The Modern Bar Cart Podcast

In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we delve into the concept of "terroir," which refers to the effects of landscape and climate on the flavors of the wines and spirits we drink. We examine the key aspects of terroir and then investigate whether this concept can extend to spirits and cocktails, as well as wine.

In this episode we interview Ariane Resnick, author of The Thinking Girl's Guide to Drinking. We discuss how to drink healthier, enjoy fresh ingredients, and avoid some of the short- and long-term physical inconveniences associated with alcohol consumption. Disclaimer: None of the content in this episode is intended as medical advice. Please consult a licensed physician before doing literally anything.

In this episode, we talk about the various ways you can organize your home bar to be more aesthetically pleasing, and more functional at the same time. Do you have a bar cart, a spacious dry bar, or even a wet bar with seating and serving space? We have tips for how to optimize each setup and really fine-tune your bar to suit your lifestyle goals.

This episode is an interview with woodworker Brendan Donovan of MuddledAndRolled. He's a really talented craftsman who produces handcrafted, hardwood muddlers. Brendan is a really fun dude to chat with, and you can tell just how passionate he is about his craft. Some of the things we discuss in this episode include: How a handcrafted muddler is turned and assembled Different approaches to muddling certain ingredients, from sugar to citrus, and beyond The ergonomics of the muddling process, and how muddler shape affects results Why Brendan enjoys craft cocktails despite a limited ability to perceive flavor A few speculations about Nicola Tesla’s elderly affinity for pigeons And much, much more

In this episode, we chat with Kathleen Tozzi of The Fancy Schmancy Co. about how to pair food with cocktails. Whether you're hosting a large party or an intimate get-together, food and cocktails just go together...but not in the same way that food and wine are often paired. Listen to this episode to learn the nuances and logistics of charcuterie boards, cocktail noshing, and "the perfect bite."

In this episode, five different home bartenders talk about cocktail ingredients that have tested them to their limits - their personal cocktail kryptonite, if you will. Making cocktails isn't always easy, and sometimes our own flavor aversions and fears don't help. These stories give you a few different templates for conquering the ingredients that may be your cocktail kryptonite.

This exploration of Japanese flavors and aesthetics is part three of a four-part series in which we explore unique cocktail cultures from around the world. We also chat with Jennifer Bloeser of Oregon Coast Wasabi, who shares her insights about this unique ingredient.

In this episode, we pay homage to the flavors of the American frontier by discussing the drinks that characterized the Wild West, from the 1700s, straight through to the Golden Age of Cocktails. This is also a tribute to our Frontier Sarsaparilla Bitters, which celebrate the native flavors of North America.

This series is a celebration of the brand spanking new Embitterment Heritage Collection, which is a premium line of cocktail bitters we’re launching this month in January of 2018. Each episode will be inspired by one of the four excellent bitters flavors in the Heritage Collection, and we’ll do a deep dive into that region’s history, culture, and recipes to inspire your home cocktail experiments in the new year. In this episode, we explore Indian Cocktails and dig into the history of the Indian spice trade to celebrate our Liquid Gold Ancient Trade Bitters (by Embitterment).  

In this episode, Eric takes advantage of a long road trip to answer all the lightning round questions that interview guests on the Modern Bar Cart Podcast must answer.