Happy Hour Show!

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  Episode 49: St. Paddy’s Day Cocktails! (includes a Float!!)
  Well what better than to honour St. Patrick’s Day with some delicious Guinness, Irish Cream and Irish Whiskey! Check out this episode where we whip up some delicious drinks in honour of John’s Irish heritage 🙂 Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 48: Rosemary Inspired Cocktails!
  In honour of my pal Rosemary, we’re mixing some delicious cocktails that I know she’d love – that include, of course, Rosemary 🙂 Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 47: Spicy Cocktails!
  Note that we did the Spicy Pineapple Margarita in two versions – one with tequila infused jalapeno and one with jalapeno muddled with Mezcal. I’m including the Mezcal one because it was hands down the most delicious of the two. Watch here on Facebook:
• Episode 46: Gin Cocktails!
  We tested our Tanquary Malacca and Tanqueray Canada Gins in a Tom Collins and in a Aviation Cocktail (see recipe below). We also created an Alexander’s Big Brother cocktail in honour of Terry Connors  Watch here on Facebook:
• Episode 45: Family Day!
  In honour of Family Day we took a drive to Campbell River to be with my family. Do yourself a fav – watch vid at around 19:19 to see the performance by Doug on “the day the pig ate my baby sister”. Freaking hilarious (watch John’s expressions 🙂 Watch here on Facebook:
• Episode 44: Valentines Special!
  John picked the drinks. They’re all potty mouth versions so I included hints on names … but am not writing those out 🙂 Watch here on Facebook:
• Episode 43: Tribute to John’s Dad
  John’s dad would have been 112 today!! We’re honouring him with some delicious cocktails we think we would have loved. Watch here on Facebook:
• Episode 42: Dad’s Fav Drinks!
  Tons of birthdays this month! This episode we feature drinks for my Dad’s 85th birthday. Watch here on Facebook:
• Episode 41: John themed birthday drinks!
  It was John’s birthday – so we lived it up in style! I’ve picked out these fab drinks based on his Facebook profile pics 🙂 Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 40: Vodka drinks!
  John made these tasty treats tonight in memory of Betty! Betty White… she would have been 100 on Monday and apparently loved vodka – so a toast to her! Drinks include Lemon Drop Martini, Apple Cider Mule and Cool Hand Cuke Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 39: Sue’s Fav Drinks!
  Okay so it’s my birthday! John’s prepping some delicious cocktails for me … we have a white wine spritzer style thing, a yummy Dirty Martini and my all time fav – some delicious red wine Carmenere by Moon Cursor in Osoyoos (so peppery love it!) Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 38: Happy New Year – Champagne Drinks!
  I’ll be honest – I’m not including the recipes here. I liked the Champaigne a la Coppley Plaza but the other two – not so much. 🙂 Still just a fun show wishing you all a very Happy New Year! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 37: Hot Christmas Drinks!
  We’ll explore some delicious hot Christmasy drinks you can have spiked or not – your choice! Oh … and rumour has it John shows us how to make his Hot Shaft!! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 36: Christmas Special with John, Jason, Drinks & Dickens!
  You don’t want to miss this one! Sit with John and Jason while they sip a Smoking Bishop and homemade eggnog mixed with special delights. You’ll get a real treat when Jason performs a scene from his one-man performance of A Christmas Carol! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 35: Christmas Martinis!
  If you love yummy desserts, you’re going to love these drinks! Join in while we make Ginger Martini, Salted Caramel Martini (ooooh sooooo gooood) and a classic Eggnog Martini! So fun and such great drinks! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 34: Black Drinks for Black Friday!
  This was fun! We made some black cocktails for Black Friday! You’ll even discover a few variations from the Black Russian – and learn the fascinating history of the Blackthorne and Pete’s Black Jack 🙂 Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 33: Smoke Infused Cocktails!
  This one was fun! We played with fire and smoke to make some really tasty drinks! I you’re looking to up your whiskey a notch – give this a try. It’s a campfire in a glass. Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 32: Cocktails from The Drunken Botanist
  We decided to switch it up a notch and pull out some great recipes from Amy Stewart’s The Drunken Botanist book. So colourful and delicous – unique recipes that you’ll love. Watch here on Facebook:
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  On the Road Special ft. Goldstream Distillery
  You’re going to love this – tons of great info on our fav spirits, a fab tour of their facilities and drink recipes! Fun time for sure!
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  Episode 31: Jason Stevens with La Gritona Tequila, smoked citrus and Pineapple Margaritas!
  As always when we get together with Jason, so many laughs and stories and delicious cocktails. Today’s features the over the top amazing La Gritona Tequila and CR Citrus smoked citrus. Jason fills us in on the inspiring stories of each and John pours us up some tantalizing tequila for sipping. So fun! Watch here… Read more: Episode 31: Jason Stevens with La Gritona Tequila, smoked citrus and Pineapple Margaritas!
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  Episode 30: Halloween! Witches Brew, El Diablo (devil) and Dracula!
  So much fun doing a Halloween special! Gotta love the innovative stir sticks and the spooky drinks. Costumes are fun too – John shoulda been an Angel 😉 Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 29: Greyhound, Dalmation, Pomeranian (sense a theme?)
  We had a fabulous time with our pal Noelle and her doggies who joined us for this week’s happy hour. These drinks were yummy – you’ll love them. And try the pepper vodka in a Caesar!!! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 28: Cocktails featuring Empress 1908 Gin!
  There’s nothing tastier or prettier than the delicious cocktails that feature Empress 1908 Gin. Plus we love that it’s made locally by Victoria Distillers – a home town fav all around. Have a watch – we enjoyed the cocktails and they look spectacular! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 27: Thanksgiving Themed Yummy Drinks!
  We had alot of fun on this episode. Lot’s to be thankful for – and these drinks, oh my goodness — over the top yummy! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 26: Lemon Gin & Delicious Shooter!
  These Italian drinks are to absolutely die for. They are soooo delicious. And thank you Julie for the amazing Shooter … or ice cream pal … or coffee addition! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 25: Pousse Cafe + Mystery Drink!
  It’s a pal of mine’s birthday! I’ve know her since I was 15 … had her pick a fav drink for John to make. Who knew she’d pick a science experiment. Who am I kidding – of course she would! 🙂 Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 24: Cognac Drinks!
  It’s a rainy Friday and we have the fire going ready to settle into some scrumptious Cognac. Apparently John and I are blind as well as deaf – making for some belly burning laughs all around. Today we have Sidecar, Metropolitan and the Vieux Carre cocktails. Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 23: The Lulu, D’Vine and Dali!
  These are some really delicious cocktails make from our local cocktail book: Cocktail Culture. Love the Lulu – really tasty! And bring on the D’Vine – which has fabulous vino (we use Burrowing Owl) and John will attest to the tasty Dali – beautiful colour and very yummy drink. Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 22: Jenkins! & Elderflower Rose Gimlet
  We first discovered the Jenkins! at Clive’s Cocktail Lounge in downtown Victoria and instantly fell in love. The Gimlet is … well ….it’s sooo delicious. You’ll love them both! Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 21: Gross sounding drinks!
  In this Episode we’re creating and trying out some really disgusting sound drinks 🙂 We’ve got Garlic Martini (garlic courtesy of Island Garlic), Gin and Milk and Pickle Back! We didn’t agree on what’s yummy and what’s not – but have a watch and you decide 🙂 Happy Anniversary Trish and Brent!! (Big 33! –… Read more: Episode 21: Gross sounding drinks!
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  Episode 20: Herbal Drinks!
  In this Episode we’re exploring drinks made with herbs! 🙂 We’ve got a Rosemary Greyhound cocktail, Lavender Collins and a Honey Basil Margarita. I love them all – but especially the Lavender Collins (relaxing and delicious). Game changers on some of the classics – give them a whirl. Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 19: CocoLocos and Dirty Monkey!
  We had an awesome time doing this one! Jan and Neil came over and helped taste test. Jan and us had the CocoLocos in Puerta Vallarta over 25 years ago! These are both delicious. The Dirty Monkey is so chocolatey it tastes like a milkshake. Try these tasty treats – we know you’ll love them… Read more: Episode 19: CocoLocos and Dirty Monkey!
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  Episode 18: Navy Grog, Jungle Bird, Jet Pilot
  These were super yummy and the Jungle Bird has an amazing garnish/design look to it. You’ll like these – give them a whirl. Watch here on Facebook:
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  Episode 17: Zombies!
  We first discovered the Jenkins! at Clive’s Cocktail Lounge in downtown Victoria and instantly fell in love. The Gimlet is … well ….it’s sooo delicious. You’ll love them both! Watch here on Facebook: