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The Modern Bar Cart Podcast
The Modern Bar Cart Podcast is a weekly discussion of the tools and techniques that make great drinks. Hosted by Modern Bar Cart CEO Eric Kozlik, this cocktail podcast gives great information for home bartenders and industry professionals alike. If you're looking to take your cocktail game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
The Modern Bar Cart Podcast2020 Second Half Preview
In this mini episode, we give you a preview of some of the awesome stuff we have planned for you in the second half of 2020.
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 153 - Haus Alpenz with Jake Parrott
In this really informative chat with Jake Parrott, National Sales Representative for spirits importer Haus Alpenz, some of the topics we cover include: How…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 152 - Intro to Baijiu with Derek Sandhaus
In this eye opening conversation with Baijiu expert Derek Sandhaus, some of the topics we discuss include: What Baijiu is - which might seem like a simple…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 151 - Measurements: A Proportional Cocktail Guide
In this conversation with designer and cocktail author Nick Barclay, some of the topics we discuss include: How Nick made his way to Australia by way of the…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 150 - Great Northern Cocktails with Shawn Soole
Some of the things we discuss in this wide-ranging conversation with bartender, author, and podcaster Shawn Soole of Soole Hospitality Concepts include: How…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 149 - Distilling the Future
In this conversation with Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger, some of the topics we discuss include: What DISCUS does as a lobbying…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastBONUS: Earth No Patio Crossover Episode
This is Earth No Patio (Episode 9), where Eric provided some voice-over work as inspiration for Ben Turner, who produced this strange and amazing piece of…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 148 - Art of the Recipe (Part III: Ben Turner)
Some of the topics we discuss with Ben Turner, creator of Earth No Patio include: How Ben's experiences in the art and culinary world led him to this…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 147 - The Home Bar Awards
In this episode, Eric catches up with Chris Kiertz (@cocktail_chris) about his pet project, The Home Bar Awards - an inclusive monthly cocktail competition…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 146 - The Art of the Recipe (Part II)
In this second installment of our three-part series on the art of the recipe, we emerge from the depths of ancient history and trace the recipe from its early…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 145 - Art of the Recipe (Part I: Origins)
We take a trip into the deep past to locate the origins of the recipe. From the African Savannah, to Babylon, to Rome, we sift through clay tablets and scrolls…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 144 - Letters from Quarantine
In this episode, we take questions from our listener mailbag and answer the most burning questions about spirits & cocktails. Some of the topics we cover…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 143 - The Gin Is In
In this juniper-perfumed discussion with gin expert, author, and spirits judge Aaron Knoll, some of the topics we cover include: The story of how Aaron fell in…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 142 - Fernet Duet
In this amaro-driven conversation with Nick Fisher of Cocktail Chemistry, some of the topics we discuss include: How Nick started his incredibly popular…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 141 - Herb Appeal
In this lush, verdant conversation with herbalist Colleen O'Bryant of Wild Roots Apothecary, some of the topics we discuss include: Which herbs, flowers, and…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 140 - Cocktails in a Time of Plague
We discuss the effects that COVID-19 Coronavirus has had on the spirits and cocktail industry and then examine the history of spirits during times of plague in…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 139 - The Subtle Art of Opening a Bar
This time around, Eric gets to know two awesome bartenders-turned-consultants: Susan Eggett and Alex Maynard. They're the masterminds behind the new beverage…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 138 - The Carmen San Diego of Food & Drink
Eric interviews international food and drink maven Virginia Miller. She's the Western North America Academy Chair for the World's 50 Best Restaurants, as well…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 137 - RTD Revolution
We talk with a panel of esteemed guests about the rise of "Ready-to-Drink" cocktails (RTDs). These are the canned counterparts to contemporary beers and wines…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 136 - From Elixir to Mixers
This time around, we catch up with H. Joseph Ehrmann, proprietor of the legendary San Francisco bar, Elixir, and one of the driving forces behind Fresh Victor…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 135 - St. George Spirits
We interview Master Distiller Lance winters of St. George Spirits in Alameda, CA. He's a pioneer in the industry and a champion of craft distilling. Some of…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 134 - Artet: Rise of the Cannabis Aperitif
Xander Shepherd and Zach Spohler are two of the three founders of Artet, a groundbreaking cannabis aperitif that's making waves in the cocktail space. In this…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 133 - The Death of Smooth
The object of our investigation this episode is the word, "smooth." We hear used all the time to describe drinks, and yet, most of us would have a hard time…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 132 - Part II: Bar Room Blitz
During this episode, you'll hear stories and flavor advice from the five bartenders who competed in this battle to raise money for their respective charities…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 131 - Part I: Battle of the Bartenders
This episode is part 1 of two part story about cocktail competitions. In this edition, we'll head to Loudoun County, Virginia, where our friends at Catoctin…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 130 - Thoughts on Dry January
In this Dry January conversation with Modern Bar Cart Co-Founder Ethan Hall, some of the topics we discuss include: What we're excited about for 2020, and what…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 129 - Drinking in a New Decade
Before our annual holiday break, we share with you some of the highlights of this year in the form of stats, important current events,and emerging trends…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 128 - Uncapped
In this crossover interview with Chris Sands of the Uncapped Podcast and Braeden Bumpers of McClintock Distilling, some of the things we discuss include: A…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 127 - Modern and Vintage Glassware
Some of the topics we discuss with Victoria Vergason of The Hour during this interview include: How Victoria used her globe-trotting career in international…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 126 - Minimalist Tiki
Some of the topics we discuss with Minimalist Tiki Author and rum ambassador Matt Pietrek Include: How Matt tended a rum hobby while working as a software…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 125 - Natural Wine (Part II)
In this part two of this natural wine crash course with certified sommelier Joey Fox, some of the topics we discuss include: Why the term "natural" in natural…
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Episode 125 - Natural Wine (Part II)
In this part two of this natural wine crash course with certified sommelier Joey Fox, some of the topics we discuss include: Why the term "natural" in natural…
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Episode 125 - Natural Wine (Part II)
In this part two of this natural wine crash course with certified sommelier Joey Fox, some of the topics we discuss include: Why the term "natural" in natural…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 124 - Natural Wine (Part I)
Some of the topics we discuss in this fascinating natural wine interview with Joey Fox of Old Westminster Winery. What the term "natural wine" really means -…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 123 - Acid Trip (Part II)
In this continuation of our acid-driven conversation with Charlie Berkinshaw of Element Shrub, we talk about how to use specific acids in the cocktail world…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 122 - Acid Trip (Part I)
What's shakin, cocktail fans? Welcome to episode 122 of The Modern Bar Cart Podcast! This is a very special episode. It's kind of a behind the scenes look at…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 121 - Absinthe-Minded
In this conversation with Tenth Ward head distiller and absinthe aficionado, some of the topics we discuss include: How Mark came to be the head distiller at…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 120 - Neuromixology
In this interview with Kevin Peterson of Castalia, some of the topics we discuss include: How Kevin and his wife Jane transformed the bottom level of an old…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 119 - Mind Your Wash Line
In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we talk all about the concept of wash lines in cocktails and how to achieve a wash line that emphasizes the quality and…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 118 - Heritage Cocktails Double Feature
This episode, we're sharing a double feature of two episodes that came out WAY BACK in January of 2018 - that's closing in on two years ago. Part One of this…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 117 - Fancy Rum & Cokes
This time around, we catch up with Dan Marlowe, who's a really talented bartender currently heading up the brand new tavern program at BlueDyer Distilling Co…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 116 - Maximo Mezcal
In this spirited interview with John Ravis of Maximo Mezcal, some of the topics we cover include: How John made the move from shucking oysters, to tending bar…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 115 - Plato & Aristotle Walk into a Bar
In this episode, we do a close reading of David Wondrich's extremely influential new article, "Plato & Aristotle Walk into a Bar - A Meditation on the…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 114 - Maritime Cocktails
In this episode, we talk about the confluence of cocktails, boats, and the high seas. In addition to the history of cocktails, boats, and culture, we also…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 113 - Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters
In this interview, we sit down with Derek Brown and Bob Yule, co-authors of Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World. Some of the…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 112 - The Truth about Syrups
In this episode, we interview Tory Pratt, founder of Pratt Standard Cocktail Co. Some of the things we discuss include: How a childhood spent in and around the…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 111 - Why is Moonshine Illegal?
In this episode, we answer user submitted questions about spirits and cocktails. Specifically, the topics we cover include: Why moonshine is illegal, and also…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 110 - Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails
In this fun chat with author and bartender Shannon Mustipher, some of the topics we discuss include: How Shannon shifted her passion for art from the canvas to…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 109 - Saint Benevolence Rum
In this inspiring conversation with Chase Babcock of Saint Benevolence Rum, some of the topics we explore include: How Chase's childhood visits to Haiti - the…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 108 - Tales of the Cocktail 2019
In this episode, we chat with Ethan Hall, Russell Garing, and Eric Holtzman of the Modern Bar Cart Team to learn about their first-time experiences at Tales of…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 107 - Sazerac Attack
In this episode, we take a comprehensive look at the New Orleans inspired Sazerac cocktail and delve deep into the institution that is Tales of the Cocktail.
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 106 - Mastering Garnish Prep
In this episode, we give you a comprehensive breakdown on how to approach and prepare garnishes of the citrus variety and beyond.
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 105 - The Tequila Dictionary
In this episode, we chat with author and spirits judge Eric Zandona about his new book, The Tequila Dictionary. Some of the subjects we discuss in this…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 104 - Bespoke Bitters
In this episode, we focus on bitters - bitter cocktails, and more importantly, two new bespoke cocktail bitters flavors we developed for our friends over at…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 103 - "Mocktail" is not a Dirty Word
When it was first brought to our attention that the word "mocktail" might be somehow bad or offensive, we was taken completely off-balance because, to us, it…
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Episode 103 - Rant: "Mocktail" is not a Dirty Word
When it was first brought to our attention that the word "mocktail" might be somehow bad or offensive, we was taken completely off-balance because, to us, it…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpiosde 102 - Not Tequila
In this episode, we chat with RB Wolfensberger, head distiller at Gray Wolf Craft Distilling, about his new American Agave Spirit: Lobo. Some of the topics we…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 101 - Pechuga-palooza
In this flavorful conversation with Max Lentz and Eli Breitburg-Smith of the Baltimore Spirits Company, some of the things we discuss include: Why brewers make…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 100 - State of the Cocktail Union
What's shakin, cocktail fans? Welcome to the official 100th episode of The Modern Bar Cart Podcast! That's right - 100 episodes. A HUGE milestone, to be sure!…
The Modern Bar Cart PodcastEpisode 099 - Bursting Bubbles
In this episode, we take a deep dive into all things carbonated and watery. Some of the things we discuss include: The difference between seltzer, club soda…