”Drink Like Sailor” is an engaging new podcast hosted by the charismatic Sailor Guevara, a respected name in the spirits industry. In each episode, Sailor dives into the world of mixology, exploring various cocktails, spirits, and the fascinating stories behind them. With her vast knowledge and fun-loving approach, she interviews industry experts, shares insider tips, and provides listeners with the tools to elevate their own drinking experiences. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just curious about the world of spirits, ”Drink Like Sailor” is your go-to source for lively discussions and delicious inspiration. Tune in and raise your glass to discover the art of drinking like a pro.
Host Sailor Guevara interviews Mel Heim of Big Nose Kate Western Whiskey about the outlaw's legacy and a signature cocktail recipe.
15 Jul 2025
Ep 13 - Move Over Martha Stewart
The Simple Goodness Sisters share insights on crafting delicious and straightforward cocktails, positioning them as innovative leaders in the beverage industry in this interview with the host.
8 May 2025
Ep 12 - Tea + Whiskey Lovers Unite
In this episode, Erin Lee, the Head Distiller at FEW Spirits in Evanston, Illinois, joins me. Erin graduated from the STEPUP internship program and is a tea sommelier in addition to being a distiller, so we discussed tea, whiskey, and the Good Deeds spirits project in depth.
11 Apr 2025
Ep11 - Turning Water Into Wine
”Drink Like Sailor” is an engaging new podcast hosted by the charismatic Sailor Guevara, a respected name in the spirits industry. In each episode, Sailor dives into the world of mixology, exploring various cocktails, spirits, and the fascinating stories behind them. With her vast knowledge and fun-loving approach, she interviews industry experts, shares insider tips, and provides listeners with the tools to elevate their own drinking experiences. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just curious about the world of spirits, ”Drink Like Sailor” is your go-to source for lively discussions and delicious inspiration. Tune in and raise your glass to discover the art of drinking like a pro.
4 Apr 2025
Ep10 - A Retro Series, The 1950s
Rock N Roll & Nat King Cole, crazy diets, and G=green Jell-O molds with shrimp? Yuck! What were Americans eating and drinking in the early 50s and how did that shape drinking culture?
15 Mar 2025
Ep - 9 It's The Spirit Talking.
We are kicking off a new series called It’s The Spirit Talking, in which I dive into the subject of religion and booze. As a curious person who didn’t grow up with much religion, I am curious about the origins of religion and how religious rituals incorporate wine, beer, and spirits. Why were monks and nuns making booze? What are the origins of modern religions? And who were the rockstars and villains throughout history?
Grab a drink and follow me and guest Reverend Rebecca Pridmore down the rabbit hole.
1 Mar 2025
Ep 8 - A Retro Series, The Mai Tai Cocktail
In this episode of Drink Like Sailor, it’s time for Curious Cocktails with Kala Ellis. Get retro with us as we introduce a new short series of deep dives into cocktail culture in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
We begin with the famous Mai Tai cocktail, which can be polarizing. It’s got an interesting history and can be a delicious cocktail, but much like the Martini, it’s been abused! What passes for a Mai Tai these days in certain places looks nothing like the OG cocktail.
Grab your bathrobe and a drink, and let’s get into it!
Here is the original Mai Tai recipe:
2 ounces Jamaican rum
½ ounce Orange Curaçao
½ orgeat syrup
¼ ounce rock candy syrup (rich sugar syrup)
Juice of 1 lime
Shake the cocktail and strain it into a 15 ounces glass over shaved or pebbled ice. Garnish with half of the lime shell inside the drink and a sprig of fresh mint. (Be sure to listen to our instructions.) Sailor’s variation: I do not add rich syrup, the Curacao and orgeat are sweet enough.
We hope you will enjoy this series! Drink well friends.
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Read what Sailor Writes at: sailorwrites.com
18 Feb 2025
Ep 7 - Why Do We Think We Hate Gin?
Why do we think we hate gin?
Sailor & Kala ponder the question on behalf of American drinkers and dive into the history of gin. Do we really hate it? Or do we think we hate it? We promise this will be our last episode on gin for a while. But, hey, we are just giving the people what they want!
Please join us to explore the history of this herbal spirit, share our insights on cocktail trends, and discuss our plans for the next episode!
Here's a recipe for one of our favorite gin cocktails;
The Bee's Knees Cocktail
2 oz gin
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz honey syrup
Shake well until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Cheers!
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Read what Sailor Writes at: sailorwrites.com
9 Feb 2025
Ep 6 - The Legend of the Brass Monkey
Two distillers and one DJ. (Well, okay, one podcast host.)
This week Sailor is joined by distillers Riley Henderson and Ari Klafter to discuss the infamous Brass Monkey. Was it a real cocktail? Were the Beastie Boys obsessed with the Brass Monkey? What's the story? Grab a cocktail and join Sailor for a deep dive into the legend of the Brass Monkey and the mark the Beastie Boys left on music world.
Make a Brass Monkey: (per Difford's Guide)
1 oz vodka
1 oz dark rum
2.5 oz fresh squeezed OJ
1/6 oz simple syrup
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wheel. (This cocktail is NOT Sailor approved.)
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28 Jan 2025
Ep 5 - The History of the Gin and Tonic
In this episode of “Drink Like Sailor,” we set sail on a flavorful journey through the history of the gin and tonic, a timeless favorite among seafarers and landlubbers alike. Discover how this iconic drink emerged from the medicinal properties of quinine and the rise of gin in the British Navy. We’ll explore the cocktail’s evolution, its role in maritime culture, and the unique twists that modern mixologists are bringing to this classic recipe. Join us for tales of adventure, refreshing insights, and tips on crafting the perfect G&T!
Joined by friend and bar professional Kala Ellis, we rap about this fascinating cocktail history. We touch upon the wild gin craze and have a 5 step program if gin hurt you. We have the answers, or we create more confusion. Clearly, we have a lot to say about gin.
We also drop some musical nuggets of what have we been listening to lately.
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Read what Sailor Writes at: sailorwrites.com
19 Jan 2025
EP 4 - A Damn Good Manhattan & Book Club
In this episode of Drink Like Sailor, I am joined by guest Sydney Jones, lead distillery technician at the newly constructed Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.
I make and enjoy a damn good Manhattan while discussing the historic role of women in distilling. Together, we highlight how the concept of the at-home drinking space and the role of the at-home bartender emerged because of women being largely excluded from drinking in most public spaces.
It’s interesting to consider how the idea of creating home bars gained popularity because bars and public spaces often excluded women. We explore this topic inspired by the book The Cocktail Parlor, How Women Brough the Cocktail Home, by Nicole Nice.
Sydney also shares her three most impactful hard rock albums of all time. Give it a listen and hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcast app.
Tune in now.
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Make The Rittenhouse Rye Manhattan
2 oz Rittenhouse rye
1 oz Little City Sweet Vermouth (out of NY)
2 dashes of Bitter Housewife Aromatic Bitters
Stir well with ice, strain it into a stemmed cocktail glass and I garnish with an orange zest.
10 Jan 2025
Ep 3 James Bond And The Martini
In this episode of Drink Like Sailor with guest Kala Ellis, a hospitality veteran from Nashville, Tennessee, we deep dive into the Bond & American Martini and the cultural impact that Ian Fleming’s iconic character James Bond and his preferred style of “Shaken Not Stirred Martini” changed the cocktail culture.
3 Jan 2025
EP 2 - Guest - Phil Steger, Founder of Brother Justus Whiskey Co.
This week I sit down with Phil Steger, founder of Brother Justus Whiskey Co to talk about the new official American Single Malt Whiskey category ratified this past December. While many distillers were cheering, some dissent. Hear all about Steger’s position on this new category, his top three metal bands and the recipe for a killer Old Fashioned from moi!
19 Dec 2024
EP 1 - Drink Like Sailor Intro Episode
"Drink Like Sailor" is an engaging new podcast hosted by the charismatic Sailor Guevara, a respected name in the spirits industry. In each episode, Sailor dives into the world of mixology, exploring various cocktails, spirits, and the fascinating stories behind them. With her vast knowledge and fun-loving approach, she interviews industry experts, shares insider tips, and provides listeners with the tools to elevate their own drinking experiences. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or just curious about the world of spirits, "Drink Like Sailor" is your go-to source for lively discussions and delicious inspiration. Tune in and raise your glass to discover the art of drinking like a pro!
Find Sailor online at sailorguevara.com
Read Sailor Writes at sailorwrites.com
Connect on social media: @sailorguevara
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