You just can’t help falling in love with a town that gave us both the King of Rock n Roll and the Queen Bee. This episode brings us the delights that can only be found in Tupelo, Mississippi. Sponsored by Tupelo CVB, we’re diving into the history, restaurants, drinks, and experiences that make Tupelo on
Whiskey drinkers can be a stubborn lot, and I say that with affection. Once someone finds their house pour and their preferred serve, they can happily stay there for years. That is lovely for loyalty, less lovely for adventure. The good news is that whiskey happens to be one of the best spirits for branching
The Martini has a reputation for being very serious, which is only half true. Yes, there is the cold, classic version everyone thinks of first, but once you start looking around, the Martini family gets much bigger and bigger. These are the martini recipes I would make at home if you want a mix of
Brunch cocktails have a job to do. They need to feel easy, a little lighter than what you might drink later in the day, and good enough to carry a table that is more about lingering than rushing. These are the ones that work. Some are classic for a reason, others feel slightly more modern,
There is a difference between knowing cocktails and actually understanding them. The list of “classics” gets thrown around a lot, but not all of them are worth your time, and not all of them earn their place once you start making them properly. These are the cocktails that do. The ones that still hold up,
Vodka is often dismissed as neutral, but that is exactly what makes it so useful at home. It gives you a clean base to build on, which means you can create a wide range of drinks without needing to overthink them. These are the vodka cocktails I come back to when I want something quick,
Tequila gets a bad reputation for all the wrong reasons. In reality, it is one of the most versatile spirits to have at home, capable of everything from something sharp and refreshing to something with real depth. These are the tequila drinks I come back to again and again when I want something easy but
Rum is one of the most versatile spirits to have at home, but it is often underestimated. It can be light and crisp, rich and spiced, or deep and complex, which means you can cover a lot of ground with just one bottle. These are the rum cocktails I would start with if you want
Gin is one of the easiest spirits to use at home because it does so much of the work for you. It already brings citrus, herbs, spice, and structure, so even the simplest drinks feel like proper cocktails. These are the gin cocktails I would start with if you want drinks that are straightforward, satisfying,
The Rossini is part of the Italian sparkling cocktail family, closely related to the Bellini and named after composer Gioachino Rossini. It follows the same structure, swapping peach purée for strawberry to create something slightly brighter and more direct. Like many Italian classics, it relies more on ingredient quality than technique. Fresh strawberry purée brings