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Apr 2024
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Drinks SOS!

Bon Appétit
About this episode

The May issue of Bon Appetit celebrates all things beverages — from recipes that use vodka in unconventional ways to 15 cocktails you can make with just 5 bottles of booze. So here on Dinner SOS, we're joining the party! Shilpa joins Chris for a deep dive into the issue's cocktail recipes and a mailbag full of listener questions about alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Then, they're both joined by BA staffers Dan Siegel and Sam Stone for a roundtable tasting of just a few beverages in the ever-growing NA category.


Recipes and Links:

Reverse Engineering (video series)

World of Wine (video series)

Recipes from the May issue

How to Party with Soju, Korea's Most Iconic Spirit

Garden Wedding

Sherry Colada

What Nonalcoholic Drink Matches Your Mood?

A Pickle Martini Is the Best Dirty Martini


NA Options We Tried:

Athletic Brewing Co Upside Dawn

Oddbird GSM

Almave Ámbar

Lyre's American Malt

Curious Elixers Curious #1

Bonbuz Bittersweet Citron

Three Spirit Nightcap

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