The History of Drinking

To celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month, I am doing a deep dive into the sometimes over-glorified history and fascination of America's beloved whiskey, Bourbon. Please go check out the Cocktail Bandits and the Black Bourbon Society to learn more about past and present Black influence in this industry!If you are interested in becoming a Bourbon Steward go check out Stave and Theif for course information. Thank you again for listening. If you enjoyed the episode are listening on Apple Podcast, please review and subscribe at the bottom of the page.  Social Media:Me: @melanated.mixologistHistory of Drinking: @historyofdrinkingCheers!Research:A Timeline of Bourbon HistoryGeorge Thorpe (Virginia colonist)Teosinte – Native-Seeds-SearchBOURBON HERITAGE MONTH --September 2021Colonial America (1492-1763).Elijah CraigBlack-owned distilleries take on barriers to Kentucky bourbon industrySlavery in American Whiskey: 'The biggest names in whiskey benefited from slave labor' .American Whiskey History | American Whiskey TrailBottled in bond 7 Prohibition Facts You Probably Didn't KnowThe life of a whisky ambassador Maker's Mark  Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve

You liked the first Forgotten Classics episode so much we decided to make it a regular thing! We will be releasing a Forgotten Classics episode every other month (and hopefully every month in the future). This week we are talking about 3 cocktails that are not forgotten but their history definitely has been.  Don't forget to check out our website and TikTok for step-by-step tutorials of the recipes. Research:The Old Fashioned Cocktail: Celebrate With Jokes, Quotes, and Captions Bourbon News & Notes: Tom Bullock's Old Fashioned, and Log Still Distillery's approach Margarita  The History of the Margarita | Arts & CultureThe Glorious History of the Ramos Gin FizzRamos Gin Fizz: The History and Secrets  You can find me on: Instagram: @melinated.mixologistTiktok: @melinatedmixologistEmail: historyofdrinking@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyofdrinking.comMusic Attributions:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNight In Venice by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-veniceLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWaltz (Tschikovsky Op. 40) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4605-waltz-tschikovsky-op-40-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePoppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4231-poppers-and-proseccoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license #drinkinghistory#Cheers

As a birthday gift to my dear friend, Kim. She is my special guest for a deep dive into her favorite whiskey, Jack Daniels. Blog: https://www.historyofdrinking.com/blogInstagram: @historyofdrinking and @melinated.mixologistFacebook: @historyofdrinkingWebsite: https://www.historyofdrinking.com/Tiktok: @melinated.mixologistCitations:Wikipedia – Jack Daniel'sJack DanielWelshman claims to have found original Jack Daniel's whiskey recipeBrown–Forman[Blood and Whiskey: Jack Daniel]Recipes < Lynchburg Lemonade 

April is Stress Awareness Month. The bar industry has been greatly impacted by the pandemic and with it its employees. Join me with my guest bartender, Arianna Hone, as we discuss the importance of stress management, setting boundaries in the workplace, and healthy coping mechanisms. If you are interested in participating in the World Well-Being Project; go to http://www.healthierhospitality.wwbp.org/ You can find Arianna Hone on: Instagram: ariannacicely_ and womencrvshwednesdayYou can find me on: Instagram: @melinated.mixologistTiktok: @melinatedmixologistEmail: historyofdrinking@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyofdrinking.com#drinkinghistory#HealthierHospitality

At the beginning of the pandemic, service workers were some of the hardest hit. Losing their ability to safely serve patrons, their livelihoods immediately went into question. The United States Bartending Guild (USBG) partnered with several well-known brands to raise money for service workers struggling. This week we talk with Tracy Gomez, a former board member of the USBG in Washington State and Utah. We discuss everything from diversity disparities behind the bar and the devastation the pandemic wrought on the industry and how the USBG is trying to help. You can follow Tracy Gomez: IG: @tracyg0mezFacebook: Tracy GomezYou can find me on: Instagram: @melinated.mixologistTiktok: @melinatedmixologistEmail: historyofdrinking@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyofdrinking.com#drinkinghistory

March is Women’s History Month and this month we pay tribute to the history of women in this industry. In this episode, I am joined by the talented professional bartender and whiskey ambassador, Alyssa Trivett. We talk in-depth about the history of the female bartender. Sharing personal stories and opinions about a deeply personal history for both of us. Cheers!Research:Women Bartenders: A History of Women Working Behind the BarThe History of Women Bartenders - WSJ50 Years Ago, Female Bartenders Became Legal in ChicagoYou can find Alyssa Trivett on: Instagram:@adventurelyss_You can find me on: Instagram: @melinated.mixologistTiktok: @melinatedmixologistEmail: historyofdrinking@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyofdrinking.com#drinkinghistory

February is Black History Month.This month is very important for me, and I take great pride in today's episode. Join me and my Special Guest as we go through the history of America's Black Bartender. Thank you for your continued support. Don't forget to check out our website https://www.historyofdrinking.comInstagram: @historyofdrinkingFacebook: @historyofdrinkingTikTok: @melinatedmixologist Sources:With a twist: Louisville's famous bartender Thomas BullockTom Bullock's The Ideal Bartender’ Offers Words of Advice (Published 2015)The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Ideal Bartender, by Tom BullockPeople Profile The Real Story Behind "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll"Frazier, Ian, "Legacy of a Lonely Death". Mother Jones, November/December 2004, 42–47; the partial version on line. Reprinted by The Guardian February 25, 2005, as "Life after a lonesome death" (full version with the full song lyrics)."Farmer Convicted in Barmaid's Death", New York Times June 28, 1963. p. 11"Farmer Sentenced in Barmaid's Death", New York Times August 29, 1963. p. 15Dylan, Bob (2004). Chronicles: Volume One. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-7432-2815-4. A History of Black Bartenders — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER 

Jerry Thomas is known as the Father of Mixology, The Professor, a true "Jack of All Trades".  Even if he had never entered into the bartending industry, he would have lead an extraordinary life. Thankfully for us, he did. With that, he not only gave us some of the most popular cocktails known today but changed the game behind the bar. Don't forget to check out our website https://www.historyofdrinking.com Instagram: @historyofdrinkingFacebook: @historyofdrinkingSources: Wikipedia - Jerry Thomas.Jerry Thomas, 125 Years Later - Cocktail HistoryThe Bartender Who Started It AllJerry Thomas - BartenderThe Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874Jerry Thomas Music Credit:Spy Glass Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Lamentation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Breaktime" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Comic Plodding" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Gymnopedie No. 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

December 21st signifies Winter Solstice; a celebration of the Gods and life. Winter Solstice has a deeply rooted history that continues to shape our way of life today. In today’s episode, I talk about that historical and cultural significance and the drinks that literally stood the test of time. Sources:Norse Yule: A Time of Darkness and DrinkingEggnog The Long, Rich, Boozy History of Eggnog | Smart NewsYour Guide to the Most Delicious Drinks for the HolidaysMead3 Things You Didn't Know About Mead.

In honor of the 87th celebration of Repeal Day, our episode is all about the temperance movement, prohibition, and the insane laws that resulted. We are working on our website and hope to have it up and available by Saturday. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @historyofdrinking. Also if you want a great way to celebrate Repeal Day, Join or renew your membership with the United States Bartenders Guild at www.USBG.org/renew. 

It's sweater weather and while some are out getting their PSL. I'm here falling back in love with the hot classics. In Episode Two, we will get cozy with three classics cocktails served hot. One even came from the inspired writings of Charles Dickens.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @historyofdrinking.Send episode suggestions to Historyofdrinking@gmail.comResearch Citations:https://vinepair.com/articles/history-of-hot-toddy/https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cold-toddyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_toddyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_buttered_rum#:~:text=Hot%20Buttered%20Rum%20saw%20new,sugar%2C%201%2F4%20lb.https://dailygazette.com/2012/12/14/1125_rum/https://vinepair.com/articles/hot-buttered-rum-guide-recipe/https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-german-gluhwein-238371https://vinepair.com/articles/best-instant-pot-mulled-wine-recipe/

In episode one,  we talk about 3 forgotten classics that have greatly influenced the industry. Some of the histories may surprise you. If you would like to learn how to make these cocktails, we are creating a website with step-by-step tutorials and videos. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @historyofdrinking. Research Citations:“Aviation (Cocktail).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Aug. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_(cocktail).Butler, Stephanie. “Vomitoriums: Fact or Fiction?” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 20 Nov. 2012, www.history.com/news/vomitoriums-fact-or-fiction.“Gimlet (Cocktail).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Sept. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimlet_(cocktail).“Scurvy.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 5 Nov. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scurvy#:~:text=Scurvy was described as early,scurvy on a given trip.“Townhouse Bartender Paul Harrington: Jasmine Creator, 'Godfather' of the West Coast Cocktail Renaissance.” The E'ville Eye Community News, 4 Oct. 2018, evilleeye.com/history/townhouse-bartender-paul-harrington-jasmine-creator-godfather-west-coast-cocktail-renaissance/.“What Did Napoleon like to Eat and Drink?” Shannon Selin, 25 Jan. 2019, shannonselin.com/2015/07/what-did-napoleon-like-to-eat-and-drink/#:~:text=Napoleon's favourite drink&text=Helena, Napoleon switched his tipple,as recounted by Saint-Denis.&text=Helena Napoleon also enjoyed a,Las Cases procured for him.

Ever wondered where certain cocktails originated from and how they got their names? Join  me, Alexi Fisher, as we tour the history of what's in a drink.