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How We Seeez It! Episode 329, Fargo (1996)

“I'm not sure I agree with you a hundred percent on your police work, there, Lou.“ – Marge Gunderson. 30 years ago, we got another banger from Coen brothers. Not only a box-office success but now an absolute cult classic. With incredible acting from start William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi and Peter Stomare. A nice tight 98-minute story that truly keeps you engaged and not just rewatchable but almost a must second watch is needed. Join us for our discussion on it and don’t forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.      

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Drinks for the episode.

"True Coat"
1 oz Canadian whisky
1 oz aquavit
1/4 oz dry vermouth
1 barspoon lingonberry jelly
1 barspoon Amaro Sfumato
1 dash orange bitters
1 small dash cherry bitters
Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
Fine strain into a coupe. 
Apply a light dill oil mist over the surface.
Top with a sheet of frozen lingonberry jelly, a small mound of crushed ice, and a sprig of dill.

“Minnesota Nice”
2 oz Aquavit
1.5 oz Velvet Falernum
1 oz Frozen lemonade mix
1 oz Frozen limeade mix
Shaken and pour over crushed ice
Topped with Ginger ale

 

 

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How We Seeez It! Episode 328, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2 Episodes 1 though 4

“We're in the Crime Club, which is kind of like the Chess Club, only with crime, and, um... no chess.”– Xander. Summer is over and Buffy is back in Sunnydale. The team gets back together and right back to protecting the town from all that comes out of the Hell Mouth. A couple of monsters of the weeks and one of the best big bads that we ever get. Join us for our discussion on it and don’t forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.      

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Drinks for the episode.

"Curated Chaos"
1½ oz Scapegrace Anthem Single Malt
½ oz Cocchi Americano
1 barspoon honey
1 drop saline
2 drops toasted sesame oil
1 dash orange bitters
strain into a chilled coupe
float ¼ oz Amaro Sfumato
expressed lemon peel

“Spikes declaration”
2 oz Angels Envy bourbon whiskey
1 oz Blood Orange bitters
1 oz Lemon juice
.75 oz Charred Grapefruit tonic
.5 oz Vanilla infused simple syrup

"Rum Mummy"
2 oz cranberry juice
1.5 ounces light rum
1/2 ounce each raspberry liqueur, lemon juice and maple

 

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How We Seeez It! Episode 327,  Sinners

“There are legends of people... born with the gift of making music so true, it can pierce the veil between life and death—conjuring spirits from the past... and the future.” – Annie

The Oscars are this Sunday, so we’re covering one more Best Picture nominee: Ryan Coogler’s written and directed period folk-horror drama. Michael B. Jordan leads, as always in a Coogler film. With sixteen nominations this year, could this be the movie of the year?

Join us for our discussion—and don’t forget the cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.

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Drinks for the episode.

"Smoke Stack"
  Shared base:
    1½ oz bourbon
    ½ oz lemon juice
    ½ oz demerara syrup
    2 dashes Angostura bitters
    small pinch salt
  Red Hat
    Add to base:
    ¼ oz Ancho Reyes chili liqueur
    1 barspoon amaro
    Garnish with a cherry
    and smoke with hickory
  Blue Hat
    Add to base:
    ¼ oz blueberry liqueur
    1 barspoon St-Germain elderflower
    Garnish with a blueberry
    and smoke with hickory

“Juke Joint”
3 oz Southern Comfort
1 oz Nixta Corn Liqueur
1 oz Sloe Gin
.5 oz Blood Orange bitters
.5 oz lime infused simple syrup
Half of a fresh squeezed lemon
Over ice

Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale

 

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How We Seeez It! Episode 326,  F1: the Movie

“Plan C for "chaos".”– Kate McKenna. As we get close to the Oscars, we have decided to look at a few of the best Picture nominees. Joseph Kosinski follows his 2023 Best Motion Picture nominee for Top Gun: Maverick. With another adrenaline driven, technology pushing, basic story with spectacular moving visuals. Headed by Brad Pitt in his highest pay day so far. Can this two a half hour F1 commercial bring in new fans and maybe a few awards. Join us for our discussion on it and don’t forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.      

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Drinks for the episode.

"The Dirty Air Martini"
2 oz Malfy Gin Originale
½ oz Cocchi Extra Dry Vermouth di Torino
¼ oz olive brine
2 drops saline solution
1 dash orange bitters
4 olives, freshly pitted
Fill the cavity with minced lemon zest mixed with a drop of olive oil and a pinch of salt

“Chaos cocktail”
“2.5 oz Skatter Brain Dark Cherry Vanilla whisky
1 oz Raspberry Vodka
3 oz Pineapple Juice 
.5 oz Blood Orange Bitters
Shaken and poured over ice
top with Ginger Beer

 

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How We Seeez It! Episode 325 – Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1, Episodes 7–12

“We saved the world. I say we party.” – Buffy

We continue our coverage of the second half of Season 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. There’s so much to discuss in these episodes—from great stories and well-written dialogue to meaningful character interaction and growth. After just 12 episodes, most people are hooked and ready for more.

So join us for our discussion, and don’t forget about the cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.

As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. If there’s something you’ve watched that we might enjoy—or a can’t-miss series—tell us about it. And please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.

Drinks for the episode:

"The Breath Reviver #2"
1½ oz Flóki Single Malt Whisky
¾ oz Dry Curaçao
¾ oz Lillet Blanc
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
Absinthe rinse
2 teardrops saline
pinch of sea salt on lemon peel before expressing

“Fruit Punch Mouth”
Muddle 2 strawberries
1 oz raspberry vodka 
1 oz grapefruit vodka
1 oz peach whiskey 
1 oz sour apple pucker schnapps
.5 oz blood orange bitters
.5 oz lime infused simple syrup 
.5 oz grenadine 
2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz orange juice 
3 bar spoons of bourbon cherries
Shaken and poured garnished with orange and strawberry and bourbon cherries.

"Fumigation Special"
2 oz gin
1/2 oz each lime juice, simple syrup and peppermint syrup. 
Mix well and pour into a glass rimmed with food-grade diatomaceous earth.

"The Angelis"
2oz Angel’s Envy
2oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
Served over ice

Beer
Guinness

 

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