The Sloppy Boys

The guys reassess a fan favorite in the very city where Negroni Week began.NEGRONI RECIPE:1oz/30ml GIN1oz/30ml BITTER CAMPARI 1oz/30ml SWEET RED VERMOUTHPour ingredients into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with half orange slice.The Sloppy Boys are coming to a city near you! Tickets available via our linktree! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys kick off the pod tour in the Great White North, covering a martini-like drink named for the city itself!VANCOUVER RECIPE:1.66oz/50ml GIN.66oz/20ml BENEDICTINE DOM 1oz/30ml SKEET RED VERMOUTH1 dash ORANGE BITTERSStir all ingredients on ice and fine strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with orange zest twist or Luxardo cherry.The Sloppy Boys are coming to a city near you! Tickets available via our linktree! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys continue their time-honored Thanksgiving tradition of making old fashioneds-- this year using maple syrup.MAPLE OLD FASHIONED RECIPE: 1.66oz/50ml BOURBON WHISKEY.5oz/15ml RYE WHISKEY.33/10ml MAPLE SYRUP1 dash ORANGE BITTERS3 drops SALINE SOLUTION 4:1**20g sea salt to 80g waterStir all ingredients with ice. Strain into an ice-filled old fashioned glass (preferably over a large cube)Recipe via Difford's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys try an Italian hazelnut-and-herb liqueur and try to figure out what to do with it.Frangelico is available in select stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys continue their exploration of Laird's apple brandies with an old-timey cocktail given new life by PDT founder Jim Meehan.APPLEJACK RABBIT RECIPE:1.5oz/45ml LAIRD'S BONDED APPLE BRANDY.75oz/22ml LEMON JUICE.5oz/15ml ORANGE JUICE2oz/60mlGRADE B MAPLE SYRUPAdd ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make an apple brandy cocktail popular in the '20s and '30s that has since fallen off (far from the tree.)JACK ROSE RECIPE:1.5oz/45ml APPLEJACK.75oz/22ml LEMON JUICE.5oz/15ml GRENADINEAdd ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Fine strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make a hit whiskey-and-champagne cocktail from the craft blogosphereHARVEST SPARKLE RECIPE: 1oz/30ml WHISKEY1tbsp + 1tsp CIDER HONEY SYRUP* 1oz/30ml (or top up) PROSECCOCIDER HONE SYRUP RECIPE: 1/2 cup HONEY1/4 tsp GROUND GINGER1/4 tsp GROUND CINNAMON1/8 tsp GROUND CLOVES1 cup ORANGE JUICEIn a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk ingredients together until it starts to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.Combine whiskey and cider honey syrup in a shaker filled with ice.Shake and strain into a cocktail glass, then add prosecco. Garnish with rosemary sprig.Recipe via Fedandfit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make the national drink of Mexico; a spicy-yet-sweet cocktail originally sold in a plastic bag with a straw.VAMPIRO RECIPE:Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.2oz/60ml REPOSADO TEQUILA1oz/30ml TOMATO JUICE1oz/30ml ORANGE JUICE .5oz/15ml LIME JUICE .5oz/15ml GRENADINE 7 drops HOT SAUCE 1 pinch SALT 1 grind PEPPER Recipe via Difford's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of the fourth anniversary of the pod, the guys take a shot combining four whiskeys!FOUR HORSEMEN RECIPE:.5oz/15ml JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK.5oz/15ml JACK DANIEL'S.5oz/15ml JIM BEAM.5oz/15ml JAMESONAdd all ingredients into a shot glass and serve.Recipe via Bevvy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys drink a swingin' 70s cocktail cooked up by Madison Avenue fatcats following the success of the Harvey Wallbanger. Magazines pushing mail-away offers for "Swampwater Party Kits" included invitations, napkins and mason jars adorned with a cartoon crocodile mascot.SWAMPWATER RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml GREEN CHARTREUSE6oz/180ml PINEAPPLE JUICE one quarter LIMEFill a mason jar with ice. Add ingredients, juice lime and stir to combine. Garnish with a lime wheel.SloppyRecipe via Chartreuse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys welcome their hilarious friend Paul for a deep dive into a classic highball. First joined in 1907, the combination of Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola has become one of the world's most ordered mixed drinks. In 2023, the companies released a ready-to-drink can version in stores that isn't as good.JACK AND COKE RECIPE:2oz/60ml JACK DANIEL'Stop up COCA-COLAFill a highball glass 3/4 full with cubed ice. Pour Jack Daniel's over ice. Top with Coca-Cola.Recipe via Jack Daniel'sSaturday Night hits theatres nationwide October 11th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make a martini known in the 1900s for omitting then-traditional bitters, and today identified by its pickled cocktail onion garnish.GIBSON RECIPE 2.5oz/75ml GIN.42oz/12ml DRY VERMOUTHStir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.Garnish with a pair of skewered pickled cocktail onions.Recipe via The Failing New York Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make and old and storied Gin drink named after a naval doctor, Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Desmond GimletteGIMLET RECIPE2oz/60ml LONDON DRY GIN.75oz/22ml LIME JUICE .75oz/22ml SIMPLE SYRUP Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.Recipe via Vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make the official drink of the US Open, featuring a honeydew garnish that resembles tiny tennis balls.HONEY DEUCE RECIPE: 1.25oz/37ml VODKA3oz/90ml LEMONADE5oz/15mlRASPBERRY LIQUEURFill a chilled highball glass with cubed ice. Combine ingredients in the glass and stir. Garnish with a skewer of honeydew melon balls.Recipe via the US Open Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make the viral sensation from the Kroger corporation!Hot Dog Water Cocktail Recipe: 2oz/60ml HOT DOG WATER*2oz/60ml JIM BEAM1 squeeze LEMON JUICECombine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled ice. Garnish with cocktail onion, yellow pepper, cherry tomato and cocktail weiner.*Boil hot dogs in waterRecipe via Kroger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys make a summery sparkling wine cocktail from famed bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler.LONE RANGER RECIPE1.5oz/45ml TEQUILA 1oz/30ml LEMON JUICE .5oz/15ml RICH SIMPLE SYRUP 2oz/60ml BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING WINEAdd ingredients (except Rosé) to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Add the Rosé and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys celebrate the release of Blood, Sweat and Beers with a three-glass tequila shot traditionally drunk on Mexican Independence Day.BANDERA SHOT RECIPE1.5oz/45ml LIME JUICE1.5oz/45ml PATRÔN SILVER1.5oz/45ml SANGRITA*Pour the three shots and present them in a row like the Mexican flag.Serve cold.SANGRITA RECIPE.5oz/15ml TOMATO JUICE.5oz/15ml POMEGRANATE JUICE.25oz/7.5ml ORANGE JUICE.5oz/15ml LIME JUICE 1 barspoon/5ml GRENADINE 2 dashes WORCESTERSHIRE2 drops HOT SAUCE 1 pinch SALT1 grind PEPPERCombine ingredients, shake on ice and strain into a shot glass.Recipe via Diffords Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys celebrate 200 episodes with shots of a traditional greek aperitif! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys take the stage in their first-ever live podcast, recorded at iO Fest in Chicago! They celebrate the Windy City, drink Jeppson's Malört and Old Style, and just absolutely crush.CHICAGO HANDSHAKE RECIPEpint OLD STYLEshot JEPPSON'S MALÖRTPour Jeppson's Malört into a shot glass and Old Style into a pint glass. Take the shot in one go and then sip the beer.Recipe via Chicago, IL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy this [UNLOCKED] episode of Questions for Lennon, our monthly bonus episode available to Patreon subscribers.Visit patreon.com/thesloppyboys for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.