S8: EPISODES
SEASON 8 :: WHAT'S SHAKING ON THE SHOW?
Drink in some boozy banter while being served up righteous recipes to extraordinary cocktails. Choose an episode, or choose them all, and quench your thirst for craft cocktails. Interested in being on the show? Well, we'd love to hear from you.
EPI 282 :: Steve Bashore :: Dir of Historic Trades & Head Distiller :: George Washington’s Mount Vernon :: Remix
It’s time for a feel-good Remix. So, in this episode, we bring back one of our favorite do-gooders, the Executive Director of Carpenter’s Shelter, Shannon Steene. He updates us on how things are going at the shelter, uplifts our spirits, and once again, inspires us to find ways to help those in need in our own communities. Now, we all can use a stiff shot of that right now.
Want more Shannon? Check out epi 171.
EPI 281 :: Gabi Gershator :: Stoli Group Brand Ambassador-Isreal :: Mixing with Masters
A great cocktail is the result of passion and precision. It’s more than just flare—it’s an art. And this is how Gabi Gershator, Stoli Group’s Brand Ambassador of Isreal approaches not just cocktails, but life in general. His love for life is more than just inspiring, it’s down-right intoxicating. So, give this episode of Mixing with Masters—a Designated Drinker Show limited series—a listen and try not to fall in love with him…we dare you.
EPI 280 :: Steve Bashore :: Dir of Historic Trades & Head Distiller :: George Washington’s Mount Vernon :: Remix
It’s time for another Remix, and this week it’s with the Director of Historic Trades and Head Distiller at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Steve Bayshore. We’re getting schooled on our American history, as we enjoy a taste of the art of distilling the old-fashion way.
Want more Steve? Check out episode 167.
EPI 279 :: Michael Holiday Jr :: ELIT Masters Global 2022 Champion :: Mixing with Masters
At the intersection of smell, taste and touch is where we find Michael Holiday, the co-founder of Chocolate City’s Best and a 2023 Global ELIT Masters Finalist. Beyond making creative and unique cocktails, he’s building a platform that is breaking down barriers, empowering a community and changing the world for the better. So, give it a listen and get inspired by this episode of this limited Designated Drinker Series, Mixing with Masters.
EPI 278 :: Emily Key :: Assistant Director of Learning and Public Relations :: Smithsonian Latino Center :: remix
It’s the holiday season so Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza—however you celebrate the season, bring on all the cheer, joy and happiness and take a journey back to 2021 when we introduced you to Emily Key, the Asst Dir of Learning and Public Relations at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. We are talking about family, friends, food and all things that make the holidays uniquely our own.
So, let’s embrace all the good this holiday season brings, and may you and yours find love, joy and happiness in the traditions that are yours. We’ll see in 2025. Cheers!
Want more Emily? Check out episode 204 and 220, part 1 and part 2.
EPI 277 :: Arturo Burzio :: ELIT Masters Global 2022 Champion :: Mixing with Masters
A cocktail crafted with all five senses in mind can leave a lasting impression, just like our conversation with Arturo Burzio, Elite Masters Global 2022 Champion. Discover how his Italian heritage and a focus on all the senses shaped his journey into hospitality and led to his award-winning career on this episode of this limited Designated Drinker Series, Mixing with Masters.
EPI 276 :: Francine Cohen :: Remix :: Rememberance
With heavy hearts, we dedicate this episode to Francine Cohen—a true legend in the food & beverage industry, a beloved friend of many, and a cherished guest of the show who will be missed by all those who were lucky enough to have known her. She was a talented storyteller, a generous mentor, and strong advocate for the hospitality industry—which she absolutely loved.
So please, let’s honor the life and love of Francine Cohen—a friend we had to say goodbye to long before any of us were ready.
Hear the amazing things she had to share. Check out episode 128 and 72.
EPI 275 :: Liza Hoar :: ELIT Masters Finalist :: Mixing with Masters
Scent can affect you both physiologically and psychologically and the way the 2023 Global ELIT Masters Finalist, Liza Hoar, crafts a cocktail can do the same. Find out more about her and her frozen method of madness in our first episode of this limited Designated Drinker Series, Mixing with Masters.
EPI 274 :: Richard Daniel :: Owner/Team Manager :: DC Divas :: Remix
It’s time for a Remix. We’re bringing back a few of our all-star guests for a second round for some boozy banter and lots of laughter. And who better to kick-off this limited series than our friend Rich Daniel, the owner & team manager of the DC Divas? So join us as we reconnect and toast all the good that he does.