Fast And Wrong Part 2 - With Alex Kyle

This week, we continue our discussion of caffeine and alcohol with Alex Kyle! Our conversation turns towards more some more modern pairings, as we discuss Four Loko, Buckfast Tonic Wine, Espresso Martinis, and the like, as well as delving into why this potent combination got so popular, and whether it's reputation is entirely deserved.

Cocktail Discussed:

Yerba Matini

1 1/2 Oz. Principe De Los Apostoles Gin

1/2 oz. Hesperidina Orange Liqueur

1/4 oz. Lemon Juice

1 oz. Guayakí Sparkling Classic Gold Yerba Mate

Combine the first three ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and top with the sparkling Yerba Mate. Garnish with a lemon twist, and serve.

Further Reading:

The Combined Effects of Alcohol, Caffeine and Expectancies on Subjective Experience, Impulsivity and Risk-Taking - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4354945/

An oral history on the espresso martini - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/espresso-martini-vodka-cocktail

Effects of caffeine on alcohol reinforcement: Beverage choice, self-administration, and subjective ratings - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5382720/

Interactions between alcohol and caffeine in relation to psychomotor speed - https://www.academia.edu/download/50860036/Interactions_between_alcohol_and_caffein20161213-5494-1w8nak.pdf

Evaluation of the central effects of alcohol and caffeine interaction - https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1365-2125.1995.tb04562.x