Death to False Wine

This week, we are joined by Alex Michael (@flexistopheles) to discuss the surprisingly complicated origin of geographical indications. Join us as we find the answer to a number of burning questions, such as - why can you only make Champagne in Champagne? Why does America have so few geographical indications? And when is violence the answer? We explore all of this and much more!

Cocktails Discussed:

The Disrespect

1 oz. Marian Farms Pisquita

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1/2 oz. St. George Raspberry liqueur

1/4 oz. Bruto Americano

2 oz. Korbel Brut California Champagne

Fresh Raspberries

Based on the False Alarm created by Ivy Mix, as published in Spirits of Latin America

Combine all ingredients save the champagne and raspberries in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, and fine strain into a wine glass over fresh ice. Top with the champagne, and garnish with fresh raspberries.

Newcomers' Cup

3/4 oz. Zubrówka bison grass vodka

3/4 oz. Germana silver cachaça

3/4 oz. "Kamejikomi" Awamori

1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. demerara simple syrup

8 mint leaves

Based on the Ambrosio Cup, originally created by Ann Robinson at PDT, as published on Difford's Guide

Lightly muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker, then add the rest of the ingredients. Add ice, and shake until chilled. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with fresh mint and a lime twist.