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Advanced Techniques - Cocktail Pods (Reverse Spherification)

The internet has a strange fascination with consuming things in pod form, fortunately the tide has turned from laundry detergent to cocktails. Here I discuss the science behind "reverse spherification", the technique used to create these fun cocktail pods that everyone is talking about.

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[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] Giant Negroni Sphere

Recreated - Mississippi Queen from Regular Show

I didn't want to do it, but after hundreds of requests I'm finally making this monstrosity of a drink. Those with an aversion to fish are advised to turn back now. But fortunately I found a way to make a version that is actually pretty damn good.

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-10-04 00:51:20 +0000 UTC View Post

Homemade White Claw (and new Pumpkin Spice White Claw)

White Claw is basically a hard seltzer and it has officially won the summer of 2019, such that we now we find ourselves in a shortage. So let's learn how to make this home so you can get your fix, and since we're now in Fall, how about a pumpkin spice White Claw?

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-09-17 01:48:51 +0000 UTC View Post

[Patreon Exclusive] Pumpkin Spice Rum Old Fashioned

2oz (60ml) dark rum

.5oz (15ml) pumpkin spice syrup

4-5 dashes Black Walnut bitters

Build in a glass with a big cube, stir 45 seconds, and garnish with an orange twist

Cocktails of the World - Pisco Sour from Peru

What is pisco anyway? Why does it work so well in a classic sour cocktail template? We answer these questions and more, while pissing off some Chileans in the process. 

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The Ultimate Summer Cocktail

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This is it. My masterpiece, my Magnum Opus. The culmination of all the advanced techniques brought together into one, beautiful cocktail. Shout out to all my hydro homies, this ...

Recreated - Green Russian from Archer

Another early access video for y'all! This is a good one.

We're going back to the Danger Zone with this video, and taking a classic Archer original and seeing if we can make it palatable. Spoiler alert: the original is the worst drink I've had, and the improved version is one of the best.

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The Ultimate Gin and Tonic Episode

I'm way overdue for a gin & tonic video, so I figured I'd go all out. This episode not only has 3 different recipes of increasing complexity, but also a tasting review of popular gins and tonics. Have a favorite G&T recipe? Let me know in the comments!

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-07-03 01:09:23 +0000 UTC View Post

[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] Sparkling Margarita

Apologies for the bad audio quality, I misplaced my lavalier mic!

RECIPE:

- 2oz (60ml) blanco tequila

- 2.5 (75ml) water

- Short 0.5oz (12ml) strained lime juice

- Short .75oz (19ml) simple syrup

- 2-5 drops saline solution or generous pinch of salt. 

Cool to near free...

Advanced Techniques - Sparkling Negroni

This drink is exactly what it sounds like, and it's awesome. Here we take the classic Negroni spec, give it a little citrus kick, and turn it into an adult soda. I also show you how to bottle a cocktail which makes a great roadie or a gift. 

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-06-17 02:49:51 +0000 UTC View Post

Basic Cocktails - New York Sour

The New York Sour is essentially a whiskey sour with a float of dry red wine on top. Besides the beautiful visual contrast it creates, this simple variation adds a whole new level of complexity and smoothness to an already epic cocktail. Oh, and don't even think about omitting the egg white.

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Recreated - Wild West Cocktails from Deadwood

The wild west in the 19th century was full of frontiersman, miscreants, and plenty of whiskey. In Deadwood, South Dakota we would have also found some other delicious cocktails like pink gin and the yellow daisy. In honor of the new full-length movie Deadwood, let's recreate some cocktails of this era.  

Basic Cocktails - The Martini

The Martini is a classic cocktail template and is basically the Starbucks of the cocktail world in that everyone has their preferred order. Here I talk about the language of the Martini (dry, dirty, etc) and make three of my favorite recipes.

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-05-08 03:38:41 +0000 UTC View Post

Advanced Techniques - Avengers "Infinity Cocktail"

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What would Thanos drink after a long day of battling Avengers and snapping fingers? I imagine a complex man like Thanos would go for a Pousse Café, a labor-intensive cocktail of layere...

Advanced Techniques - Wildfire from Game Of Thrones

The final season of Game of Thrones is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by melting the flesh of your enemies with wildfire. Using the naturally green and high-proof green chartreuse, I make a drinkable version of wildfire to blow some minds at your viewing parties. 

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[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] Making Clear Ice

Apologies for some of the camera shaking, got a little aggressive with that ice!

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Mallet: 2019-03-19 02:30:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Cocktails of the World - Ti' Punch from Martinique

The French Caribbean island of Martinique is known for their funky, vegetal rum called rhum agricole, and their signature drink to showcase it is the Ti' Punch (petite punch). As easy to make as an old fashioned, this is the drink that will make you fall in love with rum. 

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT : 2019-03-19 02:29:32 +0000 UTC View Post

[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] A Tour of my Bar

Hey y'all! So my apartment recently flooded from a malfunctioning washing machine, which was a good opportunity to reorganize the bar!

Figured I'd fire up the camera and give you an exclusive tour of my bar inventory. Feel free to shoot me any questions, but a new video is coming out you in a few days using t...

Recreated - Always Sunny in Philadelphia Cocktails

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The gang might be generally terrible humans, but they've created some of the most innovative cocktails in modern times. Here we recreate ...

Recreated - Bart's Manhattan from The Simpsons

In Season 3, Bart narrowly escapes demise at the hands of the mob by shaking them up a Manhattan determined to be "supoib"! Here we recreate his exact recipe, make a few improvements, then make the "Perfect Manhattan".

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-02-05 02:37:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Advanced Techniques - The Aviary's Jungle Bird

The Aviary bar in Chicago puts out some of the most creative and delicious cocktails I've ever had. Here we recreate one of my favorites, the Jungle Bird, and learn some advanced techniques like spherification.

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Basic Cocktails - Espresso Martini

The drink designed to wake you up, then f*ck you up, the legendary espresso martini. Here I make the original version as well as one that doesn’t require an espresso machine. Buckle up. 

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-01-15 14:46:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Recreated - "Old Spanish" From 30 Rock

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30 Rock's Cooter Burger is a hapless government employee who tries to impress Jack by making an "Old Spanish" cocktail. We'll see if Mr. ...

Nick Reads Mean Comments 2018

It's time for my annual "Mean Comments" video! 

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[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] Mean Reddit Comments

IRISH COFFEE RECIPE: 

- .5oz (15ml) rich demerara syrup (2 parts demerara sugar to 1 part water)

- 4oz (120ml) hot coffee

- 1.5oz (45ml) Clontarf Irish Whiskey

- 1oz (30ml) heavy cream

- Nutmeg shavings

Cocktails of the World - Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

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Puerto Rico sees your nog of egg, and raises you a "little coconut". This coquito is a delicious, rich and creamy alternative to your holiday nog, and I can't recommend it enough....

Advanced Techniques - Clarified Milk Punch

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Curdling milk to make a cocktail? Yes, it sounds gross, but it’s also the secret to a beautifully clear, rich, and flavorful punch. Here we learn the “milk washing” techniqu...

Basic Cocktails - Mulled Wine (Glögg and Feuerzangenbowle)

Heating wine with spices goes back to the ancient Romans, and today there are countless variations from around the world. Today we’ll make a Scandinavian Glögg and a German Feuerzangenbowle that is, well, lit.

RECIPES & EQUIPMENT : 2018-11-13 14:38:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Basic Cocktails - How To Make The Sazerac

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The Sazerac: a New Orleans innovation or hoax? This tasty spirit-forward cocktail has a bit of a dubious history, but any fans of the Old Fashioned would be remiss not to dabble in this classi...