The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle

Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the classic Three Dots and A Dash cocktail. Brad demonstrates the traditional recipe while Jules adds an unexpected Mexican twist (and no, it's not tequila). Discover the fascinating history behind this tiki favorite, including how it earned its Morse code-inspired name and the story of its creator. The episode wraps up with expert recommendations on rum bottles that make perfect holiday gifts for the spirits enthusiast in your life. Enjoy that sipping rum over a nice chunk of clear ice from your Klaris Ice Machine. Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-)    3 Dots & Coconut Horchata  Ingredients  1 oz aged rhum agricole  3/4 oz blended rum, likebrads   ½ oz allspice dram  ¾ oz lime juice  1 oz RumChata (or coconut horchata)  3/4 oz coconut cream (Coco López or similar)  ½ oz cinnamon syrup  1 dash Angostura bitters (optional but amazing)  Directions: Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake HARD with ice (you want it frothy and cold). Double strain into a tiki mug or double old fashioned glass. Top with a little crushed ice.  Three Dots & A Dash Recipe  Glass: Tall Tiki or Collins Glass  Garnish: 3 cherries and a pineapple slice shaped into a dash on a cocktail pick  Ingredients:  1½ oz aged rhum agricole (preferably from Martinique)  ½ oz aged Caribbean blended rum  ¼ oz falernum liqueur  ¼ oz allspice liqueur  ½ oz fresh lime juice  ½ oz fresh orange juice  ½ oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water, acacia honey preferred)  1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters  Handful of ice  Directions: Add all ingredients to blender and flash blend (3 second pulses 3 – 4 times). Pour into glass, top with crush ice, and garnish.  TIP: Gifting rum for the holidays    Klaris  IG: @craftklaris  Website: www.craftklaris.com       The Art of Drinking  IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast   Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com     Join Jules  IG: @join_jules  TikTok: @join_jules   Website: joinjules.com    Uncle Brad   IG: @favorite_uncle_brad    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this festive episode of The Art of Drinking, Jules shares her Nonna-approved Tom & Jerry recipe—a classic holiday cocktail that's equal parts tradition and indulgence. Uncle Brad dives into the drink's rich history and reveals the surprising story behind how this warming winter libation got its name. Jules walks listeners through her technique for creating the perfect Tom & Jerry batter, but fair warning: she's keeping the full recipe under wraps. You'll need to grab a copy of her book Pretty Simple Cocktails at [insert website] or sharpen your note-taking skills during this episode. Whether you're a holiday cocktail enthusiast or just curious about this vintage favorite, this episode delivers the perfect blend of history, technique, and family tradition.    The holidays are here! Want to up your clear ice game to the next level? Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-)   Klaris  IG: @craftklaris  Website: www.craftklaris.com     The Art of Drinking  IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast   Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com     Join Jules  IG: @join_jules  TikTok: @join_jules   Website: joinjules.com    Uncle Brad   IG: @favorite_uncle_brad    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Brad and Jules crack open the world of nocino, a mysterious and delicious walnut liqueur, which could also be considered an amaro. Brad kicks things off with a Walnut Banana Bread Old Fashioned that puts everything you've learned from this podcast into practice—spirit, sweet, bitters, water, done. Jules counters with her Bitter Nocino, a nutty twist on the classic Negroni that'll make you rethink your ratios. You’ll want your clear ice for this one! Head over to Klaris to grab your craft ice machine-craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, this takes your cocktails to the next level. Then things get historical as Brad traces nocino's journey from ancient Druidic rituals through to the road to Rome, complete with tales of virgins climbing walnut trees under the summer solstice moon. Finally, Jules breaks down the art of fat washing spirits with practical tips that'll level up your home bar game. Whether you're here for the cocktails, the history, or the slightly scandalous folklore, this episode has something for everyone.  Banana Bread Old Fashioned  Glass: Double rocks glass  Garnish: Orange peel or a walnut (but that’s not as fancy is it)   Directions & Ingredients  In mixing glass add:  2.5oz Bourbon  0.5oz Nocino  0.25 Banana Liqueur   0.33oz simple syrup  2 dash of orange bitters  Stir for 25 rotations in mixing glass (or add 0.25oz of water to your drink and skip the glass)  Strain into your chilled rocks glass over a big beautiful clear ice cube  Add orange peel garnish     Framework:  The Bitter Nocino  Ingredients:  1 oz Gin  ½ oz Nocino  ½ oz Sweet Vermouth  1 oz Campari  Large Cube, orange twist & Cinnamon stick on top  Instructions:  To a mixing glass add your ingredients, add ice, and mix to chill and dilute.  Strain over a large Klaris cube & top with an orange twist and cinnamon stick on top    TIP: Fat washing your spirits   Klaris  IG: @craftklaris  Website: www.craftklaris.com     The Art of Drinking  IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast   Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com     Join Jules  IG: @join_jules  TikTok: @join_jules   Website: joinjules.com    Uncle Brad   IG: @favorite_uncle_brad    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another All Spice Dram cocktail, and this week we're exploring the Lion's Tail—a bourbon-based classic that emerged from the creative explosion of post-Prohibition mixology. Brad walks you through the proper technique for crafting this spirited sipper then dives into its fascinating history and the possible origins of its name. Jules adds her personal twist to the recipe, then shifts gears for our tip segment with a guide to the three most popular fall amaro’s that should be on your radar as the weather cools down. Whether you're looking to expand your home bar or just want to impress at your next gathering, this episode delivers the goods.    Want to elevate your cocktail game? Get yourself a Klaris Ice Machine for the best clear cubes you will ever see (nor not see – get it, they’re clear)! Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase. Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-)    Lions Tail  Glass: Coupe  Garnish: Lime peel  Directions & Ingredients  In shaker glass add:  2.0 oz Bourbon  2 tsp of Allspice Dram liqueur  0.5 oz of Fresh lime juice  1 tsp of Rich simple syrup (2:1)  1 dash of Angostura bitters41  Shake for 20 seconds  Double Strain into coupe glass  Add garnish   Jules’ Riff  Glass: Coupe   In a cocktail shaker add:  1 oz Bourbon  1 oz Rye Whiskey  ½ oz Cynar  ½ oz maple syrup  ¾ oz lemon juice  ½ oz allspice dram  1 egg white  2 dashes angostura  Dry shake  Shake again with ice  Double strain into a coupe  Fresh nutmeg on top!   Klaris  IG: @craftklaris  Website: www.craftklaris.com     The Art of Drinking  IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast   Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com     Join Jules  IG: @join_jules  TikTok: @join_jules   Website: joinjules.com    Uncle Brad   IG: @favorite_uncle_brad    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jules and Uncle Brad as they shake up the Applejack Rabbit, a Prohibition-era classic born in the speakeasies of 1920s New York. Uncle Brad takes you back to 1928 when humorist "Judge Jr." first published this recipe in his cheeky cocktail guide Here's How!, then traces the drink's journey from Northeast speakeasies to the pages of The Savoy Cocktail Book—and its modern revival thanks to craft cocktail pioneers like Jim Meehan. You'll learn how to build the perfect version at home, and Jules adds her signature agave spin. Plus, if you picked up All Spice Dram for last week's episode, we've got another delicious use for it. Cheers to American ingenuity and rediscovering old favorites.   Applejack Rabbit  Glass: Coupe  Garnish: Lemon twist  Directions & Ingredients  In shaker add  2.0 oz Laird’s bonded apple jack  0.75 oz Fresh orange juice  0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice  0.5 oz Maple Syrup   Shake for 20 seconds  Double Strain into your chilled coupe  Add lemon twist garnish    Agavejack Rabbit  Glass: Coupe  Garnish: Lemon twist  Directions & Ingredients  In shaker add  2.0 oz Fall Apple Infused Tequila. Reposado  0.75 oz Fresh orange juice, or blood orange juice  0.75 oz Fresh lime juice  0.5 oz Maple Syrup (use the good stuff and if you can find grade B, that’s the ticket)  ¼ oz allspice dram  Shake for 20 seconds  Double Strain into your chilled coupe  Add lemon twist garnish   TIP: The difference between Applejack, Apple Brandy, and Apple Whiskey    Want something cool for your bar? Go to craftKLARIS.com and use the code AOD10 for 10% OFF your purchase of a Klaris ice machine. Big beautiful, clear cubes... every time!Big beautiful, clear cubes... every time! Trust us, you won’t regret it ;-)   Klaris  IG: @craftklaris  Website: www.craftklaris.com     The Art of Drinking  IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast   Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com     Join Jules  IG: @join_jules  TikTok: @join_jules   Website: joinjules.com    Uncle Brad   IG: @favorite_uncle_brad    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices