Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot

Iconic producer, writer, and artist, Nile Rodgers, walks Jared through his connection with the recently launched NAS x Audio Up NFT and how the project tracks back to a deep connection Nile has with Nelson Mandela. He explains the origin of some of his most well known songs, including David Bowie's Let's Dance. The two also chat about the impact Nile has had on scoring in the world of film. Enjoy this very special episode of Occupational Therapy.

We're back! And we've brought stand-up comedian Dan Ahdoot with us! You know Dan from his appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, Bajillion Dollar Properties, and his #1 rated food podcast Green Eggs and Dan! Dan joins our own Gary Anthony Williams as a cast member of the  upcoming Kevin James Netflix comedy, The Crew! Want to SEE the show? We recorded on Zoom, and you can watch it on YouTube right here. This episode's cocktail by Elliot: The DangroniYou can make this two ways, depending on the ingredients you have on hand:1 oz. London dry gin 1 oz. sweet vermouth.5 oz. Sabra chocolate orange liqueur.5 Lagavulin scotch -or-1 oz. London dry gin 1 oz. sweet vermouth.5 oz. Grand Marnier.5 oz. Islay Mist blended scotch whisky (really, any kind of smoky scotch will do)3 dashes Scrappy’s Chocolate bittersBuild in the glass, add ice, stir to chill, then squeeze an orange peel over the top to express the orange oils into the top of the drink and drop it in.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale goes to the U.S. Bartenders Guild National Charity Foundation's Covid-19 Relief Campaign.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

We’re coming back! And you can be a part of it. These are some trying times we’re living through, and everyone has been affected, including our friends behind the bar. Since we’re a cocktails & comedy show, we decided we wanted to do something for bartenders, who are always there for us, in celebration, when we’re down, and everything in between. Now’s our chance to be there for them, so we’re raising money for the U.S. Bartenders Guild National Charity Foundation’s Covid-19 Fund, which gives grants to bartenders who could use a hand while their places are shut down. So, how can you help? Donate $25 or more right here: https://usbgfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/95524-covid-19-relief-campaign The first 10 listeners to send a copy of their donation receipt to daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com will get to be on our comeback show, which we’ll be doing on Zoom THIS FRIDAY! (Don’t worry, if you’re number 11-20, we’ll do something to reward you, too.) Thanks in advance for helping out the bartending community - we appreciate it! And we’re looking forward to getting back into your ear holes.

Encore presentation of Episode 30! Yvette Nicole Brown from Community, Avengers: Endgame, DC Superhero Girls, and Elena of Avalor joins Gary & Elliot for a chat about Janet Jackson, her upcoming film Always a Bridsemaid (which she wrote), and a sake cocktail!This episode's drink by Elliot:Nigori Surprise1 ½ oz. Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori Sake½ oz. Bulleit Bourbon½ oz. yuzu juice½ oz. simple syrupShake the nigori sake vigorously before adding to a cocktail shaker with the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake until cold and strain into a coupe. No garnish. (Fresh yuzu can be hard to come by, but bottled yuzu juice is totally fine to use so long as it’s 100% yuzu. You can find bottled yuzu at a Japanese market or on Amazon.)Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! 100% the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly!Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore of Episode 6! Cedric Yarbrough from Carol's Second Act, The Boondocks and Reno 911 stops by for an ice cold whisky highball with Gary and Elliot and reveals his origin story. This episode's featured cocktail by Elliot: The Fancy Whisky Highball1 ½ oz. Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch¾ oz. Cynar½ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice½ oz. simple syrup2 dashes Angostura Bitters4 oz. ice cold club sodaWhile assembling your ingredients, put a fresh can or bottle of club soda in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, along with a large highball glass filled with ice. When ready, add all ingredients except club soda into the glass, stirring to combine and chill. Top with club soda, giving a gentle stir to incorporate the bubbles throughout, and garnish with a slice of lemon. And feel free to substitute a Japanese whisky for the Monkey Shoulder, as this drink is a variation on the classic Japanese version of the whisky highball. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! 100% of the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore presentation of Episode 11! Cree Summer, actor, singer, Toronto kid, and the voice of Foxxy Love, Susie Carmichael, Elmyra, and literally hundreds more characters from your favorite cartoons, gets sideways on a tequila cocktail with Gary & Elliot!  This episode's drink by Elliot: Pretty in Pink3/4 oz. fresh-squeezed blood orange juice1/4 oz. fresh-squeezed juice juice1/4 oz. agave syrup1/2 oz. John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum1/4 oz. Cointreau2 oz. Milagro Tequila Blanco Combine all in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! 100% of the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

We're on hiatus while Gary is out of town shooting a TV show, so here's a clip show! Three of our favorite whiskey drinks with three of our favorite guests: Andrea Savage, Grey DeLisle-Griffin, and John Rogers. The recipes: Institutionally ResearchedA Manhattan-based cocktail that appears lighter on its feet than the traditional version, thanks to the Montenegro and Dolin Blanc vermouth. But it still packs a punch.1 ¾ oz. rye whiskey¾ oz. Amaro Montenegro½ oz. Dolin Blanc Vermouth1 dash Bitter Truth Celery Bitters1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with plenty of ice and stir until cold. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel, first giving it a squeeze to express the fragrant orange oils over the top of the drink. The Mint Tea Julep2 oz. mint tea-infused boubon1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice¼ oz. Mathilde Peche peach liqueur¼ oz. simple syrup5 fresh mint leaves2 dashes Fee Bros. Aromatic BittersTo make the mint tea-infused bourbon, steep a mint tea bag in a 4 oz. of bourbon for an hour. Fill a rocks glass or julep cup about ¾ of the way full with crushed ice and place in the freezer to keep cold. Then, in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup. Add bitters, lemon juice, peach liqueur, bourbon, and ice, and shake until cold. Fine strain into over crushed ice and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint. Applewood Old Fashioned1.5 oz. Applewood Smoked Buffalo Trace Bourbon.5 oz. Laird’s Apple Brandy1 dash Angostura Bitters1 dash Woodford Reserve Sassafras & Sorghum Bitters.5 oz Applewood smoked simple syrup In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle one large piece of orange peel (be careful to avoid the white pith) in the simple syrup to express in the orange oils. Add bitters, bourbon, apple brandy, and ice, then stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube of ice and garnish with an orange peel. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Bartender, Author, and host of The Speakeasy podcast Sother Teague visits Gary and Elliot to promote his cocktail book I'm Just Here for the Drinks, and gives Elliot some valuable drink-making advice! Today's featured drink: Sother Knows Best1 ½ oz. Laird’s Apple Brandy½ oz. Cynar½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice½ oz. simple syrup2 dashes Fee Bros. Cherry BittersCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a coupe, and if you’re so inclined, garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry. LiLike the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 55 is an encore presentation of the 25th episode of Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot featuring comedy legend Wanda Sykes. Wanda talks about her Netflix special Wanda Sykes: Not Normal, tells us how she got her start in comedy, about her early days on the D.C.-area comedy circuit with Dave Chappelle, and her hidden talent as a drummer! All that plus a brand-new vodka cocktail!This episode's drink by Elliot:Moscow Margarita, a.k.a Wanda-rita2 oz Vodka3/4 oz Cointreau1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice1/2 oz grenadineclub soda or sparkling waterCombine all but the soda in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with soda. Garnish with a lime wheel. To make a stronger drink, omit the soda and serve in a rocks glass.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNXAnd now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly!Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 54 has been a long time coming thanks to our recording equipment dying the day we recorded this back in November, but now we're ready to go exploring with, space engineer, MIT PhD, TV know-it-all, and author of Beyond the Known, Andrew Rader! This episode's drink by Elliot: Mars Raider1 oz blood orange juice.5 oz lemon juice1 oz Aperolyour favorite wheat beerShake everything but the beer with ice and strain into a pint glass. Top with wheat beer. Garnish with a blood orange peel. (This is a improved recipe from how we made it on the show, but you can take it either way. As you like it!) Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 53! It's the last day of 2019 and Merrin Dungey from Big Little Lies, The Fix, Once Upon a Time, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, King of Queens, Malcom in the Middle, Alias, and the upcoming Picard joins Gary & Elliot for a chat about her fantastic TV career - including fighting Jennifer Garner on Alias - and a sparkling cocktail! This episode's drink: Cognac French 75A little history: most people, when they think of a French 75, think of a gin drink with lemon and champagne. However, there’s another version the French 75 that hails from New Orleans, originating at an establishment called Arnaud’s, which uses cognac. There’s some dispute as to which version of the drink is the original - although most cocktail historians and bartenders believe the gin version came first - but either way you take it, it’s delicious. 1 oz. Cognac1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice1/2 oz. simple syrupchampagne or dry sparkling winelemon peel garnish Combine cognac, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a flute or coupe and top with champagne. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the top of the drink and then drop in. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

A special holiday mini-episode from your pals Gary & Elliot, where we learn the true meaning of "hollerdays" and mix a special holiday riff on a Manhattan! It's been a great first year for our show - thanks for listening! We appreciate your support! Happy holidays to you and yours and wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season. This episode's drink by Elliot: The Multnomah1 oz. Four Roses bourbon1 oz. Old Overholt rye whiskey1/2 oz. Cinzano Rosso sweet vermouth1/2 oz. Amaro CioCiaro6 drops Portland Bitters Project Woodland Bittersorange peel garnish studded with 1 clove Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe and express the oils from an orange peel over the top of the drink. Fold the peel over and push a clove through it and perch on the rim of the glass. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 51! Fans of The Office, this one's for you, as editor, director, and co-Executive Producer of The Office and The Mindy Project David Rogers joins Gary & Elliot for a drink and a chat about Superman, Knight Rider, and his career behind the scenes of some of TV's best comedies, including Seinfeld, NewsRadio, and Parks & Recreation. Plus a riff on a Shandy! This episode's drink by Elliot: Ginger Lemon Shandy1 12oz. Hoegarden Wheat Beer3.5 oz. housemate ginger-lemon brew1 oz. Topo ChicoAdd ginger-lemon brew and Topo Chico to a pint glass and top with beer. Garnish with lemon slice. To make the Ginger-Lemon Brew:3.5 oz. ginger, peeled and chopped1 peel of a whole lemon2 oz. fresh lemon juice2 oz. agave syrupPut peeled, roughly chopped ginger in a food processor and run until it’s a paste. Transfer ginger to a saucepan with 3 cups of water and the lemon peel and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1.5 cups, which should take 30-40 minutes. Strain into a bowl, add lemon juice and agave syrup in half-ounce increments, and adjust to taste - you might like it sweeter or less sweet. Let cool, then transfer into a mason jar and store in the fridge. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 50! The hilarious Peter Oldring, the man behind the podcasts Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You and This Sounds Serious, and the long-running Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio satire This is That, joins Gary & Elliot for a drink, a chat about his acting and comedy career, and a whole lot of laughs.  This episode's drink by Elliot: Ranchwater (Modified)1 twelve oz. bottle of Topo Chico1.5 oz. Blanco tequila.5 oz. Cointreau.75 oz. fresh lime juicesmall pinch of saltAll liquid ingredients should be ice cold. Drink off the first three ounces of the Topo Chico, then add in tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and very small pinch of salt to the bottle. No glassware required! Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 49 of Daydrinking takes a turn for the dramatic with special guest Tara Buck from Ray Donovan, True Blood, and the upcoming film Inherit the Viper. Plus a spicy tequila drink! This episode's drink by Elliot: Chili Strawberry Margarita 2 oz Fresno-chile infused blanco tequila.75 oz Cointreau1 oz fresh lime juice1 strawberry.5 oz agave syrupIn a shaker, muddle one strawberry in agave syrup. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice, then strain through a fine mesh strainer into a Tajin-rimmed glass over fresh ice. To infuse the tequila, chop half of a red Fresno chili pepper and put it in a mason jar with 8 oz. of your blanco tequila of choice for up to 20 minutes, tasting frequently to check the heat level. When it's how you like it, strain through a paper coffee filter into a clean jar and refrigerate.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 48! Legendary animation voice director Andrea Romano joins Gary & Elliot for a sparkling cocktail and tales from her amazing career directing Batman: The Animated Series, Pinky & The Brain, Animaniacs, The Boondocks, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Legend of Korra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, more than 20 DC Comics animated movies, including Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Justice League: Gods and Monsters... and that's just scratching the surface! (Content warning: the discussion of The Boondocks contains some  sensitive language.) This episode's drink by Elliot: Park Royale1 oz. vodka1/4 oz. Cointreau1 oz. fresh lemon juice1/4 oz. agave syrup1 dash Angostura Bitters2 oz. sparkling wineCombine all but sparkling wine in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a champagne flute or coupe and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon peel, giving it a squeeze over the top of the drink before dropping it in. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 47! Voiceover superstar Kari Wahlgren - Haruku from FLCL, Fuu in Samurai Champloo, Tayuya in Naruto, Jessica in Rick & Morty, Zatanna in DC Superhero Girls, Starfire in Teen Titans: The Judas Contract and Injustice 2, Kitana in Mortal Kombat 11 and hundreds more roles joins - Gary & Elliot for a chat and a margarita! This episode's drink by Elliot: the classic MargaritaA good margarita is really easy to make at home. The key is fresh lime juice, so put away the margarita mix, get a couple of limes at the grocery store, and follow this recipe:2 oz blanco tequila (we used Olmeca Altos Tequila Plata)3/4 oz triple sec (we used Cointreau)1 oz fresh lime juice1/2 oz agave syrupShake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a kosher salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 46! Percussionist/singer/actress/human ray of sunshine Desi Dennis-Dylan from NBC's Perfect Harmony joins Gary & Elliot for some beat boxing, Stomp-style body percussion, singing, and a cocktail! This episode's drink by Elliot: Bombay Club1 ½ oz. London Dry Gin (we used Beefeater on the show)½ oz. Cointreau¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice½ oz. simple syrup3 cucumber wheels1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters1 ½ oz. club sodaIn the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber with lime juice and simple syrup, then add ice and all remaining ingredients except for the club soda. Shake until cold and then fine strain into a highball class over fresh ice. Top with club soda and give a gentle stir to incorporate the bubbles throughout the drink. Garnish with a cucumber wheel. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 45! You're not seeing or hearing double - twin talents Peter Allen Vogt (Hannah Montana, Open Carrie, Acting Dead) & Paul C. Vogt (Perfect Harmony, Hairspray Live, MADtv) join us for twice the chitting, twice the chatting, and a zero-alcohol cocktail! This episode's cocktail by Elliot: Orange Thyme Rosemary Shrub 1 cup fresh-squeezed navel orange juice1 cup sugar3/4 cup apple cider vinegarpeel of one large navel orange1 sprig rosemary2 sprigs thyme Peel one large navel orange, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith underneath, and put it in the bottom of a large mason jar. Cover with one cup of sugar and let sit for at least one hour, up to 12 hours. Add orange juice, vinegar, rosemary, and thyme, and shake until sugar is dissolved. Let sit overnight in the refrigerator, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar. To make an alcohol-free drink, combine 3 oz. of shrub and 4 oz. of Topo Chico in a tall glass over ice. Also good with your spirit of choice! Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore! Encore! Episode 44 of Daydrinking is a special encore presentation featuring two of the funniest people on television: Andrea Savage from I'm Sorry on TruTV and the new podcast Andrea Savage: A Grown Woman #Buttholes, and Edi Patterson from The Righteous Gemstones on HBO. We're back next week with a new episode! Click here for the full Andrea Savage episode.Click here for the full Edi Patterson episode. Check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 43! Jeremy Rowley, writer and performer on the new Fox animated show Bless the Harts, The Groundlings, Bunsen is a Beast, iCarly, and more, joins Gary & Elliot for a chat and a tropical drink! Plus: a new mic, a different locale, and construction noise! We're working it all out! This episode's drink by Elliot:Thai Colada 1 1/2 oz. Plantation Pineapple Rum1 oz. Thai coconut milk (which you can find in the Asian foods section of the grocery store)1 oz. pineapple juice (fresh if you can get it, but if not, canned 100% pineapple juice is fine)1/2 oz. fresh lime juice1/2 oz. orgeat syrup (I use Small Hands Foods orgeat)2 dashes Miracle Mile Bay Rum Bitters (if you can’t find that, substitute Angostura bitters) Combine all ingredients in a shaker, then add a rocks glass full of crushed ice and the hull of a squeezed lime. Shake briskly to chill and froth it up, and then dump unstrained into the rocks glass. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 42 is a Broadway spectacular with Tony Award-winning actor Shuler Hensley from Oklahoma!, The Ferryman, Young Frankenstein, Van Helsing and the upcoming revival of The Music Man with Hugh Jackman! He’s played Frankenstein‘s Monster three times in three different productions, but he’s no monster; this guy is a sweetheart. This episode’s cocktail by Elliot:Strawberry Jalapeño Shrub1 cup apple cider vinegar1 cup sugar3/4 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped1/4 cup jalapeño, chopped and seeded (unless you like it really spicy, in which case leave in the seeds) Combine sugar and apple cider vinegar in a large jar and shake to dissolve sugar. Add in remaining ingredients and refrigerate for 24 hours. Strain, bottle, and store in the fridge. To use, add 2 oz. to a highball glass with ice and top with sparkling water, giving a gentle stir to combine. To make a cocktail, put 1 oz. in a shaker with ice, add 2 oz. blanco tequila, shake, strain into a highball glass with fresh ice, and top with soda.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Everytown for Gun Safety to support their efforts to stop gun violence.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 41! Nefetari Spencer from South Side on Comedy Central and Sherman's Showcase on IFC joins Gary & Elliot for a daiquiri and a chat about her career in TV and comedy and working with the great Bernie Mac. This episode's drink by Elliot:Pineapple Daiquiri2 oz. Plantation Pineapple Rum1 oz. fresh lime juice1/2 oz. simple syrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel if you're so inclined. If not, don't worry about it, the drink will still be delicious! Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Everytown for Gun Safety to support their efforts to stop gun violence.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com  

Episode 40! Lori Alan, the voice of Pearl Krabs on SpongeBob SquarePants, Dianne Simmons on Family Guy, Bonnie's Mom in Toy Story 4, and many more voices, joins Gary & Elliot for a saucy chat and a tequila cocktail! This episode's drink by Elliot:Almost Blue2 oz. black- & blueberry-infused Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila¾ oz. Cointreau¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice¼ oz. agave syrup2 oz. club soda Combine all ingredients except soda in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a lime wheel. (To infuse the tequila, put four ounces of blanco or silver tequila in a jar, add 5 blackberries and 1/8 cup of blueberries, then muddle them to release their flavors and colors into the tequila. Refrigerate for 24 hours, then strain through a couple layers of cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter and store in the fridge until ready to use.) Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Everytown for Gun Safety to support their efforts to stop gun violence.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 39! The multi-talented Geno Segers from NBC's Perfect Harmony joins Gary & Elliot for a riff on an Old Fashioned and a chat about his time as a professional rugby player, as the intense Chayton Littlestone on Banshee, and as Mufasa in the touring company of The Lion King!This episode's drink by Elliot:Bourbon Lime Old Fashioned2 oz. Bourbon1/2 oz. simple syrupLime coin2-3 mint leavesPlace a couple of mint leaves in the bottom of a rocks glass, then slice a quarter-sized piece off the side of a lime, getting just a little bit of the flesh, and lay it flesh side down on top of the mint. Add simple syrup and gently muddle to express the lime and mint oils. Add ice and bourbon and stir until cold.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Everytown for Gun Safety to support their efforts to stop gun violence.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com 

Episode 38! Epic Lloyd Ahlquist of Epic Rap Battles of History joins Gary & Elliot for a spicy riff on a Margarita and some spicier freestyle comedy rapping! Lloyd gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Epic Rap Battles comes together and talks about his love of improv comedy.This episode's drink by Elliot: El Mexicano Picante1 ½ oz. Milagro Tequila Blanco½ lime, quartered¾ oz. agave syrup4 slices jalapeño pepper5 mint leavesThrow the mint, lime quarters, jalapeño slices, and agave syrup into the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly to extract the juice and lime oils from the lime, and to break up the pepper. Add lots of ice and tequila and shake hard until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a mint sprig.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Everytown for Gun Safety to support their efforts to stop gun violence.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 37! Michaela Watkins from the upcoming CBS show The Unicorn, Brittany Runs a Marathon, The Groundlings, SNL, and Casual, joins Gary & Elliot for a tequila drink and a surprising chat about extra-sensory perception!This episode's drink by Elliot:Tequila Morado1 ½ oz. Milagro Tequila Blanco¼ oz. Cointreau¼ oz. Mathilde Crème de Cassis½ oz. fresh-squeezed blood orange juice½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice¾ oz. agave syrup1 ½ oz. Reed’s Extra Ginger BrewCombine all ingredients except ginger beer in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with ginger beer to taste (Elliot uses 1 ½ ounces). Garnish with a lime wheel.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds are going to Everytown for Gun Safety to help their efforts to reduce the gun violence epidemic.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Gelfling! Skeksis! It's Episode 36 and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance co-Executive Producer and Writer Will Matthews joins us for a bourbon cocktail and a special look behind the scenes of his new Netflix series! This episode's drink by Elliot: The Summer Crystal 2 oz. Four Roses Bourbon .5 oz. Cointreau .5 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. blackberry/peach/mint shrub 1 dash Fee Bros. Aromatic Bitters sparkling water Combine all but sparkling water in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and top with sparkling water, giving a gentle stir to incorporate. (To make the blackberry/peach/mint shrub, place a 1.5 cups of blackberries, 1 chopped peach, and about 1/4 cup of mint leaves in a bowl and muddle to release the juices, then pour over a cup of granulated sugar. Mix together with a spoon, and then let sit, covered, for about an hour to macerate the fruit, which will also dissolve most of the sugars. Once that's done, pour into to a mason jar and add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar. Shake to combine and let sit in the refrigerator overnight or longer, shaking occasionally. Once it's to your liking, pour through a mesh strainer to catch the blackberry seeds into a clean vessel and store in the fridge.) Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds are going to Everytown for Gun Safety to help their efforts to reduce the gun violence epidemic. Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

It's a musical Episode 35 featuring Nick Jameson, former bassist for Foghat, producer of their big hit "Slow Ride", guitarist, 1980's Motown recording artist, actor on 24 and Lost, voice actor, and comedian. Is there anything he can't do? Listen to find out, plus get a song and a cocktail. It's a whole lot of show. This episode's cocktail by Elliot: Gin Tonic Plus 1 oz. Ford's Gin 1/3 oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur 1/3 oz. Dolin Blanc Vermouth 1/3 oz. Aperol 1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters 2 ½ oz. tonic water Add all ingredients except tonic water to a highball glass with ice and stir until cold. Add chilled tonic water and give a gentle stir to incorporate. Garnish with a grapefruit twist or lemon twist. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale goes to support Everytown for Gun Safety. Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 34 brings us a real gem - Edi Patterson from the new HBO comedy The Righteous Gemstones plus a vodka cocktail perfect for summer! You've seen Edi in improv and sketch shows at The Groundlings, on Vice Principals, Blackish, and The Last O.G., and she's definitely made you laugh in each one of those things. She's also in Rian Johnson's upcoming film Knives Out. So you might say she's about to be a household name in comedy, and we'd agree 100%! This episode's drink by Elliot: Moscow Summer 1 ½ oz. Absolut Citron Vodka ½ oz. John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ oz. simple syrup 2 oz. Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew ginger beer Combine all ingredients except the ginger beer in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until ice cold. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice, top with ginger beer, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds are being donated to Everytown for Gun Safety. Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 33! Jordan Black, creator and founder of the acclaimed improv comedy group The Black Version, and writer on The Last OG, Last Man Standing, and Saturday Night Live, joins Gary & Elliot for a chat and a zero-alcohol Mojito! This episode's drink by Elliot: The Nojito 2 oz. Seedlip Spice 94 Non-Alcoholic Spirit 1 oz. fresh lime juice .5 oz. agave syrup 4-5 basil leaves 8 mint leaves 2 oz. French limeade soda Add basil and mint to the bottom of a cocktail shaker along with the agave syrup. Gently muddle, then add lime juice, Seedlip, and ice. Shake until cold. Fine strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with limeade soda. Garnish with a mint sprig. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from each sale of Daydrinking merch goes to support Everytown for Gun Safety. Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Summer break is over and we're back with Episode 32 of Daydrinking, featuring animation VO legend Dee Bradley Baker from Phineas & Ferb, American Dad, Space Jam, where he's Daffy Duck AND The Tasmanian Devil, Adventure Time, and literally hundreds more cartoons! There are more voices and noises then you can imagine coming out of one mouth on this episode, plus, there's a mezcal cocktail! (Which goes in the mouth.) This episode's drink by Elliot: Smoking Ginger 1 ½ oz. Del Maguey Vida Mezcal ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice ¼ oz. agave syrup 2 slices fresh ginger ¼ oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur Muddle ginger with agave syrup in the bottom of a shaker, pulverizing it to extract the juice. Add ice, mezcal, and lime juice, and shake until cold. Fine strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, then float St. Germaine over the top by slowly pouring it over the back of a barspoon. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to Everytown for Gun Safety. Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

It's time for a Daydrinking With Gary & Elliot Summer Break! This is a short episode, but we'll be back in 4 weeks with all-new full-length episodes featuring another slate of great guests. And we're not totally gone - keep an eye on our Instagram for special content from your favorite equa-hosts! And in the meantime, you can make yourself a whole slew of delicious drinks by looking back at the recipes in earlier episodes and getting Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 30! Yvette Nicole Brown from Community, Avengers: Endgame, DC Superhero Girls, and Elena of Avalor joins Gary & Elliot for a chat about Janet Jackson, her upcoming film Always a Bridsemaid (which she wrote), and a sake cocktail! This episode's drink by Elliot: Nigori Surprise 1 ½ oz. Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori Sake ½ oz. Bulleit Bourbon ½ oz. yuzu juice ½ oz. simple syrup Shake the nigori sake vigorously before adding to a cocktail shaker with the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake until cold and strain into a coupe. No garnish. (Fresh yuzu can be hard to come by, but bottled yuzu juice is totally fine to use so long as it’s 100% yuzu. You can find bottled yuzu at a Japanese market or on Amazon.) Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 29! Master Shake himself, a.k.a. the hilarious Dana Snyder, joins Gary & Elliot for a chat about his career as an Adult Swim mainstay on shows like The Venture Brothers, Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, Squidbillies, and of course AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE! All that, plus a cocktail with featuring a pickled onion! This week's drink by Elliot: Tomato Water Vodka Gibson 1.5 oz Smirnoff Vodka 1 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth 1 oz tomato water 2 dashes The Bitter Truth celery bitters Cocktail onion garnish Combine vodka, vermouth, tomato water, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a coupe cocktail glass and garnish with a cocktail onion on a pick. *(To make the tomato water, put about a pound of fresh tomatoes and a pinch of salt into a food processor and puree. Pour into a strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth and suspended over a bowl - OR - into a doubled-up cone coffee filter inserted into the mouth of a large jar and secured with a rubber band. Pour pureed tomatoes into the filter.Regardless of method, cover with plastic wrap and let filter overnight in the fridge without pushing down on the tomatoes, which will result in cloudy tomato water. The end result should be clear and slightly red.) Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad. And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 28! John DiMaggio, the voice of everyone's favorite foul-mouthed robot Bender and everyone's favorite magical dog sidekick Jake, joins Gary & Elliot for a rum drink and shares some tales from growing up in New Jersey and his journey from there to the far-flung future of Futurama and beyond! This episode's drink by Elliot: Frenchmen Street 1 ½ oz. Flor De Caña 5-Year-Old Añejo Rum ½ oz. Campari ½ oz. Cinzano Rosso Vermouth 2 dashes Miracle Mile Bitters Co. Bay Rum Bitters 2 oz. Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew ginger beer In a mixing glass with ice, stir together all ingredients except ginger beer. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and top with about 2 oz. of ginger beer. To make the drink as we did on the show, substitute Plantation Pineapple Rum for the añejo rum. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 27! Brian Tee from Chicago Med, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, The Wolverine, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift joins Gary & Elliot for a coffee cocktail and an excellent conversation about his career as an Asian-American actor and his dream comic book movie role! This episode's drink by Elliot: Tee Time, a.k.a. B.T.eezy 1 oz Smirnoff Vodka 1 oz Averna Amaro .5 oz Marie Brizard White Cocoa liqueur 3 oz Stumptown cold brew coffee Topo Chico 5 mint leaves Add mint leaves and white cocoa liqueur to bottom of a shaker and gently press to express mint oils. Add ice, vodka, Averna, and cold brew coffee and shake until cold. Fine strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with Topo Chico, giving a gentle stir to incorporate. No garnish. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 26! Jaleel White from Historical Roasts on Netflix, Me Myself & I, and his star-making run as Steve Urkel on Family Matters, joins Gary & Elliot for a career-spanning conversation and a very grown up cocktail. This episode's drink by Elliot: The Velvet Glover 1 ½ oz. Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch ¾ oz. VSOP Cognac ¾ oz. Luxardo Maraschino Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until cold. Strain into a coupe. No garnish. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

It's the landmark 25th episode of Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot featuring comedy legend Wanda Sykes! Wanda talks about her brand new Netflix special Wanda Sykes: Not Normal, tells us how she got her start in comedy, about her early days on the D.C.-area comedy circuit with Dave Chappelle, and her hidden talent as a drummer! All that plus a brand-new vodka cocktail! This episode's drink by Elliot: Moscow Margarita, a.k.a Wanda-rita 2 oz Vodka 3/4 oz Cointreau 1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice 1/2 oz grenadine club soda or sparkling water Combine all but the soda in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with soda. Garnish with a lime wheel. To make a stronger drink, omit the soda and serve in a rocks glass. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 24! NASA JPL Systems Engineer Bobak Ferdowsi - you know, Mohawk Guy from the Mars Curiousity Landing - joins Gary & Elliot for an amazing talk about space exploration, and, of course, a cocktail! Today's drink by Elliot: Rye Renewal Based on Jeffrey Morganthaler's classic Bourbon Renewal. 2 oz. Bulleit Rye Whiskey ¼ oz. Mathilde Crème de Peche peach liqueur ¼ oz. Merlet Crème de Mure blackberry liqueur 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ oz. simple syrup 1 dash Angostura Bitters Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a blackberry. If they’re in season, add a thin wedge of peach. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 23! Stand-up comedian and writer Fortune Feimster from Chelsea Lately and The Mindy Project joins us for a highball and tells us about how she got her start in comedy! This episode's drink by Elliot: Fortune Favors the Highball, Y'all 1.5 oz. Bulleit Bourbon 1 oz. John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum 1 oz. lemon juice Club soda Combine all but club soda in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a 16 oz. highball glass filled with cracked ice and top with club soda, giving a gentle stir to incorporate. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot t-shirts and more now available at https://teespring.com/daydrinking! Support the show and a good cause: half the proceeds will be donated to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 22! Comedian Benari Poulten joins Gary & Elliot for a bourbon cocktail and tells tales of his time in the Army and as a writer/producer on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore! This episode's drink by Elliot: O.D.B. When an Old Fashioned gets crossed with a Dirty Martini, you get an Old Dirty Bastard. 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon .5 oz maple syrup .5 oz Brooklyn Brine Co. Whiskey Pickle brine 2 dashes Regan’s Orange bitters 1 dash Fee Bros. Aromatic bitters Orange peel Whiskey Pickle garnish Place a wide swath of orange peel in the bottom of a mixing glass and muddle with the maple syrup, pickle brine, and bitters. Add bourbon and ice and stir until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over a jumbo cube and garnish with a wedge of pickle on a pick. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 21! Ginger Gonzaga from Kidding on Showtime and Grace & Frankie on Netflix joins Gary & Elliot for a tequila and mezcal cocktail and a chit immediately followed by a chat! This episode's drink by Elliot: Smoke & Mirrors 2 oz. Del Maguey Vida Mezcal 1 oz. Fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 oz. simple syrup 3 pieces fresh ginger 3 slices fresh jalapeño 2 cucumber wheels In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle the ginger (each slice should be about the size and thickness of a quarter), the jalapeño (keep the seeds and ribs if you like it really spicy, remove if you don’t), and the cucumber (about an 1/8 inch thick) in the simple syrup. You want to muddle it really well to get all the juice out of the ginger. Add ice, lime juice, and mezcal and shake until cold. Fine strain into a rocks glass rimmed with Tajin seasoning mix, over fresh ice, and garnish with a cucumber wheel. Note: This drink also works nicely with a blanco tequila if you're not into the smoky nature of mezcal. And if you're feeling bold, you can make this as a split-base tequila & mezcal cocktail, which is how we make the drink on this episode! Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 20! Colton Dunn from NBC's Superstore and the hit sci-fi comedy podcast Voyage to the Stars joins Gary & Elliot for a new Old Fashioned and a chat about his comedy career! This episode's cocktail by Elliot: Old Fashioned #209 1 ½ oz. Bulleit Rye Whiskey ½ oz. Amaro CioCiaro ½ oz. Marie Brizard White Cocoa Liqueur 2 dashes Angostura Bitter Orange peel Put simple syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass with the orange peel and gently muddle to release the orange oils. Add ice, rye, amaro, and crème de cacao and stir until very cold. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large cube and garnish with a fresh orange peel. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 19! The powerhouse comedy duo Frangela - a.k.a. Frances Callier & Angela V. Shelton - joins Gary & Elliot for two drinks and twice the chitting immediately followed by twice the chatting! Best friends for YEARS, Frances and Angela do everything together, including their daytime talk show Me Time with Frangela, their podcast The Final Word, regular radio appearances on the Stephanie Miller Show, and even movies - find them in He's Just Not That Into You and Slow Learners. This episode's drinks by Elliot: Drink #1: Purposely Dirty 1/4 oz Jack Rudy Vermouth Brined Olives Brine 1/4 oz cornichon Pickle Brine 1 or 2 basil leaves 1 big swath of lemon peel 1.5 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth 1.5 oz Beefeater Gin In a mixing glass, gently muddle the basil and lemon peel in the combined olive and pickle brines to express their oils into the drink. Add vermouth, gin, and ice, and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with 2 olives and 2 cornichons on a pick. Drink #2: The Liz Collins 1 ½ oz. Beefeater Gin ½ oz. Aperol 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ oz. simple syrup 2 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters Club soda Combine all ingredients except club soda in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice, and top with club soda. Like the sound of those cocktails? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 18! TV showrunner extraordinaire John Rogers, creator of Leverage, The Librarians, Jackie Chan Adventures, DC Comic's teen Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes, and Executive Producer of Showtime's upcoming Kingkiller Chronicles series (with some guy named Lin-Manuel Miranda), joins Gary & Elliot for an illuminating chat and a smoky cocktail. Today's cocktail by Elliot: Applewood Old Fashioned 1.5 oz. Applewood Smoked Buffalo Trace Bourbon .5 oz. Laird’s Apple Brandy 1 dash Angostura Bitters 1 dash Woodford Reserve Sassafras & Sorghum Bitters .5 oz Applewood smoked simple syrup In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle one large piece of orange peel (be careful to avoid the white pith) in the simple syrup to express in the orange oils. Add bitters, bourbon, apple brandy, and ice, then stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube of ice and garnish with an orange peel. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Prefer a PDF? Get it on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 17! Janet Varney from the JV Club and Voyage to the Stars podcasts, Fortune Rookie, Stan Against Evil, and The Legend of Korra, joins Gary & Elliot for a tequila cocktail and whole metric ton of fun. (For listeners in countries that don't use the metric system, that translates into 2,204.62 pounds of fun.) This episode's drink by Elliot is a riff on the Margarita called the Margarita Francés: 2 oz. dry rosé wine 1 ½ oz. Milagro Silver Tequila ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ oz. fresh-squeezed orange juice ¾ oz. agave syrup Combine all ingredients except the rosé in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, and top with the rosé, giving a gentle stir to incorporate. Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Prefer a PDF? Get it on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 16! Jillian Bell from Rough Night, Idiotsitter, and Sundance Film Festival Audience Award Winner Brittany Runs a Marathon, joins Gary & Elliot for a sparkling cocktail and a whole lot of rhyming. Hint: it comes from within. This episode's cocktail by Elliot, a French 75 riff called the Poire 75: ¾ oz. Clear Creek Pear Brandy ¼ oz. Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin ½ oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice ¼ oz. simple syrup 1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters 1 ¾ oz. dry champagne or sparkling wine Combine all ingredients except the champagne in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Pour into a champagne flute and top with champagne. No garnish. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Prefer a PDF? Get it on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 15! Andy Daly from Review on Comedy Central, The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project on Earwolf, and those ubiquitous Carmax ads, joins Gary & Elliot for chat about Elliot and Andy's secret shared history and non-alcoholic riff on a Mai Tai! This episode's cocktail by Elliot: Chai Rye Mai Tai 2 oz. chai-infused Bulleit Rye Whiskey ½ oz. Cointreau ¾ oz. orgeat 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice Fill a rocks glass ¾ of the way full with crushed ice and put it in the freezer while you prepare the drink. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into the crushed ice-filled rocks glass you had in reserve and garnish with a lime wheel. To make the chai rye, just drop a chai teabag into 4 oz. of rye whiskey and let it steep for 30 minutes so you get the essence of chai tea, but don’t wind up with something that will overpower the cocktail’s other ingredients. AND for a zero-alcohol version of this drink, make a cup of chai tea, steeping it with some orange peel, then chill, and substitute it for the rye whiskey. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Prefer a PDF? Get it on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 14! Larry Joe Campbell isn't just a comedy actor you know from shows like The Orville, American Vandal, and According to Jim - he's also the coach of the freshman football team at Peninsula High! Really! Larry Joe joins Gary & Elliot for a vodka cocktail and a for-real heartfelt chat about life you don't want to miss. This episode's cocktail by Elliot: Vodka Bramble 2 oz. Smirnoff Vodka 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ oz. simple syrup 5 blackberries Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and put in the freezer while preparing the drink. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, reserving two blackberries for garnish. Shake vigorously until cold, then fine strain into your crushed ice-filled rocks glass. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Prefer a PDF? Get it on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Episode 13! Andrea Savage, the creator, writer, and star of I'M SORRY on TruTV, joins Gary & Elliot for a whiskey drink and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her show, which Gary is on! (That's how we got her to be a guest.) This episode's drink by Elliot: Institutionally Researched A Manhattan-based cocktail that appears lighter on its feet than the traditional version, thanks to the Montenegro and Dolin Blanc vermouth. But it still packs a punch. 1 ¾ oz. Bulleit Rye Whiskey ¾ oz. Amaro Montenegro ½ oz. Dolin Blanc Vermouth 1 dash Bitter Truth Celery Bitters 1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with plenty of ice and stir until cold. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel, first giving it a squeeze to express the fragrant orange oils over the top of the drink. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Prefer a PDF? Get it on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com