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Sept. 19, 2023

The Carcinization Theory of Mead (Part 2) - with Bob Gardner

The Carcinization Theory of Mead (Part 2) - with Bob Gardner

This week, we are again joined by Bob Gardner as continue our discussion of all things mead! We pick back up by talking about the death and rebirth of mead, covering the rise of craft mead, the Californian origins of the mead revival, and the shocking revelation that town criers are still a thing!


Cocktail Discussed:


Iron Crutch


2 oz. Honest Abe Lychee Mead

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1/2 oz. Yuzuri Yuzu Liqueur

1/3 oz. Baltimaro Vol. 2 Szechuan Amaro

1 oz. Kinmen Kaoliang Baijiu


Combine all the ingredeints except for the mead into a shaker with crushed ice. Shake until well chilled, and pour into a footed pilsner glass. Top with the mead, and quickly stir to blend. Garnish with three brandied cherries, and serve.