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@googlewreckedit

11 ай бұрын

It's 1:30pm. where's that twitch stream at? I've think I've been checking all year for a live stream. 😭

@chaim1842

11 ай бұрын

the video link to your podcast is a 404 error

@fandingoORG

11 ай бұрын

Mmmm, disposable plastic packaging that is inefficiently delivered to your home. It's weird that you're in bed with them, given your stance on coffee and drink pods.

@tbalciunas333

11 ай бұрын

Hi Greg. I was wondering if you take requests for video ideas, if not, no harm done. I am asking if you would be able to concote a cocktail of my own creation, called a "Dead Man's Glory" and put it in a video and tell me what you think of it. The recipe is below : 1 oz black absinthe 1 1/2 oz cognac 2 1/2 oz vodka It is all stirred over ice and then served in a short tumbler with the same ice Thank you

@bucklalonde9529

11 ай бұрын

Aspartame good. Greg wrong.

The Dunkachino video is actually a scene from the Adam Sandler film "Jack and Jill", in which the plot revolves around Sandler working at an ad agency trying to get Al Pacino for his commercial. Since it's the plot, the movie studio gets to pretend that they're not just advertising to you.

@Hawk7886

11 ай бұрын

Also the Dunkaccino thing implies his name is Alp Acino and it ruined it for me forever

@jkl5901

11 ай бұрын

@@Hawk7886never looked at it like that. God i hate it

@TundieRice

11 ай бұрын

Did Greg *really* think it was an actual Dunkin’ Donuts commercial? I just have to really wonder how he would’ve come across that clip without realizing it was from an Adam Sandler movie, lol. I mean, fast food commercials can be pretty silly, but I really have a bit of a hard time imagining anyone seeing Dunkachino as a legitimate ad from our universe :| And as others have said…the ad somehow implies that his name is “Alp Acino.” And yeah, that’s hilarious, but would Dunkin Donuts *really make that blunder?*

@bleachdragon88

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@TundieRice He’s getting old lol 😂 I know because I’m getting that way of remembering things wrong. And then later realizing that it didn’t happen that way.

@davidr2421

11 ай бұрын

@@TundieRice To be fair, for all intents and purposes it *is* a real Dunkin Donuts commercial. Dunkin Donuts paid for it to be made. It just appeared in a movie instead of on TV.

The thing about having Jack and Coke in a can for a party is that if you're throwing a party it would just be cheaper to buy the separate ingredients and mix them in a pitcher, I always thought of the canned cocktail has an "I'd like to have 1 mix drink but I don't want to buy a whole bottle just for it"

@JesterC88

11 ай бұрын

If I can buy a can of Jack and Coke Zero, on my way to a byob party, I'd be happy with that. I don't drink a lot, but it's nice to have one with everyone.

@Deathmastertx

11 ай бұрын

The pitch for me is: I want a cocktail at someone else's place but I don't want to faff about hauling equipment and bottles there and cluttering someone else's sink. Still, not enough of a pitch for me to cough up for them, especially with Australian premix taxes. I'll stick to going to all the way or just bringing a bottle of wine or whatever.

@Pawsome_Opossum

11 ай бұрын

Or you need to unwind after a work conference or something while you are staying away from home, and you don’t want to throw away or travel with a bottle of booze.

@noobishnemo6745

11 ай бұрын

Thing is, they only come in packs of 4. It would technically be cheaper to buy the ingredients yourself, because you'd get more drinks out of a bottle of jack and a 2-liter of coke or coke zero, but with the cans you're paying for convenience. If I'm going to a party I'm not hosting myself, I'm not going to drag a bottle of jack and a 2-liter of coke there. It'd make me look like a snobby asshole. Just taking a 4-pack of pre-mixed cans is much more convenient.

@camarowland4

11 ай бұрын

​@@noobishnemo6745if you're going to a party with only stuff for yourself then you have bigger problems. It's called a party for a reason. What if someone else wants a jack and coke?

Oh boy, Greg’s trying out my go-to canned drink, I hope he like- “This is a beverage for mother-in-laws; I find it _way_ too sweet.” … oh, ok…

@victorialynn6004

11 ай бұрын

I mean I totally get it though, he's just got a little bit of a different palate! He didn't think it was bad persay he just thought it was a bit sweet lol, and that's okay!

@SpiralSine6

11 ай бұрын

@@victorialynn6004oh yeah lol, I expected it. Plus I just know I like sweet drinks anyway.

@victorialynn6004

11 ай бұрын

Omg me too! 😂 I'm excited about trying that last coffee one though, the Alc A Chino!

@amberisrad

11 ай бұрын

lool i also love those Bacardi ones. i like the mojitos better but yeah i'll drink them. i love the sweet stuff haha

@ariandynas

Ай бұрын

It just means you need to get started on becoming someone's mother-in-law. Logik.

Apropos of nothing, I think it would be great to see an episode where Greg tries to make the best cocktail you could make on an airplane (meaning just with the liquor and mixers available on say, an American Airlines flight.)

@RobertHeadley

11 ай бұрын

Solid idea.

@EricDMMiller

11 ай бұрын

Bloody mary. The end. It even tastes better at low pressure.

@kleinerprinz99

11 ай бұрын

Did he not do some Archer drinks? Archer does drinks everywhere, a submarine, a boat, an airplane, a spaceship :D

@Tawnos_

7 ай бұрын

@@EricDMMillerCuba Libre (rum + coke + lime). Even tastes great with the lime powder.

@littlefern02

6 ай бұрын

someone had a flight coming up when they were writing this comment

For the UK folks, Asda sells a premade salted caramel espresso martini that is absolutely delicious. (Avoid the Absolut one)

@jamesjdog

11 ай бұрын

Noted,

@TrulyZer0

11 ай бұрын

Guess I've gotta make my way over to the UK

@You.Me.Dancing

11 ай бұрын

They also do one in m&s that is rocket fuel.

@MeLeoMiller

11 ай бұрын

M&S also do 3 or £7 on their canned cocktails

I've really enjoyed the Cutwater canned cocktails. The Mai Tai's not overly fruity.

@Deathmastertx

11 ай бұрын

Comes across as weirdly coconut-y for what I expect a Mai Tai to be though. The Margarita is decent. The Mango Margarita is not.

I've been very curious about the bulleit old fashioned and manhattans. It's nice to bring premade cocktails on trips or when BYOBing. But the price tag always scares me away. Knowing it got your approval is reassuring.

@aracnadei13

11 ай бұрын

I gave them a shot recently and will also give them a thumbs up. I like Bulleit and the pre-mixes give a nice quick option when you feel like changing it up.

@Lunch_Meat

11 ай бұрын

Honestly, they are my go-to premix at this point. I know he hates the Manhattan, but if you ordered a bulleit Manhattan at a bar, it's basically exactly what you would get.

@rickkyle5107

11 ай бұрын

Both are very good.

Speaking of parties, I know you've done episodes on punch, but I'd love to see some more info on how to scale up cocktails. Punches, bowls, pitchers, that sort of thing.

4:32 I understand the possibility that Greg just had another bottle, but I also for some reason wouldn't be too surprised if Greg looked at the count of 12 cocktails, like on the picture and decided _yeah, that's enough for 6 glasses._ *edit:* _also, I kind of love the fact how Greg went from, I try out different cocktails, to him drunkenly make an add and back to him trying out cocktails totally sober._

This show has taught me enough I wasn't lost in a liquor store for the first time in 30 years XD And I got my first Angostura bitters. Can't wait to make my first drink with it

@sn1000k

11 ай бұрын

That's awesome. I'm ok w bitters once in awhile but for me, it overpowers any other ingredients. Enjoy though you might love it!

@jrockfandesu

11 ай бұрын

@@sn1000k I've tried the bitters by now, and it's for the right drinks definitely, but I get Greg's obsession now XD when it does its magic, it really elevates a cocktail

Those pre-made Jameson's are actually quite good, I find them perfect for when I want to have a drink while cooking so I don't have to waste time making another cocktail 😂

@OneShot_G

11 ай бұрын

So expensive though

@danmoore7600

11 ай бұрын

​@@OneShot_GI found them for like 75% off and at that price it was perfect

@halfsourlizard9319

11 ай бұрын

In what universe does making another cocktail constitute wasting time!?!??! Somebody's got their priorities wrong.

@Aerowind

11 ай бұрын

@@halfsourlizard9319 Well presumably the priority is not burning everybody's burgers.

@halfsourlizard9319

11 ай бұрын

@@Aerowind Like I said: Priorities. Unburnt food is waaay lower priority than eliminating sobriety 🙄

I would love to see a Greg take on all the “freezer door” cocktails that have been going viral lately

@Hawk7886

11 ай бұрын

The what now

@The_Game_Professor

11 ай бұрын

If you're talking about what I think you are those fall under the "not a cocktail" umbrella. They don't use the spirits they're supposed to they just mix some fruity flavors with wine for the alcohol content. Nice sometimes on a hot day but not going to be the best tasting cocktail you've ever had or even a half decent expression of the cocktail they claim to be.

@mollieh1312

11 ай бұрын

​@The_Game_Professor Freezer door cocktail refers to prebatched and often pre-diluted cocktails you make yourself and keep in the freezer so you can just pour a cocktail without mixing ingredients or stirring (usually stuff like negronis or old fashioned as citrus in shaken drinks will bring the abv down and it'll freeze). The quality is entirely dependent on your recipe and ingredients. A while ago I prebatched a rum old fashioned with a blend of Doorlys XO, Smith and Cross, and a little Hamilton 151 and it was scrumptious while it lasted, which was not long!

In my opinion, the big benefit of buying some of these premade cocktails like that Batch and Bottle rhubarb cosmo is so that you don't need to go out and by way more of a highly specific ingredient than you need. So I'd absolutely consider buying something like this.

That bottled Negroni has great utility for me because I don't really keep Campari in my bar (it's expensive for something I don't drink frequently).Good to know it tastes good, I'll check it out!

@brandonp7503

11 ай бұрын

I'll make a negroni with aperix, the aperol knockoff. It comes out a little sweet for a negroni, but still really good, and you've cut the price of the most expensive component by 1/3.

@Exesteils

11 ай бұрын

while I do agree with you that I dont tend to keep a bottle of Negroni in my shelf, I think a bottle of those tiny bottles would be a better option. The fact that its premixed is a big demerit imo

@gtubbs6974

11 ай бұрын

Shame. I can buy Aperol, vermouth and gin for about £15 each and get 30+ Negroni's

"its fine..." greg said with utter disdain

"We're not doing anything that says seltzer. Except like half the ones we tried. And we added seltzer to some too" Lol great episode. As a person who finds even weak alcoholic drinks repulsive, I thoroughly enjoy this show in a way I have no explanation for.

@NetherStray

8 ай бұрын

Same, though it does make me wonder about making mixed drinks without the alcohol!

I wish Japanese chūhai were easier to get here in the US. Short for "shōchū highball", it's made with shōchū (original versions; a distilled spirit that can be made from a variety of sources) or vodka, and is usually some fruit flavor. It's more or less analogous with what you were sampling here, I think!

I actually found this *very* useful. Thank you for it! :) While I generally do prefer mixing something myself, I am rather lazy and my friends and family tend to have a bad habit of making me the go-to bartender for get-togethers, so having some good premade options for people who aren’t into mixology is quite helpful. Plus, having a good number of ingredients or specialized bottles on-hand is expensive, so…it’s good stuff to know all-around, let’s say.

To summarize what we've learned put a lime in it

Hosted a party for 35 people in June. I pre-batched 8 bottles of four pre-measured cocktails and had a beer on hand. Sure, people had to add ice, just like they had to put ketchup on their hotdog or dressing on their salad. But it meant that cocktails were evenly balanced and nicely chilled all night.

Before the intro I saw an ad of a guy eating nigiri with ketchup. Then you said, “it’s fine I just never want to see it again.” 🤣

I like that he rates his premixed cocktails based on their utility as a weapon as well as flavour and convenience.

Awesome video like your classics, love you guy's stuff ❤️

I'm a huge fan of the On The Rocks brand, they make a bottled Aviation cocktail that is 20% ABV and it's ~delicious~

I was just watching some of your old canned cocktail episodes, what a coincidence!

"What is that? Aspartaaaaaame? I f*cking hate that!" Hahahahahaha! Had me rolling! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Great video Greg, I think you did an excellent job of figuring out which products work and which just don't. It amazes me that some of the stuff out there can be so terrible, while others do the trick. For me personally, I can't see getting any of these products for two reasons: I'm one of maybe 3 people at our parties who appreciates a cocktail at all - most of the folks we'd have over are in the beer / cider / seltzer camp, and that's just fine, but that means if I want a cocktail (and I do, I don't care what time or day it is, I do), I'm going to make it myself. Especially since the better ones you found here were the bottles that require some extra attention anyway, it's nearly just as easy for me to pour whisky, simple, and shake some bitters as it is for me to pour one thing over ice. The difference is negligible to me.

Hey Greg, love these videos! They are always extremely informative. I havent looked since youve put up this video, but a month or two ago, I was trying to get the Post Meridian drinks from watching your previous video, and I could jot find them on there at all. Ended up buying dorect from PM's website. I like the ide of the canned cocktails as a way to try something new, without having to worry about having large quantities of ingredients leftover if I dont like it.

@PMCocktails

11 ай бұрын

Glad you were able to find us eventually. Hope you enjoyed them!

This was an awesome video lol useful and fun to watch content 😂

I don’t drink, really ever but, I’m on an hour plus long marathon of HTD because Greg is just that much fun.

@3:57 A couple years ago I did batched Boulevardiers & French 75's for an office christmas party. Definitely TOO fun

Hey Greg, if your not familiar with Muckleyeye, they are in Colts Neck and make really good alcohol. The vodka and rye are outstanding.

Thank you Greg for validating my absolute disdain for artificial sweeteners in diet sodas. I get this whole "low-sugar" movement we got going on worldwide, but can we please just keep them low sugar without having to add sweeteners that taste like Death and Taxes? Also Greg's profound trauma with Manhattan's will always be my favorite bit of channel lore. Not only was it one of the first videos I watched from this channel, it's also an example of the reason I can't drink Tequila any more.

@InnocentGuillotine

5 ай бұрын

Mooood, there's good reasons to cut sugar and some things do need the sweet but I wish more options were just less sweet and didn't add metallic -tasting bullshit to make up for the lack of sugar.

Really enjoyed this video

ooh more pre mixed madness. love it!

Not shilling for June Shine here, but I think their hard kombucha is amazing. Completely agree with you on the cocktails, though.

@darthbek

11 ай бұрын

Glass Onion has ruined 'hard kombucha' for me, and it is now only read in Benoit Blanc's voice.

It's always refreshing when you see some of the canned stuff you've already had. I've gotta remember that lime in the paloma from now on

That Alca Chino looks sooo good, need to try it ASAP

My favorite canned cocktail is from Social Hour Cocktails, specifically the Prizefighter (the company was co-founded by Julie Reiner who founded the Clover Club). All of the different ones I've tried are delicious, and several are over 10% ABV. I think they're mostly sold in store in NYC and NJ, but they do ship to a bunch of other states.

I'm glad there are some good ones in here because I'm so tired of my family always buying the same things for casual drinking

simply has come out with a cocktail mix line, you should do an episode trying out their different mixers/recipes

The Bacardi canned mojitos are actually pretty solid. You get the lime, mint and rum when you drink it. As far as premade cocktails go it’s definitely at the top. ABV is still low but it’s one of my favorites

I don’t know if you’re welcome to it but seeing as how popular the matrix videos are, here are some ideas Martini Matrix - Gin x Dry Vermouth Split Rum Daiquiri Matrix - 1 oz. Rum A x 1 oz. Rum B Sidecar Matrix - Cognac (maybe some other similar type brandy options) x Orange Liqueur Gin & Tonic Matrix - Gin x Tonic Negroni Matrix - Gin x Sweet Vermouth Last Word - Gin x Green Chartreuse & substitutes. Could also do a video about green chartreuse substitutes in general

Ive been eyeballing that Mi Campo mango mule for a couple of months at the grocery store, good to hear its good

I remember seeing the cans of Jack & Coke outside the Daytona 500, and probably the Coke Zero 400, but the drink I remember the most from the track were the "5 Hour Painkillers" which were painkillers with a floater (it might have been mixed in) of 5 Hour Energy who I believe were sponsoring a race that weekend.

I found out a cornershop next to me started selling le coq cocktails, and their cuba libre is quite good. You taste rum you taste coke, you taste lime, but separately, not mixed together. Still pretty good, great if you want just throw some in cooler and have during gaming session

I saw the two Bulleit canned cocktails while on a trip with the missus, but ended up getting the Knob Creek Old Fashioned to try back at the hotel. I was pleasantly surprised with how enjoyable it was.

Best canned cocktail I ever had was Templeton Rye's mule, but It also helps that I bought it in the same state that the distillery and bottling company is in, so it wasn't sitting for long before I drank it.

Cazadores makes a canned Paloma that is fantastic. It has the acid you were missing from the one you tried, with a real tequila presence. It's great by the pool, and even better when you sip an ounce and top it off with more Cazadores reposado.

So, I've been exploring the canned cocktails that are available where I live over here in the Seattle area, and one of the ones that I _absolutely_ love is a canned cocktail that were made for Seattle's new NHL team, The Kraken. They're called Kraken Drops, and they come in two flavors, a lemon and a raspberry (though, more raspberry-lemon), and I find them to be quite pleasant. I should figure out how to send you some of them. I've had some good luck with canned cocktails from Cutwater, and I've also... experimented around with the "Buzzballs Chillers" which mainly have the benefit of being able to just get myself a glass of ice, crack one open and pour it in, and not really have to worry past that. So, they're convenient.

I would love to see Greg try some of Dogfish Head's canned and bottled cocktails. They definitely aren't widely available (just small region of the mid-atlantic coast) but if you plan on doing another episode like this in the future Dogfish Head is a solid choice for actual canned/bottled cocktails.

@tennysonjames2969

6 ай бұрын

we get those all the way out here in michigan. i've had a couple and find them quite good.

Back when you did the boxed cocktails, you said you liked the Crafthouse pineapple daiquiri & wanted to try more from them. Any chance of that happening? Or did that idea not pan out?

16:20 CORK REVIEW!!! BRING IT BACK, THIS WAS A REAL GOOD ONE

Enjoying this video while sipping on some Angel’s Envy. Perfect pairing imo

i was really wondering about a few of these especially the bulleit ones

greg: “i’m gonna slam a jack!!” also greg: *gingerly sips from the can*

Greg, thank you so much for the Alca Chino recommend. I hunted them down and firmly give them a thumbs up. If anyone likes a Starbucks Mocha. Whatever AND likes to get falling down drunk, then this is he canned cocktail for you! It's GOOD!

my favorite in this category or near this category is the Finnish long drink it’s a Gin grapefruit drink, you could argue that it’s a seltzer but i think it’s closer to a cocktail then a whiteclaw, and they make a 5.5 and an 8.5 abv version.

Muckleyeye is a local NJ distillery in my hometown! They actually have a really good gin and a very good rye as well as a bunch of canned higher proof cocktails I think are really tasty.

Got a bunch of those MOTH canned cocktails for a festive last moth and they were pretty good if a little dangerous for festival drinking, can highly recommend them though

These are RTD's Ready to Drink. In New Zealand we used to have 12% cody's which was some ahorent whiskey and coke in a 250ml can. 4 pack and you are well on the way.

Love the "Lost in Space" reference ! 17:54

Mad respect for talking shit about June Shine. I have no opinion, but I just like to see shade being thrown.

I found some premade Cruzan cocktails, tried their classic Daquiri one it was decent, especially for a premade drink

My local Pittsburgh bar had house made from scratch negronis In a margarita machine and it is AMAZING on a hot day.

Campari's Bottled Negroni uses Cinzan Rosso and a London Dry Gin (some people say its Bankes), for anyone curious to recreate it. I can't find Bankes where I live, so I'd just use Beefeater's probably. Campari says they use the 1:1:1 recipe. Cinzano is a decent sweet vermouth. It's not heavy on the vanilla like Antica is, and it's a lot cheaper.

I tried the Salt Point Cape Cod thanks to this vid. It’s the vodka with cranberry and lime and it’s not bad at all. If anything it’s a little under sweet which is a dumb complaint cause less sugar=less shit to metabolize so it’s a win really.

You fine sir. Has just gained a new subscriber.

The Copper Can brand of Moscow Mule served chilled is pretty good. Be sure to swirl or shake it up gently though to mix it up

I've found at the grocery store Chi-chi's Pina Colada wine cocktail. Serve over crushed ice and it's surprisingly good for $1.50

Hey Greg! We make canned cocktails at my work that are pretty good! It's super small and local though lol, if theres ever a chance you see a Coppercraft brand Gin and Tonic you gotta try it!

For the part 2, cutwater white Russian/ margarita, clubtails big can, monoco, 10 ball, mxd, basically cheap high alcohol cocktails. See if there are any diamonds in the rough!

Mi Campo Reposado is decent tequila, my second favorite after Lunazul Reposado. Also, I love the huge bag of limes in the back there.

I discovered those jack and cokes in Australia in 2017. I would always grab the double jack and coke dry. The dry was actually pretty good

I can't believe you haven't caught Tip Top in two rounds of this! I'm just so curious of your opinion about Tip Top as they are seemingly making a real effort to hit the "true cocktail" essence that is missing in so many of these.

You should try the Straightaway canned cocktails - they're the best I've found! And they certainly pack a punch ABV-wise.

503 distilling(of your in Oregon) has some nice canned cocktails from like 9-14% ABV. Those get you where you need to be

The coffee stuff is right up my alley. I rarely drink, but when I do I buy a bottle of Baileys or Black Irish and mix it with milk or espresso. If you have any proper coctail ideas for a similar thing, be happy to hear them.

I'm a bit of a Manhattan snob and I actually really like the Bulleit Manhattan. Is it as good as a homemade Manhattan? No. But its a quick, easy, great tasting Manhattan when I just don't feel like making my own. Its honestly impressive just how close to the mark Bulleit hit with these.

Kindve a regional thing but watershed distillery makes a premixed old fashioned that is really good. An easy cocktails to make, but they do have a good one

The jack and coke is a personal favourite of mine, though here in canada, our version of it doesn't actually use coke - its some sort of generic cola that's a tetch sweeter, though i think our abv might be slightly higher (the can is definitely bigger, at least). I usually pack one for easy hikes, picnics, things of that nature. Quite good for what it is!

Greg, I would love to see you do a video on Hard Ciders

Bro!!’ You completely passed up Cutwater! There is nothing from them that I wouldn’t drink but my absolute favorite and drink of choice atm is the Tiki Rum Mai Tai. Put that on ice and I’m in high proof heaven (12.5%)

LOVE that we still got a shoutout, even though we aren't available in you're local liquor store. We're growing FAST, so hopefully you'll be able to find us locally soon!

@howtodrink

11 ай бұрын

Want my new address? 😬

@PMCocktails

11 ай бұрын

@@howtodrink You know it! Just sent an email your way. Happy to get you set up with a fresh batch of cocktails!

Do more Salt Point! I've tried their whole line and they have yet to disappoint.

muckleye is actually a very small distillery local to Monmouth county new jersey, ive heard fantastic things about their cocktail experience.

Im a pretty big enjoyer of gin so its nice to have a new canned cocktail to supplement my Long drinka

My partner an I have found a great Bottled old-fashioned. Heublein 1792 Old Fashioned Cocktail, it is great for the camping cooler. Highly recommend it.

Just got to the Bacardi canned things and I have to share a story now A few years back I was living in a city with extremely close access to warm beaches, so my go-to method of relaxation (at least every other weekend) was to go to the quietest stretch of beach I could find, alone, and just relax in the sun for a few hours, sometimes with a drink. One time I was at the liquor store and in the RTD section I noticed that Bacardi sold rum punch in *_bags._* Like full-on Mylar bags with a spigot at the bottom. Thought it'd be a fun thing to bring to the beach (and, to be honest, in a profoundly dirtbag moment, hoped that since it was vacuum sealed and alcoholic, I could possibly even just leave it in my cooler between beach trips). This was a far cry from the rum punch that appeared in this video; in addition to being still, it was something like 14.7% ABV. Kind of tasted like dollar store fruit punch with one part Malibu and two parts well rum. It was easy enough to drink though, especially on a hot sunny day when the bag was ice cold. Too easy, in fact. I hit it way too hard. At one point I was drinking straight from the bag, full Bacchanal. I then fell asleep in the sun. I woke up several hours later to the tide coming in and soaking my belongings, sunburnt, dehydrated, and still a little drunk. I had apparently drank like half to two thirds of the bag and felt like a sun-baked dog turd. I really don't know how I didn't get sick. The cherry on top is that I actually had a quasi-date scheduled that night for about 5:30. I woke up on the beach at 5:15. Needless to say the date did not happen. Still one of my most embarrassing moments.

I'd love to see your reaction to the Malibu rum cans.

Hey Greg, what model of convection oven do you have? I've been looking for one, and I appreciate your buy for life philosophy.

It may just be a regional thing in Virginia, but the Devils Backbone Smash series of Vodka cocktails (Orange Smash, Lemonade Smash, and Lime especially) are really refreshing, and 10%.

You missed the Jim Beam High Ball drinks. The citrus one I personally, don't like, but the ginger ale one, while very sweet, it just delicious.

Get myself a bottle of that Campari Negroni once every while and think it’s pretty damn good. Especially given the price.

I may or may not have led the alca chino peeps to your video this morning, sir 😎

Greg, would love to know how you feel about Tip Top Cocktails! They are one of my favorites! They use real lime juice and real mixers.

Salt Point's canned Moscow Mule is pretty good mule. Hit the spot when I was craving a mule in a hotel room and that was the simplest solution at the local liquor store.

I'd be really interested to see you make kvass and if you could find a use for it in a cocktail.

I have found that the place to get the most consistently good canned cocktails is LCBO. I live in Michigan and my family goes to Canada pretty often. I honestly don't even bother with mixing my own drinks there anymore, the canned cocktails are plenty good enough. Not all of them are winners, of course, but they have a really good selection in my experience.