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The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess

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The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess treats the creation of the cocktail as a culinary journey. From pre-prohibition to modern masterpieces cocktails are an american art form that is always changing. Join Robert Hess, master mixologist and historian, as he combines the best and most fresh ingredients to create taste bud pleasing libations.

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1 VideoWhite Lady Without looking too hard, you'll find a few different recipes going by the name "White Lady". Two, three or even four of them are all from the same bartender, Harry MacElhone, who created the drink in 1919. His original recipe called for Creme de Menthe, 5/29/12 Free View In iTunes

2 VideoRed Snapper If you dig into the often confusing history of the Bloody Mary, you will encounter references to it first being served in 1934 at the St. Regis hotel in New York by Fernand Petiot who brought the recipe with him from Paris (where some accounts claim he in 5/21/12 Free View In iTunes

3 VideoAttention The original recipe for this called for equal parts of all four ingredients. Such a drink would be far too unbalanced, but feel free to give it a try if you want. The recipe shown here is more of a modified dry Martini, with the absinthe and violette bein 5/14/12 Free View In iTunes

4 VideoBlood and Sand In 1922 Rudolph Valentino starred in the movie “Blood and Sand”, a movie that shortly before his death in 1926 he declared as the part he liked the best. He had just undergone a touchy surgery for appendicitis and gastric ulcers and told the gathering 5/8/12 Free View In iTunes

5 VideoYoung Man Cocktail Created by famed bartender, Harry Craddock, the Young Man Cocktail is essentially a Manhattan made with Cognac. The addition of orange curaçao offers a subtle citrus note and a touch of sweetness. 1/31/12 Free View In iTunes

6 VideoBiter Cocktail The Biter Cocktail can be found in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book. Similar to the Last Word Cocktail, the Biter is a bit more complex because of the addition of Absinthe. Also, Robert reviews yet another juicer he has found with the hopes that this 1/24/12 Free View In iTunes

7 VideoWashington Cocktail The Washington Cocktail can be found in the Savoy Cocktail Book. Of the "new" style of cocktails created during the late 1800's, the Washington is typical of that era in that it contains vermouth like the manhattan and the martini but uses cognac as its s 1/19/12 Free View In iTunes

8 VideoFord Cocktail Ratios make a difference. Often, two cocktails have the same exact ingredients. The difference in taste and aroma comes from the ratios. Such is the case with the Ford Cocktail as it is very similar to the Caprice Cocktail. 1/12/12 Free View In iTunes

9 VideoChamps Elysees Chartreuse is featured in a number of wonderful classic cocktails. Like the Last Word, the Champs Elysees Cocktail seems poised to become a must serve at craft cocktail bars around the country. 1/4/12 Free View In iTunes

10 VideoSpencer Cocktail Another drink from The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock, and one that isn’t seen hardly at all as far as I can tell. Apricot Brandy can be a bit of a challenging ingredient to understand when used in a recipe like this, since it could either mean a 11/22/11 Free View In iTunes

11 VideoSherman Cocktail Robert found the Sherman Cocktail in the book, the "Old Waldorf Bar Days" by Albert Stevens Crockett. It is essentially a twist on the classic Manhattan with the addition of absinthe and double the types of bitters. 11/15/11 Free View In iTunes

12 VideoHakam Cocktail Found in the Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock, this drink is quite similar to that of the Martinez, although many Martinez recipes will specifically call for Old Tom gin, and/or the use of Maraschino liqueur. It's hard to say where this drink origina 11/8/11 Free View In iTunes

13 VideoPoet’s Dream Cocktail Found in the Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar book, the Poet's Dream cocktail is a beautiful representation of how Benedictine can be represented in a cocktail. 11/1/11 Free View In iTunes

14 VideoSuburban Cocktail Named after the Suburban Handicap horse race held in the Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay during the 1800s, the Suburban Cocktail comes to us via the Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book. It was meant to celebrate men such as James R Keene who made their riches in stock 10/26/11 Free View In iTunes

15 VideoDelmonico Cocktail The Delmonico Cocktail is named after what is considered to be the first restaurant opened in the United States. First opened in 1827, Delmonico's has suffered through fire, prohibition and a series of proprietors and still serves its famous steaks today. 10/18/11 Free View In iTunes

16 VideoInterview with Tom Bulleit of Bulleit Bourbon Robert had the great pleasure of sitting down with Tom Bulleit of Bulleit Bourbon at Needle and Thread above Tavern Law in Seattle to discuss Bulleit's newest product, Bulleit Rye. 10/13/11 Free View In iTunes

17 VideoChrysanthemum Cocktail Robert discovered the Chrysanthemum Cocktail in the Savoy Cocktail Book. This unique cocktail does not contain a base spirit as most cocktails typically do. In its recipe it utilizes only absinthe, Benedictine, and dry vermouth. 10/11/11 Free View In iTunes

18 VideoCasino Cocktail The Casino Cocktail is a very gin forward cocktail. It can be made with Old Tom gin and showcases that spirit well. 10/4/11 Free View In iTunes

19 VideoCaprice Cocktail Essentially a Martini with the addition of Benedictine, the Caprice Cocktail is a simple and delicious drink. 9/27/11 Free View In iTunes

20 VideoBridal Cocktail Robert Hess discovered the Bridal Cocktail in the pages of the Old Waldorf Astoria Bar Book. If you are familiar with the original Martini, made with sweet rather than dry vermouth, this cocktail is quite similar. The addition of Maraschino liqueur adds a 9/20/11 Free View In iTunes

21 VideoMetropole Cocktail The Metropole Cocktail was the house cocktail at the Metropole Hotel, opened in New York just before the beginning of the 20th century. Some say it is a stronger and spicier version of the Manhattan. We say, it is delicious. 9/14/11 Free View In iTunes

22 VideoRoyalist Cocktail Invented by W.J. Tarling, author of The Café Royal Cocktail Book (1937), the Royalist Cocktail is similar to a Manhattan. The use of Peach bitters in lieu of Angostura as well as the use of dry instead of sweet vermouth are the obvious differences. Bened 9/6/11 Free View In iTunes

23 VideoFourth Regiment Cocktail Recipes for cocktails can be found in the strangest places. The recipe for the Fourth Regiment Cocktail was found in a small book titled "282 Mixed Drinks from the Private Records of a Bartender of the Olden Days" Robert Hess purchased on Ebay. Written ar 8/30/11 Free View In iTunes

24 VideoBlack Hawk Cocktail Robert discovered the Black Hawk cocktail in Jones Complete Bar Guide as well as Cocktail DB. The bourbon adds a great backbone for the acid of the lemon and the sweet and complex notes of the sloe gin to mingle. This is surely a classic. 8/23/11 Free View In iTunes

25 VideoBetween the Sheets Cocktail Not many cocktails contain more than one base spirit, let alone three (unless they are created by Jamie Boudreau). The Between the Sheets cocktail is one exception. 8/16/11 Free View In iTunes

26 VideoApricot Cocktail Many times in making cocktails, just as in life, the simpler the better. Such is the case with the delightful Apricot Cocktail. Originally found in the Fine Art of Mixing Drinks by David Embury,this cocktails three ingredients stirred with ice offer up be 8/9/11 Free View In iTunes

27 VideoOld Pal Cocktail The Old Pal Cocktail first appears in "ABC of Mixing Cocktails" by Harry MacElhone of the famed Harry's New York Bar in Paris. Originally calling for Canadian whisky, an American rye provides a robust flavor profile that adds a great foundation for the dr 8/2/11 Free View In iTunes

28 VideoBourbon Milk Punch It's time for breakfast in New Orleans. What to serve? Along side your grits and andouille there is nothing better than a smooth and creamy bourbon milk punch. After days of Mardi Gras revelry there could be nothing better to sooth your aching belly. 7/26/11 Free View In iTunes

29 VideoDaiquiri Cocktail The daiquiri is a historic and iconic cocktail. It's simplicity disguises what can be a complex and delicious cocktail when made correctly. 7/19/11 Free View In iTunes

30 VideoLion’s Tail Cocktail The cocktail resurgence has brought with a it a resurgence in previously hard-to-find products. One of these once forgotten concoctions is Pimento (Allspice) Dram. "In larger doses, pimento dram contributes a richness to a drink evocative of autumn fruits 7/12/11 Free View In iTunes

31 VideoOcean Shore Cocktail Having no relation to the beachside Washington state town of (almost) the same name, the Ocean Shore Cocktail is nonetheless reminiscent of the sea. Its lavender blue hue topped with froth created by the addition of egg white and a good hard shake, is rem 7/5/11 Free View In iTunes

32 VideoE**X**R and Ginger What do you do when a new product arrives that you have never mixed with before? Start by tasting it and comparing it to what you know. Then, mix up a simple cocktail that will express the nuances and characteristics of the spirit or liqueur. The Bitter T 6/28/11 Free View In iTunes

33 VideoCaipirinha Cachaça is the national spirit of Brazil. From that spirit comes the national cocktail of Brazil, the Caipirinha. Our intrepid host will show you how to make the Caipirinha. 6/10/11 Free View In iTunes

34 VideoClipper Ship Cocktail Created for Robert's friends at Pacific Distillery in Woodinville, WA, the Clipper Ship Cocktail is a classic sour style drink that uses unique, handcrafted spirits to create something simple yet satisfying. 5/10/11 Free View In iTunes

35 VideoAmericano Cocktail A beautifully simple and refreshing drink, the Americano was popularized by American tourists in Italy in the 1960s. Try one with your antipasto! 5/3/11 Free View In iTunes

36 VideoMonkey Gland Cocktail The present day cannot lay claim to all that is outrageous and downright strange. Back in the day, men used to attempt amazingly misguided, ill informed shenanigans with the goal of increasing their virility and longevity; like taking monkey testicles and 4/26/11 Free View In iTunes

37 VideoLeap Year Cocktail The Savoy Cocktail Book touts the Leap Year Cocktail for having "been responsible for more proposals than any other cocktail that has ever been mixed." Invented by the books author, Harry Craddock, for the Leap Year celebrations at the Savoy Hotel, London 4/19/11 Free View In iTunes

38 VideoLemon Drop Cocktail The latter part of the 20th century did not produce the most creative cocktails. With few exceptions, the Cosmopolitan being a notable one, the 70's, 80's and 90's are considered a dark time in the history of mixed libations. But, there are some often ove 4/12/11 Free View In iTunes

39 VideoVesper Cocktail Ian Fleming's protagonist in Casino Royale, better known as James Bond, needed an emblematic tipple. Employing the services of his favorite bartender at Duke's Hotel in London, Ian came up with the Vesper, which eventually took its name from Vesper Lynd, 4/5/11 Free View In iTunes

40 VideoFancy Whiskey Cocktail The Old Fashioned is an old and distinguished cocktail, as well as one of my personal favorites. Many may point to its origins as being at the Pendennis Club in Louisville Kentucky around 1890, but its true roots go much deeper. Today we call it the Old F 3/15/11 Free View In iTunes

Customer Reviews

should be more popular

by Benjamin Bronstein

While I wouldn't call mr hess the most exciting host ever, this show really stands alone from other mixed drink podcasts. It's informative, covers a very nice range of material and the background information the host gives is almost always useful or interesting. This is more a show for nerds who want to really educate themselves on fundamentals behind the thought process, and there's no other cocktail podcast still really doing that, wish there was. (if that sounds good check out cocktails on the fly and brilliant cocktails if you haven't, just don't believe there have been episodes since 2008)

Best cocktail podcast

by intheblacklodge

This is the podcast that single-handedly took me from a cocktail ignoramous to complete snob. Robert is an expert on what he is talking about, and he does it in the most informative and authoritative way possible, with both the history and the theory behind the cocktails. His recipes are also the best I've found anywhere. If you want to learn cocktails, start from the beginning, but this is the best way to go.

Good cocktails, boring host

by Hemant Kataria

This host is so boring and while I like the cocktails he makes, but he almost puts me to sleep.

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