The Drinking Press

When you are the leader of the free world...do you drink alcohol?  How does your cabinet conduct itself around you if you do?  In this episode, The Drinking Press dives into the habits of former and current Presidents of the United States. You are guaranteed to learn a habit or two of a President - or current presidential nominee - with the help of Mark Will-Weber, author of Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt.  Bonus(?): Bec reveals juicy tidbit about her dating life. Listen by clicking RIGHT HERE (or visit iTunes and search The Drinking Press) Drinks in this Episode: (No recipe, but discussions include) Mint Juleps Whiskey Honey Ale (beer) Tequila  Wine Links: Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt  Drinking with the Democrats Drinking with the Republicans *** As always, if you have any topic requests, send them our way. Until next month! Your fellow citizens voting November 8th!, The Drinking Press

Who is Bloody Mary? How did this drink become immortalized as a brunch staple in the U.S.?  In this episode, The Drinking Press faces the mysterious Bloody Mary, the famed tomato juice and vodka based, cold beverage bosom buddied with brunch (alliteration FTW!). Bec and Char dive into the murky origins of the Bloody Mary, its history, and a delicious and elegant recipe provided by the superb Jeffrey Pogash, author of the book "Bloody Mary."   Listen by clicking right HERE! Drinks in this Episode: Bloody Mary Links: Bloody Mary by Jeffrey Pogash The Cocktail Guru ** As always, if you have any topic requests, send them our way. Until next month! Your mates, The Drinking Press    Old King Cole at St. Regis, located at 2 E. 55th Street, NY, NY

In this episode, The Drinking Press takes on Rum, the traditional sugar cane liquor best associated with islands and pirates. Rum really came to prominence due to the sugar boom in the Caribbean, and the newfound cultural tastes in sweet beverages. Bec and Char go over what exactly rum is, and the history behind it with the help of Jason Laan, co-founder of Sag Harbor Rum (featured in the photos). Listen Here! Drinks in this Episode: Sag Harbor Rum (750 mL 40.00 ABV) ** As always, if you have any topic requests, send them our way. Until next month! Your mates, The Drinking Press

In this episode, The Drinking Press tackles Soju, the burnt liquor. Soju has a long history in Korea, and currently is the most popular spirit in the world. Char talks about his personal experiences with Soju, growing up around the Korean culture that surrounds Soju, and drinking generally. We also speak to Yong Kim, Sous Chef and Partner at INSA, and Dillon M Mafit, Bar Manager at INSA, for an interesting discussion about authenticity in Korean cuisine and Korean liquor. Listen Here! Drinks in this Episode: Chamisul Classic Soju (375 mL 20.1 ABV) Yobo Soju (750 mL 23 ABV) Places: INSA 328 Douglass St Brooklyn, NY 11217 Articles: Soju for the Soul

This week's episode of The Drinking Press we talk about Picklebacks. Picklebacks consist of a shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle juice. This is designed to cut the burning sensation of a "value price" whiskey. We talk to Reggie Cunningham, the creator of the Pickleback as we know it, and John Roberts, owner of the Bushwick Country Club, the bar at which it was created. Our host Char, despite having nothing but contempt for pickles even has the opportunity to try a pickleback for the first time! Take a listen to see what he thought of it. Listen Here Read more »

On our first episode of The Drinking Press we talk about Whiskey and Women. Char and Bec go over some introductory elements, make themselves an Old Fashioned, and talk to Lynne Tolley, Master Taster at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery and a relation of the original Jack Daniels. Listen Here Read more »