Pittsburgh’s Booze History, Favorite Cocktails & A Spicy New Brewery

National Cocktail Day is this Sunday, so we’re pulling up our bar stools to bask in Pittsburgh’s boozy legacy, from the Whiskey Rebellion and Prohibition to modern makers and mixers. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris and newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco share some reader and listener favorites and introduce you to Jackworth Ginger Beer, a new brewery in Larimer that’s creating cocktails steeped in the spirits of Pennsylvania. A few previous episodes we mentioned today: Fet-Fisk chef and owner Nik Forsberg on his vision for the new brick and mortar One of our favorites, Clarisa Espinoza-Delgado, on how to be a good coffee customer Dan Tallarico’s roundup of the best pizzas in Pittsburgh And Sarah McAlee (aka the Brothmonger) shares her pro tips for soup season Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.