Nothing could stop her, not even the devil himself, and that's why we had to take an entire episode to talk about Rowena MacLeod. The fire in her eyes matches her hair and her air. Mix up a Cosmopolitan and sit back for our conversation about this fancy lady.
COSMO COCKTAIL RECIPE
Ingredients: 2 ounces citrus vodka, 1 1/2 ounces of triple sec or Cointreau, 3/4 ounce cranberry juice, and 1/2 ounce of lime juice.
To Make: Add ice to a shake then add all the ingredient. Shake it up and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
MOCKTAIL
Substitute the citrus vodka for orange juice or a nonalcoholic citrus beverage. Skip the triple sec. Top it with lemon lime soda if you'd like.
Young and fully of attitude, Claire Novak will always make an impression. With another guest, Dawn & Jenny discuss this angsty hunter and whether we love her or find her annoying. Mix up a Sex on the Beach and listen in to this one.
SEX ON THE BEACH RECIPE
Ingredients: 1 ounce vodka (or light rum), 1 ounce peach schnapps, 3 ounces orange juice, and 3 ounces cranberry juice.
To make: In a tall glass, add ice then the vodka (or rum) and peach schnapps. Top with the orange and cranberry juices. You can garnish with an orange slice, maraschino cherries, and a little umbrella if you want.
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
Replace the vodka/rum with a nonalcoholic version or skip it. Coconut water is a good light rum substitute if you like coconut. Replace the peach schnapps with peach juice. Mix the drink the same way, and garnish similarly if you choose.
Raised by a hunter, uncertain about allies, and doesn't like the British Men of Letters ... who could that be? This time we're talking about the Irish legend, Eileen Leahy. Mix up an "Irish Maid" and let us know your theories after listening to this episode.
IRISH MAID RECIPE
Ingredients: cucumber slices (1/4 inch), 2 ounces Irish Whiskey (we used Jameson), 1/2 ounce of St Germain elderflower liqueur, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup.
TO MAKE: Muddle two cucumber slices in a shaker then add everything else and shake. Add ice to your glass then double strain into said glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.
MOCKTAIL:
Substitute the St Germain for elderflower syrup. You may want to omit the simple syrup to prevent over-sweetened the drink. Substitute the Irish Whiskey with nonalcoholic whiskey or club soda.
Alternatively, add elderflower syrup to chilled lemonade and garnish with cucumber.
It's time again for some reflections. For this round the Witches of Letters Podcast joined us and it was amazing. We share our favorite cocktails from the last fifteen episodes of S&S, and our favorite episodes from season two of Supernatural.
Find the cocktail and mocktail recipes in the descriptions from previous episodes.
Moondoor/Walking on Sunshine - "Apocalypse World Barbie" episode 17
Holy Trickster - "Designated Podcasters" episode 26
Firecracker - "Do it Anyway" episode 24
Moscow Mule mocktail - "Tough Stuff" episode 23
Looks like a biker chick, talks like a sailor, but is really a psychic... It's Pamela Barnes! Yet another fan favorite character who was gone too soon. Grab a beer, tequila, whiskey, lime, and/or cola and sit back for the ride of a lifetime in this one.
Jack and Cola Recipe
2 ounces Jack Daniels, 1/2 ounce lime juice, and cola (Coke or whatever).
To make it: Add ice to your glass then add everything else. Stir and enjoy.
MOCKTAIL
Try just a cola and lime. Or find a nonalcoholic bourbon alternative to add.
Watch out, world, Linda Tran is on the move! The ferocity, the mom glare, the sheer determination. There are so many things that we love about Mrs. Tran that are shared in this episode. Pour yourself a Tiger Mommy cocktail or mocktail and listen up!
TIGER MOMMY COCKTAIL
1.5 ounces rum, 2 ounces peach schnapps, 2 ounces cranberry juice, splash of orange juice, top with lemon lime soda.
To make: add all the ingredients to a glass except the soda (with or without ice, that's up to you) and stir. Then top with lemon lime soda. Enjoy!
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
To mocktail this beverage, substitute the peach schnapps for peach juice. Skip the rum or try a little coconut water for a rum flavor. All other ingredients are the same.
If you wanna go where you already know every characters' name, check out Public Domain! In this special episode we welcome the creative minds behind a new adult animated comedy, Matt Cohen and Sean Flanagan, ahead of the premiere of the show. You'll hear about how the show was created, who voices your favorite fairy tale character, and how to make a Tinseltown cocktail.
TINSELTOWN COCKTAIL RECIPE
1.5 ounces bourbon (we used Jack Daniels)
1.5 ounces simple syrup
Dash of Orange bitters
Champagne or prosecco
Edible glitter
To make: in a highball glass, add ice then pour the bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters. Stir those ingredients then top your glass with champagne. For a little extra-extra, sprinkle some edible glitter and watch it sparkle like a marquee!
MOCKTAIL
Replace the bourbon with nonalcoholic bourbon whiskey or club soda. Replace the champagne with sparkling white grape juice. If you want it to be less sweet, you can skip the simple syrup. Mix the same and enjoy!
He's a prophet of the Lord, he's in advanced placement, and his name is Kevin Tran. We talk everything Kevin, from his genius to his food choices, in this one. Pour yourself a drink and sit back for another episode.
SCREWDRIVER RECIPE
2 ounce of vodka (raspberry, plain, whatever you want) and some orange juice (however much you want).
That's it. Put them in a glass together. Stir and sip. Don't you feel like a high schooler hiding booze from their parents?
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
Still drinking orange juice, but get fancy with some raspberry syrup and lemon lime soda. Ooh, so fancy.
Two special guests join Dawn and Jenny for this deep dive into the Trickster. Who is that mysterious man with a sweet tooth? How does he have the power and cunning to deceive the Winchesters time and time again? Pour yourself a Holy Trickster and take a listen.
HOLY TRICKSTER COCKTAIL
2 ounces light rum, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup, 8-10 mint leaves, 1/4 cup strawberries, Ginger ale
To make it:
First of all, rim your glass with sanding sugar. We chose pink. Trust us, you won't regret it.
We muddled the strawberries which became a challenge later so maybe don't do that. You can just cut up your strawberries and add them to your glass with some mint leaves.
Add in the lemon juice, simple syrup, and rum to your strawberry mint situation. Mix it all and top with ginger ale. Ta da!
MOCKTAIL - Don't add rum, or use nonalcoholic rum. That's the only difference.
The most laidback genius you'll ever meet is who we're talking about in this one. Ash is so cool that he doesn't need a last name or a backstory (but we still want to know both!). Grab a beer and sit back for another fun convo.
If you don't want to crack open a cold one (alcoholic or non-al) then you can try a Michelada.
Ingredients: an 11.5 ounce can of V8 (spicy or regular), juice of a lime which is about 2 ounces, 1 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and hot sauce to taste. And one beer of you choice.
To make:
Rim your glass with Tajin or chili lime seasoning (use lime juice to wet the rim then dip the glass in a shallow bowl of the seasoning. Then fill the glass with ice.
In another glass or cocktail shaker, add the rest of the ingredients and mix. This mix can be divided into two glasses then topped with beer.
Jenny's version was mostly V8 with a splash of Pabst Blue Ribbon. You make it however you want. Enjoy!
Whoever dares to underestimate this woman is going to be surprised! Jo Harvelle might have been young, but she was a firecracker. Pour yourself a 'Firecracker' and join us for this episode all about Jo.
Firecracker Cocktail Recipe
2 large watermelon chunks - 1.5 ounces of light rum - .5 ounces triple sec - .5 ounces of lime juice - .5 ounces of simple syrup - 1/6 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Instructions: Muddle/squish up the watermelon to extract the juice then add in the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well before adding the cayenne. -- We mixed it all in a cocktail shaker to combine all the ingredients well. Also, you can adjust the amount of cayenne to your taste, but a little goes a long way. ;)
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
Substitute the rum for nonalcoholic rum, or skip it. Substitute the Triple sec for a splash of orange juice or lemon lime soda.
As always, adjust the ingredients as you'd like. Enjoy!
Who is your favorite character that pointed a shotgun at the Winchester brothers? If it's Ellen Harvelle then this episode is for you. In this one, we chat about Ellen and the impact she had on the Hunter world. Mix up one of Nebraska's favorite cocktails and enjoy this episode.
MOSCOW MULE RECIPE
2 ounces Vodka, 0.5 ounces Lime juice, 4 ounces Ginger beer (more to taste).
- Add ice to your glass then pour the vodka and lime juice. Add in the ginger beer and stir a little to mix. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!
MOCK-SCOW MULE RECIPE (mocktail)
Substitute the vodka for club soda or a nonalcoholic vodka. Everything else is the same. Enjoy!
She's the genuine real deal when it comes to psychics - Missouri Moseley. Soft spoken, but commanding and funny as heck! Take a listen to this episode with your own clairvoyant. Follow the recipe below.
Clairvoyant Recipe
1.5 ounces Sherry, 1.5 ounces Vermouth, 0.5 ounces Hazelnut liqueur (we used Amaretto), and a dash of orange bitters.
Instructions: Add it all to a glass with ice and stir then strain into a chilled glass. We also added a squeeze of orange juice.
Mocktail Recipe
Replace Sherry with apple juice. Replace Vermouth with sparkling white grape juice or nonalcoholic aperitif (Lyre's or Roots Divino Blanco). Replace hazelnut liqueur with hazelnut extract or almond extract.
Mix it up in the same way as the cocktail recipe and enjoy!
Crowley, King of Hell, and charming cohort is our topic this week. Join us for one of the most quotable characters for a sip and a chat about the King with two special guest!
Sgroppino Italiano Recipe
12 ounces lemon sorbet, 8 ounces prosecco, 2 ounces chilled vodka, and mint and blueberries to garnish.
Instructions: mix the sorbet with 4 ounces of prosecco until smooth then add the vodka and rest of the prosecco. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few blueberries. Enjoy!
Mocktail Recipe
Replace the prosecco with sparkling grape juice or sparkling water. Replace the vodka with nonalcoholic vodka, or skip it altogether. Garnish with mint and blueberries. Enjoy!
The best vampire in all of Supernatural, Benny Lafitte! Where would Dean have been without him? Where would the show have gone with more of him? We're out here answering the deep questions. Get yourself a hurricane and listen to this confabulation.
HURRICANE COCKTAIL RECIPE
1 ounce dark rum, 1 ounce light rum, 1/2 ounce passionfruit syrup, 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice, 1/2 ounce lime juice, 1 tsp superfine sugar.
Mix everything up in a cocktail shaker (no ice). Then add ice to your glass and pour the mix over ice. Garnish with an orange slice. This recipe usually calls for grenadine and maraschino cherry but we don't like cherries so we skipped it. Enjoy your hurricane however you'd like!
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
Use nonalcoholic rum or skip it and replace it with club soda. Mix it up and enjoy!
Garth Fitzgerald IV taught us all something about embracing who you are and never underestimating yourself. This episode has a special guest, Lynn from The SPN Verse. Have a beer and take a listen to this fantastic confabulation.
Cocktail... it's just a beer. That's it.
Mocktail... it's just a (nonalcoholic) beer or whatever. Crack open a bottle of water if you want.
We're not car people, but we know our 1967 Chevy Impalas... well, maybe just one - Baby! This episode is all about the most important object in the universe. Mix up your own Baby cocktail or mocktail and see if you can name all the equipment in the trunk.
Baby Cocktail Recipe
2 parts Apricot Brandy
1 part Fresh Cream (or dairy free alternative)
Dash of Gin (We used Towpath Gin from Akron, Ohio)
Instructions: Mix your ingredients in a shaker, shake, and pour into a glass. Or, you can do like we did and pour them into a glass and stir. Enjoy!
MOCKTAIL
Substitute apricot or peach syrup for the brandy.
Substitute nonalcoholic gin or juniper water/syrup for gin.
Use your choice of cream, half and half, or dairy free alternative.
Mix it up and enjoy!
Music: edit of 'Intense Hard Rock' by AllWorldMusic on Pixabay.
The little sister that Dean never knew he needed - Charlie Bradbury. In this episode, we'll talk about all the versions of Charlie that we came to love. Mix up a drink and have a laugh with us.
Walking on Sunshine Recipe
1 part Peach schnapps
1 part Brandy (we used apricot brandy)
3 parts Sour mix
A Splash of Orange Juice
Recipe: We mixed 1 ounce each of schnapps and brandy with 3 ounces of sour mix to keep it simple. Pour each into your glass, with or without ice, and stir. Enjoy!
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
We suggest mixing peach juice, apricot juice, and orange juice. You can use the sour mix if you would like a sour kick to your beverage. Stir it all together and enjoy!
Oh yeah, you betcha, we're gunna talk about Donna Hanscum in this episode! She's our ray of sunshine and a top-tier vampire hunter. Our cocktail this week, a Butterscotch White Russian.
This episode is a part of Podcasthon, a global charity event. We chose BreakthroughT1D, an organization that promotes research for Type 1 Diabetes and provides resources for those living with T1D. We encourage you to follow the links to learn more about the efforts of both organizations.
BUTTERSCOTCH WHITE RUSSIAN RECIPE
from InspiredByCharm.com
1 ounce Kahlua
1 ounce Vanilla Vodka (we're still on an OYO kick)
1 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps
1 ounce half and half
Butterscotch sauce and Flaky salt - for garnish
- Add some sauce and a bit of salt to the rim of your glass. Add ice and set aside.
- Add ice, Kahlua, vodka, and schnapps to a cocktail shaker (or mason jar like we did).
-Shake it up then strain into your prepared glass. Top with the half and half.
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
Try a nonalcoholic variety of the liquors OR make a latte or iced coffee with coffee or espresso and butterscotch sauce. Use your choice of milk.
Since Supernatural had 15 seasons, we thought we'd make our fifteenth episode a little special with some reflections. We're looking back on our road so far and each choosing our favorite beverage as well as our favorite episode(s?) from season one of Supernatural.
Jenny's favorite cocktail so far: the Purple Nurple (ep1)
Dawn's favorite cocktail so far: the Djinn & Tonic (ep5)
Find the recipe for each drink on their respective episode.