This week, Meg is joined by Kiara (from the Kiara Gets Drunk and Talks About Music podcast!) to discuss the elusive Gin and Soda! Topics include how Kiara came to love the gin rickey, why Meg and Kiara both love going to concerts solo, and much more! Enjoy!
Episode 25: Sustainable Bartending feat. Renato
This week, Meg is joined by Renato to discuss sustainable bartending! Topics include how to make a Zero Waste Paloma, how sustainable bartending is sweeping the globe, and how we can all be more sustainable from our own homes. Enjoy!
Episode 24: The Boilermaker feat. Rob from Beyond Balance
This week, Meg is joined by Rob from the Beyond Balance podcast to talk about the classic beer and shot combination known as The Boilermaker. Topics include why a boilermaker is one of the most inclusive drinks, how the pandemic continues to affect the service industry, and some awesome beer and shot combinations!
Episode 23: Turning 21 in a Pandemic with Katie
This week, Meg is joined by her younger sister Katie to talk about what it was like turning 21 in a global pandemic, what kids are drinking these days, and why she will never go near pink gin again. Enjoy!
Episode 22: The G&T with Chris from Hayman’s Gin
This week, Meg is joined by Chris who is brand ambassador for Hayman’s Gin, a family-owned gin distillery in South London, to discuss the classic gin and tonic. Discussions include the five pillars of a good G&T, how Hayman’s has pivoted during the coronavirus pandemic, and why neither Meg nor Chris ever want to drink out of a bin again.
Episode 21: The Caipirinha feat. Luis Fernandes
This week, Meg had the pleasure to speaking to Luis Fernandes (owner of Labaredas Brazilian BBQ & Bar) about the history and influence of the national drink of Brazil: the Caipirinha. Topics include the drink’s ties to the 1918 pandemic, drinking culture in Brazil, and Meg butchering the pronunciation of cachaca and caipirinha at least a dozen times.
Episode 20: College Drinking with Christine Sydelko
This week, Meg is joined by former college roommate and token famous friend, Christine Sydelko! Topics include fake IDs, drinking culture differences between the US and the UK, and what it’s like being Vine famous (obviously). Enjoy!
Episode 19: The Old Fashioned feat. Leandro DiMonriva (The Educated Barfly)
This week, Meg is joined by Leandro DiMonriva (of The Educated Barfly YouTube channel) to talk about the classic old fashioned. Topics include the history of the old fashioned (and whiskey in general) in America, how Leandro came into cocktail making, and what it’s like hosting a massively successful YouTube channel! Enjoy!
Episode 18: The Espresso Martini feat. Katherine
This week, Meg is joined by pal Katherine to talk all about the classic espresso martini! Topics include the legend of how it was invented, the best places to have one in London, and why gyms are absolutely NOT the new night clubs. Enjoy!
Episode 17: The Curious Bartender: Tristan Stephenson
This week, Meg is joined by Tristan Stephenson (aka The Curious Bartender) to talk about Tristan’s extensive experience as a bartender, bar owner, chef, barista, author, podcaster, and ultra marathon runner (to name just a few). Enjoy!
