065 - Lingering Questions About the Magi & Dueling Cocktails

In this post-Epiphany episode, Mike and Alexandra discuss:

  • Each comes up with a drink to represent the three gifts of the Magi. Which will turn out better?

  • Mike has some lingering questions about the Magi

  • The Epiphany blessing and chalking

Drink of the Week #1: Mike’s Original Epiphany Cocktail

Golden Cinnamon Schnapps

White Rum

Grapefruit Bitters

Combine ingredients in a shaker full of ice. Shake 40 times. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Drink of the Week #2: Alexandra’s Original Epiphany Cocktail

Fig Jam

½ of a clementine orange

2 oz Bourbon

Cardamom Bitters 

Muddle the orange. Combine jam, orange, and bourbon in a shaker without ice. Dry shake 40 times. Add bitters, then add ice, and shake with star anise. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with anise.

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