The Episode:



The Situations:

Shit Food Blogger’s daughter lost a friend, Chris is battling a low-level wintry cold, and Ben had to watch an awards show.

The Drinks:

The Working Man (Reddit user ShuggaCheez)

1 oz Amber rum

1 oz allspice dram

1 oz velvet falernum

1 oz lime juice

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Hot Toddy

2 oz bourbon whiskey

1 tablespoon honey

4 oz water

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 slice fresh lemon

Boil water in a kettle. Place the whisky, honey and lemon juice into a mug. Pour the hot water into the mug and stir. Add the lemon slice and serve.

Gold Dust

2 oz rye whiskey

1/2 oz simple syrup

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

3/4 oz ginger liqueur

Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish.

@drinkaboutit my girlfriends drink request: cocktail that goes well with a stressful day working at an emergency animal hospital (@kimmybig) — Katie Speirs (@katie_speirs) January 5, 2015

Francis The Mule

2 oz bourbon

.5 oz orgeat syrup

.5 oz fresh lemon juice

.5 oz brewed coffee, chilled

2 dashes Angostura orange bitters

Cracked ice

Shake ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass and garnish.