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David and Rob interview traveling bar consultant Brandyn Tepper about the State of the Union and Katie Britt's bizarre response, as well as high-end cocktails and how to spot a high roller.
This week's signature drinks:

"Joe Biden" AKA "Freight Train Swizzle"

Aged rum

Green chartreuse

Falernum

Lime juice


“Katie Britt" AKA "Train Wreck"

Vodka or tequila

Triple sec

Rum

Coke

Lemonade

Make sure all ingredients come from plastic bottles!

Check out Brandyn's Cocktail Academy: https://www.cocktailacademyla.com/
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David and Rob chat with bartender David Valdez about the wild happenings at the Houston Brothers' Level 8 in DTLA, Hollywood history at The Spare Room in the Hollywood Roosevelt, plus a dash of politics and a potential No Labels ticket.

This week's signature drinks:

"Matcha Picchu"

Housemade Matcha Syrup

Gin

Pisco

Lemon Juice

Lime Juice

Egg white

Dehydrated flowers


"Steve Garvey" AKA "Blue Hawaiian"

Haku Japanese Vodka

Roku Japanese Gin

Cointreau

Blue Curaçao

Infused with Muskmelon

Topped with Starry (lemon-lime soda)

Garnish with a blue baby baseball and a red straw!

“Adam Schiff" AKA "Pasadena Negroni"

Rittenhouse Rye

Moot Madeira Vermouth

Aperol


Check out Level 8: https://www.level8dtla.com/
Check out The Spare Room: https://www.spareroomhollywood.com/
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David and Rob share their own experiences and insights from the 2024 Iowa GOP Caucus, as well as what they learned from the locals.

This week's signature drinks:

"Iowa Toddy"

Cedar Ridge Rye Whiskey

Deal's Orchard Apple Cider

Local Hive Midwest Honey

Steaming hot water

Garnish with a cinnamon stick, steep for 5 minutes, and enjoy!

Ruthie Lager (Exile Brewing Co.)
Check out Ruthie's story: https://untappd.com/b/exile-brewing-company-ruthie/233815
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David and Rob interview Recovery Room's owner Chris DiMattia about PBR, the 2024 election and why no one should underestimate former SC Governor Nikki Haley.

This week's signature drinks:

Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)

"Nikki Haley" AKA "Gin Bloody Mary"

Bombay Dry Gin

Tomato Juice

Lemon Juice

Hot pepper

Worcestershire

Ground cumin

Dash of black pepper

Garnish with a celery stalk and olives, and enjoy!

“Lindsey Graham" AKA "Hanky Panky"

Sweetgrass vodka

Sweet Vermouth

Dash of Fernet-Branca

Garnish with a peach twist

Check out Recovery Room Tavern: https://www.recoveryroomtavern.com/
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David and Rob interview special guest Tim Miller about his work on The Bulwark and Showtime's The Circus, as well as national politics, 2024 Presidential candidates, and some dangerously funny cocktails.

This week's signature cocktails:

"Mike Johnson's Dinosaur Voodoo"

2 oz Bourbon

1 oz Everclear (sub Vodka or White Rum)

4 oz Grape Juice

1 Cup Crushed Ice

Blend and enjoy!

“The Elderly Pickle" AKA "Pickle Down Economics"

2 oz Tito's Vodka

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.5 oz Pickle Juice

Olive

Served straight up like a martini

Check out Tim Miller's work on The Bulwark: https://www.thebulwark.com/author/tim-miller/
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David and Rob interview returning guest Jaime Jackson about Iowa's hot political climate, her latest restaurant in Cedar Rapids, and one very punny cocktail.

This week's specialty drinks:

"House Meowgarita"

Fresh lime juice

Agave syrup

Triple sec

Tequila


Bonus Cocktails:

“Nikki Haley"

1 can American light beer

Roll top of beer can in lime juice and Tajin

Hot sauce on top


"Ron DeSantis"
Layer 1:

Rum

Pineapple

Coconut Cream

Lime

Layer 2:

Rum

Lime

Sugar

Strawberry

Blue Curacao float on top

Check out Taco Gato: https://www.instagram.com/tacogatocr/
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