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Sometimes, you don't realize that all paths have led you to where you end up. Think about it - it could be true for you. It is for our guest - he's right where he was meant to be all along.For Tom Chisholm,  all those dead ends and missed starts made sense when Buck & Birch was born. Founded in 2016 by Tom and his partner Rupert Waites when they joined forces to share a deep bond created back in their respective childhoods growing up in nature, surrounded by exhilarating wilderness landscapes. The duo began hosting pop-up dining events in the 2000's, with a focus on wild and foraged Scottish ingredients. Their wild elderberry liqueur proved insanely popular with all and Buck & Birch was on its way.Follow along with us on Tom's path from Norway to Scotland and how he found himself the co-founder of a drinks company!Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual.Also If you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up!The cocktail of the week is the Birch Forest Martini:INGREDIENTS 60ml BIRCH Premium Botanical Vodka15ml white vermouthGarnish: lemon twistMETHODAdd the ingredients to an icing glassAdd ice and stirStrain into a Martini glassGarnish with a lemon twist.You'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/buck-and-birch-with-tom-chisholm-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

How many cocktail competitions are you doing this year? Our guest has challenged herself to do a number you won't believe! It's not as if she has nothing else to do, she is busy at one of the most exciting places in London.Laurie Howells might sound like a Brit, but she don't let her fool you. She was born and lived in the USA until she was whisked to her new hometown of Bury St. Edmunds. How did she find herself heading up Archive & Myth, one of London's newest bars? She will have to tell you that.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual.Also If you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up!The cocktail of the week is the Archive & Myth Bee's Knees:INGREDIENTS 40ml Gin (they use Renais Gin)10ml Everleaf Forest 5ml Tio Pepe Fino25ml Fresh Lemon Juice20ml Bay Honey SyrupMETHODFirst, make the bay honey syrup by bringing water to a boil and infusing bay leaves into it for 10 minutes to steep. Filter them and then whisk together a 3:1 ratio of honey to bay water to make an incredibly tasty and herbaceous honey syrup.Shake all ingredients together with iceFine strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.You'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/archive-and-myth-with-laurie-howells-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

For someone who is passionate about horses and bourbon there is one position that would be a dream to have and our guest has got it! When you think of horse races, there is only one: the Kentucky Derby. When you think of cocktails at horse races, there is only one - the Mint Julep. And what bourbon do you find in that Kentucky Derby Mint Julep? Woodford Reserve. As Vice President and Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Elizabeth McCall calls the shots when defining the quality sensory standard to which every batch of Woodford Reserve must comply. What does it take to become the third Master Distiller ever at Woodford and one of the youngest distillers in the United States? I will let her tell you!Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual.Also If you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up!The cocktail of the week is the Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned:INGREDIENTS 2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon.5 oz demerara simple syrup3 dashes of Angostura bitters large ice cubeorange peelMETHODPour Woodford Reserve Bourbon into your favorite glassAdd sugar syrup and bittersAdd iceStir for 10 secondsExpress orange oils & garnish with the orange peelYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/woodford-reserve-with-elizabeth-mccall-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Have you been to the small hotel with a wishing well and now a fabulous new bar helmed by today's guest? I'm pretty certain that if Rogers and Hart had taken even one sip of any of the new cocktails, their famous song may have turned out very differently.If you are a Sinatra fan, you might be aware of his rendition of the song There's a Small Hotel written in the 1930s by Rogers and Hart for the musical On Your Toes.This sweet ditty was inspired by Hart's stay at the Stockton Inn in Stockton, New Jersey, a place also dear to my heart. My family has had a house nearby for the past 30 years. When new folks had acquired the inn, we held our breath.Then I discovered Brian Miller was in charge of the bar, and I knew there was nothing to fear! Brian is a veteran of the New York bar scene having worked in some of the most famous bars in the world like the Pegu Club and Death and Company.He has a special penchant for tropical cocktails, which culminated in the creation of Tiki Mondays with Miller - a Polynesian & pirate-themed pop-up bar. And his own bar, The Polynesian, which was nominated for Best New American Bar at Tales of the Cocktail and recognized by Esquire Magazine as one of America's Best Bars.So how did this self-described pirate find himself in that small hotel with the wishing well in the woods of New Jersey? You'll have to listen in to find out. Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual.Also, if you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up!The cocktail of the week is the Jack Rose:INGREDIENTS 2 dashes orange bitters½ oz lime juice½ oz lemon juice½ oz grenadine¼ oz cane syrup¼ oz Jacoulot crème de framboise liqueur1 oz Laird's bonded apple brandy1 oz Domaine de Montreuil “Selection” calvadosMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and add iceShake until chilledStrain into a coupe glassYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/stockton-inn-with-brian-miller-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and

Can you feel the heat on your face? This episode we want to transport you right to the sunny island of Barbados. Anyone's guess which rum we'll be exploring??If you haven't guessed already, it's Mount Gay, not only the oldest rum in Barbados, but the oldest rum in the world!! I'm thrilled that Trudiann Branker, the trailblazing Master Blender, is joining us.Starting at the distillery in 2014 as Quality Assurance Manager, Trudiann rose to prominence with her unique ability to merge scientific expertise and creative intuition. Under her guidance, Mount Gay has unveiled award-winning innovations like the Master Blender Collection and the Single Estate Series! We met at the launch of the Single Estate Series 2, and I couldn't wait to have her on the show! Single Estate is super special, and it's great to have her explain how it all came to beBefore we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Also If you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up!The cocktail of the week is the Cocohill:INGREDIENTS 60ml / 2oz Mount Gay XO Rum1 Coconut water ice cubeMETHODPour Coconut Water into a silicone mould 3-3.5cm high or regular ice cube moulds and freeze.Once frozen, place the coconut ice cube(s) into an old fashioned glassAdd XO and serveYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/mount-gay-rum-with-trudiann-branker-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

We are exploring a very important issue and, even if you aren't in the drinks industry, it's something you need to address if you have a business - how are you prioritizing inclusion in your workplace?Vicky Ilankovan, the Executive Director of Equal Measures UK, is with me to help you answer that question. Equal Measures is the award-winning non-profit spearheading the delivery of intersectional inclusivity in the drinks & hospitality industries. She has a proven track record of promoting companies, developing and restructuring systems, diversifying services, and building communities of engaged stakeholders. As her career spans everything from editorial, marketing, PR, and events, to global distribution, business development, project management, drinks consultancy, and spirits awards judging, she has a panoramic understanding of the hospitality and drinks industries, its networks, and operation.I am honored to have her on the program.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more, just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Also If you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up!The cocktail of the week is the Bajan Divorce:INGREDIENTS 40ml Foursquare Nobiliary (or Doorly's XO as this is hard to find now)10ml Corte Vetusto Ensamble II mezcal10ml Pensador Ensamble mezcal15ml Gonzalez Byass PX Nectar3 dashes Angostura bittersGarnish with an orange twistMETHODCombine all ingredients in a glass with ice and stir to mix and dilute (around 6 rotations).Garnish with a freshly cut orange peel, being sure to spritz the fresh orange oils around the glass.Sit back, and enjoy the rich flavours.You'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/iequal-measures-with-vicky-ilankovan-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday,...

Most people know that sake is made with rice, but did you know that rice might be grown in California? This is the 250th episode of Lush Life Podcast, every week I have been inspired to live life one cocktail at a time by the guests who have been kind enough to join me and I am sure I will continue to be inspired by those who are yet to be on the program. Thank you everyone for your support, especially Evo Terra and his team, that's my producer, and thank you for listening. Now, back to that 250th episode!I was shocked, too. I had just assumed the rice was all grown in Japan. That's just one of the many things that Ken LaGrande revealed about sake over cocktails at the Connaught. In fact, those aforementioned cocktails had all been made using SoGood Sake.Why create a new sake and one whose pedigree is purely American? Joining me today to explain everything is Ken himself and, one of the other co-founders of SoGood Sake, Meryl Kennedy. Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more, just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!The cocktail of the week is the Sake Sunset:INGREDIENTS 40 ml SoGood Sake20 ml Dark rum60 ml Solo Coldbrew 20 ml Miso Caramel (1:9 White Miso to Caramel)Garnish: Dark ChocolateMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a shaker and add iceShake until well diluted and coldStrain into a rocks glass filled with iceGarnish with Grated Dark Chocolate You'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/sogood-sake-with-meryl-kennedy-and-ken-lagrande-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Yes, we are back with the 9th - how is it possible - season of Lush Life! Where best to begin? Venice, of course! How is it that there weren't already Venice Cocktail Tours before now? Well, I don't want to reveal the whole story in this intro, you can now enjoy two different cocktail tours in Venice!Let's just say that great minds were thinking how best to introduce you to not only the role that Venice played in bringing you some of the greatest drinks ever, but also to how amazing the cocktail scene is.I happened to meet Monica Cesarato by chance during Venice Cocktail Week two years ago. Not only did Monica create the first cicchetti tours in Venice, but she is also the author of two books, food & travel blogger, podcaster, and producer. Our Co-Founder, Romena Brugnerotto, leads all different types of tours throughout the city, like art, culture, and cicchetti, as well as being a sommelier! Together, they had a brilliant idea to create cocktail tours, just as I was also thinking the same. Our worlds collided, and the rest is history, but there is so much more to it than that!The cocktail of the week is the Cinico:INGREDIENTS 30ml prosecco30ml cinico (Italian cinnamon liqueur)30ml soda waterGarnish: lime, mint and a cinnamon stickMETHODAdd all ingredients to a rocks glass with iceStir gentlyGarnish with lime, mint, and a cinnamon stickYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-take-venice-cocktail-tours-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Philip Duff, a true icon in the industry, is on Lush Life. He is a renowned expert on everything drinks related and has a passion for the craft.Thank goodness our guest was not one of the Skerries-born citizens who kidnapped St. Patrick's goat and was cursed to bleat from then on, cus that would make for an awkward interview. Today we have a true icon in the industry. Philip Duff is not only an internationally renowned expert on cocktails, spirits, and bars, but also a sought-after consultant, a dynamic educator, and a captivating speaker who has traveled the globe sharing his vast knowledge and passion for the craft. Plus he's also the founder of Old Duff Genever and lucky for me my friend!We're chatting about the past, the future and the stuff that happened along the way.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!The cocktail of the week is the Holland House:INGREDIENTS 50ml Old Duff Genever20ml dry vermouth15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice7.5ml maraschino liqueurGarnish: lemon zest METHODAdd all ingredients to a shaker with iceShake for 15 secondsFine strain into a martini or coupe glassGarnish with a lemon zestYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/philip-duff-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Did it ever occur to you to ask your friendly bartenders where they like to drink? Because you know they know the best places in town. Well, don't worry, our guest has. And lucky for us, he's sharing that info.Sam Gilani was making Sazeracs when he was at university - that should tell you that he was bound to become The London Boozehound. He is not only a journalist with a massive Instagram following but also the founder of the Bartender's Edit - that list of every bartender's favorite hangouts. You'd be surprised what made the list, but I'm not going to tell you, Sam is.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes, as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!The cocktail of the week is the East 8 Holdup:INGREDIENTS 45 ml Vodka15 ml Aperol20 ml Pineapple Juice15 ml Fresh Lime Juice15 ml Simple Syrup5 ml Passionfruit Syrup METHODAdd all ingredients to a shaker with iceShake for 15 secondsFine strain into a rocks glass with iceGarnish with half a passionfruit and a mint sprigYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/the-london-boozehound-with-sam-gilani-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Who doesn't want to enjoy a tipple or two in a gorgeous setting? Today, I bring you to one of the most historically important homes in London, which held and is still holding some of the best parties the city has ever seen.On today's episode, you'll meet a power player in Georgian society, the Lansdowne House, constructed in the 1760s by the celebrated architect Robert Adam. Not only did it see the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American War of Independence, in its Round Room, but also the negotiations for the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France. But let's not forget: Thanks to some of its famous residents, Lansdowne House was the first stop on the party circuit. I don't want to ruin the fun by revealing all here, but let me just say they could throw one great shindig after another! Currently, it is home to The Lansdowne Club, the first club in London to accept both male and female members, shocking in 1935. Here to tell us all are CEO and Club Secretary David Herbert and then Head Bartender Marco Caglià.The cocktail of the week is the Pink Duke:INGREDIENTS 35 ml Hendrick's gin25 ml Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur25 ml fresh lime juice25 ml Raspberry and rose cordialProseccoMETHODAdd all ingredients except the prosecco to a shaker with iceShake for 15 secondsFine strain into a coupeTop up with the proseccoGarnish with an edible rosebudYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/lansdowne-club-with-david-herbert-and-marco-caglia-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Remember a time when asking for a non-alcoholic beverage meant getting a soda or an apple juice? Well, thanks to the brain behind Seedlip, there are now stores filled with No-ABV and Low-ABV spirits. It's not often one can invent a whole new category of drinking, but our guest did, and now he is coming for bitters, watch out.My friend and former Lush Lifer Ben Branson was on the program more than 5 years ago and since that time, he is not only the Founder of Seedlip - the first ever non-alcoholic spirit, but also the Pollen Projects, the non-profit The Hidden 20% & the host of The Hidden 20% podcast. He is also the genius behind the new drinks flavoring, seasn.There are two seasns right now in the UK (and coming soon to the US) LIGHT and DARK - each born to make your drinks even tastier. LIGHT brightens up your lighter drinks and DARK adds a rich spicier note to your darker drinks. But I don't want to give it all away. But I don't want to give it all away. The story of seasn is Ben's to tell.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!The cocktail of the week is the seasn Margarita:INGREDIENTS 40 ml Blanco Tequila 20 ml Fresh Lime juice10 ml Cointreaul3 dashes seasn LIGHT 2:1 sugar syrup as needed METHODAdd all ingredients to a shaker with iceShake for 15 secondsFine strain into a coupe or rocks glass with iceGarnish with Maldon sea salt rim and a lime wedge.OR make the non-alcoholic seasn Margarita:INGREDIENTS 40ml Seedlip Garden 20ml Fresh Lime juice3 dashes seasn LIGHT Agave syrup as needed METHODAdd all ingredients to a shaker with iceShake for 15 secondsFine strain into a coupe or rocks glass with iceGarnish with Maldon sea salt rim and a lime wedge.You'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/seasn-with-ben-branson-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanualLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

This March, I was blown away by the creativity of some of the best bars in the world. Not only were they making cocktails, but they were saving the planet. On the 17 and 18th of March 2024, the third edition of the Paradiso Sustainability Summit, organized by Giacomo Giannotti and his team, in partnership with Ketel One Vodka through their Garnished with Good program was held.Giacomo's bar Paradiso is ranked one of the best Bars in the world, and he established the Summit three years ago as an exchange of ideas and tools with the aim of raising awareness and making the industry more sustainable.This year, the event took place at Palo Alto - an indoor and outdoor space chosen for its approach to helping local communities. There were two stages for masterclasses, seminars, and workshops, a marketplace where local organizations showcased their sustainable projects and products, and, of course, pop-ups of all the invited international and local bars serving cocktails all day long!While I was there I caught up with not only Giacomo, but a few of the other speakers who are my guests on the program today. Riccardo Rossi and Michele Filip from Rome's Freni e Frizioni, Paul Voza from Oslo's Himkok, Vasilis Kyritsis and Dimitris Dafopoulos from Line in Athens, Alexandros Tselepis and Konstantinos Theodorakopoulos from The Bar in Front of The Bar also in Athens, Partick Howley from So Let's Talk, and last but certainly not least Timothy Etherington-Judge of Avallen Calvados and Healthy Hospo who gives us the place to start with sustainability to have the greatest impact.It was truly an eye-opening event, and they will most definitely inspire you to do more. But before I begin, make sure you check out a sampling of all the activities from the summit on my YouTube channel! www.Youtube.com/@lushlifemanualUp first is, of course, Giacomo our host and founder of this important initiative.The cocktail of the week is Paradiso's The Voyage:INGREDIENTS 50 ml Ketel One Vodka25 ml Amaro Santoni25 ml ItalicusYogurt blueberriesYogurt raspberryMETHODMix the following ingredients together in a containerInfuse it for 24 hours in the fridgeFilter it all through a cheesecloth.Then pour it into your chilled martini glass Garnish with a jam-filled white chocolate if you have oneYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/paradiso-sustainability-summit-2024-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and

The butterfly effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system. The concept is imagined with a butterfly flapping its wings and causing a typhoon. Our butterfly, in this case, is one small sip of bourbon. That specific sip of bourbon started off a chain reaction that would see not only the world of drinks but the world at large change forever and I am not exaggerating!But I am not going to ruin the story. You will have to hear it from one of the co-Founders of Never Say Die Bourbon. Brian Luftman is here on Lush Life to tell you a story that is pretty incredible. You don't need to be a marketing genius to know that every brand needs a story, but this one you just couldn't make up and its at the heart of Never Say Die.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Now feet in stirrups, hands on the reins, the gate is about to open with Brian leading the pack!The cocktail of the week is the Epsom Derby!INGREDIENTS 40ml Never Say Die Small-Batch Bourbon30ml pink grapefruit juice15ml honey syrupGarnish: 8-10 mint leavesMETHODAdd all ingredients to a shaker with iceShake for 15 secondsStrain into a Nick and Nora glass and garnishYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to all the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/never-say-die-bourbon-with-brian-luftman-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanualLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

I think relaunch is the word of the moment. It is Spring, after all. Not only will I be relaunching Season 8 of Lush Life, bringing you exciting episodes about sustainability, horse racing, the Beatles, absinthe, and so much more! But the big news is I have just re-launched my cocktail tours in London's Soho- Long story but I first started them in Nov 2019 and well we know what happened then. Now, I am thrilled to say that they are up and running! So next time you are planning a trip to London, check out londoncocktailtours.com! So, let's toast to all this relaunching.Since this time of year is all about apples - this is one of my favorite autumn cocktails (and one I always start the season with!)It's the Avallen Autumn Old-Fashioned:Ingredients30ml / 1 oz Avallen Calvados1 teaspoon honey1 dash orange bittersTop up with champagneMethodAdd all of the ingredients (except the champagne) to a cocktail glassGive them a quick stir with a teaspoon to dissolve the honeyTop with champagneAdd a small orange zest on the side for extra dazzleYou'll find this recipe, plus all the cocktails of the week, at ALushLifeManual.com.-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Few people would have the courage to leave a very secure future in academia for a very uncertain life behind the bar. Our guest did, and he has never looked back.Are you crazy for Thomas Shelby and also have a passion for Japanese Whisky? Do you have no clue who Thomas Shelby is but love your Japanese whisky? Or do you not know either about Thomas Shelby or Japanese Whisky but just want to meet one of the greatest guys in the spirit industry? Then this episode is for you!James Bowker is a proud Brummie; that is someone from Birmingham, England btw, just like Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders, one of my favorite programs. His early love of Japanese whisky grew into a role as the first House of Suntory Global Advocacy Manager. I met James many years ago when he was one of the ten finalists for the Diageo World Class UK, and have just now finally had him on the program. It was kismet as I was just about to step on a plane to Japan. He taught me so much, which made the experience a billion times better. Even if you are not headed to Japan, his knowledge is invaluable. Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes, as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!The cocktail of the week is the Kyoto Club!INGREDIENTS 50ml Suntory ROKU Gin25ml Green Tea (Chilled)25ml Lemon Juice15ml Raspberry Syrup(Sugar + Raspberries if not available)Garnish: RaspberriesMETHODFill the glass with ice. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.Shake for 15 seconds. Strain into glass and garnish.You'll find this recipe, more gin cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/house-of-suntory-spirits-with-james-bowker-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

You asked for it, and you got it - all of you kind people who filled out my survey asked for more interviews with more legends. Our guest is the world's most-awarded bartender & bar owner. If Mr Lyan isn't a legend, I don't know who is.If you call yourself a cocktail connoisseur, then you will have come upon the name Mr Lyan in your travels. Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan opened White Lyan in London in 2013. It was a moment that will go down in cocktail history as the first cocktail bar in the world to use no perishables, no fruit, and even no ice, an innovative approach to sustainability, with much lower waste and a use of pre-made cocktails and never before seen ingredients. This focus on a ground-breaking approach remains in the evolution of White Lyan, Super Lyan, Dandelyan, Cub, Lyaness, Silver Lyan, and Seed Library.Ryan's with me to discuss his new book, Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home: Good Things to Drink with Friends, but we go into so much more - How his relationship to flavor evolved, how his studying Fine Arts at Central Saint Martins as well as Biology at Edinburgh University spurred him on to get behind the bar, and why the need to write a book at all.You have no idea how excited I am to finally have Ryan on the show!Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanualThe cocktail of the week is Ryan's Barlay Champagne!INGREDIENTS 4 shots (100ml/4oz) water6 shots (150ml/6oz) lemon barley water cordial8 shots (200ml/8oz) fino sherry or dry vermouth12 shots (300ml/12oz) London dry gin10 dashes TabascoRosemary sprigs, to garnishMETHODAdd the water, cordial, sherry or vermouth, and gin to a jug, then add the Tabasco Stir and then decant into a clean wine bottle and chill wellTo serve, add a shot and a half (40ml/1.5oz) of the chilled mixture to a flute, then top with bubbles. Add a sprig of rosemary and serveThe Magic is that “you can make lemon barley cordial at home (it's a very old-fashioned British cordial of pearl barley and lemon), but this recipe works great with any store-bought cordial that brings sweetness and acidity. Elderflower, blackcurrant, or even more regional ones such as redcurrant or gooseberry also work-although there's a richness to the barley addition that works wonderfully. Tabasco adds a background heat, but try adding other accent spices such as gochujang or sriracha - just sieve it after mixing to remove any particulates, as they will interfere with the fizz. Plus, you just want a hint of fruity warmth. else you'll throw the balance of the drink.”You'll find this recipe, more Champagne cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/cocktails-at-home-with-ryan-chetiyawardana-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by

Throughout history, artists and writers have been drawn to the Northern Italian hill town of Asolo; some say it's because it's the “city of a hundred horizons,” I think it's because it's the home of Asolo Prosecco!At one time, you might have caught a glimpse of poet Robert Browning, actress Elenora Duse, or writer Freya Stark sitting enjoying a glass of bubbly at one of the cafes in this Pearl of the Veneto; I can almost guarantee the liquid in their glass was Asolo prosecco! In this episode, I'm taking you with me to Asolo to meet a few people who are making Asolo Prosecco what it is! We‘ll begin with a masterclass led by Wine Educator and Journalist Gianpaolo Giacobbo, who will explain what Asolo prosecco DOCG is exactly. Then Ugo Zamperoni is next. He is the President of the Conzorio of Asolo Prosecco - which is the association of producers and grape growers. Then we are off to meet a few producers of Asolo Prosecco: Dennis Bordin from the Tenuta d'Asolo Progress Country & Wine House, Ermenegildo Giusti of Giusti Wine, and then we finish with Tenuta Baron's Andrea Sbrissa. I interviewed them all in situ, so alas, there is no video podcast this week, but you can find a video guide to the town of Asolo and a selection of the vineyards and historical sites you can visit when you are next in town. You can find it on my YouTube channel, youtube.com/lushlifemanual. Our cocktail of the week comes straight from master mixologist Samuele Ambrosi, owner of Cloakroom Cocktail Lab and Knowledge Hub in Treviso. We met at Venice Cocktail Week last year, and I am thrilled to include one of his cocktail creations. It's called the Made in Italy and is a little different from what you might think of as a prosecco cocktail - because it's savory!The cocktail of the week is Samuele Ambrosi's MADE IN ITALY.INGREDIENTS 50ml Basil and "datterino" tomatoes cordial*150 ml Asolo DOCG Prosecco extra BrutMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a mixing glassAdd iceStir, stir, stirStrain into a champagne glassGarnish with a tomato basil cracker*Basil and "datterino" tomatoes cordial*In an electric blender, add 500gr cherry tomatoes and 10/12 fresh basil leaves and blend everything for a few minutesLeave the liquid all together for 10/15 minutes in the fridge.Then strain all and put 1 tsp white sugarKeep the cordial in the fridgeBest before 10/12 daysYou can use the leftovers (tomato peel, basil leaves, etc.) to make the garnish! You'll find this recipe, more prosecco cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/asolo-prosecco-podcast-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great...

School is back, and a new season of Lush Life commences! How exciting!I'm Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is the Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time.Yes, next Tuesday, I bring you the first episode of Season 8 of Lush Life. This season, we'll have even more great conversations, enjoy more great cocktails, and visit a few more great places to enjoy a sip or two.We'll be delving into prosecco, horse racing, and absinthe, plus meeting even more legends of the industry, and that's just the beginning! Of course, I will also be bringing you the latest cocktails of the week!Just a note if you are new to Lush Life - you can find out more information on everyone I've interviewed on my blog alushlifemanual.com! And you can also watch most of the interviews on my YouTube channel, which, not to confuse you, is youtube.com/lushlifemanual without the A! I can't leave you without a pre-season cocktail of the week.Since this time of year is all about apples - this is one of my favorite autumn cocktails (and one I always start the season with!)It's the Avallen Autumn Old-Fashioned:Ingredients50ml / 1.5 oz Avallen Calvados10ml / 1 tbsp Amontillado Sherry5ml / 1 tsp Maple Syrup 1 Large Barspoon Fig JamMethodPour all ingredients into a mixing glass: Stir to dissolve jam (10-15 seconds)Then add ice, and stir, stir, stir. Double strain into a rocks glass with ice filled to the topGarnish with a slice of fig or apple or a fig and an appleYou'll find this recipe, plus all the cocktails of the week, at ALushLifeManual.com, where you'll also find almost all the ingredients in our shop. -----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Just when you thought my season was over, I'm surprising you with a little mid-summer episode dedicated to a place and spirit I love.If you've been listening to Lush Life for a while, you would probably know that I love Venice. If you are a first-timer to Lush Life, I'll say it again I love Venice! So how excited am I to be joined by my friend Rudi Carraro, Global Brand Ambassador of the very Venetian Select Aperitivo? I'll let Rudi tell you how Select and Venice go hand-in-hand while I sip my Select Spritz dreaming I'm on a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal.Before we begin and for the last time this season, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more, just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Now let's join Rudi!Our cocktail of the week is the Select Spritz:INGREDIENTS2 oz Select Aperitivo3 oz Prosecco1 splash Soda1 Green oliveMETHODFill a wine glass with icePour Select Aperitivo into the glassAdd the prosecco and then the sodaStir very gentlyGarnish with a green olive - truly Venetian! You'll find this recipe, more Select Aperitivo cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/select-aperitivo-with-rudi-carraro-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

What a great way to start the summer by celebrating with a guest whose job it is to celebrate the best of the best.Mark Sansom has been Director of Content at The World's 50 Best Bars, 50 Best Discovery, The World's 50 Best Restaurants, and soon to be the World's 50 Best Hotels for the past 5 very momentous years!Today he guides us through a bit about the history of World's 50 Best, but mostly we get to what's been happening since Covid and how the site and events have changed since Mark joined the team.Before we begin and for the last time this season, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is one of Mark's favorites, the Mezcal Negroni!INGREDIENTS50ml Campari50ml sweet vermouth50ml gin10ml super smoky mezcalorange half-wheelMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a mixing glassAdd iceStir, stir, stirStrain into a rocks glass with iceGarnish with an orange half-wheelYou'll find this recipe, more mezcal cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/worlds-50-best-bars-with-mark-sansom-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Join Christian Jensen, Founder of Jensen's Gin on a journey to create a gin that harks back to the vintage gins he revered.Who would have thought that sitting in a bar in Tokyo you might sip a gin that reminded you why you fell in love with the spirit in the first place?Christian Jensen dreamt about gins gone by until the fateful sip….and upon returning to London he decide he needed to create a gin just for himself. That gin is Jensen's and thank goodness he decided to share it with others. Today he talks us through the journey he took to create that special gin he was dreaming about.Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more, just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Now let's join Christian. Our cocktail of the week is the CJ Collins:INGREDIENTS70ml Jensen's Old Tom 25ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice12.5ml Simple syrup on a 1:1 ratio70ml Soda waterMETHODAll ingredients directly in glass with large junks of ice,Give it a stirGarnish with a 1/2 lemon wheel and lemon zest. You'll find this recipe, more rum cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/jensens-gin-with-christian-jensen-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Are you ready to be comfortable with discomfort? Our guest was. Now after nearly 25 years in the Guinness and beer space, he's making a name for himself in the spirit world. Jason Kidd, founder of Outcast Brands, spent most of his career trotting around the globe working with beer; now he's home in Ireland making Blood Monkey gin and Two Shores Rum. Both prove that, in Jason's words, “interesting drinks are always on the margins of the category that we work in.” Find out why his two liquids are not only breaking the mold but Irish through and through.Before we begin, you can always watch this podcast on Youtube, where you'll find a video of this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more, just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is the Two Shores Golden Mojito:INGREDIENTS3 Limes6 Mint leaves60ml Two Shores Single Malt Finish1 teaspoon of Golden Demerara SugarSoda water splashMETHODGrab a highball glass and muddle two cut-up limes and about 6 leaves of mint. Add 1 teaspoon of golden demerara sugar or light brown sugar and crush it with your muddlerAdd the 60ml Two Shores Single Malt Finish RumStir to mix everything, and then add crushed ice and a splash of soda water.Add more crushed ice if needed.You'll find this recipe, more rum cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/outcast-brands-with-jason-kidd-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

As if organizing the biggest cocktail week in the world isn't enough, my two guests have created the Michelin guide for the drinks industry! More than 10 years ago, Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne joined forces and made London Cocktail Week what it is today. Every cocktail lover's favorite week of the year, including mine!It's been running continuously every year since it began - they didn't even let a small thing like a global pandemic get in the way. Now, in addition to that, they have co-founded the Pinnacle Guide, which will be championing excellence in bars around the world. How did it all happen? That's what they're here to tell me!Before we begin, you can always watch this podcast on Youtube, where you'll find a video of this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more, just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is the Wet (ish) Vodka Martini:INGREDIENTS2 1/2 ounces vodka1/2 ounce dry vermouth1 dash orange bittersGarnish: a lemon twistMETHODAdd the vodka, dry vermouth, and orange bitters to a mixing glassAdd iceSir, stir, stirStrain into a chilled cocktail glass.Garnish with a lemon twistYou'll find this recipe, more Martini cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/hannah-sharman-cox-and-siobhan-payne-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

What cocktail combines three days of activities, collaborations, guest shifts, and seminars in Barcelona and bar industry legends from some of the most famous bars in the world with one serious message? That would be the Paradiso Sustainability Summit 2023.On 21, 22, and 23 March 2023, I was fortunate to attend the second edition of the Paradiso Sustainability Summit, organized by Giacomo Giannotti and his Team in partnership with Ketel One Vodka through their Garnished with Good program.For those who might not know, Giacomo's bar Paradiso was ranked Best Cocktail Bar in the world for The World's 50 Best Bars 2022, and this summit was established as an exchange of ideas and tools with the aim of raising awareness and making the industry more sustainable.Also at the Summit and joining us today on Lush Life is not only Giacomo but also Matthew Dale from Re in Sydney, Agung and Laura Prabowo and Saan Dhakal from Penicillin in Hong Kong, Paul Voza from Himkok in Oslo; Tato Giovannoni from Floreria Atlantico in Buenos Aires, Alex Francis from Little Red Door, Paris, and Dennis Tamsa from Ketel One.It was truly an eye-opening event, I know they more than inspired me to do so much more to be sustainable!The cocktail of the week is Paradiso's The Cloud:INGREDIENTS 40 ml Mezcal Union 40 ml Amaro 10 ml Fino sherry infused with hibiscus20 ml xilitol cordial1 piparra Sparkling water METHODAdd all the ingredients to a highball glass filled with iceTop with sparkling waterGarnish with a nasturtium leaf and a coffee cloudYou'll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/paradiso-barcelona-sustainability-summit-2023-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

How many of us can't wait to leave home, but then circumstances involving a global pandemic sent us right back to where we began. Joining on this episode, sponsored by Louisiana Tourism, is Olivia Stewart, President of Oxbow Rum Distillery. After a childhood surrounded by sugar cane, she thought her future was in the big city. Now she is helming her family's rum distillery in Louisiana. How did she get there? You'll have to hear it from her!Have you ever been to Louisiana? I love it for its Creole and Cajun culture, Mardi Gras, and the beautiful city of New Orleans, but the Pelican State offers so much more, including the amazing live music scene covering everything from Jazz to Swamp pop and Zydeco, a fascinating history combining diverse cultures, over 400 festivals a year and adventures including kayaking on the bayous and lakes, hiking in the many National and State Parks throughout the state or the newly launched Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. As the Capital City of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the heart and soul of the state's eclectic culture. With over 300 years of history, Baton Rouge, affectionately known as the Red Stick, has a colorful story to tell, which can be tasted in its cocktails and restaurants, seen through the picturesque views of the Mississippi River, historical landmarks and the vibrant arts and culture scene.If you didn't know already, it's the home of the cocktail, gumbo, jambalaya, Tabasco hot sauce, King Cake, and beignets! Louisiana offers a food and drink experience that is second to none. Meet craft distillers, brewers, and mixologists who are working with local traditions and making a name for themselves on the Louisiana Culinary Trails or Louisiana Libations Trail.Let the endless beauty of Louisiana feed your soul and inspire you. You can check out more by visiting louisianatravel.comNow let's hear all about that journey from NY to Louisiana.You can also find a video of this episode, just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is the Hand Shaken Daiquiri!INGREDIENTS 2 oz Oxbow Rhum Louisiane3/4 oz lime juice1/2 oz sugar syrupMETHODAdd everything to a cocktail shakerAdd iceShake, shake, shakeStrain into a coupe glassYou'll find this recipe, more Louisiana cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/oxbow-rum-with-olivia-stewart-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler...

Do you remember Plato's work, Symposium? Yep, that took place at a drinks party. Philosopher David Hume said that drinking was an antidote to philosophical depression, and Kierkegaard wrote an entire treatise on wine. Our guest today is another student of philosophy who found her calling in the drinks industry.I am so pleased to have my friend and fellow drinks journalist, Millie Milliken, on the program today. Not does she have nearly 10 years of food, drink, and events writing experience in print and online, but in 2022 she won both the IWSC Spirits Communicator of the Year award as well as The Alan Lodge Young International Drinks Writer of the Year Award. Needless to say, she is a great writer. How did she become specialized in drinks? Well, I will let her tell you.You can always find a video of this episode, plus all the other Lush Life episodes, as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual.Our cocktail of the week is the Savoury Martini:INGREDIENTS5 parts Capreolus Garden Swift gin1 part Noilly Prat VermouthCitizens of Soil Olive OilMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a mixing glassAdd iceStir, stir, stirStrain into a martini glass Garnish with Citizens of Soil Olive OilYou'll find this recipe, more Gin Martini cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/drinks-writing-with-millie-milliken-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

You've finally done it - opened your bar, launched your spirit, won your first cocktail competition. So now what do you do? Time to call today's guests!Since the moment I met them, Alex Chatwin and Alex Irving, Co-Founders of LX PR, have been Lush Life's number-one fans, and it is such a privilege to have them on the program with me. These women have grown their company to be one of the most respected drinks PRs not only in London but all over the world.Today, they share the story of how they became LX, as well as give some great tips for anyone starting a new brand. So if you are a new bar or a spirit, this episode is for you!As they are both named Alex, you can always see who is who on Youtube, where you can find a video of this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Since we have two guests, we have to have two cocktails of the week. I asked them to name two of their favorite cocktails, and they both picked classics. Alex Irving picked the Gin Martini with a twist, and Alex Chatwin picked the French 75! Here is the French 75:INGREDIENTS1 ounce Cognac or Gin½ ounce Lemon juice½ ounce Simple Syrup3 ounces ChampagneMETHODAdd the gin or cognac, sugar syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shakerAdd ice and shakeStrain into a flute glass and top with ChampagneStir gentlyGarnish with a lemon peelFor Alex Irving's cocktail, the Gin Martini, you can find it here: https://alushlifemanual.com/classic-gin-martini-recipeYou'll find this recipe, more classic cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/master-drinks-pr-with-alex-chatwin-alex-irving-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Our guest today introduced me to a job title I had never heard of before - the maltster. She works for one of the very few distilleries that still floor malts its barley - thus the need for a maltster.In short, a maltster is a maker of malt for use in brewing or distilling, but Charlotte Coyle goes into way more detail about the maltster at Benriach Distillery. Charlotte is the Brown-Forman UK Malt Whisky Ambassador and sat down to tell me all about the history and the Scotch Whisky that is made up in the Speyside distillery of Benriach, plus what goes on in Warehouse 13.But before we explore maltsters, you can now watch this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is Benriach Boulevardier. The Negroni is a blend of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. In this case, we take out that gin and replace it with Benriach.INGREDIENTS20ml Benriach The Twelve20ml Campari (or other bitter aperitif)20ml Sweet vermouth10ml Cherry syrupMETHODCombine all ingredients in a mixing glass with iceStir until cold and slightly dilutedStrain into a rocks glass over cubed or block iceGarnish with a cherry and orange zestYou'll find this recipe, more whisky cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/benriach-with-charlotte-coyle-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Before our guest launched his first non-alcoholic spirit, his mission was to make it easy to be a mindful drinker. Now six years later, thanks to his hard work, it is definitely getting easier to be a mindful drinker!Morten Lee Sørenson gave up drinking alcohol for 100 days. He found that it wasn't difficult not drinking alcohol, but it was quite difficult to find good alternatives. At that moment, he decided he was going to create products that made it a whole lot easier to be a mindful drinker, and ISH was born.Now you can find ISH spirits and wines not only in some of the best restaurants in the world but at your local and online! Today on Lush Life, we explore his journey from concept to 11 Madison Park!But before you get to meet Morten, I'm sure you know already that you can now watch this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is Mindful Margarita:INGREDIENTS60 ml ISH Mexican Agave Spirit30 ml Lime juice30 ml Orange juice20 ml Simple syrupMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a shakerAdd iceShake, shake, shakeStrain into a cocktail glass You'll find this recipe, more alcohol-free cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/ish-spirits-with-morten-lee-sorenson-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

On February 4th, the world will be celebrating International Pisco Sour Day, and it's a great cocktail. Our two guests reveal why Pisco should be enjoyed for more than just one day and in way more than just one cocktail.Suyo Pisco was truly meant to be. Alex Hildebrandt and Ian Leggett, co-founders of Suyo Pisco, happened upon each other while working in the same office. Both are half-Peruvian and half-American, and both had the vision it took to create something that bridged both worlds. That something is Suyo Pisco.It's great to have them both with us today to explore the journey it took to bring the liquid to bottle. But before we get to it, do you want to enjoy a tasting of Suyo Pisco? Well, buy yourself a bottle and then tune into Lush Life YouTube Channel. Yes, Alex and Ian led me through a tasting, but you can only find it on my youtube channel, where you can also watch this entire episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes, as well as a whole lot more! So heck out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is El Capitàn:INGREDIENTS1.5 oz SUYO Pisco No. 1 Quebranta1.5 oz Sweet VermouthOrange peelMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a mixing glassAdd iceStir, stir, stirStrain into a coupe glass.Express orange peel for aromatics and garnish.And don't worry; you can find a recipe for the Pisco Sour, more pisco cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/suyo-pisco-with-alex-hildebrandt-and-ian-leggett-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Behind the doors of Warehouse 1, up north in Scotland's Speyside, there is something brewing that we are all going to want to sample. Especially after you've heard it all from my guest today! Here to reveal the wonders of not only in Warehouse 1 but also the entire Glen Moray range is Iain Allan, Global Brand Ambassador and Visitor Center Manager for Glen Moray Distillery. An Elgin local, who traveled all over the world but chose to settle in his hometown due to all the wonderful whisky found on his doorstep, Iain's 18-year reign at the distillery has seen the whisky world grow and change! Today, we'll find the hows and whys!But before you get to meet him, I'm sure you know already that you can now watch this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Our cocktail of the week is Glen Moray Elgin Fizz:INGREDIENTS50 ml Glen Moray Fired Oak10 ml ginger liqueur (such as King's)Sparkling apple juiceA cinnamon stick & orange twistMETHODFill a glass with ice.Stir in the whisky and the ginger liqueur.Top up with the sparkling apple juice.Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a twist of orange.You'll find this recipe, more festive cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/glen-moray-whisky-with-iain-allan-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Say his name in any bar around the world, and most bartenders will immediately whip out a well-worn copy of his eponymous bible of bartending. Today we meet the legend who not only authored that classic but so much more! If you didn't know it already, our guest today, Jim Meehan, is one of the most celebrated bartenders and bar operators, as well as the author of The PDT Cocktail Book and the one and only Meehan's Bartender Manual. He has worked in nearly every capacity in the hospitality business since 1995.Today, he serves as Beverage Director of an outdoor lifestyle brand called Snow Peak, which has a restaurant in Portland, Oregon called Takibi. If that isn't enough, he is also co-founder of Banks Rums, a collection of fine rums that are unique blends from the East and West Indies, which we are here to talk about today. But since it's Lush Life, you know we're going to talk about a whole lot more. But before you get to meet him, I'm sure you know already that you can now watch this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual! Our cocktail of the week is The Planter PunchINGREDIENTS60 ml / 2 oz. Banks 7 Golden Blend Rum22.5 ml / .75 oz. Pineapple Juice22.5 ml / .75 oz. Cranberry Syrup (equal parts fresh cranberry juice and simple syrup)15 ml / .5 oz. Orange Juice15 ml / .5 oz. Lime Juice1 dash of Angostura BittersCranberries & MintMETHODShake ingredients with ice and strain into a terracotta cup filled with pebble iceGarnish with a mint sprig and three cranberries You'll find this recipe, more festive cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/banks-rum-with-jim-meehan-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

When making cocktails, do you ever feel like something's missing? One of our guests today did, and he made it his mission to fill that void. Chris Tanca, Founder of Cordusio, was that man. He was trying to make a cocktail and could find the spirit with the exact flavor profile he was looking for. So he created it, and now Cordusio, the world's first red berry aperitif, is hot off the presses.In fact, I met Chris at Venice Cocktail Week at the end of September for the first official launch of this new spirit. He's here with me now with Daniela Garcea, the Global Brand Activator, to reveal what it took to produce this gorgeous liquid and what their plans for it are. But before you get to meet him, did you know that you can now watch this episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual! Our Cocktail of the week is the Cordusio Tonic, their deceivingly simple & surprisingly delicious signature cocktail. A classic reimagined with a twist.INGREDIENTS1 part Cordusio3 parts premium tonic 1-2 raspberriesMETHODGenerously fill glass with icePour Cordusio & top with tonicCarefully mix with a bar spoonGarnish with 1-2 raspberriesYou'll find this recipe, more cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/cordusio-with-chris-tanca-and-daniela-garcea-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Did you ever look at a loaf of bread and see a bottle of vodka waiting to happen? Our guest today did, and now that bread has become the vodka that took Venice Cocktail Week by storm.Frank Grillo, the co-founder of Altamura Distilleries, wasn't just looking at any old slice of bread when he saw a bottle of vodka, but one he had made with Altamura wheat. If you haven't already heard of Pane di Altamura, as it's called in Italian, you have been missing something special. They've been talking about it for centuries. Even Horace, the classical writer, said it was the best bread in the world, and that was in the 1st century. Pane di Altamura is an Italian bread from the Altamura area of Puglia, Italy. In 2003, Pane di Altamura was granted PDO status in Europe, which means that, for it to be called Pane di Altamura, it must be made in a heavily regulated way. As I said, this is not just your supermarket bread. In turn, Frank's Altamura Vodka is not just your regular run-of-the-mill vodka but one made with this very special wheat. How did he come by this bread living in Atlanta? Well, I'll let him tell you that story!But before you get to meet him, did you know that you can now watch Frank's episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual! Our Cocktail of the week was created by Antonio and his team at the Aman Venice, especially for Altamura Vodka. It's called the Seven Pillars! INGREDIENTS40 ml Altamura Distilleries Vodka40 ml Fig Liqueur20 ml SelectDried TarragonDried FigMETHODRIm half of a rocks glass with dried Tarragon Add all the ingredients to a mixing glassAdd iceStir, stir, stirStrain it into the rocks glass with iceGarnish with a dried fig You'll find this recipe, more cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/altamura-vodka-with-frank-grillo-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

How is it possible that you move to one of the chicest, if not the chicest, cities in the world and not find an even passible martini? Today's guest is living proof that anything is possible!Today joining me is the inimitable Forest Collins, founder of 52martinis.com, which chronicles her search for the best cocktail bars in Paris as well as loads of other cocktail news from all over France. She is the creator of the iOS app Paris Cocktails and host of the radio show and podcast Paris Cocktail Talk. As a freelance writer, she has written for Drinks International, Serious Eats, the World's Best Bars site, PUNCH drinks, and so many other publications about the Paris cocktail scene. Forest is the Academy Chair for France for the World's 50 Best Bars and President of the France chapter of the Les Dames d'Escoffier.We met during Venice Cocktail Week, and now I can't imagine a time when I didn't know her.But before you get to meet her too, did you know that you can now watch Forest's episode plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!Now here is Forest. Our cocktail of the week is Forest's own favorite Martini:INGREDIENTS1 part Dry Vermouth4 parts London Dry Gin3 dashes Orange bittersPreserved lemon rindMETHODAdd all the vermouth gin and bitters to a mixing glassAdd iceStir, stir, stirStrain it into a Martini glassGarnish it with the preserved lemon rind for a citrus/briny pop! You'll find this recipe, more cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/52-martinis-with-forest-collins-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Do you remember me talking about Venice Cocktail Week earlier this year? If you are an avid fan of Lush Life, you might recall I was there for the launch of what has become one of my favorite weeks of the year. The city of Venice has always had a special place in my heart. The introduction of a week celebrating Venice's drinking establishments was genius, and I am so thankful to Paola Mencarelli and Bianca Grisolia for including me again this year for the second annual edition of Venice Cocktail Week, which took place from Sept 25 to Oct 2, 2022. In attendance were so many of my friends and former Lush Life guests: Giorgio Bargiani, Daniyel Jones, Facundo Gallegos, and Martin Hudak. Plus, I met even more greats, including Giulia Cuccurullo, Emanuele Balestra, Patrick Pisolesi, and the Maestro himself, Salvatore Calabrese, who made his signature Breakfast Martini in a gondola! In this episode, I'm taking you with me back to Venice to meet a few of the many participants who make cocktail week happen!You can also watch all the fun we had on Youtube in our Lush Life Goes To Venice Cocktail Week!Up first is Bianca Grisolia, the PR and Communications Director of Venice Cocktail Week 2022, to update us on some of the changes from this year to last.Then we head to Caffè Florian for a bit of coffee talk with Cristiana Rivolta, then the San Clemente Palace Hotel bar where perfume and gin collided with Paul Rabanser, and then onto the Experimental to discuss how art and cocktails are a match made in heaven with Dan Nevsky. The cocktail of the week is Caffè Florian's Red Sighs:INGREDIENTS 60 ml Gin dei Sospiri20 ml SelectTè Florian Venezia 1720 in infusione or Chai TeaMETHODAdd all the ingredients to a cocktail shakerAdd ice Shake, shake, shakeStrain it into a martini glass Garnish with an orange peelYou'll find this recipe, more Venetian cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll find some of the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/venice-cocktail-week-2022-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on

Have you ever described the potato as lowly? Well, the heritage variety of potatoes that is at the centre of today's episode is anything but. In fact, it's regal.Today on Lush Life, Emma Hamilton, the co-founder of Edwards 1902 Vodka, will attest to the fact that the King Edward potato should be respected, not only for being a tasty tuber but for being at the heart of an award-winning vodka.She and her founders have gone on to create a coffee liqueur, a rhubarb vodka, and so much more from the King Edward potato. Today on Lush Life, we'll be earthing up the story of how it all came to be…that's potato-growing lingo, by the way!Before we do that, did you know that you can now watch the podcast on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! Just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual. Now on to Emma and Edwards 1902!Our cocktail of the week is the Edwards 1902 Rhubarb and Ginger-Tini, and this recipe makes two gorgeous cocktails.INGREDIENTS3 parts (75ml) Edwards 1902 Rhubarb Vodka3 parts (75ml) The King's Ginger1 part (25ml) Dry White Vermouth (They love In The Loop Vermouth from East Sussex, England)A Lemon (for zest)METHODAdd all the ingredients to a cocktail shakerAdd ice.Shake, shake, shake Strain into two Nick and Nora glassGrate lemon zest over the top of the drinkYou'll find this recipe, more cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/edwards-1902-vodka-with-emma-hamilton-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

It was her grandfather's Manhattan that inspired our guest to love the art of making cocktails, but what was it about that Manhattan that would lead her to New Orleans? I'm Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time.Joining us today on our episode sponsored by Louisiana Tourism is the fabulous Abigail Gullo. Creative Director, Loa Bar in the Beaux Arts wonder that is the International House Hotel which won the best Hotel Bar in America in 2019.She was the First winner of the Heaven Hill Bartender of the Year and a legend in the business. Originally a New Yorker, she has found her home in the Big Easy. Have you ever been to Louisiana? I love it for its Creole and Cajun culture, Mardi Gras, and the beautiful city of New Orleans, but the Pelican State offers so much more, including the amazing live music scene covering everything from Jazz to Swamp pop and Zydeco, a fascinating history combining diverse cultures, over 400 festivals a year and adventures including kayaking on the bayous and lakes, hiking in the many National and State Parks throughout the state or the newly launched Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. If you didn't know already, it's the home of the cocktail, not only the Sazerac, gumbo, jambalaya, Tabasco hot sauce, King Cake, and beignets! Louisiana offers a food and drink experience that is second to none. Meet craft distillers, brewers, and mixologists who are working with local traditions and making a name for themselves on the Louisiana Culinary Trails or Louisiana Libations Trail.Let the endless beauty of Louisiana feed your soul and inspire you. You can check out more by visiting louisianatravel.comThe French 75 is a New Orleans classic and our cocktail of the week. This is how we make it the Loa way.INGREDIENTS 1 ounce Cognac or Gin1/2 ounce Lemon juice 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup3 ounces ChampagneMETHODAdd the gin or cognac, sugar syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shakerAdd iceShake, shake, shakeStrain into a Champagne glassTop up with ChampagneStir gentlyGarnish with a lemon peelIf using gin and making it the Loa way, Abigail suggests garnishing it with fresh herbs from your garden, like Basil, Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Lavender, or Thyme. You'll find this recipe, more Louisiana cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-drink-your-grandfathers-manhattan-with-abigail-gullo-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to buymeacoffee.com/lushlife.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and

First up! This is a 2 parter, so for those of you who missed part 1, go back to the previous episode and start there! If you are ready to join us for Part 2 of Asian Rice Wines and Spirits. Then let's go! I'm Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time.We've discussed Sake, Shōchū, and Soju, now it's time for Baijiu! Our trusty guide has been no other than the wonder that is Marie Cheong-Thong, one of only eight spirit committee members of the IWSC, Chairman of the British Sake Association, a Council Member of the Association of Wine Educators, a member of both the Circle of Wine Writers and the Guild of Food Writers, Educator on Asian Rice wine and spirits at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and so much more.By the way, did you know that you can now watch the podcast on Youtube, so check out the Lush Life Youtube Channel!! All of the past episodes are there, but also Season 7 - where you get to see us talk! How exciting is that! Almost as exciting as our episode today. China, here we come! Our cocktail of the week is the Fenjiu Bee's Knees.INGREDIENTS50ml of Fenjiu Fen Chiew 10-Year-Old 53%25ml lemon juice20ml honeyMETHODAdd all of the ingredients to a shakerAdd ice, then shake, shake, shakeStrain into a coupe or bird glass! You'll find this recipe, more cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/asian-rice-wines-and-spirits-with-marie-cheong-thong-part-2-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to patreon.com/lushlifeLush Life Merchandise is here - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

What a way to begin Season 7!  By attempting to tackle the category that is Asian Rice Wine and Spirits? We would be truly destined to fail if we didn't have such a spectacular leader to guide us through. How can I describe Marie Cheong-Thong? She is not only one of eight spirit committee members of the IWSC but also Chairman of the British Sake Association, a Council Member of the Association of Wine Educators, a member of both the Circle of Wine Writers and the Guild of Food Writers, Educator on Asian Rice wine and spirits at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and so much more - including my friend and our guest today. I cannot think of anyone better to be our leader as we head into this massive category. Think of this episode of Asian Drinks 101 - at a glance!  If you live for Lush Life, would you consider supporting us... Just go tohttps://www.patreon.com/lushlife ( patreon.com/lushlife), and you can donate once or monthly to make sure we are still here every Tuesday.  You could get Lush Life Merchandise, personalized bar suggestions, exclusive content, and so much more! Go check it out at https://www.patreon.com/lushlife (patreon.com/lushlife.) Now let's dive in! The cocktail of the week is the Grapefruit Chuhai! INGREDIENTS 1 measure of your favorite Shochu Juice of 1/2 grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed Soda water Grapefruit slice METHOD Fill your glass with ice Add the Shochu Add the grapefruit juice Top with soda water  Stir gently Garnish with a piece of grapefruit   You'll find this recipe, more highball cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at https://alushlifemanual.com/ (alushlifemanual.com), where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/asian-rice-wine-and-spirits-with-marie-cheong-thong (https://alushlifemanual.com/asian-rice-wine-and-spirits-with-marie-cheong-thong) ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.patreon.com/lushlife (patreon.com/lushlife) Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Is it that time already…the leaves are falling, there is a chill in the air, and I'm back with a new season to keep you company. I'm Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, where every week, we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time. Yes, next Tuesday, I bring you Season 7 of Lush Life.  This season it's more of the same  - great conversations, great cocktails, and a few bar suggestions from around the world, plus some bar news added in for good measure! We'll be delving into Asian rice wine and spirits, Edwardian vodka, American whiskey, and that's just the beginning! Just a note that I have set up a new Patreon account, so if you love Lush Life, please consider supporting us - you could get Lush Life Merch, personalized bar suggestions, exclusive content, and so much more! Go check it out at patreon.com/lushlife. And join me next week when class is in session. I will also be learning how to read again - opening those dogeared cocktail books I've been devouring in the past year with the geniuses who wrote them. So join me next week when class is in session. I can't leave you without a pre-season cocktail of the week or my pre-tail: Since this time of year is all about apples - this is one of my favorite autumn cocktails.  It's the Avallen Autumn Old-Fashioned: Ingredients 50ml Avallen 10ml Amontillado Sherry (I used Lustau) 5ml Maple Syrup and  1 Large https://amzn.to/3wAJgFL (Barspoon) Fig Jam Method Pour all ingredients into a https://amzn.to/39vdDz5 (mixing glass):Stir to dissolve jam (10-15 seconds) Then add ice, and stir, stir, stir.  Double strain into a https://amzn.to/2X20hHU (rocks glass) with ice filled to the top Garnish with a slice of fig or apple or a fig and an apple   You'll find this recipe, plus all the cocktails of the week, athttps://alushlifemanual.com/category/recipes ( ALushLifeManual.com), where you'll also https://alushlifemanual.com/shop (find all the ingredients in our shop).  ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.patreon.com/lushlife (patreon.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

During  lockdown, I received cocktails from some of the world's best bars delivered right to my door.  Who should cycle them over to me at a moment's notice? None other than the drinks legend who is my guest today.   Many of you who filled out my Lush Life survey, asked for more interviews with industry legends; well, here you go. Fabrice Limon is at your service. He has too many titles to list here, and most of them are Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Scotch+Limon, Highball Brands, and https://thedrinksdrop.com/ (The Drinks Drop), to name a few.  How did it happen that he was delivering those cocktails to me? Well, you'll have to listen to the episode, won't you? For those of you who haven't completed my Lush Life Survey, head over to https://alushlifemanual.com/survey-2022 (alushlifemanual.com/survey-2022), and please fill it out. But wait until after this ep!  If you live in the UK, you can get this amazing Apricot Sazerac from Manchester's fabulous bar, The Daisy, via https://thedrinksdrop.com/ (The Drinks Drop)! Anywhere else in the world, you are lucky that they shared the recipe with us!! INGREDIENTS 26ml Fanny Fougerat Petit Cigue 26ml Rye Whiskey 12ml Briottet Apricot 3.5 ml Demerara Syrup 4 dashes Jade Absinth (Dashes) 1 dash Angostura (Dash) METHOD Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass Add ice Stir, stir, stir Strain into a rock glass with ice   You'll find this recipe, more stirred cocktail recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/highball-brands-with-fabrice-limon (https://alushlifemanual.com/highball-brands-with-fabrice-limon) ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

What is the saying, when life hands you sugar cane, make rum, right?  Well, my guest today is making way more than white rum, aged rum, and rhum agricole down south in Gonzales, Louisiana, that's for sure.  I'm Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is, Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time. On Lush Life today, sponsored by Louisiana Travel, I am thrilled to have Andrew Soltau. Co-Owner and COO, of Sugarfield Spirits. to guide us through how he and his brother found their way to Gonzales Louisiana in the middle of a whole lot of sugar cane and started to produce their award-winning spirits. Have you ever been to Louisiana? I love it for its Creole and Cajun culture, Mardi Gras and the beautiful city of New Orleans, but the Pelican State, offers so much more, including the amazing live music scene covering everything from Jazz to Swamp pop and Zydeco, a fascinating history combining diverse cultures, over 400 festivals a year and adventures including kayaking on the bayous and lakes, hiking in the many National and State Parks throughout the state or the newly launched Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. Gonzales is midway between the state capital Baton Rouge and the crescent city, New Orleans.  It's also known as the Jambalaya capital of the world – so it's no surprise that there is a wealth of delicious food and drink to try here! If you didn't know already, it's the home of the cocktail, gumbo, jambalaya, Tabasco hot sauce, King Cake, and beignets!  Louisiana offers a food and drink experience that is second to none.  Meet craft distillers, brewers, and mixologists who are working with local traditions and making a name for themselves on the Louisiana Culinary Trails or Louisiana Libations Trail. Let the endless beauty of Louisiana feed your soul and inspire you. You can check out more by visiting www.louisianatravel.com. Here's one of our favorite cocktails made with Sugarfield Spirits Aged Rum - the Banana Daiquiri!  Andrew says: “Classic Daiquiris are where it's at. That being said, this is not a classic daiquiri.  It is a classic Banana Daiquiri, though.  We use real fruit because I hate fake Banana flavoring. I love real bananas, though.  This is light and refreshing, and it screams summertime.” Sounds good to me! INGREDIENTS 2oz.  Sugarfield Spirits Aged Rum ½ oz Coco Cream ½ Banana ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice ½ oz simple syrup METHOD Add all ingredients to a blender Blend Drink!   You'll find this recipe, more Louisiana cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/sugarfield-spirits-with-andrew-soltau (https://alushlifemanual.com/sugarfield-spirits-with-andrew-soltau) ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Have you tried to find Le Syndicat bar on Rue Faubourg Saint Denis?  They don't make it easy. Our guest today explains what's going on behind all those posters and why it's not to miss on your next trip to Paris. I think we need to toast to the father of Thibault Massina, the Creative Director at the one and only Le Syndicat bar in the 10th arrondissement in the City of Lights. Thanks to his introduction to wine's merits at an early-ish age, Thibault has become the wine connoisseur he is today.  He has brought all his know-how to his role at Le Syndicat, changing up what we think of as a wine cocktail. After this episode, you might be rethinking all you know about wine in cocktails and I don't just mean vermouth. Our cocktail of the week is Appolin'Air. For those who might not know, Guillaume Apollinaire was one of the most famous French poets of the early 20th century - if Le Syndicat were around back then I am sure it would have been his local. I know he would have loved this cocktail, it's hard not to. INGREDIENTS 40ml Grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed  25ml Simple sugar syrup (1 sugar to 1 water) 15ml Eau de vie de Framboise  30ml Sauvignon blanc from the Loire Valley  10ml Egg white METHOD Put all ingredients in your blender with 3 big ice cubes Put ice cubes into a chilled lowball glass   Fine strain into the glass Add a grapefruit zest on the top of the foam.   You'll find this recipe, more cocktail recipes using wine - at least vermouth, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find most of the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/le-syndicat-with-thibault-massina ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Our guest today fell into distilling after years of being a self-proclaimed Pinot chaser. What is it exactly that drew her over to the spirit world?  Sarah Elsom, Master Distiller of the https://www.cardronadistillery.co.nz/ (Cardrona Distillery) on the South Island of New Zealand, knew she wanted to work in wine from the age of 16.  That passion took her all over the world and back again. When she returned home, she was lucky enough to walk into the fledgling Cardrona Distillery, and she has never left. Cardrona has grown over the years to produce not only award-winning whisky but also vodka, gin, and liqueurs.  Thanks to the miracles of modern science, I was able to chat with Sarah, who guides us through Cardrona's approach to spirit making while she was in New Zealand and I was home in London! Here's the Cardona Raspberry Cooler, perfect for the summer! INGREDIENTS 40ml The Source Gin 20ml Lemon  10ml Sugar  4 Raspberries  Garnish: more raspberries and mint sprig METHOD Grab your highball glass Drop your raspberries and sugar into the glass and muddle them together until crushed Add the gin and lemon Stir well Add crushed ice Garnish with raspberries and a mint sprig   You'll find this recipe, more summery cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at https://alushlifemanual.com/ (alushlifemanual.com), where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/cardrona-spirits-with-sarah-elsom (https://alushlifemanual.com/cardrona-spirits-with-sarah-elsom) ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

What to do when your country bans alcohol sales during the height of covid, and you own a distillery? Create a non-alcoholic spirit, and then find the perfect partner to help you introduce it to the world. Danielle Schoeman used her distilling know-how to produce Mahala Botanical, then she sent it to Paul Scanlon to see what he thought. After years working for a drinks company, he was ready to bring one of his own to market. It was kismet, and they have not looked back. I was lucky enough to meet them both at the launch of Mahala in London a few weeks ago, and am delighted to have them here on Lush Life to let them tell you their story!  Thanks so much to Danielle and Paul for not only introducing us to Mahala but also sponsoring the transcription for the hearing impaired!  I know I'm thirsty after all that chat about cocktails…Which brings us right to our cocktail of the week! Here's one of Paul's favorite cocktails made with Mahala - the Mahala Mule: INGREDIENTS 50ml Mahala Botanical 150ml Ginger beer 15ml Lime juice Limes METHOD Add the Mahala over ice in a Mule cup or rocks glass Top up with the ginger beer Add the lime juice Stir gently Garnish with lime   You'll find this recipe, more Louisiana cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/mahala-with-danielle-schoeman-paul-scanlon ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

I have a penchant for wild cats; one, in particular, go tigers! Now there is another cat begging for my attention, and I just can't ignore it. Who could when these cats are distilling rum? On Lush Life today, sponsored by Louisiana Travel, I am thrilled to have Tait Martin, Ph.D., President & CEO of Wildcat Brothers Distillery who is with us to recount the story of how a cocktail made with their rum found its way to being THE official cocktail of the city of Lafayette, Louisiana and so much more. Lafayette is the heart and soul of Cajun culture, a party to be found every night filled with live Cajun and Zydeco music, authentic gumbo, and of course, cocktails.  Have you ever been to Louisiana? I love it for its Creole and Cajun culture, Mardi Gras, and the beautiful city of New Orleans, but the Pelican State, offers so much more, including the amazing live music scene covering everything from Jazz to Swamp pop and Zydeco, a fascinating history combining diverse cultures, over 400 festivals a year and adventures including kayaking on the bayous and lakes, hiking in the many National and State Parks throughout the state or the newly launched Louisiana Civil Rights Trail.    If you didn't know already, it's the home of the cocktail, and gumbo, jambalaya, Tabasco hot sauce, King Cake, and beignets!  Louisiana offers a food and drink experience that is second to none.  Meet craft distillers, brewers, and mixologists who are working with local traditions and making a name for themselves on the Louisiana Culinary Trails or Louisiana Libations Trail. Let the endless beauty of Louisiana feed your soul and inspire you. You can check out more by visiting http://www.louisianatravel.com/ (www.louisianatravel.co)m. Now, let's go to Tait, one of the Wildcats himself!  Here's one of my favorite cocktails made with Wildcat Brothers' Noire rum, The Jungle Bird: INGREDIENTS 1 ½ oz Noire Rum ¾ oz Campari  1 ½ oz Pineapple juice ½ oz Fresh lime juice ½ oz Demerara syrup  METHOD Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake.  Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.  Garnish with pineapple leaves and a dehydrated pineapple slice (optional).    You'll find this recipe, more Louisiana cocktails, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you'll also find all the ingredients in our shop. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/wildcat-brothers-rum-with-tait-martin ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

If you already call yourself a cocktail fan, then I will take it for granted that my two guests are already known to you. If not, I am proud to introduce you to The Cocktail Lovers! Who are the Cocktail Lovers? Just the industry icons who launched the award-winning https://thecocktaillovers.com/ (The Cocktail Lovers) magazine 11 years ago.  Individually they are Sandrae Lawrence and Gary Sharpen. They've been listed on the London Evening Standard's The Progress 1000 of London's Most Influential People, the Bar World Top 100 people in the drinks industry, and too many other lists to list here! They are also my friends, and finally, after ages of trying, we were able to schedule a moment to sit down and have a chat. Our cocktail of the week is the Gin Martini - now Gary likes his super dry, and Sandrae likes it less dry - so I leave the amount of vermouth up to you.  This recipe is slightly on the wetter side. INGREDIENTS  2 1/2 oz gin 1/2 ounce dry vermouth Optional: 1 dash orange bitters Lemon Twist METHOD Add the gin and vermouth to a mixing glass with the bitters if you wish Fill with ice and stir until chilled Strain into a martini glass Express the lemon over the cocktail and add to the drink You'll find this recipe, more gin recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at https://alushlifemanual.com/ (alushlifemanual.com), where you'll find most of the ingredients in our shop. ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

The daffodils are out and as some of you may know from previous episodes that when the daffodils come out, I get behind the mic for a short chat. I need to thank all of you for being so patient with me. It's been kind of a crazy year. In between traveling and covid and other life stuff, I know Lush Life has been a bit sporadic!  I also want to thank all of you who have helped me by filling out the Lush Life 2022 survey. If you had no idea I even had a survey, I would really appreciate your checking it out and filling it out. You can find it at https://alushlifemanual.com/lush-life-survey-2022 (alushlifemanual.com/survey-2022)! So far, it's been really interesting to hear what y'all think and what more you want out of Lush Life, both on the podcast and on the blog. Thank you all who said it was good as it is, but we can always improve! Overall, so far, you've suggested more industry icon interviews, more international bar reviews and booze travel, more easy-to-follow drink recipes, more basics for home bars, and even more Susan. Someone even asked for free drinks - which, unfortunately, I cannot provide. I assure you I am on the case, and many of your requests will be answered in the next few weeks! I promise.  Industry legends tick, more international bar reviews tick. More basics for home bars and even more Susan coming your way! I've been busy writing up what I call the Lush Guides - what to drink and where to drink in a destination. For London, I'll be finishing up South Kensington, the City of London, and adding to my favorite hotel bars in London after visiting Mr. Lyan's new bar, The Seed Library, in the brand new hotel One Hundred Shoreditch. Many others are coming as quickly as I can write them!   Please don't forget to head to https://alushlifemanual.com/ (alushlifemanual.com) to find loads of easy to advanced cocktail recipes and everything you need to set up that home bar.  Remember to check out the survey if you haven't already filled it out, and you know you can always show your support by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife ) Well, that's all from me. Now, did you think I would leave you without a cocktail of the week? Never! Since April 9 is Gin and Tonic day, I guess that is my cocktail of the week! Spring is upon us, and I thought I would go Pink and make it the Pink Gin and Tonic. There are so many pink gins, I leave it to you to choose, but I am going with Gordon's as my Dad's name was Gordon and his birthday is in April. INGREDIENTS  50 ml Gordon's Pink Gin 150 ml Fever-Tree Tonic Strawberries METHOD Fill your glass with ice Add the gin Top up with the tonic Stir gently Add strawberries You'll find this recipe, more recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at https://alushlifemanual.com/ (alushlifemanual.com), where you'll find most of the ingredients in our shop. ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Hidden away under the Bloomberg Building in the City of London lies the remains of the Roman Temple of Mithras, which you can visit. So what does that have to do with drinking? Our guest today is definitely the one to answer that question!  Francis Grew, one of the fantastic curators of the fabulous Museum of London, knows all about the Romans in London and more specifically what the Romans were drinking in London when it was known as Londinium. He's our guest today on this episode sponsored by the City of London. Did you know the City of London is just one square mile and forms the oldest part of London and was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago? And already back then, it was a major trading port with goods including wine coming from all over Europe – how little the change! It even has its own mayor, the Lord Mayor, and government and is run independently from London?  The City has so many things to see and do, before and after work, from quirky independent cafes to internationally-renowned cultural institutions, world-class modern architecture to historic heritage sites. From high-end shopping to vintage stalls,  from street food to Michelin-star restaurants, and of course, from small boozers to glitzy wine and cocktail bars, there is a little bit of everything for everyone. The City of London today is a vibrant part of London with its own unique atmosphere, culture, and history just waiting to be re-discovered, but let's head back in time with Francis to when the Romans ruled the roost! The “Square Smile '' campaign is designed to raise awareness of the benefits of returning to the City of London and face-to-face interaction as firms increasingly give their staff more flexibility on where they locate through hybrid working. It showcases the City's vibrant offerings – ranging from world-class culture, heritage, cuisine, entertainment, retail, architecture, BARS, and so much more. Visit http://www.squaresmile.london/ (www.squaresmile.london) for great ideas of places to visit, to see, discover, and drink.   Francis's favorite cocktail is the Old fashioned, but we're going to mirror the Romans. They brought wine to London from afar just like  The City of London Distillery makes their Old Fashioned by using a Blackpool-born sweet mash and sweets that might be popular here but were created elsewhere first!   Our cocktail of the week is the City of London Distillery's Werther's Original Bankhall Old Fashioned: INGREDIENTS  50 ml Bankhall Sweet Mash 10 ml Werther's Original Sugar Syrup 1 dash Angostura Bitters Garnish: Orange Zest METHOD Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass Add ice Stir, stir, stir Strain into rocks glass with one gorgeous piece of ice Garnish with the orange zest To make the Werther's Original Syrup - you need 100 ml of water and 10 candies. Just add the water and candy to a pot and heat it over the stove. When the candies have melted, you have Werther's Syrup! I don't add extra sugar as I find it sweet enough, but you can always add more. You'll find this recipe, more City of London Distillery recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at https://alushlifemanual.com/ (alushlifemanual.com), where you'll find most of the ingredients in our shop. ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lushlife (buymeacoffee.com/lushlife). Lush Life Merchandise is https://www.redbubble.com/people/alushlifemanual (here) - we're talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by https://podcastlaunch.pro (Simpler Media) Follow us on https://twitter.com/alushlifemanual (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/alushlifemanual/ (Instagram) Get great cocktail ideas on https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alushlifemanual/ (Pinterest) New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!