065 - Lingering Questions About the Magi & Dueling Cocktails

09/01/2025 31 min Episodio 65

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Episode Synopsis

In this post-Epiphany episode, Mike and Alexandra discuss:

Each comes up with a drink to represent the three gifts of the Magi. Which will turn out better?

Mike has some lingering questions about the Magi

The Epiphany blessing and chalking


Drink of the Week #1: Mike’s Original Epiphany Cocktail
Golden Cinnamon Schnapps
White Rum
Grapefruit Bitters
Combine ingredients in a shaker full of ice. Shake 40 times. Strain into a cocktail glass.
Drink of the Week #2: Alexandra’s Original Epiphany Cocktail
Fig Jam
½ of a clementine orange
2 oz Bourbon
Cardamom Bitters 
Muddle the orange. Combine jam, orange, and bourbon in a shaker without ice. Dry shake 40 times. Add bitters, then add ice, and shake with star anise. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with anise.
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