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How does a copper mule mug make your drink taste better? Why do some whiskeys taste smoother than others? And how do you strain your cocktail if you don’t have a strainer? On every episode of The Mix, host Julie Smith and mixologist Phil Armijo dig into mouthwatering drink recipes that you can make at home, all while digging into facts and answering questions about your favorite spirits. Scroll down for recipes from each episode and share your cocktail photos with us by tagging us @atlantaeatstv and using #themixga.
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julie smith
Julie Smith is an Emmy award-winning television and radio host, voice actor, and former news reporter.
phil armijo
Phil is an accomplished film, commercial
& TV actor with over 20 years of bartender/mixology experience.
Recipes
Tequila Gift Guide – Holiday Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCiDrSg6mH8&t=1sFeliz Navidad! We’ve got the Best Tequila Gift Guide to help you find something for the agave admirer in your life. Between Tequila Ocho Plata, El Tequileno, and Tequila Herradura, you’ll learn about great gift giving options for the holiday season. Plus, hosts Julie Smith and Phil Armijo talk Christmas pranks, unwanted presents and more
Bourbon Gift Guide – Holiday Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MemzxA6gOA0We’ve got the best bourbon gift guide on our special Holiday Edition of The Mix. Host Julie Smith and mixologist Phil Armijo kick us off with their favorite holiday traditions – along with some great things to do in Atlanta this time of year. They then dig into three delicious bourbons – Bardstown Bourbon, known
Siempre Tequila Pink Cranberry Margarita
https://youtu.be/Ff8Hemh6NrUTequila for a holiday? This Pink Cranberry Margarita is the surprise of the season! Join Mixologist Phil Armijo and Lifestyle expert Julie Smith as they talk Thanksgiving plans, Christmas decorations, family, and more – along with the recipe for this delicious cocktail with Siempre Tequila and Combier French Orange Liquer. INGREDIENTS• 2 oz Siempre Plata
Bardstown Maple Manhattan
https://youtu.be/f8GQv3OvcdcNow that we’ve entered November, host Julie Chen and mixologist Phil Armijo are talking about what they’re thankful for – including Phil’s Maple Manhattan recipe featuring Bardstown Bourbon and Trincheri Dry Vermouth. They revisit the bourbon vs. rye debate before Phil digs in to making his mouthwatering cocktail, which includes pure maple syrup – perfect
Thunderbird Spicy Sour
https://youtu.be/ETCJTdsTtN4This Thunderbird Spicy Sour Recipe is the perfect cocktail concoction for fall. With jalapeno slices, a generous amount of lemon and beautifully balanced Smoky Ten Benriach scotch, it’s a great drink to open up those sinuses and enjoy a beautiful fall day. Speaking of fall – host Julie Smith also shares some of her favorite
S’mores Old Fashioned with Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon from Old Fourth Distillery
https://youtu.be/zJaGfKCeP-cWe love a good Cuba Libre recipe – especially when it’s made with Santa Teresa 1796 rum. The rum comes from 5 generations of distillers, and is run through the original cask from 1796. On this episode of The Mix, host Julie Smith reviews the history of the popular rum and Cola drink before host
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