Movie Mixology

It’s our most x-rated episode yet! This week, Movie Mixology makes the XYZ cocktail inspired by 2002’s “xXx.” Joined by special guest Riggs Brown, the hosts chat about video games, vlogging, and Vin Diesel’s catchy one-liners. Plus, Pat and Marissa make a special announcement you won’t want to miss. So, sit back (or, snowboard down a mountain) as you stream this week’s Xander-zone episode!    XANDER: "You don't have shit on me." GIBBONS: "I notice you have three Xs tattooed on the back of your neck. I think that's rather appropriate since you're looking at three-strikes. Grand theft auto, reckless endangerment, and that little bridge stunt of yours...makes you a three-time loser. Maybe you oughta call yourself 'Triple-X." But if you do what I want, I'll make all your little recent criminal transgressions go away and let you get back to that pathetic excuse of a life." XANDER: "I think maybe I should be like you...get all shot up for those stars and stripes."   XYZ recipe 1.5oz of white rum (traditional) or spiced rum works just fine 1oz lemon juice 1oz triple-sec or orange liqueur Lemon peel for garnish (optional)   Add rum, lemon juice and triple sec to a shaker with ice and shake Strain into a chilled cocktail glass Optionally garnish with a lemon peel 

It’s finally here, Dude. Movie Mixology’s most requested episode, The White Russian from 1998’s “The Big Lebowski.” Grab some vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream and join the hosts as they laugh their way through this discussion of a Coen Brothers classic. Will Pat and Marissa stop quoting the movie long enough to actually get in their shots? Listen on to find out!    INSIDE THE BEACH HOUSE The Dude is looking around at the '60's modern decor. DUDE: "This is quite a pad you got here, man. Completely unspoiled." TREEHORN: "What's your drink, Dude?" DUDE: "White Russian, thanks. How's the smut business, Jackie?" TREEHORN: I wouldn't know Dude. I deal in publishing, entertainment, political advocacy. DUDE: "Which one's 'Logjammin'?"   White Russian recipe Ice 1.5oz Vodka 1.5oz Kahlua Store-bought half-n-half   Fill a rocks glass with ice Add vodka and Kahlua Float half-n-half to the top   Spotify Song Link to "Just Dropped In" by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition: https://open.spotify.com/track/1dWvuCErtHSFAuDVzjbLeb?si=JD8nKXd5T_6WhxpiviE8kw   

This week, @momixpod talks “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” a 2011 film featuring the Vodka Cranberry cocktail. While sipping their juicy drinks, Pat and Marissa discuss the movie’s clever plot points and undeniable chemistry between its leading stars. Between nitpicks, Dirty Dancing, and Michael Scott comparisons, the hosts cover it all. And who knows, they might even work 2010’s indie rock music into the conversation... Listen on to find out!!

This week’s episode of Movie Mixology features three different battles. Vampires vs. Lycans. Critics vs. Fans. Marissa vs. Patrick. Just kidding about that last one. Or, are we? Tune in as Patrick and Marissa drink The Ultimate Bloody Mary inspired by 2003's “Underworld.” The hosts agree that the vampire outfits are killer, but will they concur that the movie’s special effects have stood the test of time? Listen on to find out!

Join the @momixpod family circle of trust and listen to this week’s episode on 2000’s "Meet the Parents." Pat and Marissa are joined by special guest, Ashley Thomsen, as they enjoy gin-based Tom Collins cocktails. Cat catastrophes, lost luggage, and woodworking wonders take center stage in this week’s discussion. Sit back, relax, and get ready for a hilarious time!     INT. BYRNES HOUSE - A FEW MINUTES LATER Greg enters the room wearing a turtleneck sweater that is clearly Jack's. JACK: "Shirt fit okay Greg?" GREG: "Oh, fantastic. Thanks Jack." JACK: "Good. Tom Collins coming up." Greg ignores this and begins exasperatedly whispering to Pam. GREG: "You know, I wish you hadn't told your parents that I hate cats!"      Tom Collins Recipe 2oz gin 1oz lemon juice 0.5oz simple syrup (OR replace syrup and lemon juice with 1.5oz Sweet & Sour mix)  Add ingredients to a Collins glass. Top with ice and club soda, then stir. Optionally garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry

It’s Suntory time. It’s @momixpod time. And, it’s the hosts’ first time... watching 2003’s “Lost in Translation.” Join Pat and Marissa as they drink Suntory Whisky and talk Tokyo, travel, and tenderness. For relaxing times, be sure to stream this week’s episode of Movie Mixology.

"Beer is for breakfast around here, drink or be gone." This week, Pat and Marissa watch a movie about working man aristocrats, Jamaican waterfalls, and get-rich-quick schemes. The movie is 1988’s “Cocktail” and the drink is tomato flavored beer (a.k.a. the “Red Eye”). Listen on to hear these hosts discuss just how much Tom Cruise’s character is addicted to love, slam poetry, and never learning from one’s mistakes. FLANNIGAN: "Coughlin's Law?"COUGHLIN: "Douglas Coughlin, logical negativist. Flourished in the last part of the 20th century. Propounded at set of laws that the world generally ignored...to its detriment. Me. Ever work behind the bar?"FLANNIGAN: "My uncle's in the business."COUGHLIN: "You know how to make a "Red Eye," mister...what's your name?"FLANNIGAN: "Brian Flannigan." Red Eye recipePour 3/4 bottle of Miller High Life or other light beer into a glassTop with Tomato juiceOptionally garnish with any or all of the following:-Black Pepper-Tabasco Sauce-VodkaDo not stir.

What do jazzy tunes, New York, and best friends have in common? They’re all featured in 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally...” Join Pat and Marissa as they discuss Rob Reiner’s classic rom-com in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The hosts mix an original concoction - the "Jazzy-O" - and discuss the film's great comedic bits and the everlasting charm of Nora Ephron's hilarious script. Spread some love MoMixers! SALLY: "Why? Most women, at one time or another, have faked it."HARRY: "Well, they haven't faked it with me."SALLY: "How do you know?"HARRY: "Because I know."Sally stares, then smirks and grabs a nearby napkin.SALLY: "That's right. I forgot. You're a man."HARRY: "What is that supposed to mean?"SALLY: "Nothing. It's just that all men are sure it never happens to them and most women at one time or another have done it, so you do the math." WhoWhatWear Fashion article: https://www.whowhatwear.com/when-harry-met-sally-style Meg Ryan article from Elle: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/g7884/when-harry-met-sally-anniversary/  Jazzy-O recipeIn a cocktail shaker filled with ice mix the following ingredients:1oz Kahlua 1oz Vodka1oz Amaretto1oz Bailey's Irish CreamOPTIONAL: Substitute 0.5oz triple sec for Irish Cream1.5oz Heavy CreamShake all ingredients and strain into an old fashioned glass with iceAdd one drop of pink food coloring and stirGarnish with a maraschino cherry  

This week, @momixpod mixes The Queen Elizabeth Cocktail, inspired by 2008’s "Quantum of Solace." While the hosts point out that Casino Royale’s sequel is anything but classy, they certainly agree that Dame Judi Dench is the true royal inspiration behind this week’s episode. As they sip their tart drinks, Pat and Marissa discuss why Quantum sticks out as a disappointing moment in an otherwise exceptional Craig-era run. Will the hosts ever be able to put their bitter feelings and comparisons to Casino Royale aside? Will their biases allow them to give Quantum a fair shake? Listen on to find out! BOND: "You know, I was just wondering what South America would be like if no one gave a damn about coke or communism. It's always impressed me the way you boys have carved this place up."FELIX: "I'll take that as a compliment coming from a Brit." Leiter takes a swig of the cheap beer the bartender has laid in front of him.BOND: "Are you sure you're playing with the right side?"FELIX: "Regimes change once a week down here. Medrano'll be no dirtier than the next guy." Queen Elizabeth recipe:1.5oz dry vermouth 1oz Benedictine1oz lemon or lime juice Throw all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds or so.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and optionally garnish with lemon or lime twist.  Lessons from the Screenplay YouTube video about Casino Royale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GdBnwXLJdI&t=4s 

Longing to get away? Travel to wine country with Pat and Marissa on this week’s episode of Movie Mixology! Join these amateur sommeliers as they drink Pinot (sans Merlot) and discuss "Sideways," a 2004 dramedy starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church. Share a glass with the hosts and uncork topics such as the pros and cons of unlikable protagonists and the slice-of-life nature of the 'dramedy' genre. Are the hosts’ opinions about the movie as full bodied as the wine? Listen on to find out! They clink and drink.JACK: “Man! That's tasty.”MILES: “That’s 100% Pinot Noir. Single vineyard. They don't even make it anymore.”JACK: “Pinot Noir?” MILES: [Drinking and driving]: “Mm-hmm.”JACK: “Then how come it's white?”MILES: “Oh Jesus. Don't ask questions like that up in wine country. They'll think you're some kind of dumbshit.”  Pinot Noir recipe:1. Buy a bottle at your local grocery or liquor store2. Uncork and let breathe3. Pour and enjoy! 

This week, Movie Mixology "mash potatoes" through an episode on 1980's "The Blues Brothers." John Landis' SNL-comedy classic never fails to put a big grin on these hosts' faces. Or, maybe that's just the delicious Orange Whips?

Jump into a neon-green Alpha Romeo with Pat and Marissa for this week's action-packed episode of Movie Mixology! This week, the hosts drink dark red Negronis and attempt to tackle Michael Bay's 2019 extravaganza, "6 Underground."  The hosts harp on the movie's thin plot, lame characters, and over-the-top soundtrack. Are the spectacles such as Hong Kong skyscrapers, billionaire yachts, and impressive stunt-work enough to keep viewers interested? Listen on to find out. Rovach approaches the bar.ROVACH: "Martini. Stirred. Not 'shaken'. Stirred."One glances at the bartender's knife, then back to Rovach.ONE: "What's your opinion? [to bartender] "I'll take a Negroni. Just poured."The bartender, Arianna, looks back at One and smiles.  Negroni recipe from "The Complete Bartender" (1990) by Robyn M. Feller - 1oz gin1oz Campari1oz sweet vermouth1. Fill mixing glass with ice2. Add gin, Campari and vermouth and stir3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with lemon twist if desired

Join Movie Mixology as the hosts say "aloha" to 2020 and "aloha!" to 2021 in the first episode of the new year! To kick things off, Pat and Marissa have a tropical-drink infused conversation on one of the funniest "Apatow-esque" comedies of the late '00s - "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008). While much has already been said about this movie's cast of comedy legends, this pod will cliff-dive to deeper depths by discussing the double standards of nudity in comedy films and the prevalence of the phrase "unrated" in the genre. "Mahalo" as always for listening and happy belated New Year! EXT. RESTAURANT - DAYThe Waiter approaches Peter's table, with a cocktail on a serving tray.WAITER: "Sir. Morning Mai Tai?"PETER: [smiling] "You know what? I actually will not be having an alcoholic beverage this morning." Mai Tai recipe:1oz white rum1.5oz sweet and sour mix.5oz orgeat syrup.5oz triple sec or cointreauMix ingredients in cocktail shaker over ice and shakePour into glass filled with ice and garnish with an orange and Maraschino cherry.

'Tis the season for Movies

This week on Movie Mixology, your hosts take a trip back to '99 as they mix Long Island Iced Teas and discuss "Cruel Intentions." Who knew that the recipe for this episode's featured cocktail contained no tea whatsoever? Marissa sure didn't. Indeed, this episode features a 'symphony' of discovery, laughter, and 90's angst you won't want to miss. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show! SEBASTION (to Aunt Helen): "Aunt Helen, why don't you head in and whip us up some of that ice tea of yours? I'll tend to Annette."AUNT HELEN: "All right. You two don't get into any trouble."SEBASTION & ANNETTE (in unison): "We won't!" Long Island Iced Tea Recipe: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/long-island-iced-tea/  

Start your day off right with the latest "Inspired By" episode of Movie Mixology! 1993's "In the Name of the Father" is a powerful and bittersweet film that demands a comparable beverage to enjoy along with it - the Irish Coffee. Listen as Pat and Marissa discuss the brilliant performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Pete Postlethwaite, as well as the film's effectiveness in mixing genres. Does this prison/courtroom/war/drama movie hold up nearly 30 years later? Stream now to find out!  GARETH: [shouting over the protests of the Appeal Prosecutor] "And by God, you've got your blood, Mr. Dixon."APPEAL PROSECUTOR: "Mrs. Pierce is making a political speech. This is outrageous."GARETH: [ignoring him] "You got the blood of Giuseppe Conlon, you got the lifeblood of Carole Richardson, and you got 15 years of blood sweat and pain from my client, whose only crime was he was- he was...bloody well Irish!"JUDGE: [banging on his gavel] "Silence in the court!"  Irish Coffee recipe from Food Network: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/original-irish-coffee-recipe-1915164

TRIVIA TIME!!! First question - What's the best podcast episode out this week? Answer - Movie Mixology's new episode on 2018's Game Night! This week, the hosts venture for the first time into R-Rated comedies and weigh in on the current state of comedy movies, in general. Will Pat and Marissa stop laughing long enough to explain their triple shots?? Listen on to find out! MAX [to Bartender]: "Sir! Excuse me. Hi."ANNIE [also to Bartender]: "Barkeep."MAX: "Totally forgot to order drinks."ANNIE: "Yes uh... Could I please have a vodka tonic?"Max looks at Annie in disbelief.MAX: "Well done, honey. [to Bartender] I'm gonna have a Harvey Wallbanger. Okay? Appreciate it."The Bartender looks at him, annoyed. Then goes to make the drinks. Harvey Wallbanger - 1.5 oz Vodka1/2 oz Gaillano3 oz orange juice- Add vodka and orange juice into a glass over ice and stir.- Add Gaillano- Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry if desired.Recipe from: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/harvey-wallbanger/

Come fly with us for the 8th Episode of Movie Mixology! A few years before James Bond was ordering martinis, Cary Grant was defying death - and smugly drinking Gibsons - in Hitchcock's 1959 thriller, North by Northwest. The hosts talk about the film's similarities to the spy blockbusters of today, the prevalence of hilarious irony, and the incredible set-pieces that hold up over a half-century later.  STEWARD: "Cocktail before dinner?"THORNHILL: "Yes, please. A Gibson."STEWARD: "Right away."He goes off. Thornhill takes up the menu, studies it. The girl raises her eyes, studies him. He looks up, catches her glance. She quickly looks down. He glances down at the menu again, then looks up at her. She glances up, catches him, and he looks away. Now she looks away. Then they both look up at each other at the same time and meet head on. They smile. THORNHILL: "Well - here we are again." Gibson recipe:Add 2 1/2 ounces Gin (we used Gordon's) and 1/2 ounces Dry vermouth  (we used Martini & Rossi) to a cocktail shaker with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a cocktail onion.  GQ Article about Cary Grant's suit: https://www.today.com/popculture/cary-grant-s-gray-suit-tops-movie-clothing-list-wbna15295247 

Uncork your champagne for this week's episode of Movie Mixology, featuring the French 75 from 1942's Casablanca! Drink along with hosts Pat and Marissa as they discuss the movie's timeless appeal and historical significance. They may even draw a few comparisons to *checks notes* Star Wars and the Hunger Games???  At the bar, Yvonne and the German officer place their orders.YVONNE: "Sacha!"GERMAN OFFICER: "French seventy-fives."Yvonne is somewhat drunk already.YVONNE: "Put up a whole row of them, Sacha...starting here and ending here."She indicates with her hand where she wants them.GERMAN OFFICER: "We will begin with two." French 75 recipeCombine 1/2 oz lemon juice and 1/2 oz simple syrup with 1-2oz of gin in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a champagne glass.Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon peel.  History LinksVichy France: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vichy_France Allied Invasion of North Africa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Torch Spanish Civil War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Civil_War Running Guns in Ethiopia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War French National Anthem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Marseillaise 

Stuck at home this Halloween?? Fear not, Pat and Marissa have a treat for you. Tune in to Movie Mixology's first-ever Halloween Special featuring special guests, Maeve Norton and the Sanderson Sisters!!! For this spooky special, the trio drink an original concoction inspired by the witches' Life Potion from 1993's Hocus Pocus. The crew discusses the demise of originality, the horror of a lame protagonist, and the movie's eerie similarities to other 90's classics. WINIFRED: "'Tis Time!"The Book magically flips to a page titled "Life Potion".WINIFRED: (gasps) "There it is. Bring to a full rolling bubble. Add two drops of oil of boil."MARY: (taking the ingredient bottles from Winifred): "Ah, ah, ah! I got it, it's heavy. You do that, I'll do this." Life Potion Recipe:1.) Rim a glass with chili powder-salt or Tajin ("Dash of Pox")2.) Muddle the following in a tumbler or large glass:5-6 mint leaves ("Herb")0.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice ("Oil of Boil")1 oz simple syrup ("Newt Saliva")3.) Add ice and 3 oz silver tequila to the glass or tumbler4.) Top with club soda or Sprite and stir5.) Strain into a rocks glass with ice and add two drops green food-coloring and stir again6.) Garnish with the following:Used lime wedges ("Dead Man's Toe")Mint leaf stalk  

¡Surprise amigos! Episode 5 of Movie Mixology features not one, but TWO, set-in-Mexico films by Latinx director Robert Rodriguez: 1992's El Mariachi and 1995's Desperado. This week, Pat and Marissa mix an "El Diablo" as their first "inspired by" drink for the show. Together, the hosts thematically connect the films' religious imagery, creative problem solving, and fiery action to their spicy cocktails. BUCHO: "Manito?"Mariachi is emotionless. Bucho is in disbelief.BUCHO: "What the are you doing here? I thought I was looking for the devil himself..."Robert Rodriguez's 10 Minute Film School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQE9eEmu1b4  

For Episode 4 of Movie Mixology, Pat and Marissa discuss one of the original inspirations for the podcast: Casino Royale (2006)! Like Bond and Vesper, the duo spar with words on topics such as Roger Moore's legacy, lavish European villas, and even the difference between a shaken or stirred martini, all while finding common ground with their love of the franchise and the dry taste of the immortal "Vesper" martini recipe. BOND (CONT'D): "Dry martini"BARMAN: "Oui, mousier"He's about to go - Bond stops him:BOND: "Wait. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet, shake it over ice and add a thin slice of lemon peel." 

Join Pat and Marissa on Episode 3 as they discuss "The Fast and the Furious" from 2001. This time around, the hosts are joined by their very first guest: Riggs Brown! The trio talk in depth about their series rankings, NOS engines, and product placement, all while racing to finish several Corona beers and "Corona-ritas". DOMINIC TORETTO: [To Brian] "You can have any brew you want, as long as it's a Corona."BRIAN O'CONNER: "Thanks man."DOMINIC: "That's Vince's. So, enjoy it."

On the second episode of Movie Mixology, Pat and Marissa blend Banana Daiquiris and discuss one of the best movie sequels of all time - 1974's "The Godfather Part II."  Will their second episode do justice to the second chapter of Coppola's gangster epic? Listen to find out!FREDO: "Waiter! Por favor ... [To Michael] how do you say Banana Daiquiri?"MICHAEL: "Banana Daiquiri." FREDO: "That's it?"MICHAEL: "That's it."

Join Pat and Marissa for the first Movie Mixology episode! The co-hosts sip Appletinis and discuss "The Social Network," a 2010 film famous for its dramatic depiction of friendship in the 21st century.  SEAN: "Can you bring out some things. The lacquered pork with that ginger confit? Tuna tartar and a lobster claws, that'll get us started. Christy, what do you like to drink?"CHRISTY: "An appletini?"SEAN: "Great. Four of those."