The Happiest Hours with Jordan Paley

This week, we are joined by Jordan Paley to discuss the history of Happy Hours, from their origins in the Navy, to Jordan's own virtual Quarantine Happy Hour! 

Cocktails discussed:

Battenberg Cup:

1 oz. Freeland Spirits Bourbon

1 oz. Sweet Gwendoline Gin

3/4 oz. lemon juice

1/2 oz. Tempus Fugit Cremé de Noyaux

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon twist. 

Nomu-Hai

2 oz.  Shimakaze Unaged Awamori

3/4 oz. lemon juice

3/4 oz. Yuzuri Yuzu Liqueur

Asahi Super Dry beer to top

Combine the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice, and top with the Asahi. Garnish with a slice of lemon, and serve. 

Further reading:

The History of Happy Hour - https://www.thrillist.com/drink/history-of-happy-hour

THE HISTORY OF HAPPY HOUR IN AMERICA - http://deadpresidentspub.com/the-history-of-happy-hour-in-america/

The Food Timeline: Happy Hour - https://foodtimeline.org/foodbeverages.html#happyhour

Give Me Liberty And Give Me A Drink by C. Jarrett Dieterle