Episodes
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31: Nosecco
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko reviews an alcohol free alternative to Prosecco and talks about the future of the bar… Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Sections - [0:00] Intro - [0:37] Nosecco - [3:11] The Future of the Bar - [7:03] Outro Show Notes - Alys Creative - Alys on Redbubble...
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30: Spirity Cocktails
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko takes a break from the bar to interview Eric Knight, the founder of Spirity Cocktails who make non-alcoholic cocktails from spirits based on tea… Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Sections - [0:00] Intro - [4:15] Why Use Tea As A Base? - [7:16] How Is It...
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29: Non-gria (Mocktail)
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko kicks off Mocktail season with a refreshing alternative to sangria… Episode Transcript Ingredients To make one pitcher: - 750 ml of alcohol free aromatised red wine - 250 ml orange juice - garnish: pineapple, orange and pear Support the Campaign Support us on…
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28: Brandy Alexander
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you an unforgettable Brandy Alexander and discusses the many variations of the recipe. Thoughts are also given on the suitability of gin and cream… Episode Transcript Ingredients - single measure of cognac - single measure of brown crème de cacao - single...
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27: Brandy
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko gives you the history of one of the oldest spirits, brandy… Episode Transcript Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Sections - [0:00] Intro - [0:23] Brandy - [2:49] Armagnac & Cognac - [3:54] Cherry Brandy - [4:17] Modern Brandy - [5:27] The Brandy Cocktail -...
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26: Martini
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you the Perfect Martini and discusses the history of this famous cocktail with a short diversion on the topic of whether it should be shaken or stirred... Ingredients - double measure of gin - half measure of dry vermouth - half measure of sweet vermouth…
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25: Gin
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko gives you the history of the famous spirit known as ‘Mother’s Ruin’… Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Sections [0:00] Intro [0:23] Jenever [1:10] London Dry Gin [4:07] Plymouth Gin [4:48] Steinhager Gin [5:41] The Modern Gin Boom [7:05] The Humble Martini...
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24: Metaxa, the Greek Spirit
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko has a special gift from Metaxa along with some cocktail recipes to try. Ingredients Orange Summit - a double measure of Metaxa 12 stars - a double measure of orange juice - 20ml measure of fresh lime juice - 3 dashes of chocolate bitters - 15ml of sugar syrup Greek...
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23: Negroni
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you one of his favourite cocktails, the Negroni, an IBA Unforgettable. Ingredients - single measure of gin - single measure of Campari - single measure of red vermouth Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes IBA: Negroni Wikipedia: Negroni OED:...
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22: Sea Breeze
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you a refreshing Sea Breeze. Ingredients Double of vodka 1.5 measures of grapefruit juice to the top with cranberry juice (120 ml) Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes The Sea Breeze on the IBA website The Sea Breeze The Ultimate Bar Book by...
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21: Espresso Martini
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you a strong Espresso Martini. Ingredients 1/2 shot of espresso 1 and a 1/2 measures of vodka 1 jigger of Kahlúa sugar syrup to taste 3 coffee beans to garnish Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes The Espresso Martini on the IBA website Dick...
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20: Barracuda
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you the Barracuda cocktail and investigates it's mysteriously lacking history. Ingredients 1.5 measures gold rum 1/2 jigger Galliano 3 measures pineapple juice dash lime juice top with prosecco Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes The…
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19: Manhattan
Welcome to the bar... Mr Parks treats Dr Wilko to his spin on the Manhattan and shares his thoughts on this unforgettable cocktail. Ingredients 2 parts Rittenhouse 100 Rye 1 part Carpano Antica Formula 3 dashes Fee Brother's bitters 1/2 tsp Luxardo cherry juice Luxardo cherry to garnish Support…
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18: God Father & God Mother
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes and tries the God Father cocktail and one of its variants with drinking assistance from Beth. Ingredients God Father 1 measure of whiskey 1 shot of amaretto God Mother 1 measure of vodka 1 shot of amaretto Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes...
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17: [Review] Live at the Ritz
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko gives an audio review of Live at the Ritz and samples the Churchill's Courage cocktail. Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes The Ritz Hotel, London Live at the Ritz The Dancers (courtesy of The Ritz, London) Written Review (with further pictures)...
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16: Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko tastes the best cocktail in existence, the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster. Remember to drink...but very carefully. Mixed by Robyn with guest tasters Bradley and Killen. Ingredients 1/2 a shot of rye whisky 3/4 of a shot of gin 1 jigger of apple sours Half a measure of...
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15: Winter Warmers
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes a selection of winter warmers to keep you cosy in the long, dark evenings ahead. Ingredients Spiced Mulled Sloe Double measure sloe gin 200ml hot cloudy apple juice Autumn Crumble Single measure Martini Bianco Dash cloudy apple juice Top with ginger ale Spiced...
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14: Mojito
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes another Contemporary Classic, the Mojito. Ingredients a double measure of white rum 2 limes 6 mint leaves sugar soda Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes Mojito on the IBA Website Shake It Up, Baby - The LA Times My dark mojito Music George...
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13: [Special] This is Halloween
Velcome to the bar... Dr Wilko is joined by guests, Nick (from The London Word) and Abi (from Who's For Dinner) in a special epsiode. They taste and critique 3 different pumpkin cockails. Ingredients Smokey Pumpkin Old Fashioned measure of smokey whiskey half measure of maple syrup quarter…
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12: Sidecar
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes another IBA Unforgettable, the zesty Sidecar. Ingredients a double measure of cognac one shot of Cointreau one jigger of lemon juice Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes Sidecar on the IBA Website Harry MacElhone Robert Vermiere Hôtel Ritz...
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11: Cosmopolitan
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes an IBA Contemporary Classic, the Cosmopolitan. Ingredients 1 and a half measures of vodka citron half a shot of Cointreau half a jigger of lime juice 1 measure of cranberry juice Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes Cosmopolitan on the IBA...
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10: Martini Vesper
Welcome to the bar... For the 10th episode let the good Doctor make you something special, James Bond's Martini Vesper. Ingredients 3 measures of export strength gin. 1 jigger of grain vodka. half a measure of Cocchi Americano . Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes Martini…
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9: Between the Sheets
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko gets you a Between the Sheets. A short, Unforgettable drink. Ingredients 1 measure of white rum. 1 jigger of cognac. 1 shot of triple sec. 1/2 shot of lemon juice. Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes Between the Sheets at the IBA website. Music...
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8: Bramble
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes a very British cocktail, the Bramble. He explains the history of the cocktail invented in London during the 80s. Ingredients 2 measures of gin. 1/2 shot of lemon juice. 1cl sugar syrup. 1/2 jigger crème de mure. Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show...
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7: John Collins
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes another Unforgettable, the John Collins. He then explains the history behind it as well as why it is the IBA official version and the Tom Collins isn't. Ingredients 3 measures of gin. 2 shots of freshly squeezed lemon juice. 1 jigger sugar syrup. Support the...
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6: Winter is Here
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko welcomes you to a second Game of Thrones theme evening at the bar. He mixes more house cocktails, Needle and a White Walker. Ingredients We Do Not Sow: freshly grated ginger, fresh orange, lemon juice, single Cointreau, double of whisky. Hear Me Roar: shot of...
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5: Winter is Coming
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko welcomes you to a Game of Thrones theme evening at the bar. He mixes house cocktails for some of the houses in Westeros. Ingredients Fire and Blood: grenadine, double of white rum, a splash of your preferred spirit. Growing Strong: mint, basil, sugar, lime juice,...
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4: Rose
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you an Art Deco Rose. An IBA contemporary classic. Ingredients A double measure of Dry Vermouth. A single measure of Kirsch. 3 dashes of Strawberry Syrup. Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes List of IBA Cocktails The Rose Rose Music George...
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3: Dark 'N' Stormy
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko gets you in from the storm to mix you a Dark 'N' Stormy. Ingredients A double measure of Gosling's Dark Seal Rum Topped up with ginger beer Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes List of IBA Cocktails Dark 'N' Stormy Dark 'N Stormy Trademarks…
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2: Grasshopper
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko mixes you the mint choc chip flavoured Grasshopper, an IBA Contemporary Classic. Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes List of IBA Cocktails The Grasshopper Music George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:...
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1: Old Fashioned
Welcome to the bar... Dr Wilko welcomes you to the bar and reminisces about the history of the Old Fashioned while he makes you one. Just remember to always drink responsibly. Support the Campaign Support us on Patreon. Show Notes List of IBA Cocktails The Old Fashioned Music George Street…
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