The Brandy Crusta is an essential part of New Orleans’ cocktail history. For this episode, we talk about the cocktail’s historical significance, and best practices for making one, with legendary NOLA bartender Chris Hannah from Jewel of the South.

[This episode originally debuted in July 2023.] The Mai Tai is one of the most influential (and misunderstood) cocktails of the past century, and a touchstone tropical drink. For this episode, we dig into the Mai Tai’s history and character with drinks historian Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, owner of...