Fix Me a Drink with Noah Rothbaum & David Wondrich Podcast

It’s been years since we’ve had a proper old-fashioned holiday party season, so no doubt we’re all a bit rusty when it comes to the art of hospitality. To help you celebrate like a pro, Fix Me a Drink’s acclaimed hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by best-selling cookbook author Melissa Clark. She shares her personal strategy for hosting parties and the dishes she likes to serve a crowd. The trio also discuss the perfect holiday drinks and some epic failures, like a flaming punch that went wrong. (Flaming drinks are definitely best left for the pros and require safety precautions.) No matter if you’re hosting a party or going to one this year, you’ll want to listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please drink responsibly. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

How do you put your own spin on a classic Scotch whisky? This was the challenge facing Dewar’s award-winning master blender Stephanie Macleod who was tasked with giving the brand’s well-known 12-year-old Scotch an update. Don’t change it enough and no one will notice the difference, but if you go too far it will be unrecognizable. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, acclaimed hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss with Macleod how she was able to remaster the whisky while preserving Dewar’s house style. The trio also discusses the art of blending, including Macleod’s approach to finishing Scotch in a second cask. So pour yourself a glass of whisky and listen to this episode Fix Me a Drink. Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please sip responsibly. This podcast is produced in sponsorship with one of our spirited partners. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

‘Tis the season to discuss an important and controversial holiday cocktail: Eggnog. While the creamy concoction, which does indeed include plenty of eggs, often gets a bad rap, the classic version is incredibly delicious. The real problem? Most folks buy the pre-made supermarket stuff (a reported 135 million pounds of it each year)—and that just won’t cut it. To help you fix a bowl of proper Eggnog this holiday season, Fix Me a Drink’s acclaimed hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum chat with legendary bartender Dale DeGroff. He shares his family’s famous bourbon Eggnog recipe, as well as his own tips and tricks for making the drink. So put on your favorite holiday sweater and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please drink responsibly. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

Given that New Orlean is home to a multitude of cocktails, from the Sazerac to the Ramos Gin Fizz to the Hurricane, you’d think a great book about the city’s drinks and drinking culture would already exist. In our humble opinion, we’ve found one: Neal Bodenheimer and Emily Timberlake just released the instant classic “Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix Them.” On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum sit down with Bodenheimer to discuss his new book as well as his ground-breaking Nola cocktail bar, Cure. The trio also talks about the history of cocktails in the city and some of their favorite establishments. So mix your favorite New Orleans drink and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please drink responsibly. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

Fall can be one of the most frustrating times of year for a cocktail and spirits drinker. Warm and summery one day, cool and wintery the next—the seasonal whiplash is almost enough to make you drink some kind of ridiculous pumpkin spice concoction. Fortunately, on this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum share their favorite drinks for fall and come up with some unique solutions for the fluctuations in weather. So throw on your favorite fall sweater and listen to this new episode of Fix me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please drink responsibly. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

If you love drinking Scotch, you need to read Dave Broom’s books on the subject. He has been writing about whisky and spirits for more than two decades and has single handedly created a veritable library of work. His latest book, “A Sense of Place: A Journey Around Scotland’s Whisky,” is a heartfelt tribute to the folks who create Scotch and the country where it is made. Broom joins Fix Me a Drink hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum to discuss his new book, trends in the whiskey industry, and what we can learn from a fascinating collection of historic articles on distilling. So pour yourself a dram of your favorite Scotch and listen to this episode. Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please drink responsibly. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

Was it Trader Vic or Don the Beachcomber who created the best-selling tiki cocktail the Mai Tai? It’s one of the great drinks debates, but no matter who came up with this recipe, we can all agree that it's delicious. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the origins of the Mai Tai, including its first write-up in print and its role in mid-century cocktail culture. For this spirited discussion, they are joined by Shannon Mustipher, an award-winning bartender and author of “Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails.” Mix up a Mai Tai and enjoy this new episode of Fix Me a Drink! Cheers! Mai Tai Created by Trader Vic INGREDIENTS 2 oz Jamaican rum (the older the better) 1 oz Lime juice .5 oz Orange curaçao .5 oz Orgeat syrup .25 oz Simple syrup (1 part water, 1 part sugar), optional Garnish: Lime shell and a mint sprig Glass: Double Old-Fashioned DIRECTIONS Add all of the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a double Old-Fashioned glass. Garish with a lime shell and mint sprig. Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please drink responsibly. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

Dive into the rich history of America's cocktail culture, exploring how cities like Kansas City and New Orleans shape unique flavors. The evolution of cocktail recipes takes center stage, showcasing transformations and misattributions over time. The hosts highlight the art of the New York Sour and its elegant presentation. Personal anecdotes and nostalgic ingredients bring local favorites to life, while bitters, like Malort, reveal their intriguing place in the mixology landscape. Cheers to vibrant traditions and the ongoing journey of regional cocktails!

There is seemingly no detail too small for big-budget movies to get right–except bartending, that is. While lots of films depict bartenders at work, few of them get the details correct. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the history of bartending on film while enjoying classic Moscow Mules–a drink that was actually created in Los Angeles. They are joined by expert bartenders and raconteurs Jeffrey Morgenthaler, who runs the bar Pacific Standard in Portland, Oregon, and Eric Alperin from the famed L.A. bar the Varnish. Cheers! The Moscow Mule Contributed by David Wondrich INGREDIENTS 2 oz Vodka Juice of half a lime Ginger beer Glass: Tall glass or copper mug Garnish: Lime half DIRECTIONS Squeeze the lime half into a tall glass or copper mug. Add the vodka, fill with ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish the drink with the spent lime half. Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar’s resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please drink responsibly. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong

Two of the world’s foremost drinks experts are launching a new podcast called Fix Me a Drink. Over a drink, Dave Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum will look at the trends, history and personalities behind your favorite cocktails and spirits. They’ll also explore the fascinating drinking roots of larger society and pop culture. The award-winning duo will bring their signature blend of knowledge and engaging conversation to this new show.