Aries & Alcohol
Aries & Alcohol is a podcast about cocktails - their inceptions, history, and contemporary appeal. Katarina Savignac and Crystal-Ann Dew host monthly episodes about a featured cocktail and its recipe, along with their impressions. Naturally, madness ensues. Together they discover what works and what definitely does not.
Episodes
18 episodes
The Qi of it All: The Quick Decision Cocktail (Unedited But Not Explicit)*
For this episode, we explore a coffee-based cocktail, the Quick Decision, which combines bourbon, dark rum, Irish cream liquor, and coffee liquor into a spirited, delicious concoction. Join us as we explore the history of coffee, which has been...
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Episode 18
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1:20:42
Pisco Sours: A Tale of Two Nations
In this month’s episode, we segue from a conversation about our worst friendship feuds into the historical battles between Chile and Peru, including the claim of ownership over Pisco and Pisco sours. Join us as we sip this (very strong but stil...
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Episode 17
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1:15:03
OJ and Bathtub Gin: The Orange Blossom Forbidden Romance
For the letter O, we explored another Prohibition classic - the Orange Blossom, made with orange juice, sweet vermouth, and gin or vodka. Katarina goes on tangents about variations that could be incorporated, including cinnamon and pineapple vo...
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Episode 16
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54:18
Petty Betties With Pink Negronis
In this episode, we sample a variation of the Negroni. This variation adds Burlesque Bitters (cue opening from "Lady Marmalade" - the best collaboration of early 2000s artists in existence) and Lillet Blanc to the classic recipe to create a tru...
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Episode 15
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37:38
Moscow Mules & A Lil Bit of Girl Power
In this episode, we talk about the origin of the Moscow Mule and pay homage to Sophie Berezinski. Sophie journeyed from Russia to California with a mission and some luggage - specifically 2,000 copper mugs from her father's business, Moscow Cop...
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Episode 14
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1:22:16
Mojito Madness & All The Things Wrong with This World
In this week's episode, we talk about the mojito, which has ties to the dark history of Cuba, involving the genocide of the Taino Arawaks and the slavery of Africans on sugar cane plantations. Unfortunately, the mojito continues to be a symbol ...
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Episode 13
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49:38
Let Me Yeet Off This Island Real Quick
In this week's episode, we try a variation of a classic cocktail that everyone either has a love/hate relationship with - the Long Island Iced Tea. We learn about the history of this beverage, including the fact that it does not originate in Ne...
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Episode 12
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57:31
Kitty Highballers
In this episode, we try out (yet another) Prohibition Era beverage that has roots in Boston, Massachusetts. We talk about highball cocktails in general and how they are sure to deter the pushers/Johnny's-in-Accounting. Listen to learn more abou...
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50:32
Jack Rose, Sunflower and Daisy
For episode 10, we revisited the Prohibition Era (big surprises there) and met some interesting characters, including a mob boss by the name of Bald Jack. Made with pomegranate grenadine and apple brandy, this "stiff but likeable" beverage pair...
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Episode 10
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1:03:21
Ice-Cream! Slushies! Blended Beverages and the Irish Encounter!
In this episode, we take a deep-dive into the world of blended beverages, beginning with the history of tiki drinks and transitioning into some contemporary favorites, like Hurricanes and boozy milkshakes. Get the recipe for the Irish Encounter...
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Episode 9
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44:00
Here for a Good Time, Not a Long Time Like Hemingway
In this episode, we talk about a variation of a beloved classic with a tasty twist – the Hemingway daiquiri! We definitely prefer this variation of the daiquiri over the original. We also discuss the similarities between the Lost Generation – t...
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Episode 8
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30:53
Daft Foolery Daiquiris
The earliest reference to the daiquiri is during the Spanish-American War in Cuba, when Jennings Cox, a mining engineer, led an exploration for iron ore (although it sounds more like an exploitation venture) and created the drink alongside the ...
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Episode 7
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43:36
Good Gin Makes A Difference
In this week’s episode, we sample two beverages that use gin as the base – the gimlet and the gin fizz. Don’t deny it until you try it if you have been deterred by gin the past. The two reported origins of the gimlet’s name come from either a w...
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Episode 6
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51:01
Frangelico & Feminism
For episode 5, we explore this very nutty, chocolately cocktail that, as Crystal-Ann describes it, is like the liquid version of Ferrero Rocher. Although we would definitely recommend tweaking the recipe with classic crème de cocoa rather than ...
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Episode 5
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56:45
El Diablos & La Llorona
In this episode, we venture down south for cocktail inspiration and enjoy el diablos, a cocktail rooted in Mexico. Originally recorded in July 2020, we talk about how we have coped with quarantine, the bromance between our boos, and other nonse...
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Episode 4
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45:53
Cosmpolitans & Safe S*x
Traced back to the 1930s, the Cosmo is derived from the Kamikaze cocktail, which was inspired by the 19th century Daisy. Since its inception, many people claim to have brought the drink into creation...including mythical people? Listen to us ta...
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Episode 3
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34:50
