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The A Train

In a world where superheroes spend their time away from helping people, being complete assholes.  Garth Ennis takes on the superhero genre again, this time with art from Darick Robertson.



A train, both an asshole character, and a cocktail.

  • 1.25 oz. Absolut Citron 
  • 0.5 oz. Absolut Vodka
  • 2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 oz. Cranberry Juice

Shake with ice and pour into collins glass. Fill with club soda, garnish with lemon wedge.

Episode 33 - The Boys is out on Monday on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Mind Eraser

Were still scratching out heads about this one.  It all started with our confusion about the title, and got worse from there.  This week were reading the surreal Manga parody, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.  Try getting your spell check not to freak out over that combination of letters.



Over Ice Layer equal amounts of:

  • Kahlua
  • Vodka
  • Club soda

Suck the whole thing down in one gulp.

This is Adams cure to help him forget this book ever happened

Episode 32 - Bo-bobo is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Terrible

Were still scratching out heads about this one.  It all started with our confusion about the title, and got worse from there.  This week were reading the surreal Manga parody, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.  Try getting your spell check not to freak out over that combination of letters.



Todd's recomendation this week is a beer from unibrew called Terrible.  This dark black heavy beer is corked like champagne starts and continues to ferment while its in the bottle.  It also describes Todd's feelings on this book.

Episode 32 - Bo-bobo is out on Monday on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Painkiller

Were still scratching out heads about this one.  It all started with our confusion about the title, and got worse from there.  This week were reading the surreal Manga parody, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.  Try getting your spell check not to freak out over that combination of letters.



  • 2 oz Navy or Dark Rum
  • 4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Cream of coconut
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • Garnish with Nutmeg

Shake the shit out of it, and then strain in to a glass.  Garnish with Nutmeg.

Bryan Dedicated this tiki cocktail to Adam, in hopes it would take all the pain from this book away.

Episode 32 - Bo-bobo is out on Monday on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Luci

Every 90 years the gods are reincarnated, and this time they are pop stars in England.  This wee we are discussing Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s The Wicked + The Divine.



These two vodkas come from 5 wives vodka in Ogden, Utah.

  • Five Wives Sinful Cinnamon Vodka,
  • Heavenly Vanilla Custard Vodka

Pour a shot of each over ice, shake it well, and strain into a shot glass.

Episode 31 - The Wicked + The Divine is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Lucifers Lane

Every 90 years the gods are reincarnated, and this time they are pop stars in England.  This wee we are discussing Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s The Wicked + The Divine.



  • 0.5 oz Everclear
  • 1 oz 151 Rum
  • 1 oz Canadian whiskey
  • 1.5 oz Gold Tequila
  • 1 oz White Sambuca
  • 1 oz of Devils Spring Vodka
  • 1.5 oz Jagermiester

Shake the shitout of it pour in into 5-7 shot glasses

Share with friends, cause who wants to follow satan all by themselves

Episode 31 - The Wicked + The Divine is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Wicked and the Divine

Every 90 years the gods are reincarnated, and this time they are pop stars in England.  This wee we are discussing Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s The Wicked + The Divine.



This weeks guest bartender created two shots that beautifully pair together.

Wicked

  • 0.25 oz St. Elizabeth All spice dram
  • 0.5ozEx Gratia Genepi 
  • 0.5oz Goslings Dark Rum
  • maraschino Cherry

 

Divine

  • 0.75 oz Giffard vanilla de madascar
  • 0.5 Luxardo Maraschino Cherry
  • Absent rinse

Episode 31 - The Wicked + The Divine is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

El Diablo

Every 90 years the gods are reincarnated, and this time they are pop stars in England.  This wee we are discussing Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s The Wicked + The Divine.



  • 1 1/2 ounces Reposado Tequila
  • 1/2 ounce Creme de Cassis
  • 1/2 ounce Lime Juice
  • Ginger Beer

Combined all but the Ginger beer in a shaker.  Shake the shit out of it and strain over ice.  Top with Ginger Beer.

Episode 31 - The Wicked + The Divine is out tomorrow on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Lucifer Rising

Every 90 years the gods are reincarnated, and this time they are pop stars in England.  This wee we are discussing Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s The Wicked + The Divine.



  • 1pt Tequila
  • 1pt Vodka
  • 1pt Grand Mariner
  • A little bit of Orange Juice
  • A Dash of tomato Juice
  • Somedry sherry
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • dash of Tobassco

Shake the shit out of it.

Garnish with a chili pepper. Eat pepper after you finish the drink

Episode 31 - The Wicked + The Divine is out on Monday on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Fuck You Martha Stewart!

A cult of people wrongly accused by the media take their revenge on the press that did them wrong.  This week we are reading the debut comic of polarizing writer/artist Jonathan Hickman on the 10 year anniversary of its release.



 

  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • 1/2 lime
  • 2 thin slices cucumber

In a glass add vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.  Stir to combine. Garnish with cucumber. 

There is a story that goes along with this drink.  Check out Episode 30 for the details.

 Episode 30 - The Nightly News is out tomorrow on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Manhattan

A cult of people wrongly accused by the media take their revenge on the press that did them wrong.  This week we are reading the debut comic of polarizing writer/artist Jonathan Hickman on the 10 year anniversary of its release.



ore than just the location of this weeks book, also a tasty, classic cocktail.

  • 1.5 oz Whiskey
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 Dash Bitters
  • Cherry

Mix all the ingredients together in a glass.

Episode 30 - The Nightly News is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

The Journalist

A cult of people wrongly accused by the media take their revenge on the press that did them wrong.  This week we are reading the debut comic of polarizing writer/artist Jonathan Hickman on the 10 year anniversary of its release.



  • 2 oz Gin
  • .5 oz  Sweet Vermouth
  • .5 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 Dashes Curacao
  • 2 Dashes of Lemon Juice
  • 1 Dash of Bitters

This classic cocktail appears in a bar book in 1939.  

Episode 30 - The Nightly News is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Alpha Wave

A cult of people wrongly accused by the media take their revenge on the press that did them wrong.  This week we are reading the debut comic of polarizing writer/artist Jonathan Hickman on the 10 year anniversary of its release.



Not sure if this drink will hurt, or help your brain washing. Either way, its worth a try.

  • 2 oz Hypnotic 
  • 1 oz Malibu Rum
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice

Shake the shit out of it, and strain into a martini glass.

Episode 30 - The Nightly News is out tomorrow on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

Journalistic Integrity (aka Between the Sheets)

A cult of people wrongly accused by the media take their revenge on the press that did them wrong.  This week we are reading the debut comic of polarizing writer/artist Jonathan Hickman on the 10 year anniversary of its release.



For those nights were you think the media may be conspiring against you.

  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Light Rum
  • 1 oz  Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz Grand Mariner
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • Dash Orange Bitters
  • Rim glass with Sugar

Shake the shit out of it, and strain into a glass.

Episode 30 - The Nightly News is out on Monday on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

The Bruce Wayne

From one Halloween to the next, Batman is on a quest to catch the “Holliday” killer.  On this weeks episode, The Long Halloween, from the powerful combination of Jeph Loeb, and Tim Sale.



  • 4½ oz. black iced coffee
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • ¼–½ oz. maple syrup (depending how sweet you like it)

Brew a pot of coffee and let chill until cold, or dilute cold-brew coffee concentrate with an equal amount of cold water. Measure all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake thoroughly, until chilled and foamy. Strain into glass over ice.

A cocktail that will help you stay up all night fighting crime.

Episode 29 - Batman: The Long Halloween is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, andTuneIn

Bat Attack

From one Halloween to the next, Batman is on a quest to catch the “Holliday” killer.  On this weeks episode, The Long Halloween, from the powerful combination of Jeph Loeb, and Tim Sale.



  • 3 oz Gold rum
  • 1 oz Rasberry Liquor
  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice

Shake and strain over ice.

Batman's secret weapon, in cocktail form.

Episode 29 - Batman: The Long Halloween is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, andTuneIn

Solomon Grundy

From one Halloween to the next, Batman is on a quest to catch the “Holliday” killer.  On this weeks episode, The Long Halloween, from the powerful combination of Jeph Loeb, and Tim Sale.



  • 1.5 oz of Gin
  • 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Lucano
  • 0.25 Fernet Branca 

If you have a bunch of these, you’ll just be repeating “born on a Monday” over and over again.

Episode 29 - Batman: The Long Halloween is out now on iTunesGooglePlayStitcher, and TuneIn

A Year of Drinking...Part Two

From one Halloween to the next, Batman is on a quest to catch the “Holliday” killer.  On this weeks episode, The Long Halloween, from the powerful combination of Jeph Loeb, and Tim Sale.



Q collected cocktails to have a drink every month of they year.  This is the second half of your year:


April Fool's Day:

April Fool's Martini (a Non-Apple Appletini)


  • 1.5 oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
  • 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 5 Basil leaves
  • 1 oz Ruby red grapefruit juice
  • 0.75 oz Lime juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water)
  • Garnish: Thin apple slice or maraschino cherry
  • Glass: Martini


In a shaker muddle the simple syrup and basil leaves. Add the remaining ingredients and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice or a maraschino cherry.

 

Mother's Day:

Ladies who Brunch (Pineapple Cooler)


  • 1 large fresh pineapple
  • 1¼ c. sugar
  • 11 sprig fresh lavender, rosemary, or lemon verbena
  • ¼ c. fresh lemon juice

 

Cut the peel from the pineapple, remove the core, and cut the fruit into 1-inch pieces.
Place the fruit in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and pulse until the pineapple is crushed but not pureed. Transfer to a large nonreactive pot, add the sugar, 4 cups water, and 3 herb sprigs.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
Gently press the solids to extract the juice. Cool and stir in the lemon juice. Serve over ice garnished with the remaining herb sprigs.

 

Father's Day:

The Godfather


  • 1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky
  • 1/2 oz amaretto liqueur

Fourth of July:

Fourth of July Layered Cocktail


 

Layer equal amounts of the following, in this order:

  • 1 part grenadine
  • 1 part Blue Curacao
  • 1 part Cream or Vodka

 

Roman Holiday/Birthday:

Roman Holiday


  • 8 mint leaves, plus sprig for serving
  • ½ oz. simple syrup
  • 1 oz. Averna Amaro Siciliano
  • 1 oz. Italian sweet vermouth (such as Carpano Antica Formula)
  • ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon wedge (for serving)

 

Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add amaro, vermouth, and lemon juice; fill shaker with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with mint sprig and lemon wedge.

 

Labor Day:

The Blue Collar (aka The Boilerroom)


“Boilermaker” is the succinct moniker for a shot (usually a shot of whiskey) and a beer. How you drink your Boilermaker is up to you: Drop the shot into a pint glass full of beer, alternate sips of the shot and beer, or take the shot and chase it with the beer. However you choose to consume it, the combo is undeniably one of life’s simplest pleasures and a great way to toast the end of a grueling work day. Pour a shot-glassful of your favorite whiskey, a pint of your favorite beer, knock them both back and wipe the sweat from your brow.

A Year of Drinking...Part One

From one Halloween to the next, Batman is on a quest to catch the “Holliday” killer.  On this weeks episode, The Long Halloween, from the powerful combination of Jeph Loeb, and Tim Sale.



Q collected cocktails to have a drink every month of they year.  This is the first half of your year:

Halloween:

Jack O'Lantern


  • 1 ounce cognac
  • 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
  • 1 1/2 ounces orange juice
  • 1/2 ounce ginger ale
  • orange wheel, for garnish
  • lime twist, for garnish


1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
3. Garnish with an orange and lime "pumpkin top."
4. To make a "pumpkin top" garnish, fold a small piece of lime twist/peel in half and insert into the center of an orange wheel.

Thanksgiving:

Fuzzy Blue Gobbler


  • 1 part peach schnapps

  • 1 part Maui Blue

  • 1 part Wild Turkey


Pour the ingredients into a shot glass and drink.

Christmas:

Candy Cane Shot


  • 1 part peppermint schnapps
  • 1 part Rumble Minze
  • 1 part creme
  • 1 dash of Grenadine


Mix ingredients in a shaker and strain into a 2 oz. shot glass

New Year's Eve:

Champagne Fizz


 

  • 3oz Chilled Champagne
  • 1.5oz Gin
  • 1oz Lemon juice
  • 1tsp Sugar


Mix together with crushed ice in a glass and garnish with mint leaves

Valentine's Day:

Besame (Kiss Me)


  • 2 lime wedges
  • 5 - 6 rasperries
  • 1 1/2 oz Agavero
  • Passion Fruit Juice
  • Chambord
  • Rock Candy swizzle stick

Muddle lime & raspberries in highball glass.Add agavero & top with passion fruit juice. splash with chambord. Shake with ice and strain into same highball glass. garnish with Rock Candy Swizzle Stick.

St. Patrick's Day:

Jameson & Green Beer


  • 1 shot of Jameson
  • 1 Glass of Drink Beer

DRINK IT

Nerve Damage

With the Doctor Strange movie coming up, we dove into a Doctor Strange comic.  Doctor Strange: The Oath, a self contained story, with a good dose of back-story. 



You'll probably get the jitters for Todd's Cocktail this week.

  • 3rd can Red Bull
  • 0.5oz Coconut Rum 
  • 1oz Curacao

Mix all the ingredients together in a glass and enjoy.