The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle

Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the sophisticated French Martini, a modern classic that's more Manhattan than Paris. Brad guides you through the traditional recipe featuring vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice—super-sized for maximum enjoyment—while diving into the fascinating history of Chambord liqueur and its royal French origins. Discover how this elegant cocktail earned its name and learn the techniques for crafting this beautiful drink. Jules then puts a creative spin on the classic before wrapping up with an invaluable tip: how to craft your own fruit-flavored liqueurs at home, opening up endless possibilities for custom cocktail creations. Whether you're a vodka enthusiast or a DIY spirits maker, this episode delivers both history and hands-on knowledge you can use behind your own bar. Did Santa forget something? Treat yourself to a Klaris Ice machine – you deserve it. I mean, who doesn’t love clear ice (without the hassle of those clunky, never works, ice molds)? Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-) TIP: DIY Liqueur Klaris IG: @craftklaris Website: www.craftklaris.com The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com Join Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Uncle Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the classic Three Dots and A Dash cocktail. Brad demonstrates the traditional recipe while Jules adds an unexpected Mexican twist (and no, it's not tequila). Discover the fascinating history behind this tiki favorite, including how it earned its Morse code-inspired name and the story of its creator. The episode wraps up with expert recommendations on rum bottles that make perfect holiday gifts for the spirits enthusiast in your life. Enjoy that sipping rum over a nice chunk of clear ice from your Klaris Ice Machine. Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-) 3 Dots & Coconut Horchata Ingredients 1 oz aged rhum agricole 3/4 oz blended rum, likebrads ½ oz allspice dram ¾ oz lime juice 1 oz RumChata (or coconut horchata) 3/4 oz coconut cream (Coco López or similar) ½ oz cinnamon syrup 1 dash Angostura bitters (optional but amazing) Directions: Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake HARD with ice (you want it frothy and cold). Double strain into a tiki mug or double old fashioned glass. Top with a little crushed ice. Three Dots & A Dash Recipe Glass: Tall Tiki or Collins Glass Garnish: 3 cherries and a pineapple slice shaped into a dash on a cocktail pick Ingredients: 1½ oz aged rhum agricole (preferably from Martinique) ½ oz aged Caribbean blended rum ¼ oz falernum liqueur ¼ oz allspice liqueur ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz fresh orange juice ½ oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water, acacia honey preferred) 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters Handful of ice Directions: Add all ingredients to blender and flash blend (3 second pulses 3 – 4 times). Pour into glass, top with crush ice, and garnish. TIP: Gifting rum for the holidays Klaris IG: @craftklaris Website: www.craftklaris.com The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com Join Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Uncle Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Brad and Jules crack open the world of nocino, a mysterious and delicious walnut liqueur, which could also be considered an amaro. Brad kicks things off with a Walnut Banana Bread Old Fashioned that puts everything you've learned from this podcast into practice—spirit, sweet, bitters, water, done. Jules counters with her Bitter Nocino, a nutty twist on the classic Negroni that'll make you rethink your ratios. You’ll want your clear ice for this one! Head over to Klaris to grab your craft ice machine-craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, this takes your cocktails to the next level. Then things get historical as Brad traces nocino's journey from ancient Druidic rituals through to the road to Rome, complete with tales of virgins climbing walnut trees under the summer solstice moon. Finally, Jules breaks down the art of fat washing spirits with practical tips that'll level up your home bar game. Whether you're here for the cocktails, the history, or the slightly scandalous folklore, this episode has something for everyone. Banana Bread Old Fashioned Glass: Double rocks glass Garnish: Orange peel or a walnut (but that’s not as fancy is it) Directions & Ingredients In mixing glass add: 2.5oz Bourbon 0.5oz Nocino 0.25 Banana Liqueur 0.33oz simple syrup 2 dash of orange bitters Stir for 25 rotations in mixing glass (or add 0.25oz of water to your drink and skip the glass) Strain into your chilled rocks glass over a big beautiful clear ice cube Add orange peel garnish Framework: The Bitter Nocino Ingredients: 1 oz Gin ½ oz Nocino ½ oz Sweet Vermouth 1 oz Campari Large Cube, orange twist & Cinnamon stick on top Instructions: To a mixing glass add your ingredients, add ice, and mix to chill and dilute. Strain over a large Klaris cube & top with an orange twist and cinnamon stick on top TIP: Fat washing your spirits Klaris IG: @craftklaris Website: www.craftklaris.com The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com Join Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Uncle Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jules and Uncle Brad as they shake up the Applejack Rabbit, a Prohibition-era classic born in the speakeasies of 1920s New York. Uncle Brad takes you back to 1928 when humorist "Judge Jr." first published this recipe in his cheeky cocktail guide Here's How!, then traces the drink's journey from Northeast speakeasies to the pages of The Savoy Cocktail Book—and its modern revival thanks to craft cocktail pioneers like Jim Meehan. You'll learn how to build the perfect version at home, and Jules adds her signature agave spin. Plus, if you picked up All Spice Dram for last week's episode, we've got another delicious use for it. Cheers to American ingenuity and rediscovering old favorites. Applejack Rabbit Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lemon twist Directions & Ingredients In shaker add 2.0 oz Laird’s bonded apple jack 0.75 oz Fresh orange juice 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz Maple Syrup Shake for 20 seconds Double Strain into your chilled coupe Add lemon twist garnish Agavejack Rabbit Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lemon twist Directions & Ingredients In shaker add 2.0 oz Fall Apple Infused Tequila. Reposado 0.75 oz Fresh orange juice, or blood orange juice 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice 0.5 oz Maple Syrup (use the good stuff and if you can find grade B, that’s the ticket) ¼ oz allspice dram Shake for 20 seconds Double Strain into your chilled coupe Add lemon twist garnish TIP: The difference between Applejack, Apple Brandy, and Apple Whiskey Want something cool for your bar? Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase of a Klaris ice machine. Big beautiful, clear cubes... every time!Big beautiful, clear cubes... every time! Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-) Klaris IG: @craftklaris Website: www.craftklaris.com The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com Join Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Uncle Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Move over, fancy cocktails—this week we're cracking open the truth about cider, the beverage world's most underappreciated beverage. Join us as Jules whips up some stovetop cider magic (yes, your kitchen will smell amazing), while Uncle Brad proves that cider deserves a spot on your shelf, or in your fridge. We learn there are regional differences, which may explain why you may not like cider – you've only had 1 type or a specific brand. Uncle B also gives us a few tips on how cider could play well with others in your cocktail shaker. We're here to defend cider's honor and rescue it from its undeserved stepchild status—because this drink has history, regional flair, and deserves a permanent spot in your fridge. Uncle Brad takes us on a surprisingly fascinating journey through the history of the apple and then gives us the history behind cider – there's a connection here. Pour yourself something delicious and let's give cider the love it deserves. TIP: whole spices vs. Ground spices Thinking about purchasing a Klaris ice machine? Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-) The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com Join Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Uncle Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Monica and David Kowalski, the husband-and-wife duo behind Colorado Springs' beloved Lebowski's Tap Room and the award-winning premium coffee liqueur, Lebowski's Kool-Luah. What started as Monica's dad's cherished family recipe has evolved into a craft liqueur that's earning rave reviews and found its way on Uncle Brad’s shelf as his favorite coffee liqueur. The Kowalskis share the heartwarming story of how endless compliments on the family recipe led them to take the leap from restaurateurs to craft distilling, creating a coffee liqueur that truly stands apart from the crowd. With its stunning mid-century atomic era bottle design that perfectly captures The Big Lebowski's laid-back aesthetic, this isn't your typical coffee liqueur—it's a premium experience that even has Uncle Brad declaring it his new go-to expression. Monica and David guide listeners through their signature Hot Honey Espresso Martini, just one of the many creative coffee cocktails served at their taproom alongside an impressive array of White Russian variations. The conversation dives into the fascinating history of coffee liqueur, exploring how Lebowski's Kool-Luah builds upon the legacy of coffee liqueur pioneers while carving out its own unique identity in the spirits world. The episode wraps up with invaluable advice from the Kowalskis on elevating your home bartending game, sharing how they've translated lessons from the corporate world about consistency and quality control into both their restaurant operations and their craft liqueur production. Whether you're a devoted White Russian, Espresso Martini enthusiast, or curious about the craft distilling world, this episode serves up the perfect blend of entrepreneurial spirit, cocktail craftsmanship, and that distinctly chill Lebowski vibe. Lebowski’s Kool-Luah Website: www.lebowskiskoolluah.com IG: @lebowskis_koolluah Lebowski’s Taproom Website: www.Lebowskistaproom.com IG: @lebowskistaproom Address: 3240 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com Join Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Uncle Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join co-hosts Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the sophisticated world of gin, from modern craft cocktails to historic London streets. Jules shares the story behind her signature creation, the Meditaranio—a Mediterranean-inspired gin sour featuring fresh basil and silky egg white that she crafted specially for her sister's Sicilian wedding. This elegant twist on the classic sour perfectly captures the herb-scented warmth of the Italian countryside. Uncle Brad then takes listeners on a journey through gin's darker past, diving deep into the notorious Gin Craze of 18th-century England. Discover how this beloved spirit went from being a cheap, destructive vice that nearly brought London to its knees to becoming the refined base for today's craft cocktails. From the squalid gin shops of Hogarth's prints to the botanical complexity of modern distillation, explore how gin transformed from social menace to mixology staple. Whether you're interested in crafting your own herb-forward cocktails or learning about the fascinating social history behind your favorite spirits, this episode serves up the perfect blend of recipe inspiration and historical intrigue. Mediterraneo Gin Sour In your shaker add: 1 Egg white 2.0 oz of your favorite gin 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz of simple syrup 2 – 3 basil leaves Dry Shake for 30 seconds Add ice Shake for 20 more seconds Double strain into chilled coupe glass Garnish with small basil leaf and/or lemon peel The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com Join Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Uncle Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices