Everyday Drinkers: Common Man Cocktails (HD)

A twist on the "traditional" three wise men cocktail, but with something a bit more Mexican...tequila. With or without tequila, we still can't recommend this insanity. But, that doesn't mean we won't do it. This has agave and oak flavor, much like an anejo tequila but a bit more rough and tumble. Not as much buttery rested flavor as an aged tequila, but the age of the oak barrel in the whiskey brought together with some tequila gives you that flavor profile in some way. Mexican Three Wise Men 1/2 oz. Jack Daniels, 1/2 oz. Jim Beam, 1/2 oz. Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado (or Tradicional Silver)

This Ocean Spray Cranberry juice cocktail was developed to help drive some exposure and sales of cranberry juice. It has a classic cocktail look, could use a bit of a garnish and definitely hides the Southern Comfort. Not a hugely potent drink, has a bit of a dry cranberry finish with some nice acidity and a little sweetness. SoCo brings the structure to the flavors but isn't dominant. Favorite Saturday Morning cartoon growing up, what's your favorite? Scarlett O' Hara 2 oz. Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice, 1 oz. Cranberry Juice

This Ocean Spray Cranberry juice cocktail was developed to help drive some exposure and sales of cranberry juice. It has a classic cocktail look, could use a bit of a garnish and definitely hides the Southern Comfort. Not a hugely potent drink, has a bit of a dry cranberry finish with some nice acidity and a little sweetness. SoCo brings the structure to the flavors but isn't dominant. Favorite Saturday Morning cartoon growing up, what's your favorite? Scarlett O' Hara 2 oz. Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice, 1 oz. Cranberry Juice

Amaretto usually does not disappoint so we'll see what happens when you bring amaretto together with some lime and coconut rum. In some ways there is a bit of a Mai Tai like flavor thanks to the almonds playing big in the drink. Or, perhaps, an almond daiquiri. Everyone is going to like this... unless you've got some crazy almond allergy. Otherwise, you may find the sweetness slightly balanced out against the lime to create a very enjoyable cocktail experience. Island Nut Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. Coconut Rum, 1 oz. Amaretto, 1/2 oz. Lime Juice

The Kapu-Kai Swizzle is a cocktail utilizing Lemon Hart 151 and demerara syrup with a bit of lime. However, because of the crushed ice and swizzle, the dilution is pretty high and the rich demerara syrup keeps the cocktail from being pure rocket fuel. Molasses heavy sweetness makes this a worth cocktail contender that fits well into the tiki mold. Kapu-Kai Swizzle 3/4 oz. Lime Juice, 3/4 oz. Rich Simple Syrup, 1 1/2 oz. Lemon Hart 151

The Liquid Cocaine is a cocktail with many variations to the recipe, we've done one before but it was quite different than this version of the liquid cocaine. The trick to building a liquid cocaine recipe is making it respectful on the palate. It's obvious that the reason the cocktail exists is to play off the word "cocaine" to try to drum up additional sales, interest and viral-nature to the recipe. But, none-the-less, one has to create it because people are looking for it, so here it is! Liquid Cocaine 1 oz. Bacardi 151, 1 oz. Jagermeister, 1 oz. Peach Schnapps, Top with Cranberry Juice

Today we try something more natural for a root beer infusion, Art in the Age Root. This is a spirit that can be utilized for a wide array of cocktails, if carefully done. Root is very specific on flavor and it can overwhelm or be lost in a cocktail very easily, perhaps it needs to be the center focus of the cocktail. Find versatility, or just drink on the rocks!

The Fire Whip, smells a bit like a candle store--Jennifer thought it smelled like a doctors office. Not sure where that comes from, but we think the cinnamon is the big aroma on the Fire Whip. The shooter itself has a little different flavor than a standard shot of fireball and a leaves a slight numbing feeling with a delayed whipped cream finish. While the shooter still has a lot of cinnamon flavor, it does give you an excuse to use Whipped Vodka if you have a big o'l bottle of it. Fire Whip 1/2 oz. Fireball Whiskey, 1/2 oz. Whipped Vodka

For your Saturday night viewing, we have the new reformulated VEEV spirit bottle. The new 70-proof is a bit different than the one we used a few years ago, more like a vodka-alternative with just a bit of acai berry aroma and flavor. Balanced on the edge of sweet, this berry infusion brings a new twist to a basic neutral grain spirit like vodka. While VEEV will definitely change a cocktail that calls for vodka, it may change it in a more creative and unique way. Definitely worth experimenting on!

The classic shandy isn't just beer and lemonade, it's a bit different and a bit more unique and dynamic. The classic shandy utilizes a hybrid of beer (ale) and ginger beer with an additional citrus. You can still utilize your favorite recipe, but this will make you feel like you were drinking 1800's style! The Absturzlösung / Pass Out Cocktail: http://bit.ly/1KRZMzy Ultimate Beer Mug: http://bit.ly/1FFzaRb Classic Shandy 8 oz. ale, 8 oz. ginger beer, 1 oz. orange curacao, 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest Garnish

A cocktail that brings the passion in passion fruit by utilizing the great brand B.G Reynolds to create a design that is both tart and slightly sweet, but definitely has the passion fruit tart that you get from some styles of passion fruit. Naturally refreshing and a generally great drink for those that don't like a single dimension of sweet and need some kick in their step. This definitely has a tropical vibe to it and is definitely something of a favorite of Derrick moving forward. Definitely great with the crushed ice to create a super cold cocktail...there is rum in here? Yeah, you can't tell. It's light, easy and refreshing without too much alcohol to hurt you. Chicago Hi-Ball: http://bit.ly/1orl3Vr Glass Straws: http://bit.ly/13am6TG Green Beret Cocktail: http://bit.ly/1AjVaku Pieces of Eight 3/4 oz. Lime Juice, 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice, 1 1/2 oz. B.G Reynolds' Passion Fruit Syrup, 1 1/2 oz. Light Virgin Islands Rum

A galliano cocktail that reminds Ian of Tiramisu but reminds both of us of awesome in your face. We reflect upon the flavors of galliano and figure out if it should have more vanilla flavor aside from the anise. The creme de cacao does offer a nice balance of sweetness to offset just a plain heavy cream body. If you're like Derrick, you get more chocolate and cream than galliano or the anise-finish often found with the liqueur. Nick & Nora Glasses: http://bit.ly/1AjB3Tu Red Boston Shaker: http://bit.ly/1zugpe0 Golden Cadillac 1 oz. Galliano, 1 oz. White Creme de Cacao, 2 oz. Heavy Cream, Cinnamon Dusting

The Irish Wake, what makes it Irish? The only thing we can think of is the high amount of alcohol and the stereotype that Irish know how to drink (they do have a holiday named after it after all). The color is pretty, the cocktail is a bit heavy on alcohol--it tastes much like a very highly vodka-centric screwdriver. If you like cocktails with that ethanol after taste, this is the cocktail for you. Classy Highball Glasses: http://bit.ly/13tpMD1 Caribou Lou Cocktail: http://bit.ly/1Ce85ne Irish Wake 1 oz. Bacardi Silver, 1 oz. Bacardi Gold, 1 oz. Bacardi 151, 1 oz. Blue Curacao, 8 oz. Orange Juice

Today we taste Gentleman Jack and compare it to the lower end product, Jack Daniels to see if we can find the differences and why you'd want to pay additional for Gentleman Jack over the other products. Deep Eddy Lemon Review: http://bit.ly/1vAErJz

As promised, we took X-Mode Energy shots and built a shooter out of 'em. This cocktail was written on a paper napkin, invented by Curtis as we taped this weeks episodes. This shot works pretty well, it's easy to drink, has some nice flavor which is pretty well balanced, although the drink doesn't look so great when being built in a shaker. A well balanced drink with slight fireball, distinct cherry, muted chocolate, and a mildly dry finish. First, get X-Mode at xmshot.com, then pickup some Coole Swan and move from there into the awesomeness. Classic Shot Glasses: http://bit.ly/1wLWpGr Walnut Bitters: http://bit.ly/WK2im2 La Fire Mode Shooter 1/2 oz. Coole Swan Irish Cream, 1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao, 1/2 oz. Fireball Whiskey, 1/2 oz. X-Mode Energy Shots, 1 Dash Black Walnut Bitters