Mixing Memories with Mocktail Magic

Send us Fan MailHave you ever tried to open a bottle and felt like you were battling a stubborn dragon? Join your favorite hosts Jamie Flanagan, August Gitschlag, and Matt Fox on a hilarious journey through the world of mocktails, as we recall the thrilling escapades of real-life action heroes from a past episode. Get ready for a cocktail of nostalgia as we mix classic movie memories with the art of drink making. We tackle everything from the intricacies of balancing flavors in a unique old-fashioned mocktail to the monumental task of opening those pesky bottles. Along the way, we sprinkle in personal anecdotes, like a tech glitch that turned into a Luxardo cherry debate and a dentist visit that morphed into a fluoride discussion. All this while contemplating whether the latest mocktails could fool even the most discerning cocktail connoisseur.Marvel at the transformation of the classic Shirley Temple into a "Dirty Shirley," and join us as we share our fondness for ready-to-drink options like the On the Rocks brand—perfect for those who love a well-mixed drink without all the effort. With plenty of laughs and a nod to community spirit, this episode promises a fun ride through the whimsical world of mocktails and everyday mishaps.FakirBoth sweet and tart in flavor, this drink will be your new super-simple go-to. It requires only two ingredients and will give you the illusion of eating an energizing acai bowl, except here you’re drinking it!Ingredients¼ pint fresh blackberries8 ounces ginger aleInstructionsSet aside 4 berries for garnish. Force the rest through a sieve to remove the seeds in order to end with ¼ cup of berry puree. Pour the ginger ale evenly into two champagne flutes, and add a tablespoon of berry puree into each. Without mixing, garnish each drink with a couple of berries.Shirley TempleIngredients1 ounce grenadine6 ounces soda (Sprite, 7Up, ginger ale)Maraschino cherriesInstructionsPour the grenadine into the bottom of a tall glass filled with ice. Then add about 6 ounces of the white soda of your choice to fill the rest. Top it off with maraschino cherries.List of Linkshttps://atelizabethstable.com/old-fashioned-mocktail/Black Tea Bags: instead of whiskey, these mocktails use tea as the base. Tea is rather neutral but still has a bit of a bite, to mimic the whiskey flavor.Simple Syrup: I used maple syrup simple syrup. Angostura Bitters: Orange Peel or Luxardo Cherry: for garnishStep 1. Steep the tea in the hot water for 3-5 minutes. Let the tea cool completely.Step 2. Meanwhile, make maple simple syrup. Let cool completely.Step 3. Once  the tea and syrup are cool, make the cocktail. To four glasses (over ice, if desired) add ¼ cup tea, ¼ ounce simple syrup, 2 dashes bitters. Garnish with an orange peel or luxardo cherry.Turmeric Tonic HereSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxAugust Gitschlag @rawgustoMerch www.WearingFunny.com