Cocktails & Carryons

About Cocktails & Carryons

Welcome to Cocktails and Carry-ons, where BFFs Diana and Carli share stories about their travels while making custom cocktails based on their journeys. Each episode features a different drink (recipes in the show notes), paired with travel tips based on Carli and Diana’s real-life adventures … and misadventures.

Publisher

Clock Tower Media

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Meet Me In Paris Part 1

   Carli does the work and sets out a spread for the Cocktails and Carry-ons crew. Carli, Greg, and Diana compare the number of times they’ve been to Paris and debate whether or not Paris in Las Vegas counts as a half. Carli whips up a French Martini with a very royal-looking bottle of Chambord. Diana shares an alternative to the Eiffel Tower for a stunning city view, and we talk about the importance of “pee money”. French Martini Ingredients 2 oz vodka 2 oz pineapple juice .5 oz Chambord Fresh raspberries or lemon twists (optional) Preparation Add the vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 to 30 seconds until the shaker is frost-cold and a nice foam forms. Strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh raspberry or lemon twist.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Phone it in Part 3, Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Episode 18

   Our last cocktail is the small-but-mighty Tip Top Bee’s Knees. The teeny-tiny can packs a punch with its alcohol content, but is it worth the price? A surprise phone call turns into a surprise guest with tearful results.

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Phone it in Part 2 - Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Episode 17

   We continue phoning it in by switching to tequila with the Two Chicks Tequila Grapefruit Cocktail Sparkling Pomona. Does the drink live up to the beautiful White Lotus-esque packaging?

4. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Phone it in Part 1 - Cocktails and Carry-Ons, Episode 16

   It’s summer, and we’re phoning it in with canned cocktails. We start the night off with an island escape, trying the Cutwater Tiki Rum Mai Tai. Diana also surprises the crew with a special gift that you are going to want to steal for yourself.

5. 

   26 May 2026

   Viva Las Vegas Part 2 - Cocktails & Carry-ons Episode 15

   First trips to Vegas Diana Cocktail - Vegas Vesper Favorite hotels Favorite games Sphere Shows in Vegas Valley of Fire Hoover Dam Carli make a drink from her last trip? Tickets to clubs for college spring breakers Movies set in Vegas

6. 

   13 May 2026

   Viva Las Vegas Part 1 - Cocktails & Carry-ons Episode. 14

   Viva Las Vegas First trips to Vegas Diana Cocktail - Vegas Vesper Favorite hotels Favorite games Sphere Shows in Vegas Valley of Fire Hoover Dam Carli make a drink from her last trip? Tickets to clubs for college spring breakers Movies set in Vegas

7. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Taking on the Tailgate - Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Ep. 13

   Episode 13 - Taking on the Tailgate - Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Twisted Tea We talk about our favorite tailgating experiences while mixing up some of our favorite pre-game drinks. Carli experiments with some suspicious ingredients to make her favorite Bloody Marys. (Spoiler alert - we all survived.) Diana sweetens things up with some sparkly Mimosas and tries a crowd-sourced recipe for Twisted Tea. Bloody Mary Ingredients 4 oz Mr & Mrs T® Original Bloody Mary Mix 1 oz Vodka 1 cup ice Celery stalk Green olives Preparation Pour vodka over ice in a tall glass Add bloody mary mix Stir and then add celery stalk and olives to garnish Mimosa Ingredients Champagne or Prosecco Orange Juice Preparation Pour Champagne or Prosecco in a champagne flute Add a splash of Orange Juice Twisted Tea Ingredients Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka Sweet Tea Torani Syrups in fruit flavors for variations Preparation Add ice to a glass. Fill halfway with Sweet Tea Add one shot of Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka. Adjust to taste. Add flavored syrups as desired. For a variation, use Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka and Lemonade.

8. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Breaking the Bourbon Trail Part 2 - Cocktails and Carry-Ons, Ep. 12

   Episode 12 - Breaking the Bourbon Trail, Part II - Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned It’s back to the Bourbon Trail as Carli serves up a Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned while we discuss how to plan a Bourbon Trail Trip. We also share some memories while debating whether to pedal wagon or not to pedal wagon and the races of the Triple Crown. Distilleries Castle and Key Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve Rabbit Hole Angels Envy Four Roses Whistle Pig Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned

9. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Breaking the Bourbon Trail Part One - Cocktails and Carry-Ons, Episode 11

   Episode 11 - Breaking the Bourbon Trail, Part I - St. Elmo Old Fashioned and WR Classic Old Fashioned Carli and Diana head to Kentucky to explore the distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We start off with the ready-to-pour St. Elmo Old Fashioned and see how it compares to the hand-crafted Woodford Reserve Classic Old Fashioned. Distilleries Woodford Reserve Maker’s Mark Bulleit Castle and Key Buffalo Trace Rabbit Hole Woodford Reserve (WR) Classic Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz WR Kentucky Straight Bourbon .5 oz Demerara Simple Syrup 3 dashes WR Aromatic Bitters 2 dashes WR Orange Bitters Orange Peel Luxardo Maraschino Cherries Preparation Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 - 40 seconds. Strain into a serving glass. Garnish with a lightly expressed orange peel and a luxardo maraschino cherry.

10. 

    18 Mar 2026

    Margaritas in Mexico Part Two - Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Episode 10

    Episode 9 - Margaritas in Mexico, Part II - Vodka Margarita What to do when you’re out of tequila? You make a Vodka Margarita! Carli makes this margarita variation and shares how a little Squirt can make a pool margarita magical. Find out what wins in a taste test of Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, and Cointreau. We end the episode with the best time of year to go to Mexico. Vodka Margarita Ingredients 2 oz vodka 1 oz grand marnier 1 oz fresh lime juice 2 oz frozen limeade 1 lime wheel Salt for the rim Preparation Wet the rim of a tumbler and dip it into the salt. Place the cocktail ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Fill the glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with the lime wheel.

11. 

    4 Mar 2026

    Cocktails Vs Mocktails - Cocktails & Carry-ons, Episode 9

    Episode 10 - Cocktails vs. Mocktails - Paloma and Paloma Mocktail Our daughters Maddie and Savy join us for a special episode of Cocktails and Carry-ons where we compare the Paloma with the Paloma Mocktail. We talk about mother-daughter trips and get off-topic with the “squirt count”. Paloma Ingredients 2 oz blanco tequila 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice .5 oz fresh lime juice Pinch of salt 2 - 3 oz grapefruit soda Preparation Fill a tumbler with ice. Place the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and salt in a glass and then fill to the top with grapefruit soda. Stir and enjoy! Paloma Mocktail Ingredients 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice .5 oz agave syrup .5 oz fresh lime juice 2 - 3 oz grapefruit soda Preparation Fill a tumbler with ice. Place the grapefruit juice, agave syrup, lime juice, and salt in a glass and then fill to the top with grapefruit soda. Stir and enjoy!

12. 

    18 Feb 2026

    Margaritas in Mexico Part One - Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Episode 8

    Episode 8 - Margaritas in Mexico, Part I - Coconut Margarita Carli and Diana travel to San Jose Del Cabo and start the trip off right at the pool bar with Papa Doug. The week-long party celebrating Fiesta de San Jose included parades, a downtown art walk, breakfast at the La Comer grocery, and plenty of whale sightings. Diana makes a Coconut Margarita for the group and we discover we prefer sugar over salt. Coconut Margarita Ingredients shredded coconut for the rim 2 oz tequila 1 oz coconut rum 1 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz cream of coconut 1 lime wheel Preparation Wet the rim of a tumbler and dip it into the shredded coconut. Place the cocktail ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Fill the glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with the lime wheel.

13. 

    4 Feb 2026

    Martinis In Manhattan Part Two - Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Episode 7

    Martinis In Manhattan Drink: Espresso Martini Travel Focus: New York City Links- https://centralparkzoo.com/ (https://centralparkzoo.com/) Saving Wildlife and Wild Places - Central Park Zoo General information, zoo history, map, education program summary, animal photos and descriptions, and calendar of events. Part of The Wildlife Conservation Society. https://www.amnh.org/ (https://www.amnh.org/) American Museum of Natural History | New York City Explore the natural world, and the known universe. Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm. https://www.goldroomnyc.com/ (https://www.goldroomnyc.com/) The Gold Room | Official Site Escape to The Gold Room, a timeless oasis of opulence and grandeur waiting for you. Book your table here. https://www.foodandwine.com/espresso-martini-6826944 (https://www.foodandwine.com/espresso-martini-6826944) The Right Way to Make an Espresso Martini https://www.metmuseum.org/ (https://www.metmuseum.org/) The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.

14. 

    21 Jan 2026

    Martinis in Manhattan Part One - Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Episode 6

    Episode 6 - Martinis in Manhattan, Part I - Dirty Spicy Martini New York City! Carli puts her giant bottle of Grey Goose to work making Dirty Spicy Martinis while she talks about getting the VIP treatment and a $13,000 alligator clutch. We also go crazy about Broadway, The Gold Room and FAO Schwartz. Dirty and Spicy Martini Ingredients 3 oz Vodka .5 oz Olive Juice .5 oz Pepperocini juice Splash of cholula Jalapeno stuffed olive Preparation Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a jalapeno stuffed olive.

15. 

    5 Jan 2026

    Nashville Nights - Cocktails and Carry-ons, Episode 5

    Episode 5 - Nashville Nights - Tennessee Mule and White Lightning Apple Cider All roads lead to the Frugal McDougal as we travel to Nashville! We discuss concerts with friends and family, Margaritaville with Mama Sue, and the best neighborhoods and restaurants while we make Tennessee Mules and White Lightning Apple Cider. Tennessee Mule Ingredients 2 oz Tennessee whisky 4 - 6 oz ginger beer 1 lime wedge Preparation Flill a highball glass with ice Add the whisky Top off with ginger beer Garnish with lime wedge White Lightning Apple Cider Ingredients 2 oz Ole Smokey White Lightnin’ Moonshine 3 oz cold apple cider Lemon juice Cinnamon stick Preparation Fill a mason jar or highball glass with ice. Pour in the Moonshine. Top with apple cider. Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir well and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

16. 

    22 Dec 2025

    *Staycation Special* Hosting a Cocktail Party-Cocktails & Carry-Ons, Episode 4

    Episode 4 - Staycation Special Hosting a Cocktail Party - Gin and Tonic and Gin Gimlet Bring the party to you! We plan an unforgettable cocktail party while making some simple classics - gin and tonics and gin gimlets. Set the tone by creating a guest list andt playlist that will keep the fun going. We’ll provide all of the alcohol and mixers so you can craft your ideal cocktail while your friends bring the appetizers to round out the event. Gin and Tonic Ingredients 2 oz gin 4 oz tonic water 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 lime wedge Preparation Place ice cubes in a tall, narrow glass. Pour gin over ice; add tonic water and lime juice. Stir well with a long-necked spoon. Garnish with lime wedge. Gin Gimlet Ingredients 2.5 oz gin .75 oz fresh lime juice .75 oz simple syrup 1 lime wedge Preparation Combine gin, lime juice, and simple syrup in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously, then strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

17. 

    8 Dec 2025

    Battle of the Italian Spritzes, Part 3 - Limoncello - Cocktails and Carry-ons, Episode 3

    Episode 3 - Battle of the Italian Spritzes, Part III - Limoncello Our visit to Italy concludes with a toast of Limoncello. We talk about traveling with “adult-adjacent” kids, boat tours, The White Lotus, Luca, trips to the Vatican, and booking tours to enhance your experience. We also get into how size matters with “The David” and visiting penis bars. Salute!

18. 

    1 Dec 2025

    Battle of the Italian Spritzes, Part 2 - The Hugo Spritz - Cocktails and Carry-ons, Episode 2

    Episode 2 - Battle of the Italian Spritzes, Part II - The Hugo Spritz The Italian adventures continue with the Hugo Spritz and talk a LOT about food. We talk about food and trips to the Vatican, and booking tours to enhance your experiences. Hugo Spritz Ingredients 3 oz (90 ml) Prosecco 1–1.5 oz elderflower liqueur (St Germain) 2 oz soda water 6–8 fresh mint leaves (lightly bruised) 1–2 lime wheels (or a small squeeze of lime) Preparation Chill Prosecco, soda water, and your glass. Pack the glass with ice. Clap mint once to release aroma; tuck leaves among the ice. Add elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, and top with soda water. Give 1–2 gentle turns with a bar spoon (don’t mash the mint). Garnish with 1–2 lime wheels and a small mint sprig.

19. 

    24 Nov 2025

    Battle of the Italian Spritzes, Part 1 - The Aperol Spritz - Cocktails & Carry-ons, Episode 1

    Episode 1 - Battle of the Italian Spritzes, Part I - The Aperol Spritz Enjoy “Apertivo” in Italy and discover the origin of the Italian Spritz. Our first drink of the season is an Aperol Spritz. Carli talks about the benefits of spontaneous travel booking to Sorrento, Milan, Rome, and Venice while Diana plans months in advance for her trips to Rome, Tuscany, and Sicily. A highlight for both of us was a cooking class. Aperol Spritz Ingredients 3 parts of Prosecco 2 parts of Aperol 1 splash of soda Orange slice Preparation Place ice cubes in a stemmed balloon glass. Pour 3 parts of Prosecco Follow by pouring 2 parts of Aperol and 1 ounce of soda Slice an orange and use it as a garnish.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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