The Princess Bride's "Miracle Pill" | How to Drink

[@supdawg444]

Remember: If you make someone drinks, they're morally obligated to listen to you rant about Princess Bride for several minutes.

[@howtodrink]

As is only right.

[@genis45]

@@howtodrink This is the way!

[@kingirvine91]

as you wish

[@brandonp7503]

You: "... For several minutes." Me: "And any way you want to spin it."

[@MarkBoy7thst]

“Beat it or I’ll call the brute squad.” “I’m on the brute squad” “You are the brute squad” One of my favorite lines from the film

[@JakobKaine_BrickJAK]

So far I've had Carol Kane, Robin Wright, and Chris Sarandon say "You ARE the Brute Squad" to me at various events. NEVER got Miracle max to use the line yet. But there's still hope.

[@MorganScott82]

You missed a perfect opportunity to paraphrase the grandpa "Its a great movie it has fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles..."

[@emilysaalfeld399]

That doesn't sound too bad. I'll try to stay awake.

[@Tar0B0I]

Two things I love about this episode 1) I absolutely LOVE watching people nerd out over stuff they probably know too much about 2) YOUR CREATIONS! Not sure how often or how much you try to come up with variant drinks, but I like it! 3) Because I can't count, your slow-mo jigger pour shots are incredibly satisfying, just throwing that out there

[@howtodrink]

This is an excellent list of two things.

[@toninobaroni1572]

Just 2 things>>> right....

[@b.vercingetorix886]

One of my favorite parts of any episode is when you go into the history of the cocktail you're making and the liquors that go into them. "Amaretto is made with the pits of peaches! ... Benedictine is.... listen I don't know what the hell Benedictine is."

[@howtodrink]

Honesty is the best policy

[@willmueller4984]

What about Benedictine? W E D O N T T A L K A B O U T B E N E D I C T I N E

[@TheM750]

Reading the Wikipedia article on it is actually pretty interesting! "The recipe is a closely guarded trade secret, purportedly known to only three people at any given time.[3] So many people have tried to reproduce it that the company maintains on its grounds in Fécamp a "Hall of Counterfeits" (Salle des Contrefaçons). The bottle and label have been imitated, as has the name Bénédictine. The company prosecutes those it feels are infringing on its intellectual property. The manufacturing process involves several distillations which are then blended. The recipe of Bénédictine is a commercial secret, but it is known to contain 27 herbs and spices, of which the following 21 are publicly known:[citation needed] Angelica, hyssop, juniper, myrrh, saffron, mace, fir cones, aloe, arnica, lemon balm, tea, thyme, coriander, clove, lemon, vanilla, orange peel, honey, red berries, cinnamon, and nutmeg; leaving six unknown ingredients."

[@christinan.7273]

@@howtodrink Benedictine is Christmas in a glass! My husband and I love Vieux Carres, so we always try to keep some around. :)

[@TheSyncos]

This gets a thumbs up just because of how stoked and excited Greg is with his results. That kind of excitement is charming.

[@howtodrink]

Thanks mike!

[@durinsbane1086]

Remember not to go swimming after drinking this for a good hour or so.

[@ninjacow]

I was at a wedding recently and said, "Mawwage, mawwage is what bwings us together today!" Everybody at the table stared at me completely confused, I stared at them for not knowing the reference. Ugh, some people are so uncultured. 😂

[@anubis8680]

ninjacow I totally used that line at my brothers wedding, and I pulled out a cake receipt and pretended like I was reading from it. 😂

[@chocopurpleluv]

ninjacow I would have loved to have been at your table! That reduces me to tears of laughter every single time I hear it!

[@Andrew-hp5pn]

In my 22 years of life I've never watched Princess Bride. You've inspired me to do that now, damn you

[@howtodrink]

Good movie, you should check it out

[@nikovillegas1189]

Hahahah. Im 23 and am now inspired as well

[@barbarapugh5662]

How have you survived so far ??? Genuinely ! 😓

[@Iliadic]

@@barbarapugh5662 50.

[@barbarapugh5662]

@@Iliadic consider my gob smacked x

[@gigawarp2260]

You have to make an Evil Dead cocktail now.

[@howtodrink]

I’m planting seeds my friend

[@pauljohnson3739]

The Evil Dead cocktail should be called the Bloated Corpse.

[@v1v10rnitier]

@@howtodrink lets see, chainsaw... black powder... I sense cognac or maybe some sawdust brandy?

[@Pantjay]

@@v1v10rnitier Gunpowder Gin maybe?

[@StevenSimard]

Call it the Boomstick

[@chadscott6570]

More of your own drink inventions! Please! Love it!!

[@howtodrink]

You got it!

[@ServingKant42069]

Chad Scott yaaas

[@seanhancock9881]

Completely Agree^

[@amykruse6969]

Chocolate topping makes it go down easier! Couldn't resist. Love Princess Bride.

[@howtodrink]

It does too!

[@keerthiv1]

This is easily the best drink/cocktail channel on KZbin. Keep up the great work Greg!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@mypal1990]

*Inconceivable!*

[@howtodrink]

How do you bold text in youtube!?!

[@mypal1990]

Start with an asterisk and type your text. End it with another asterisk.

[@howtodrink]

Finally. Thank you for this info!

[@confusedwhale]

_You keep using that word... I do not think it means what you think it means_

[@rifflerunderhill7006]

Realize I'm a couple years too late, only found your channel recently but enjoying every vid I watch. Just want to say, you nerding out is the highlight of each video. Feels way more like listening to a buddy I share interests with than a 'tv show', which I super appreciate. Especially now.

[@BigPete7407]

"Have fun storming the castle " love it!

[@seanhancock9881]

Wow, I'm not even a coffee fan and this looks DELICIOUS!!! I wonder if there is a variant that might play more with the chocolate and orange flavors. Something would be like those chocolate oranges you see around Christmas, but balances out the sweetness with some coffee.... You show always makes me want to experiment with cocktails!

[@jasonbaker1887]

So first I kept meaning to make this drink since the vid came out and I can say I love this drink it was fantastic. Second I went to make this having watched the episode multiple times in the past so went straight to the specs in the notes. Half way through I stopped and realized they are different than in the episode. So I made this with .5 Amaretto .5 Benedictine 1oz Bourbon (I used a Local made favorite of mine Ironweed Bourbon from Albany Distilling Company) 1oz of Pierre Ferrand Cognac 2.5 oz iced French pressed coffee and 1 egg white. It came out clearly boozier but sooooo good. Thank you for this drink!

[@caioodv]

That last drop in slow motion.

[@howtodrink]

I loved that too!

[@Numsy18]

The best part about this video, and most of your videos, is how much you actually love the drinks you make. Such passion!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@GLPentAxel]

Imagine mating with a drink

[@OGAngrySauce]

Your personality makes this show man. I'm new to the artistry that is cocktail making, but the little tid bits of information and stories you tell make this channel truly memorable

[@ClauZenberger]

I just love the slowmotion bits in your videos, makes it look so professional!

[@howtodrink]

Thanks Claus!

[@comesahorseman]

Skallagrim agrees, the fencing in "Princess Bride" is more correct (technically) than in most movies. BTW, that's an inspired drink! And, yes, I'm a chocaholic!

[@marsfeathers]

I love your enthusiasm so much?? You're so genuinely excited about the things you like and the things you make and it makes me really happy!

[@jonathanleiman2195]

Inigo: *knock knock knock* Miracle Max: "Beat it, or I'll call the brute squad." Fezzik: "I'm on the brute squad..." Miracle Max: "You *ARE* the brute squad."

[@ranchero5595]

Who else here under 21 and are loving how satisfying these vids are?

[@maxb4315]

I would like to recognize that this is (might be) the first episode where you don't spill on the pours! As a fellow spiller, I give my congratulations!

[@howtodrink]

Last week too! I’m cleaning up my act

[@andymac4883]

0:19 Mark Zuckerberg watching this video. "Hmm. Then this "princess bride" shall be my favourite movie also.

[@Meredithengstrom]

“So let’s make this damn drink!” - Love this episode

[@spaal6115]

Since seeing this video for the first time, 6:15 plays in my head every time I find a new top tier cocktail.

[@PAPATANY]

The ROUS’s scene is easily in my top 5 scenes of cinema in my book. I will also definitely be trying this cocktail

[@howtodrink]

Apparently Rob Reiner ruined his voice providing sound effects for the ROUSs

[@dcthereal1]

I love this channel, I love the editing, I love the slow motion, I love your personality, I love the music, I love the drinks. Bravo

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

you started listing the ingredients and i was all “good gods man!!” Its a deep flavor profile, AND will put you on the floor!!

[@monsterlaa]

I just recently subscribed and I have been watching all your vids between breaks at work this morning. Imagine my excitement when I sign in and saw this!!! I've watched so many drinks vids and I swear yours is the only one that got me craving a negroni so bad at 12pm in the afternoon. There is just nothing that is not perfect in all your vids. All!! Please never stop teaching us how to drink!

[@howtodrink]

I’ll try, thank you!

[@perciusmandate]

I'm just amazed you were able to think up a chocolate coffee cocktail that didn't have Kahlua or Bailey's in it.

[@Jackofhearts17]

You have no clue how fun it was to watch you geek out over this. NO! The part about fencing is not to geeky! You've gotta relish in you love of something! Thanks for sharing and now I think i'll be watching it tonight and cry when Inigo finally gets his revenge That drink looks fantastic.

[@howtodrink]

Glad to provide!

[@danielhill4054]

3 minutes of nonsense about actors and rapiers followed by five minutes of top quality instruction The perfect combo

[@howtodrink]

I’ve found the formula!

[@hardcoremoth6118]

Ahh I'm a part of the SCA it's to cool that you talked about it I get everything you were saying

[@beaubryant4534]

All your videos are great to begin with, but I'll probably rewatch this one not just for the drink (cause that looks delicious), but seeing someone else love the princess bride as much as I do is just a cheer.

[@italo5711]

Greg, I don't even enjoy drinking alcohol such as bourbon, whisky and other stuff, but oh god, your drinks are almost making me got to the nearest supermarket and buy all those bottles to start making cocktails! Love your videos, man, keep going and don't give up!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@nicholaspham6234]

The pour for this cocktail was superb Greg

[@howtodrink]

Glad to be of service!

[@sirdavid8845]

Dude, just found your channel. Kudos, not just to making great drinks but your production is awesome. Love the lighting and slo-mo in macro! Feels like I am hanging out with friends. Good job ! Keep it up.

[@crookedsaint9544]

This has to be one of my favorite channel for drinks

[@howtodrink]

Just ONE of? Inconceivable!

[@sben3167]

If the drink is even half as good as the movie it'll be basically perfect! Can't wait to try it.

[@ungracefularchimedes]

Movie has everything which is why it's the best 💖

[@notatruck2640]

That tangent was incredible

[@howtodrink]

I haven’t even begun to tangent, wait till I get the extended cut up on Patreon

[@notatruck2640]

How To Drink im too poor for that

[@jfnichol]

My favorite part of the week! Always looking forward your Friday releases

[@howtodrink]

And here I am!

[@murphykalil7829]

Yay! More movie drinks!

[@howtodrink]

You got it!

[@newbieOo]

You just earned another patron! Also, this will be made lol. Thanks again!!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you! Thank you!

[@nicholasbirt8474]

Yeah man, this is actually one of the main reasons I started supporting you on patreon as well. Found the channel through the Whiskey Tribe, Rex and Daniel gave you a shout out. But this is why I stayed! Both the wife and I love you videos!

[@mikelentz3726]

I’ve made this drink several times now and the look of Wow! On peoples faces 😧. Love this channel keep it up man.

[@GretchenBergeron]

"The chocolate coating makes it go down easier." Love this drink!

[@karank123]

Hey Greg, absolutely love this show. Keep em coming Cheers!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@thedj7584]

Just a couple thoughts. I believe you are referring to Murray Stenson in Seattle, the guy is a legend, and an amazing dude that repopularized The Last Word cocktail and helped fuel our modern day cocktail renaissance. I’d want to give him proper credit. Also, Dave Arnold’s technique of using one large cube with several small cubes is essentially to provide the texture, temperature, and dilution you want without a dry shake, but if you are going that route I’d highly recommend the reverse dry shake. Shake your all cocktails ingredients first with ice to chill and dilute, strain back into your tins and dry shake, you’ll get a way better result than a traditional dry shake where the ice essentially breaks down all the froth and texture you just worked so hard to create. It’ll also continue to create a solid seal between your tins as the ingredients are already chilled keeping the tins contracted onto one another. That being said, I love the channel and keep it up man, you’re doing great with it and I love seeing you’re back to producing content. Cheers!

[@michaelcook5446]

I’m addicted to this channel! I dig the vibe big time, I enjoy drinking a decent bit... and love movies too, I love how a lot of these are almost a mini movie review with sweet drinks. Keep it up mr. !

[@austinbedolla1299]

I like that you get so excited when it's a good drink

[@howtodrink]

It’s always exciting!

[@shanid7216]

When you've been a bartender for five years but you still could never conceive these creations.

[@AuburnTigers111]

So these drinks are inconceivable?

[@nickolasmunoz1808]

Great🍿movie to say the least!! What a way to honor that classic film👍🏽

[@jOEbOnZo]

I feel you man!!! You really go a long way to describe a drink!!! I love it man......keep it up!!!

[@jOEbOnZo]

And the "wow" at 06:29 gives it away!!!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!!!

[@barr2644]

This drink looks insane! My bar bill has gone up quite a bit since binging your channel!

[@Jimmy-mb2ny]

The editing in of the movies is really fun

[@howtodrink]

Thank you! I enjoy my work!

[@MedicFromTF2_REAL]

I just love how you and me get excited over the all the same nerdy stuff lol

[@JesperJohannesson]

Princess Bride, When Harry met Sally and How To Drink. At the same time. Can't beat that with a stick. This is probably my favorit episode to date.

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@southsidezz]

I love well-made youtube channels and people who are passionate about what they do. So good it made me turn off my adblocker.

[@howtodrink]

This is high praise!

[@sibergirl]

Greg, I just made this drink and it is great! It is a great drink for after dinner. And sweet, but not too sweet, just like you said. Also, it is hard to tell what you are tasting as it all blends beautifully. I LOVE IT! Next time, I may kick it more into chocolate land, just a tot, mind. Not sure whether to try Creme de Cacao or Chocolate liquor. I'll experiment. Thanks again for another delicious cocktail.

[@SwagDragon1]

This looks like a phenomenal brunch cocktail to drink with some waffles!!

[@howtodrink]

That never occurred to me, but you may be right!

[@tommysikula5205]

Made this a few times now. It is an absolute hit with everyone! New favorite!

[@lukeblue2089]

Made an espersso martini, didnt think it was all that much, this however just pushes coffee drinks up! Cant wait to make this!

[@alyssabradley5078]

What an amazing video! Can't wait to make this drink. You've inspired me to host small cocktail nights with friends...this will definitely be a huge hit at the next one!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@seyahmaboobeh]

What a great looking drink!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@minisvlad]

Alright... I need to start off by saying that I made this tonight and it was incredibly good. Tremendously good. One of my favorites from your channel. Points to you!! But... the recipe in the description doesn’t match up with what you make in the video. Just so others don’t get confused. Keep up the great work. This is all right up my alley.

[@scotthenry2481]

Wow on so many levels. This drink is definitely in my wheel house and would be a guilty pleasure drink. May even have to share with Wallace Shawn at this year's Comic-Con. After Carey Elwes, we're slowly working our way through the cast. Have fun storming the castle!

[@xMxM9xSx]

It is a crime this doesnt have more views. My favorite video of yours!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you! That's super nice to hear. I've been getting comments both ways on this one.

[@rodcomas]

What a treat! Definitely something I will try, especially during the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays. Looks aptly named. Cheers!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you! I think you'll like it!

[@jbmacek]

My wife and I love your show. And we were both Marklanders many, many years ago.

[@kyleayres5853]

i like your videos before i watch them, because your the king

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@colonelcorn5386]

*takes one sip* *heart attack*

[@JiMala_BC]

Nothing makes me as happy as 1. Seeing someone passionately rant about something they love 2. Intense sexy slo-mo pours And 3. Seeing someone appreciate the hell out of their own creation. I adore this channel! (And my dog begs to get in my lap to watch you too haha)

[@mick3yon3ill]

I am so excited that you're back Greg, and just in time for the weekend!

[@howtodrink]

Season five has been in effect for a few weeks now!

[@mick3yon3ill]

I've just noticed haha, watching them all currently :)

[@nacidocoqui]

Huge Princess Bride fan! Love the show, and I am totally going to have to try the Miracle Pill. Drink suggestion: Puerto Rican Coquito!

[@howtodrink]

I’ve gotten Coquito suggestions a few times, I’ll need to dive into that one.

[@3041Markov]

Very accurate pouring in this episode! You used to spill drinks all over the place like a maniac.

[@howtodrink]

I still do, it’s a 50/50 thing and isn’t something I worry much about.

[@332131440]

I am excited to give this one a try. I'm not sure if you're up for a suggestion, but I had a drink called Coffee and Cigarettes - Bourbon, Coffee Vermouth, Amaro, Tobacco Bitters, Cherry Brandy. Not sure of the proportions but I've been experimenting at home and thus far they taste good.

[@howtodrink]

Sounds lovely!

[@yvonnecusmano7971]

The combo of The Princess Bride, the awesome camera shots, fantastic recipe idea and your charm (Always with the Humperdink😂) compelled me to watch again! I’ll be sharing this with coffee drink lovers this weekend for sure! Just need to buy the Benedictine. Do you think I can sub a splash of heavy cream for the egg whites (health issue)? Have a great weekend and thanks for the entertainment and inspiration😊🥂

[@howtodrink]

You can try heavy cream, I haven’t. It might work well. I figure half and ounce to one ounce.

[@TableSpark]

Check out aquafaba! It's made from chickpeas and works as a vegan substitute for egg whites. It does require a bit more preparation than cracking an egg but it won't affect the flavour as cream would. Give it a shot!

[@JaxMerrick]

"You seem a decent fellow. I'd hate to get you drunk."

[@Menuki]

It is in fact accurate fencing down to the techniques they banter about are the actual ones they’re using and would be appropriate for the situation

[@psieg40]

Excited to try this one!

[@howtodrink]

Let me know!

[@sentientist]

Really love this. I would have used grated white chocolate and served it in an “iocane powder” tube alongside the drink

[@howtodrink]

Genius!

[@nmm4u]

You said cognac and I hit the like right away...

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@leonakan]

this looks a-bso-lu-te-ly delicious. cant wait to try one! tks man!

[@howtodrink]

Let me know!

[@ewmagency]

La Colombe's canned coffees are so good. The mocha is the best cold mocha I've had.

[@howtodrink]

It’s good stuff!

[@markspyrison9659]

I love it! I've gotta get the stuff to make it to taste it myself.Thanks for this, Greg!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@alvaromoralesmendoza5865]

Looks great!! Maybe I can put some pisco in it!! Awesome show Greg. Cheers to you and your crew from Peru!

[@kexmanable]

I love your vids and your approach to making cocktails. I have the utmost respect for you - a respect that didn’t exactly fade when I saw that SKX007 on your wrist. I salute you, good sir.

[@howtodrink]

Thank you Hampus!

[@jessesteinvoort8322]

This recipe is inconceivable

[@loganfisher3138]

I HIGHLY recommend switching the 2.5 oz cold brew to 1.5 oz cold brew and 1 oz kahlua. It really brings out the amaretto for some weird reason. Reverse dry shaking is also a must.

[@Iliadic]

I absolutely LOVE all the references in the comments!!

[@BlutigeTranen]

Yoooo, you know the drink from Back To The Future 3? Make it! And then make it... like... good!

[@howtodrink]

It’s something I’ve considered!

[@JeffONeil]

You mean the shot of whiskey that Doc Brown stares at for like 3 hours? To short of an episode!

[@kobejohnson785]

That looks really freaking good. Nice watch btw!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@kale2sad]

Doing movie drinks are so cool, i love it!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you!

[@LadyPenumbra]

We watch the fencing scene for fencing in the SCA too! That is so cool to hear you did it in Markland

[@xxOS1R1Sxx]

Great movie and looks like a damn good drink!. Cheers Humperdink!

[@howtodrink]

I hate that name!