Cocktail Buzz
By Steve Schul & Paul Zablocki
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Podcast Description
Your video guide to making the perfect cocktail { and what to pair with it }. Steve Schul and Paul Zablocki have been plying their love for cocktails, mixology, and food pairings on their Web site, Cocktail Buzz. They present videos that offer demonstrations of cocktail/appetizer pairings, recipes for meals to follow your cocktail, as well as photo essays about cocktail bars and restaurants in NYC and other cities. They love to share cocktail info and recipes to those who want to have fun at home and celebrate the joys of imbibing, yet like an occasional night at the bar. So check at they have to say at CocktailBuzz.com and watch them create intoxicating delights.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoThe Mint Julep { paired with lamb meatballs } | If you haven’t heard yet, the Mint Julep and the Kentucky Derby are inextricably linked. Well, since 1875, anyway. That’s when their marriage at Churchill Downs began, and since that year, the Mint Julep’s popularity (and one can go s | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoThe French 75 { paired with shrimp cocktail } | For such a light and refreshing drink to be named after heavy artillery used in World War I is incongruous or poetic either way you look at it. But the French 75 has survived the battles over the years and has reemerged recently as one of the most popular | 11/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoThe Sidecar { paired with stuffed mushrooms } | Having been invented in Europe following World War I, and one of David A. Embury’s six basic drinks in The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, the Sidecar is considered a classic among cocktailians across the globe. Just bring the glittering amber to your l | 4/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoThe Bird Nest { paired with deviled quail eggs } | When our friend Julie White moved back to Brooklyn, we wanted to create a signature cocktail for her that would not only express what she likes to drink, but also her new home, a lovely apartment with three outdoor spaces, dubbed “The Bird N | 11/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoGin Stevie { paired with bruschetta } | What is it about watermelon that makes us crazy for it in the summertime? The uniqueness of its sweetness, the juiciness of every bite? Well, regardless of your favorite aspect of watermelon, Steve has come up with a winning cooler (he has tweaked it to p | 9/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoEl Zete { paired with chorizo sobres } plus the Marianne at Midnight | El Zete? What a strange name for a cocktail. But when it’s named after someone special in your life (it rhymes with Pete), the name resonates no matter what it’s called. A tangy, spicy, sweet-’n’-sour delight, El Zete is a terr | 6/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoThe Universe { paired with baked coconut shrimp } | First introduced to the world at the legendary Studio 54, the Universe won First Prize in the the 1978 U.S. Bartenders Guild Annual Competition. And no wonder. Its beguiling mix of tropical juices and slightly nutty finish are certain to wake up your pala | 4/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoZ Martini { paired with pigs in a blanket } | If you haven’t yet tried Żubrówka (pronounced zhuh-broov-kuh), then you must try to find some immediately. Available in the United States since 2007, this brightly hued Polish vodka boasts a one-of-a-kind flavor that guarantees to make y | 3/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoThe Jack Rose { paired with spiced nuts } | A little bit sweet and a little bit sour. That’s how we like our Jack Roses. Truth be told, we ♥ the Jack Rose. David A. Embury in his seminal cocktail book The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks touts the Jack Rose as one of the “six b | 2/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoThe Oriental { paired with sweet potato crisps } | So you love the taste of Margaritas in the summer and can’t last the fall without a few Manhattans. Well, it’s winter, and we’ve got just the remedy to combat the January blahs — the Oriental cocktail. Perfect for year-round ac | 1/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoThe Vesper { paired with warmed olives } | The Vesper, made famous by Ian Fleming in Casino Royale, his first James Bond 007 book, is worthy of the gods. The delightful way the gin interacts with the twangy, piny, citrus notes of the Lillet blanc, all bolstered by a dose of vodka. Mmmm. Its pale y | 12/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoOh Pear { paired with cheddar blue fricos } | This award-winning cocktail is liquid perfection and ideal for your fall cocktail party. A variation of the classic Rusty Nail, the Oh Pear adds the tastes of fall with fresh Red Bartlett pear puree and some delicious pear liqueur, redolent with the fragr | 11/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoThe Margarita { paired with guacamole } | Tequila is America’s favorite spirit. No wonder — the Margarita has been lighting up our workaday lives for nearly seventy years. No matter how you shake it up, you know that a good time is just around the corner. This cocktail almost begs t | 10/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoThe Manhattan { paired with bacon-wrapped dates } | Ah, the Manhattan. Named after the greatest place on earth. Its rich amber-red shimmer lights up any dark room. The anticipation of the first sip is high, so high in fact, that hardcore Manhattan tipplers will tell you instantly not only what kind of whis | 9/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Episodes |
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This is a really cool show. Lots of great info and well presented. Also, they have a lot of great kitchen utensils. Love it!!!
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