Ep 71: Analysis Paralysis with Dan Pashman

The Episode:

The Situations:

The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman is debating his choice to live in the suburbs, Chris has yet another ache and/or pain, and Ben is trying to get back to the daily grind.

The Drinks:

Muddled Mission
1.5 oz Anchor Junipero gin
1 oz St. Germain
.75 oz lemon juice
.25 oz Yellow Chartreuse
2 fresh strawberries

In a shaker, gently muddle a hulled strawberry. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a slice of strawberry.

Navy Fizz
1.5 oz London Dry Gin
.75 oz Campari
.75 oz Lemon Juice
.25 oz Simple Syrup (2:1)
.5 Nectarine / Peach
2 rosemary sprigs (2in)
soda water

Muddle nectarine/peach, a rosemary sprig and simple syrup in your shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Fine strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Top with soda water and garnish with another rosemary sprig.

Lawn Dart
1 oz Blanco Tequila
1 oz Tanqueray Gin
.75 oz Lime Juice
.75 oz Agave Syrup
.25 oz Green Chartreuse
1 5inch slice green bell pepper

Muddle the bell pepper and agave syrup. Add everything else then shake with ice and fine strain into a chilled collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with an umbrella and a lime wheel.

Rum Runner
1.5 oz Spiced rum
.5 oz Blackberry brandy
.5 oz Creme de Banane
4 oz Orange Juice
Dash of Falernum or grenadine

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shake with ice. Shake well. Strain into a hurricane glass.

Optional (and recommended): Pour ingredients into a blender with approximately 3/4 cup of ice. Blend until smooth.