It's Me, the Aperitif Bar!

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben is presenting many cocktails in one with his DIY Aperitif Bar. It's perfect for large food-centered holiday gatherings! Some might be coming up! Meanwhile Matthew gets behind the virtual wheel with his Mario Kart-ish. It's a wacky combination of flavors with an AI twist. Also they debate whether weekends are for work or rest and give advice on how to use robots for good. It's the Thanksgiving x AI crossover you haven't been waiting for. Recipes below.Mario Kart-ish1 oz Rye Whiskey1 oz Cognac (Armagnac in original recipe)1/2 oz Giffard Banana du Bresil Liqueur.25 oz Rich Demerara Syrup2 Dashes Angostura BittersAbsinthe for rinseLemon Peel for garnishPrepare a rocks glass by rinsing the inside of glass with absinthe (or use a atomizer to spray inside of glass). Place a large ice cube in the glass and set aside.Add remaining ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into glass and express oils from lemon peel over the cocktail and place peel in the glass.Aperitifs and liqueursCampariAperolSt. GermainCointreau (or other orange liqueur)Domaine De Canton (or other ginger liqueur)Lillet BlancLillet RoseSt. George Spice Pear LiqueurCreme de PecheDIY Aperitif BarFruits and juicesApple JuiceOrange JuicePomegranate JuiceApple Slices (may brown quickly so do what suits your audience)Clementine SectionsPear Slices (may brown quickly)Pomegranate Arils (aka seeds)Possible RecipesFor all recipes below combine liqueurs or liqueurs and juices in a large wine glass or high ball filled with ice. Add fruit and top with club soda or sparkling white wine.Ginger Pomegranate Spritz1 1/2 oz Domain De Canton1 1/2 oz Pomegranate Juice3 oz Club Soda or Sparkling White Wine2 tsp Pomegranate ArilsCampari Orange Spritz1 1/2 oz Campari1 1/2 oz Orange Liqueur3 oz Club Soda or Sparkling White Wine4-6 Clementine sectionsLillet Rosé Elderflower Spritz1 1/2 oz Lillet Rosé1 1/2 oz St. Germaine3 oz Club Soda or Sparkling White Wine2 tsp Pomegranate ArilsSpiced Pear Apple Spritz1 1/2 oz St. George Spice Pear Liqueur1 1/2 oz Apple Juice3 oz Club Soda or Sparkling White Wine2-3 Slices of pear