Podcast: Life Behind Bars

The Birth of Luxury Spirits

This special episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars dives into the role that expensive orange liqueur played in establishing high-end spirits.

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How the Margarita Became a Cocktail Sensation

This special episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars discusses the possible creators of this famous tequila cocktail and how it became a classic.

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The Past, Present & Future of Gin

This special episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars explores the roots of gin and where the famous spirits category could head next.

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La Dolce Vita: The Birth of Italian Cocktails

This special episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars investigates how Italy created some of the most enduringly popular drink recipes.

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A Look Inside the Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails

This episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars features the brand-new book edited by co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum.

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The Next Cocktail Frontier? Smaller Cities

This episode of the podcast Life Behind Bars is about why some of the top bartenders are leaving big cities and features chef Cheetie Kumar and bartender John Gertsen.

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