The Modern Bar Cart Podcast
Episodes
Episode 129 - Drinking in a New Decade
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before our annual holiday break, we share with you some of the highlights of this year in the form of stats, important current events,and emerging t...
Episode 128 - Uncapped
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this crossover interview with Chris Sands of the Uncapped Podcast and Braeden Bumpers of McClintock Distilling, some of the things we discuss inclu...
Episode 127 - Modern and Vintage Glassware
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the topics we discuss with Victoria Vergason of The Hour during this interview include: How Victoria used her globe-trotting career in intern...
Episode 126 - Minimalist Tiki
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the topics we discuss with Minimalist Tiki Author and rum ambassador Matt Pietrek Include: How Matt tended a rum hobby while working as a sof...
Episode 125 - Natural Wine (Part II)
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this part two of this natural wine crash course with certified sommelier Joey Fox, some of the topics we discuss include: Why the term "natural" i...
Episode 125 - Natural Wine (Part II)
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this part two of this natural wine crash course with certified sommelier Joey Fox, some of the topics we discuss include: Why the term "natural" i...
Episode 125 - Natural Wine (Part II)
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this part two of this natural wine crash course with certified sommelier Joey Fox, some of the topics we discuss include: Why the term "natural" i...
Episode 124 - Natural Wine (Part I)
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the topics we discuss in this fascinating natural wine interview with Joey Fox of Old Westminster Winery. What the term "natural wine" really...
Episode 123 - Acid Trip (Part II)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this continuation of our acid-driven conversation with Charlie Berkinshaw of Element Shrub, we talk about how to use specific acids in the cocktail...
Episode 122 - Acid Trip (Part I)
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's shakin, cocktail fans? Welcome to episode 122 of The Modern Bar Cart Podcast! This is a very special episode. It's kind of a behind the scenes ...
Episode 121 - Absinthe-Minded
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Tenth Ward head distiller and absinthe aficionado, some of the topics we discuss include: How Mark came to be the head dist...
Episode 120 - Neuromixology
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Kevin Peterson of Castalia, some of the topics we discuss include: How Kevin and his wife Jane transformed the bottom level o...
Episode 119 - Mind Your Wash Line
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we talk all about the concept of wash lines in cocktails and how to achieve a wash line that emphasizes the qual...
Episode 118 - Heritage Cocktails Double Feature
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we're sharing a double feature of two episodes that came out WAY BACK in January of 2018 - that's closing in on two years ago. Part One ...
Episode 117 - Fancy Rum & Cokes
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This time around, we catch up with Dan Marlowe, who's a really talented bartender currently heading up the brand new tavern program at BlueDyer Distil...
Episode 116 - Maximo Mezcal
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this spirited interview with John Ravis of Maximo Mezcal, some of the topics we cover include: How John made the move from shucking oysters, to te...
Episode 115 - Plato & Aristotle Walk into a Bar
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we do a close reading of David Wondrich's extremely influential new article, "Plato & Aristotle Walk into a Bar - A Meditation on the...
Episode 114 - Maritime Cocktails
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the confluence of cocktails, boats, and the high seas. In addition to the history of cocktails, boats, and culture, we ...
Episode 113 - Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we sit down with Derek Brown and Bob Yule, co-authors of Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World. Som...
Episode 112 - The Truth about Syrups
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Tory Pratt, founder of Pratt Standard Cocktail Co. Some of the things we discuss include: How a childhood spent in and...
Episode 111 - Why is Moonshine Illegal?
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer user submitted questions about spirits and cocktails. Specifically, the topics we cover include: Why moonshine is illegal,...
Episode 110 - Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun chat with author and bartender Shannon Mustipher, some of the topics we discuss include: How Shannon shifted her passion for art from the...
Episode 109 - Saint Benevolence Rum
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring conversation with Chase Babcock of Saint Benevolence Rum, some of the topics we explore include: How Chase's childhood visits to Ha...
Episode 108 - Tales of the Cocktail 2019
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ethan Hall, Russell Garing, and Eric Holtzman of the Modern Bar Cart Team to learn about their first-time experiences at...
Episode 107 - Sazerac Attack
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a comprehensive look at the New Orleans inspired Sazerac cocktail and delve deep into the institution that is Tales of the Co...
Episode 106 - Mastering Garnish Prep
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give you a comprehensive breakdown on how to approach and prepare garnishes of the citrus variety and beyond.
Episode 105 - The Tequila Dictionary
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with author and spirits judge Eric Zandona about his new book, The Tequila Dictionary. Some of the subjects we discuss in ...
Episode 104 - Bespoke Bitters
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on bitters - bitter cocktails, and more importantly, two new bespoke cocktail bitters flavors we developed for our friends o...
Episode 103 - Rant: "Mocktail" is not a Dirty Word
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it was first brought to our attention that the word "mocktail" might be somehow bad or offensive, we was taken completely off-balance because,...
Episode 103 - "Mocktail" is not a Dirty Word
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it was first brought to our attention that the word "mocktail" might be somehow bad or offensive, we was taken completely off-balance because,...
Epiosde 102 - Not Tequila
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with RB Wolfensberger, head distiller at Gray Wolf Craft Distilling, about his new American Agave Spirit: Lobo. Some of the t...
Episode 101 - Pechuga-palooza
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this flavorful conversation with Max Lentz and Eli Breitburg-Smith of the Baltimore Spirits Company, some of the things we discuss include: Why br...
Episode 100 - State of the Cocktail Union
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's shakin, cocktail fans? Welcome to the official 100th episode of The Modern Bar Cart Podcast! That's right - 100 episodes. A HUGE milestone, to ...
Episode 099 - Bursting Bubbles
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into all things carbonated and watery. Some of the things we discuss include: The difference between seltzer, cl...
Episode 099 - Bursting Bubbles
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into all things carbonated and watery. Some of the things we discuss include: The difference between seltzer, cl...
Episode 098 - Don't Sleep on Kings
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hang out with bartender Zac Hoffman and focus in on cocktail competitions and the craft bartender experience. What does it take to...
Episode 097 - Solera Aged Rum
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This time around, we chat with Andy Keller, head distiller for Blackwater Distilling, Maryland's oldest currently operating craft distillery. We exami...
Episode 096 - Battlefield to Glass Spirits
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview distiller Yianni Barakos of Mason Dixon Distillery in Gettysburg, PA. Some of the things that we discuss include: How a...
Episode 095 - CBD Cocktails
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this dank, hemp-driven, healing conversation with Tyler Lloyd of Louisville CBD. Some of the things we discuss include: What CBD is and how it di...
Episode 094 - Tour of Islay (Part II)
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this continuation of our spirited tour of Islay with Scotch enthusiast Adam Safir, some of the things we discuss include: How a new distillery has...
Episode 093 - Tour of Islay (Part I)
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Part I of this in-depth interview and Scotch tasting with Adam Safir of the DC Islay Scotch society, some of the topics we discuss include: How Ad...
Episode 092 - Sake (Part II)
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this continuation of our spirited sake conversation with wine & spirits expert Lara Victoria, some of the topics we discuss include: How to go abo...
Episode 091 - Sake (Part I)
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview WSET certified educator Lara Victoria about one of her passions - sake. Some of the subjects we discuss include: How La...
Episode 090 - WTF is Clairin?
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer some of the best mailbag questions we've received from listeners over the past several months. Some of the topics we cove...
Episode 089 - I'm Just Here for the Drinks
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this book review episode, we review Sother Teague's cocktail book, I'm Just Here for the Drinks.
Episode 088 - Sangfroid Distilling
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this craft spirits conversation and tasting with distiller Nate Groenendyk, some of the topics we discuss include: How a duo of spirits enthusiast...
Episode 087 - Nelson's Blood & ESports
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, where we mop up all the tasty bits - all the gravy and delicious dribblins, that didn't quite make it into the other episodes from th...
Episode 086 - Sam Vieira
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the things we discuss during this home bartender spotlight interview with Sam Vieira include: How Sam made his way to spirits & cocktails via...
Episode 085 - Bryan Davis
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this post-distillery-tour interview with Bryan Davis of Lost Spirits Distillery, some of the topics we discuss include: Bryan's thoughts on the im...
Episode 084 - Lost Spirits Distillery
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's shakin, cocktail fans? Welcome back to another episode of The Modern Bar Cart Podcast! This time around, we enjoy Part I of a Two-Part Episod...
Episode 083 - The Spirit Guide Society
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a crossover episode with our friends at the Spirit Guide Society Podcast, led by Pedro Shanahan and based in the Seven Grand whiskey bar in Lo...
Episode 082 - Pedro Shanahan
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pedro Shanahan is the host of the Spirit Guide Society Podcast. He is a pioneer in the Los Angeles spirits scene, a member of 213 Hospitality, and a p...
Episode 081 - Paul MacDonald
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with bartender, Instagram icon, and hospitality guru Paul MacDonald, some of the things we discuss include: How Paul approaches a h...
Episode 080 - 2018 Year in Review
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's shakin, cocktail fans? Welcome to this special year-end episode of The Modern Bar Cart Podcast! In this show, we give you a rundown of 2018 by ...
Episode 079 - Tea Cocktails
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Brittany and Joe from Wight Tea Co., we cover a broad range of tea-related topics, including: How a sibling joke in the mid...
Episode 078 - Cocktail Holiday Gift Guide 2018
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide a special rundown of the best holiday cocktail gifts for 2018. We cover gifts in the low budget range ($100). And we segme...
Episode 077 - Homemade Liqueurs
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about homemade liqueurs, which are becoming a more and more popular hobby and gift item as people learn more about home bartending...
Bonus Mini: The Art of the Shower Negroni
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has two important updates: We just launched two cocktail scented soaps in collaboration with our partners over at Savage Soaps in Freder...
Episode 076 - The Milk Punch Episode
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the various incarnations of Milk Punch, both historical and contemporary. Some of the topics we discuss include: The e...
Episode 075 - Cocktail Menu Development
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This time around, we had the pleasure of speaking with Hakim Hamid, who's the beverage director of a really excellent speakeasy-style cocktail bar cal...
Episode 074 - The Switchel Episode
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we talk with my friend Nikki Blank about one of the world's most ubiquitous and time-tested drinks: switchel. This is a cocktail mixer a...
Episode 073 - Unpacking Prohibition
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with author and historian Garrett Peck to discuss the causes, proximal effects, and long-term ramifications of Prohibiti...
Episode 072 - Halloween Cocktails
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Halloween cocktail connoiseuse, Carolyn Kozlik. She and Eric go back and forth to assess your best options for both ...
Episode 071 - Fat Washed Cocktails
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the art and science of fat washed spirits and how to use them in cocktails. First, we walk you through what fat washing is,...
Episode 070 - Iconic Movie Cocktails
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine three iconic 20th century films through the lens of the cocktail with film buff Eric Holtzman. They are: Casablanca (Fren...
Episode 069 - Bay Area Cocktails
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Shanna Farrell, some of the topics we discuss include: The Creation of the book Bay Area Cocktails and how Shanna used her ...
Episode 068 - Battle of the Bartenders
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we follow a group of mixologists from Northern Virginia through a harrowing, three-round cocktail competition hosted by Catoctin Cree...
Episode 067 - Fuckin Cocktails
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Emily Farris of The Boozy Bungalow - a cocktail, recipe sharing, and DIY crafts blog. Some of the topics we discuss incl...
Episode 066 - Bone Broth Cocktails
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Brainy Belly founder Janalee Redmond about bone broth and how to use it in cocktails. Some of the things we cover includ...
Episode 065 - The Cork Episode
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we talk about the history and science of cork and cork products. Some of the topics we discuss include: The his...
Episode 064 - New York Cocktails
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hang out with New York cocktail author Amanda Schuster, who demystifies the mixological evolution and influence that makes NYC suc...
Episode 063 - Book Review: By The Smoke and the Smell
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give you some updates about upcoming product releases, catch up with Modern Bar Cart co-founder Ethan Hall, and offer an in-depth ...
Episode 062 - Eau de Vie: The Water of Life
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we answer a listener-submitted question about the difference between brandy and eau de vie. Everything you need ...
Episode 061 - The Mead Episode
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with James Boicourt and Hillary Harris, some of the topics we discuss include: The most common varieties of mead you'll come across...
Episode 060 - The Gin Dictionary
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pull up a mic with gin expert David T. Smith, author of The Gin Dictionary. In this interview, some of the topics we cover incl...
Episode 059 - Drinkonomics 101
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Brian McGahey of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG) about how bars develop and price their cocktails. Some of the s...
Episode 058 - Summer Cup & Sangria
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we delve deep into the history and execution of two low-ABV giants: Summer Cup & Sangria. Some of the topics we ...
Episode 057 - The Madeira Episode
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an interview with sommelier and Madeira expert Michael Scaffidi. Some of the things we discuss in this wide-ranging conversation inclu...
Episode 056 - A Short History of Drunkenness
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview author and etymologist Mark Forsyth on why and how people have been getting drunk from the very beginning of human histo...
Episode 055 - The Shochu Episode
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Taka Amano of New American Spirits and producer of Umai! Shochu. Some of the topics we cover include: How Taka used hi...
Episode 054 - Cocktails on the Move
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Modern Bar Cart co-founder Ethan Hall about how to get your cocktail on when you're not at home or at the bar. Some of t...
Episode 053 - Homemade Syrups
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into homemade cocktail syrups, teaching you everything you need to know to make your own delicious cocktail mixer...
Episode 052 - Sherry
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pull up a chair in The Petworth Citizen and Reading Room to interview bartender and Sherry buff Chantal Tseng. Some of the topics ...
Episode 051 - Bourbon (Part II)
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of our two part chat with Bourbon aficionado Jordan Wicker of the Speaking Easy Podcast, we sample five very different bourbons...
Episode 050 - Bourbon (Part I)
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, we talk Bourbon with Jordan Wicker of the Speaking Easy Podcast.
Episode 049 - Cocktail Architecture
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with illustrator and architect Melissa Wood about her iconic recipe book, The Architecture of the Cocktail.
Episode 048 - Beer Cocktails (AKA "Beertails")
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with cocktail author and beertail expert Jon Yeager, who runs a Nashville-based beverage consulting company alongside his wif...
Episode 047 - How to Give Tasting Notes
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the most essential elements of good tasting notes, including how to do a wine, beer, or spirits tasting in the first place, ...
Episode 046 - The Art of the Garnish
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, garden designer and cocktail architect Leeann Lavin pulls up a mic to talk garnishes. We give you the low-down on so many different t...
Episode 045 - Intro to Tiki
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hang out with Ben Wiley, ower-operator of Archipelago here in Washington, DC. It's a great Tiki bar with a lot of personality, and...
Episode 044 - Cocktail Snobs vs. Cocktail Slobs
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we walk you through the traits and habits of cocktail snobs and cocktail slobs, and then we present some useful ...
Episode 043 - The Mezcal Episode
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Robin Miller of Espita Mezcaleria. He gives us a crash course on agave spirits like tequila, mezcal, sotol, and bacanora...
Episode 042 - The Vermouth Episode
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Kat Hamidi of Capitoline Vermouth. She gives us a rundown of this important cocktail ingredient, and we sample some verm...
Episode 041 - One-Bottle Cocktails
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with cocktail writer Maggie Hoffman, author of The One-Bottle Cocktail. Some of the topics we cover in this episode include:...
Episode 040 - Barrels and Aging
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about barrels, which are one of the most important parts of the distilling, aging, and blending process. No barrels, no brown...
Episode 039 - Intro to Terroir
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we delve into the concept of "terroir," which refers to the effects of landscape and climate on the flavors of t...
Episode 038 - Healthier Drinking
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Ariane Resnick, author of The Thinking Girl's Guide to Drinking. We discuss how to drink healthier, enjoy fresh ingredien...
Episode 037 - Optimizing Your Home Bar
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the various ways you can organize your home bar to be more aesthetically pleasing, and more functional at the same time...
Episode 036 - Muddler Mania
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an interview with woodworker Brendan Donovan of MuddledAndRolled. He's a really talented craftsman who produces handcrafted, hardwood ...
Episode 035 - Cocktail Bites
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Kathleen Tozzi of The Fancy Schmancy Co. about how to pair food with cocktails. Whether you're hosting a large party or ...