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  • #8: Mojito

    #8: Mojito
    2026/04/30
    Explore the Mojito, Cuba's national cocktail that masterfully transforms fresh herbs and spirits into a deceptively refreshing drink. This episode reveals the drink's legendary 16th-century origins in Havana and the muddling technique essential to its success, proving why this spirit-forward cocktail deserves its place in mixology history.

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  • #7: Martini

    #7: Martini
    2026/04/28
    Explores the art of crafting the perfect martini, debunking the myth that dry means vermouth-free. Emphasizes that temperature and balance are key to creating a quality drink, and that even a dry martini requires vermouth to achieve its magical flavor profile.

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  • #6: Whiskey Sour

    #6: Whiskey Sour
    2026/04/23
    This episode examines the whiskey sour, cocktail bartending's great divider. The difference between amateur and professional bartenders comes down to one technique: the dry shake with egg white. Learn how three simple ingredients transform into liquid velvet when prepared correctly.

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  • #5: Daiquiri

    #5: Daiquiri
    2026/04/21
    Explore the true origins of the daiquiri, a cocktail far older and more elegant than popular belief suggests. Created in Cuba around 1898 by American mining engineer Jennings Cox, the daiquiri invented the sour formula that every citrus cocktail owes rent to. Discover how this classic drink came from a simple mix of white rum, lime juice, and sugar.

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  • #4: Espresso Martini

    #4: Espresso Martini
    2026/04/16
    Explore the Espresso Martini, a sophisticated yet stimulating cocktail that defies its martini name. This Required Drinking episode traces the drink's invention in 1980s London by Dick Bradsell, revealing how vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur unexpectedly combined to create a perfect late-night libation.

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  • #3: Negroni

    #3: Negroni
    2026/04/14
    Explore the iconic Negroni cocktail in this episode of Required Drinking. Learn the classic origin story of Count Camillo Negroni's 1919 invention at Café Casoni in Florence, and discover why most bartenders make the common mistake of shaking instead of stirring this deceptively simple equal-parts drink.

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  • #2: Old Fashioned

    #2: Old Fashioned
    2026/04/09
    The Old Fashioned is a three-ingredient whiskey cocktail that sparked a debate about simplicity in bartending. Born in the 1880s as a pushback against over-complicated drinks, it remains a essential classic often made incorrectly with too much sugar and insufficient stirring.

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  • #1: Margarita

    #1: Margarita
    2026/04/07
    Explores the history and proper technique for making a margarita, revealing why most versions are wrong. Discusses how the classic 1940s Mexican cocktail uses the sour formula with a genius salt rim that blocks bitter flavors and amplifies lime brightness. Emphasizes the importance of fresh lime juice and perfect salt rim execution.

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    3 分