S2 E38 Hotline | Batching & Shoulder Season Sippers
In this Hotline Edition, Bob breaks down how to batch cocktails like a pro using the classic 2-1-2 formula and gives three easy summer batch options: the Manhattan, Negroni, and Boulevardier. He walks listeners through how to pre-dilute, store, and serve. From stout-and-bourbon espresso martinis to mezcal split-base margaritas and springtime gin drinks with ginger beer, the episode is packed with flavorful ways to plan ahead, simplify hosting, and stretch beyond your cocktail comfort zone.
Key Topics
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Batching Techniques – Pre-portion, dilute, and store cocktails for streamlined service.
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Flavor Expansion – Moving from bourbon to mezcal and gin using split bases.
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Seasonal Sippers – Spring-leaning cocktails featuring berries, ginger beer, and fresh citrus.
Episode Index
(0:50) Batching 101: Use the 2-1-2 recipe and add 20% water for proper dilution.
(2:10) Recommended batchable cocktails: Manhattan, Negroni, and Boulevardier.
(3:55) Stout + bourbon = a knockout espresso martini with chocolate or tiramisu liqueur.
(5:15) Mezcal–bourbon split margarita and gin daiquiri offer new routes for whiskey lovers.
(7:00) Shoulder season sippers: bourbon or tequila + berries + ginger beer = mud season magic.
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