Why The Sazerac Is Overrated w/ Giuseppe Gonzalez | Bartender at Large Podcast | Ep. 102

[@olovambrosiuspersson3957]

It's so interesting to come back here post David Wondrich doing his digging on the Sazerac and discovering the dude who claimed it used to be made with cognac just straight made it up for his book. Of course doesn't take away from the drink, a cognac Sazerac is delicious still

[@HungryHungryDude]

They are super tasty with a split of rye and cognac too. In fact, I might go and drink one now!

[@nerdyharrybartending]

Giuseppe been real quiet since this dropped... 👀

[@tatupakkanen]

Drink a rye sazerac every time he says ight bet

[@BartenderAtLarge]

You would legit die. HAHAHAHA - Erick

[@stefanopassiglia]

Totally agree on the Sazerac that needs to be made with Cognac. It's really on another level.

[@BartenderAtLarge]

Have you ever made them split between Rye and Cognac? They are so good that way too. Btw, don't forget to check us out as a podcast too. We made the switch from video to strictly audio about a year ago, so try us out there as well. Cheers! - Erick

[@stefanopassiglia]

@@BartenderAtLarge yes that's very good too and I often choose to do it that way.

[@egodreas]

The title of this video were fighting words, but then he said that the only way to do a proper Sazerac is with cognac, and I couldn't agree more.

[@denbo74]

Except they have been made with rye in New Orleans for over 100 years. They aren’t even sure if they were ever actually made with cognac. Rye is by far the better choice anyway

[@D2attemp]

14:16 Sazerac

[@justinblee]

Your show is incredible. Can’t believe it hasn’t showed up in my feed before.

[@BartenderAtLarge]

Thanks for making our day with the kind words. Once you run out of episodes on KZbin have no fear, there are still plenty in podcast format over on iTunes, Google Play, etc. Thank you so much for the love! - Erick

[@taherron]

Great episode and great cocktail references! Seriously want his recipe for the Trinidad Sour. For Cinco de Mayo I experimented with Strawberry Basil Margaritas. It's rather like a strawberry margarita and a basil gimlet had the most perfect baby. Strawberries are in season, so you can kick the sugar down just a bit. Plus the color and aroma is divine, and talk about bringing out the vegetal notes of the tequila. It was firing on all cylinders. Thanks for another amazing episode!

[@BartenderAtLarge]

Just google it. The recipe is all over the internet. Its something of a modern classic. The key is however that you need a quality orgeat. - Erick Castro

[@taherron]

You're very kind. I almost immediately did just that. ☺ It seems more like a fall/winter drink, so I'll wait a bit to make it. That should give me time to practice making orgeat. 👍

[@JG-lh4nd]

His Trinidad sour recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPap6SsnZt3rMk

[@AnthonyMazzarella]

Rye Sazarac is amazing.

[@wesleyzhang1743]

where is this blog that you mentioned about the pina colada, at the beginning.

[@hungrybartender6388]

Wesley Zhang here you go! insidefandb.com/tag/giuseppe-gonzalez/

[@CocktailCards]

Love the Murray Stenson shout out! He's been big motivation for me over the years here in Seattle! :)

[@willcao]

One of my favorite episodes. Raw opinions.

[@BartenderAtLarge]

Its cause Joey don't give a fuck! - Erick

[@denbo74]

Yeah but his opinions are probably the dumbest crap I’ve heard from any “professional”

[@kfranco145]

Sazerac is over rated?! Yo Mama's are overrated 🤨😏

[@kfranco145]

I make mine with cognac and rye whiskey

[@BartenderAtLarge]

You say that now, but just wait until you try his Trinidad Sour. That drink is life-changing! - Erick

[@Righteousnoise]

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE GIVE ERICK MORE WATER PLEASE

[@BartenderAtLarge]

I'm a thirsty man, dammit! - Erick

[@AdventuresWithAlchemy]

Omg 2 Huge influences of mine. Cheers guys

[@DavidMontgomery1]

Giuseppe is the man. Miss you, bro!

[@BartenderAtLarge]

He is crazy in the best way possible & a legend behind the bar! - Erick Castro

[@holyglockamole8608]

I understand what he means about rye. However finding a good rye is great

[@cruzingchamp]

Don't know these guys but so true I made the Sazerac at home with Rye and frankly not even the absinthe could help it 100% correct OVERRATED !! I'll try Cognac and get back.

[@JE-western-rider]

Paul Desmond -- alto Sax -- Very dry Martini.

[@holyglockamole8608]

I always make my manhattans/rob roys/ rory's with a 2:1 Ratio

[@bbats1]

Whoa, what a spicy Rye Whiskey take haha

[@BartenderAtLarge]

Joey is straight savage! HAHA - Erick

[@AnthonyMazzarella]

@@BartenderAtLarge he's an idiot who doesn't understand how the American whiskey industry Works see my comment above. He needs to stick with his Frozen pina coladas and other basic bitch drinks.

[@LA_Viking]

The rye Sazerac might be overrated, but so is Giuseppe Gonzalez.

[@BartenderAtLarge]

You are brutal, bro! LOL

[@MarcusCarnero]

This episode was awesome... You guys were funny as hell! Great convo.🤙🏽🥃

[@BartenderAtLarge]

We had a blast hanging out. I'm glad that you liked it too! - Erick

[@RobertColianni]

This dude drinking air for 30 minutes...

[@BartenderAtLarge]

Only the finest air, for me and my friends. HAHAHA - Erick

[@RobertColianni]

@@BartenderAtLarge lol

[@RobertColianni]

@@BartenderAtLarge Homie, next time you're in Philly, let me know. I got high quality H²O.

[@tigerzoo325]

I like how he was talking shit about rye then the other guy burned him telling him the cocktail he's known for contains rye 🔥🔥🔥😂😂

[@BartenderAtLarge]

HAHAHA. You can never lose with rye. By the way, if you enjoy the show, we have since moved over to all podcast format, so if you still want to listen to our award-winning show, you can find us over at iTunes, Spotify or anywhere else that podcasts are found. - Erick

[@tigerzoo325]

@@BartenderAtLarge thanks I'll check it out

[@barrowparker7973]

Love this guy! Great episode

[@BartenderAtLarge]

One of the best bartenders today! - Erick

[@PinsPR]

Excelente, GRACIAS!

[@BartenderAtLarge]

Thanks for watching! - Erick Castro

[@Fumbles9001]

How the fuck can somebody know so much about cocktails, yet know so little about spirits? What he said about rye is just straight-up ignorance. Dude is a brilliant mixologist, but hot damn. Obviously there’s an immense amount of craft that goes into mixology, but the spirits are the base.

[@denbo74]

Cognac Sazerac is freaking horrible compared to Rye. This guy is smoking crack

[@Filmatic5]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@theone8308]

These guys must be tough and important. They cuss a lot and at least one of them has a tattoo. They must be badass. And they wear hats like 14 year old Dutch boys. Hey, and 1987 called and they want there mustaches back.

[@JoseRomero-om4gz]

THEY’RE two of the most prominent names in the cocktail world out THERE. Also, it’s THEIR not THERE.