006 - St. Augustine and the Mysterious Tradition of Patron Saints

Sep 16

Mike and Alexandra discuss St. Augustine, the pronunciation of his name, and Mike’s special connection to him.

Mike shares stories from his professional work on St. Augustine, and also explains why Augustine is a patron saint of brewers even though he likely never encountered beer in his life. The discussion then turns to the origin of patronages for saints.

St. Augustine: August 28th

Drink: Lady Continence

2 oz fig-infused vodka (see below)

½ oz lemon juice

Simple syrup made from 1 ½ tsp. Honey and 2 ½ tsp. Water (warm both in sauce pan, stir until honey dissolves)

1 sliced fig for garnish

Fig-Infused Vodka

2 ½ oz dried figs

1 liter Vodka

1 Vanilla Bean

Pour all ingredients except fig into a shaker filled with ice and shake forty times. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice, and garnish with half a fig.

Don’t miss the Spain and Portugal pilgrimage river cruise with Mike, Alexandra, and Fr. Leo Patalinghug April 22 - May 3, 2023. Get the details at drinkingwiththesaints.com

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