Politics & Potables

Nick Pappas, candidate for Denton County Judge, ran into problems with political tech—so he started building alternatives.🗳️ Texas Voters helps people decide.📣 BlueSwell helps people participate.Learn more and find the apps at Pappas Productions:https://pappasproductions.com/Kiwi Lime Fizz   -  2 Kiwis  -  2 oz gin (non-alcoholic for a mocktail)  -  1 oz simple syrup  -  1/2 oz lime juice  -  Dash orange bitters  -  1 mint leaf Muddle kiwi, simple syrup, lime juice and bitters into a slush Add gin and ice Shake until chilled, and strain into a glass with a large ice cube Add a splash of club soda Clap a mint leaf to bring out the oils, drop into the glass Enjoy!Support the show

Chris Servin is the newly elected SDEC Hispanic Caucus Chair and is a Field Organizer for Texas Together.  Over a Sidecar, we discuss the challenges of organizing in Texas, and branding issues faced by the Democratic Party and how to overcome them.Today's cocktail recipe - The Sidecar2 oz Cognac1 oz Cointreau3/4 oz lemon juiceShake with ice and strain into a coupe glass rimmed with lemon juice and sugarBurn a lemon peel and twist into the glassSupport the show

Dr. Kenneth Morgan-Aguilera is an author and Democratic candidate for Ft. Worth Mayor who also ran in the CD 12 primary. Our conversation over an Apple Martini covered his books, elections, what needs to change in Ft. Worth, and overcoming life challengesToday's cocktail recipe - The Apple Martini2 oz Tito's Vodka1 oz De Kuyper Pucker Sour Apple Liqueur0.5 oz simple syrup (use 0.75 if you want sweeter)0.75 oz lemon juiceShake with ice until chilledStrain into a cold martini glassSupport the show

Today's cocktail recipe - The Yuzu Cucumber Spritz.75 oz yuzu juice.5 oz agave nectardash grapefruit bitters1 slice English cucumber1 oz gin (non-alcoholic for a mocktail - I used Clean G for this drink and suggest Hendrick's if you want to make the alcoholic version)muddle cucumber slice with agave nectar and grapefruit bitters into a slushadd yuzu juice and gin and shake with ice (don't overshake as it will dilute the taste of the yuzu)pour into a glass with ice cubes (I like a short glass)top with club soda and stir twice from bottom to topgarnish with a cucumber slice and enjoySupport the show

Steve Shook is the Democratic nominee for Texas Congressional District 26 with a background in healthcare. Our conversation over an Old Fashioned covered a range of topics, and focused in healthcare — what's broken, who's responsible, and how to increase Washington's political will to actually fix it. Today's cocktail recipe - The Old Fashioned2.5 oz whiskey3 dashes Angostura bitters1 dash orange bitters1 sugar cube1 Maraschino cherrySplash club sodaOrange peeladd Maraschino cherry, bitters and sugar cube to a splash of club soda and muddleadd whiskey (I used Clyde Mays Alabama style, you can use bourbon or rye for your own taste)stir 30 times and pour over glass with rocksBurn orange peel to express oils and rim glassSmoke with cherry wood and enjoySupport the show