Hosted by veteran political consultants David Kochel and Rob Stutzman, Highball Politics is a bar crawl around America to find out what real people around the country are saying about hot political issues and culture.
1.25 Michelin Stars and Stripes with Brandyn Tepper of The Cocktail Academy
David and Rob interview traveling bar consultant Brandyn Tepper about the State of the Union and Katie Britt's bizarre response, as well as high-end cocktails and how to spot a high roller.
This week's signature drinks:
"Joe Biden" AKA "Freight Train Swizzle"
Aged rum
Green chartreuse
Falernum
Lime juice
“Katie Britt" AKA "Train Wreck"
Vodka or tequila
Triple sec
Rum
Coke
Lemonade
Make sure all ingredients come from plastic bottles!
Check out Brandyn's Cocktail Academy: https://www.cocktailacademyla.com/
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16 Feb 2024
1.24 Los Angeles, California with David Valdez of Level 8 and The Spare Room
David and Rob chat with bartender David Valdez about the wild happenings at the Houston Brothers' Level 8 in DTLA, Hollywood history at The Spare Room in the Hollywood Roosevelt, plus a dash of politics and a potential No Labels ticket.
This week's signature drinks:
"Matcha Picchu"
Housemade Matcha Syrup
Gin
Pisco
Lemon Juice
Lime Juice
Egg white
Dehydrated flowers
"Steve Garvey" AKA "Blue Hawaiian"
Haku Japanese Vodka
Roku Japanese Gin
Cointreau
Blue Curaçao
Infused with Muskmelon
Topped with Starry (lemon-lime soda)
Garnish with a blue baby baseball and a red straw!
“Adam Schiff" AKA "Pasadena Negroni"
Rittenhouse Rye
Moot Madeira Vermouth
Aperol
Check out Level 8: https://www.level8dtla.com/
Check out The Spare Room: https://www.spareroomhollywood.com/
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19 Jan 2024
1.23 Iowa Caucus Special
David and Rob share their own experiences and insights from the 2024 Iowa GOP Caucus, as well as what they learned from the locals.
This week's signature drinks:
"Iowa Toddy"
Cedar Ridge Rye Whiskey
Deal's Orchard Apple Cider
Local Hive Midwest Honey
Steaming hot water
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, steep for 5 minutes, and enjoy!
Ruthie Lager (Exile Brewing Co.)
Check out Ruthie's story: https://untappd.com/b/exile-brewing-company-ruthie/233815
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