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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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: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/mississippi-queen
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: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/white-claw
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
2019-09-17 01:44:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2019-08-13 04:16:57 +0000 UTC View Post
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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 one's for you.
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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.
RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/green-russian
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2019-07-17 01:13:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/gin-tonic
AVIARY BOOK: 2019-07-03 01:09:23 +0000 UTC View Post
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 freezing and combine all ingredients into a carbonator. Carbonate twice, then pour into a chilled champagne flute.
2019-06-17 02:51:10 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/sparkling-negroni
LETTERS & LIQUOR BLOG: 2019-06-17 02:49:51 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/new-york-sour
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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.
RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/deadwood 2019-05-20 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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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 layered liqueurs. To prepare for the Endgame, here I made a version that represents each of the six infinity stones to celebrate the launch of my new "perfectly balanced" t-shi...
2019-04-21 23:14:34 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
RECIPES & EQUIPMENT : https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/wildfire
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2019-03-19 02:30:44 +0000 UTC View Post
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 : https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/ti-punch
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 that rhum agricole, the Ti' Punch.
As always, thank you for supporting the channel, I'm truly touched by it.
Cheers
Nick
2019-03-16 16:27:10 +0000 UTC View Post
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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 the legendary Riot Punch and Fight Milk and make a few improvements.
RECIPES & EQUIPMENT: 2019-02-26 04:37:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/barts-manhattan
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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2019-01-22 15:13:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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2019-01-15 14:46:14 +0000 UTC View Post
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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. Burger is a master mixologist or not, with a brief appearance from Lemon.
RECIPES & EQUIPMENT : 2019-01-06 18:30:50 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time for my annual "Mean Comments" video!
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IRISH COFFEE RECIPE:
- .5oz (15ml) rich demerara syrup (2 parts demerara sugar to 1 part water)
- ...
2018-12-21 03:39:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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
2018-12-21 03:38:40 +0000 UTC View Post
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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.
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2018-12-10 01:05:43 +0000 UTC View Post
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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” technique that dates back to the 18th century.
RECIPES & EQUIPMENT : 2018-11-25 22:57:26 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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2018-11-13 14:38:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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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 classic.
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2018-10-31 05:00:47 +0000 UTC View Post