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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 13 MIN

Famous Writers & Their Drinks: Literary Legends, Cocktails, and Iconic Bars

from Pour & Explore: Wine, Food & Travel Stories from Around The World · host Nick Elliott

What do Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Dorothy Parker have in common? A love for both words and well-crafted drinks. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating (and sometimes infamous) drinking habits of some of history’s greatest writers.   From Hemingway’s absinthe-laced cocktails in Havana to Fitzgerald’s jazz-age champagne toasts, we uncover how alcohol shaped their creativity, their social circles, and their legendary works.   In this episode: The signature drinks of famous authors and the stories behind them The bars, cafés, and hotels where they found inspiration (many of which you can still visit today) A few quotes and toasts from literary legends that stand the test of time   Bars mentioned in this episode: Harry's Bar (Venice, Italy): Website: https://www.cipriani.com/harrys-bar   The Hemingway Bar at The Ritz (Paris, France): Website: https://www.ritzparis.com/hotel/paris/bars-restaurants/bar-hemingway   Davy Byrne's Pub (Dublin, Ireland): Website: https://davybyrnes.com/   El Floridita (Havana, Cuba): Website: https://www.barfloridita.com/   The Algonquin Hotel (New York City, USA): Website: https://www.algonquinhotel.com/   Shakespeare and Company (Paris, France): Website: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/   Connect with Nick: Website: www.thewineguy.vin Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Email: [email protected]!   Cheers, and remember to keep wondering and wandering!

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