Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better Beverages

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 CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesList of IBA CocktailsThe Old FashionedMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes you the mint choc chip flavoured Grasshopper, an IBA Contemporary Classic. Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesList of IBA CocktailsThe GrasshopperMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko gets you in from the storm to mix you a Dark 'N' Stormy.IngredientsA double measure of Gosling's Dark Seal RumTopped up with ginger beerSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesList of IBA CocktailsDark 'N' StormyDark 'N Stormy TrademarksGosling's Rum: HistoryMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sound Effects2 Minute Storm, Thunder Strike 1 & 2 by Mike KoenigLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes you an Art Deco Rose. An IBA contemporary classic.IngredientsA double measure of Dry Vermouth.A single measure of Kirsch.3 dashes of Strawberry Syrup.Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesList of IBA CocktailsThe RoseRoseMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.IngredientsFire and Blood: grenadine, double of white rum, a splash of your preferred spirit.Growing Strong: mint, basil, sugar, lime juice, double of gin, tonic. Family, Duty, Honour:single of strawberry syrup, double of blue curacao, Sprite.Ours is the Fury: honey syrup, double of gin, single of lemon juice and orange juice.Winter is Coming: tonic, single of gin, lemon juice, sugar.Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesGame of Thrones drinksFire and Blood photoGrowing Strong photoFamily, Duty, Honour photoOurs is the Fury photoWinter is Coming photoArtwork BookMusicGame of Thrones Rameses B (https://ramesesb.bandcamp.com/)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.IngredientsWe Do Not Sow: freshly grated ginger, fresh orange, lemon juice, single Cointreau, double of whisky.Hear Me Roar: shot of grenadine, mango juice, double of white rum.Needle: shot of vodka, ginger beer, lime juice.White Walker: white chocolate liqueur, vanilla cream soda, blue Curaçao.Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesGame of Thrones drinks10 Game of Thrones CocktailsWe Do Not Sow photoHear Me Roar photoNeedle photoWhite Walker photoMusicGame of Thrones Rameses B (https://ramesesb.bandcamp.com/)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.Ingredients3 measures of gin.2 shots of freshly squeezed lemon juice.1 jigger sugar syrup.Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe John Collins at the IBA website.MusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.Ingredients2 measures of gin.1/2 shot of lemon juice.1cl sugar syrup.1/2 jigger crème de mure.Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe Bramble at the IBA website.Interview with Dick Bradsell.Ribena (for international listeners).The Bramble after the mure has mixed in.MusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko gets you a Between the Sheets. A short, Unforgettable drink.Ingredients1 measure of white rum.1 jigger of cognac.1 shot of triple sec.1/2 shot of lemon juice.Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesBetween the Sheets at the IBA website.MusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...For the 10th episode let the good Doctor make you something special, James Bond's Martini Vesper.Ingredients3 measures of export strength gin.1 jigger of grain vodka.half a measure of Cocchi Americano .Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesMartini Vesper on the IBA WebsiteWhy You Can't Drink the Original James Bond MartiniDuke's BarMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/James Bond est mort ce soir Circus MarcusLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes an IBA Contemporary Classic, the Cosmopolitan.Ingredients1 and a half measures of vodka citronhalf a shot of Cointreauhalf a jigger of lime juice1 measure of cranberry juiceSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesCosmopolitan on the IBA WebsiteGary Regan, cocktail historianMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes another IBA Unforgettable, the zesty Sidecar.Ingredientsa double measure of cognacone shot of Cointreauone jigger of lemon juiceSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesSidecar on the IBA WebsiteHarry MacElhoneRobert VermiereHôtel RitzBuck's ClubDifford's GuideMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.IngredientsSmokey Pumpkin Old Fashionedmeasure of smokey whiskeyhalf measure of maple syrupquarter measure of Grand Marnier1/2 tsp of ginger puree4 tsp pureed pumpkindash of orange bittersPumpkin Hot Toddy1/4 jigger maple syrup1/4 jigger whisky1/4 jigger lemon juice1/2 jigger cognac1 tsp pureed pumpkin2 dashes angostura bitterscinnamonboiling waterSpiced Pumpkin Punch1 bottle of spiced rum1 cup orange juice1 cup lemon juice1 cup spiced demerera sugar1/2 cup pureed pumpkinsodaSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe other podcastSmokey Pumpkin Old Fashioned photoPumpkin Hot Toddy photoSpiced Pumpkin Punch photoMusicToccata and Fugue in D Minor, Ghostpocalpyse - Road of Trials, Ghostpocalypse - Crossing the Threshold, Dance of Deception Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes another Contemporary Classic, the Mojito.Ingredientsa double measure of white rum2 limes6 mint leavessugarsodaSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesMojito on the IBA WebsiteShake It Up, Baby - The LA TimesMy dark mojitoMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes a selection of winter warmers to keep you cosy in the long, dark evenings ahead.IngredientsSpiced Mulled SloeDouble measure sloe gin200ml hot cloudy apple juiceAutumn CrumbleSingle measure Martini BiancoDash cloudy apple juiceTop with ginger aleSpiced Buttered RumServes 4:25g (1 oz) butter2 tbsp golden caster sugar2 small cinnamon sticks8 measures of spiced rumSpiced Apple Warmer200 ml cloudy apple juice1 cinnammon stick1/3 tsp ground ginger2 whole cloveszest of 1/3 orange100 g golden caster sugara shot of Amaretto (or brandy)Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show Notes4 Hot Gin CocktailsAutumn Crumble CocktailSpiced Buttered RumSpiced Apple Syrup (Inspiration for my cocktail)MusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.Ingredients1/2 a shot of rye whisky3/4 of a shot of gin1 jigger of apple soursHalf a measure of CuracaoA shot of freshly squeezed lemon juiceHalf a jigger of simple syrupSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe Big Z himselfThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyMen Drink Beer on the InternetThe Geek & Sundry recipeMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko gives an audio review of Live at the Ritz and samples the Churchill's Courage cocktail.Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe Ritz Hotel, LondonLive at the RitzThe Dancers (courtesy of The Ritz, London)Written Review (with further pictures)MusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes and tries the God Father cocktail and one of its variants with drinking assistance from Beth.IngredientsGod Father1 measure of whiskey1 shot of amarettoGod Mother1 measure of vodka1 shot of amarettoSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe God Father on the IBA websiteThe Godfather at the Disaronno websiteHappy Hour History: The GodfatherThe unlikely comeback of the Godfather cocktailMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Welcome to the bar...Mr Parks treats Dr Wilko to his spin on the Manhattan and shares his thoughts on this unforgettable cocktail.Ingredients2 parts Rittenhouse 100 Rye1 part Carpano Antica Formula3 dashes Fee Brother's bitters1/2 tsp Luxardo cherry juiceLuxardo cherry to garnishSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe Manhattan on the IBA websiteMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes you the Barracuda cocktail and investigates it's mysteriously lacking history.Ingredients1.5 measures gold rum1/2 jigger Galliano3 measures pineapple juicedash lime juicetop with proseccoSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe Barracuda on the IBA websiteThe dearth of history on WikipediaThe Barracuda at AIBM Project (Italiano)Coctel Barracuda (Italiano)MusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes you a strong Espresso Martini.Ingredients1/2 shot of espresso1 and a 1/2 measures of vodka1 jigger of Kahlúasugar syrup to taste3 coffee beans to garnishSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe Espresso Martini on the IBA websiteDick Bradsell's video on inventing the cocktailThe Salted Caramel Espresso MartiniTwist Your Espresso MartiniThese Espresso Martini Recipes Are Too Good To Be TrueMusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko mixes you a refreshing Sea Breeze.IngredientsDouble of vodka1.5 measures of grapefruit juiceto the top with cranberry juice (120 ml)Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesThe Sea Breeze on the IBA websiteThe Sea BreezeThe Ultimate Bar Book by Mittie HellmichPodcast Republic app [Android]MusicGeorge Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 vermouthSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show NotesIBA: NegroniWikipedia: NegroniOED: NegroniMusicBar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko has a special gift from Metaxa along with some cocktail recipes to try.IngredientsOrange 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 syrupGreek Sazerac- a double measure of Metaxa 12 Stars- 2 teaspoons of aniseed Liqueur- 3 teaspoons of brown sugar syrup- 4 dashes of Peychaurds bittersPole 2 Pole- a double measure of Metaxa 12 Stars- a single measure of dry vermouth- a teaspoon of peach liqueur- 3 dashes of orange bittersSupport the Campaign- Support us on Patreon.Show Notes- Wikipedia: Metaxa- Metaxa Website- Orange Summit- Greek Sazerac- Pole 2 PoleMusic- Bar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/- Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko gives you the history of the famous spirit known as ‘Mother’s Ruin’…Support the CampaignSupport 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[8:43] CreditsShow Notes- Why Was Gin Nicknamed Mother's Ruin?- What is London Dry Gin?- Gin Lane by William Hogarth- Gin Act 1751- List of UK Food and Drink with Protected Status: Spirits- Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament- My Plymouth Gin Distillery review- Types of Gin: SteinhägerMusicBar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 vermouthSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Show Notes- IBA Dry Martini- Martini- The Martini Vesper- Shaken. not stirredMusicBar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko gives you the history of one of the oldest spirits, brandy…Episode TranscriptSupport the CampaignSupport 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- [5:54] CreditsShow Notes- Liquor: True Distillation- Brandy- How Products Are Made: Brandy- France Vaunts 40 Virtues of Armagnac- All you ever need to know about Armagnac but were afraid to ask- The Brandy Report (5/12): Armagnac - Springing the lid of innovation- The Brandy Report (7/12): Spanish Brandy- The Brandy Cocktail- The Old FashionedAttribution- Bar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/- Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/- Main Image: Photo by Lovely2912 from PxHere

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 TranscriptIngredients- single measure of cognac- single measure of brown crème de cacao- single measure of cream- garnish: nutmegSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Sections- [0:00] Intro - Brandy Alexander- [2:00] Origins Of The Brandy Alexander- [3:54] Variations- [5:20] Outro- [5:35] CreditsShow Notes- IBA: Alexander- Alexander Cocktail- Brandy AlexanderMusicBar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko kicks off Mocktail season with a refreshing alternative to sangria…Episode TranscriptIngredientsTo make one pitcher:- 750 ml of alcohol free aromatised red wine- 250 ml orange juice- garnish: pineapple, orange and pearSupport the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Sections- [0:00] Intro- [0:49] A Note On Sangria- [1:21] The Non-gria- [2:47] Designing The Non-gria- [4:22] CreditsShow Notes- Sangria- Labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine productsMusicBar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Sections- [0:00] Intro- [4:15] Why Use Tea As A Base?- [7:16] How Is It Made?- [8:47] Mindful Negroni- [13:54] Mindful Margarita- [17:25] Mindful Mule- [19:23] Spirits Distilled From Tea- [24:34] Your Favourite Drink?- [26:35] New Drinks On The Horizon?- [28:55] OutroShow Notes- Spirity Cocktails- Buy Spirity Cocktails on AmazonMusicBar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to the bar...Dr Wilko reviews an alcohol free alternative to Prosecco and talks about the future of the bar…Support the CampaignSupport us on Patreon.Sections- [0:00] Intro- [0:37] Nosecco- [3:11] The Future of the Bar- [7:03] OutroShow Notes- Alys Creative- Alys on RedbubbleMusicBar Music: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Outro Music: Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/