Women, Culture & Cocktails Feat. The Kindred Spirit
Today’s episode explores history, one drink at a time with Ashley Warren, co-host of The Kindred Spirit podcast. “the Kindred Spirit” covers everything from obscure cocktails (Monkey Gland, anyone?) to urban legends (who was the original Hot Toddy?)
Primarily we dissect the cocktail book we’re both obsessed with, “Movers and Shakers: Women Making Waves in Spirits and Wine” by Hope Ewing
4:10 - Ashley’s “behind-the-bar” upbringing (her childhood house had a keg!)
5:45 - #BriBook: “Movers and Shakers” by Hope Ewing, which dismantles the white, corporatized way that beer and drinking was packaged post-Prohibition.
8:45 - How to get experimental? Play Bartender’s Choice and ask for a recommendation, and always sit at the bar. “Sitting at the bar is a great way to not feel alone.” - Ashley Warren, “The Kindred Spirit” podcast
12:45: #BriBook: “The Please Don’t Tell Cocktail Book”, 1888 “Bartender’s Manual,” “Hoffer’s Brewing Guide,” “Savoy Cocktail Book,” “Imbibe,” “Drinking Like Ladies”
25:30 - How to get plugged into your local cocktail and spirits scene
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