About this episode

In this episode, Dan and Brad Japhe celebrate World Cocktail Day by discussing modern cocktails that have the charm and balance of classic drinks.

In honor of World Cocktail Day, Dan and Brad Japhe spotlight “Instant Classic Cocktails”—modern drinks with all the balance, charm, and staying power of the all-timers. Expect delicious riffs, smart spirits, a little cocktail history, and at least one passionate defense of canned cocktails.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Dunn

Guest: Brad Japhe

Topics covered

• cocktails
• mixology
• canned cocktails
• cocktail history
• modern drinks

Keywords

• cocktails
• World Cocktail Day
• mixology
• canned cocktails
• Instant Classic Cocktails

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Instant Classic Cocktails

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