is the Al Fresco Spritz:INGREDIENTS 30ml El Bandarra Al Fresco60ml TonicSlice of orangeMETHODAdd the Al Fresco to a glass filled with iceTop up with the tonicMix gentlyGarnish a slice of orangeEnjoy it Barcelona style.You’ll find this recipe, more vermouth cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-el-bandarra-with-alex-virgili-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

10 Touko 202137min

Combine bourbon, mint, and sugar and then stir in the most famous horse race in the world, and you have a tradition that goes back years and our first cocktail to be given its very own episode.Sponsored by Kentucky Tourism, our episode today is all about the Mint Julep and how it found its way to being THE official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. I am joined by Stacy Yates, the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the city of Louisville, the home of the Kentucky Derby and a city I love.Have you ever been to Kentucky? It’s best known for its famous bourbon and legendary horse country, but the Bluegrass State offers so much more, including a world of outdoor adventure, an explosive culinary scene, fascinating cultural heritage sites, and a vibrant art and music scene. Did you know it has the longest known cave system in the world, pristine lakes and attractions, such as the Muhammad Ali Center, African American Heritage Trails, and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum? I loved it, and I know that Kentucky invites you to come visit, listen, and explore. You can discover the Bluegrass State by visiting, www.kentuckytourism.comThe Derby is the first Saturday in May, so you have plenty of time to practice making Mint Juleps, our cocktail of the week, before the big day. INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar (256g)2 cups water (270ml)Sprigs of fresh mintCrushed iceKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeySilver Julep CupsMETHODMake a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes.Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight if you have time.Make one Julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice.Add one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Kentucky Bourbon.Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup.Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.You’ll find this recipe, more places to drink Mint Juleps in Kentucky, and all the cocktails of the week, at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-the-kentucky-derby-mint-julep-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

27 Huhti 202131min

Have you all become 100% agave snobs? Will the likes of a mixto tequila never touch your lips again? Well, get over it, there’s a new tequila in town, and it’s guaranteed to blow your mind.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.Paul Hayes, co-founder of El Sueño mixto tequila, is no stranger to 100% agave tequila. He makes one already. El Sueño came about when he was looking to create an affordable, great-quality tequila that he could find in his local pub! Was he successful? - hell yeah.Today, he’s on the show to teach us what makes a good mixto and why it can even be better than some 100% agaves.If you live in the UK, you can find El Sueño at Master of Malt. Our cocktail of the week is the Tommy’s Margarita made the El Sueño way:INGREDIENTS 60ml of El Sueño Gold Tequila30ml fresh lime juice15ml Agave syrupMETHODPut all of the ingredients into a shakerAdd iceShake, shake, shakePour into a tumbler loaded with iceGarnish with a slice of limeYou’ll find this recipe, more margarita recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/el-sueno-mixto-tequila-with-paul-hayes-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

20 Huhti 202141min

Described as the “liqueur of the virtues” by one of the most famous 19th C. Italian authors Gabriele D’Annunzio, it’s no wonder that Amaro Montenegro is Italy's #1 Premio Amaro.It’s full of secrets too, which also might be why it’s so successful. Can one spirit be virtuous and secretive at the same time? We’ll have to ask its Master Herbalist and Global Brand Ambassador?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.Velvety, smooth, inviting, no wonder D'Annunzio and his fellow Italians love it. I am thrilled to have Matteo Bonoli, the Master Herbalist, and Rudi Carraro, the Global Brand Ambassador, on Lush Life to introduce me to Amaro Montenegro’s virtues and secrets.But before we get started and If you live in the UK, then head on over to Spiritskiosk.com for your bottle of Amaro Montenegro. You’ll receive 10% off the entire site by quoting this code: ALushLife10SK, that’s all one word: ALushLife10SK. If you are in the USA, you can find it on Drizly.com. We have two simple Amaro Montenegro cocktails for our Cocktails of the Week, the Monte & Tonic and the Montenegroni:Monte & TonicINGREDIENTS 50ml Amaro Montenegro 150ml Tonic Water Orange zestMETHODAdd the Amaro Montenegro to a Highball glass Top up with the Tonic WaterGarnish with the Orange ZestFor the Montenegroni, you’ll have to listen or go to my site where you’ll find this recipe, more Montenegro cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-montenegro-with-matteo-bonoli-and-rudi-carraro-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

13 Huhti 202142min

Is it possible to fulfill this brief: to create a brand that every single Italian, who lives in Italy and abroad, when they see the bottle and read the name, is going to make them proud? Our guest not only fulfilled his own brief but also has the whole world wanting it.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.Giuseppe Gallo is a drinks industry legend, from overseeing the place to be, the Sanderson Hotel Long Bar in London, to gathering awards as the Global Brand Ambassador of Martini, one of the most iconic brands in the world. Now he’s masterminded the creation of Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto from a historical Italian recipe that hadn’t been consumed for almost 100 years. Today I sit down with him to have a deep dive into what Italicus tastes like, how to use it to make incredible cocktails, and how he created a spirit that every Italian can be proud of.But before we get started and If you live in the UK, then head on over to Spiritskiosk.com for your bottle of Italicus. You’ll receive 10% off the entire site by quoting this code: ALushLife10SK, that’s all one word: ALushLife10SK. As the clocks have turned back in the USA and Europe, we have an extra hour to enjoy our cocktail of the week, the Italicus Spritz.INGREDIENTS 50ml Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto50ml Prosecco3 green olivesMETHODAdd the Italicus to a wine glass filled with iceTop up with ProseccoGarnish with the three olives (or as Giuseppe suggested, put one olive in your mouth and take a sip and then repeat 2 more times.) --You’ll find this recipe, more Italicus cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-italicus-with-giuseppe-gallo-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

30 Maalis 202140min