Category: 6-Pack To Go

6-Pack To Go, Season 4, Travel - Where to Drink

Episode 086 | 6 Pack To-Go Series: Favorite New Orleans Bars w/ Amber Gunn of Hop Around Nola

The Boozy Blondes

Grab your 6-packs, lushes! It’s that time again – and today we’re filling them with the best bars in New Orleans, Louisiana, better known as NOLA. The Boozy Blondes chat with Amber Gunn of Hop Around Nola, who is a true expert when it comes to the New Orleans scene, especially where to get a good drink.

Amber fills her 6-pack and then the Boozy Blondes take a stab at it – and ask Amber to grade it. So tune in to see how they do!

As for Amber’s 6-pack, these are the places you need to go in New Orleans:

  1. Barrel Proof | Amber’s favorite neighborhood dive bar – “a margarita bar with a whiskey problem.” If you are looking for a bar offering an impressive variety of whiskeys and bourbon, make this place a stop on your visit! Amber claims you can get the best margarita in the city here too! And if you go on a Friday night, there is a good chance you’ll see Amber there!
  2. Chandelier Bar | This is located in the Four Seasons Hotel downtown (The Boozy Blondes actually mention this bar in Episode 059 | New Orleans, Part 1 – Jazz Parade – listen here!) – serving amazing classic cocktails and specialty cocktails by some of the best bartenders in the city!
  3. Carousel Bar | Located in Hotel Monteleone, this bar actually rotates! It takes 15 minutes to make a complete rotation. Serving great cocktails – Amber’s is the French 75 – and she recommends waiting for a seat at the bar for the full experience.
  4. Cure | This bar has a little upscale feeling with unique cocktails! Pro tip – order the deviled eggs! Fun fact – this is where Amber and Chrissy met for the first time in real life!
  5. Pigeon and Whale | This is more of a restaurant than bar, but they are serving up amazing cocktails – including the best espresso martini in the city! They also specialize in Negronis. This is also a great place to get oysters.
  6. Pepp’s Pub | This is a dive, dog bar with incredible margaritas. Very laid back and a perfect place for dog owners to bring their pups! And if you want to try Malört, they will take your picture while you try it and add your description of this scary spirit to the bottom of the photo!

The Boozy Blondes share their 6-packs with Amber, and are very proud that they matched two of her bars! But you have to listen to hear their grades!

Molly’s 6-pack:
• Bacchanals Wine
• Chandelier Bar
• Carousel Bar
• Davenport Lounge
• Mahogany Jazz Hall
• Lafitte’s

Chrissy’s 6-pack:
• Lafitte’s
• Apple Barrel Bar
• Mahogany Jazz Hall
• Polo Club Lounge
• Carousel Bar
• Bacchanals Wine

Be sure to follow Amber on Instagram for more great NOLA content and send the Boozy Blondes a message with your favorite NOLA bars! Also…you can hear more about great New Orleans places in Episodes 059, 060, and 061!

6-Pack To Go, Season 4

Episode 084 | 6 Pack To-Go Series: Hard Ciders w/ Hard Cider Guy Adrian Luna

The Boozy Blondes

It’s time again to fill our 6-packs, lushes! This time we have Adrian Luna back on the podcast! Adrian is a certified Pommelier and works for the New York Cider Association, so it’s safe to say, he knows his stuff when it comes to filling a 6-pack of ciders. The Boozy Blondes are impressed he narrowed it down to just 6!

Adrian Luna aka Hard Cider Guy and the Boozy Blondes

It’s no secret the girls don’t gravitate towards ciders, and even if you share this preference, you still need to listen to this episode. Adrian is a Cider Siren! He lures you in with the way he articulates each note, aroma, and flavor! He paints them with such vivid, elegant detail that you could almost taste it just from his words. So below you can find links to his 6-pack choices, because the blondes are certain you’re going to want to look these up!

  1. Black Diamond Cider’s Porter’s Pommeau | From the Finger Lakes of New York with a thick, bold, smooth, sweet flavor at 18% ABV.
  2. Eden’s Ice Cider (Honeycrisp) | from the OG Ice Cider maker, Eleanor Leger, with a lighter body, sweet taste at 10% ABV.
  3. Eve’s Cidery – Essence Ice Cider | From Autumn Stoscheck, another cider OG, with a sweet taste and 10% ABV.
  4. Schilling & Company London Dry Hard Cider | Dry and bubbly, with robust apple flavor at 6.6% ABV.
  5. Baumans Cider’s Mountain Rose | From cider legend Christine Walter, the rose colors comes from the meat of the apple as well as the skin. It’s semi-sweet at 6.3% ABV.
  6. Seminary Hill 2022 Susan’s Semi-Dry | This cidery has an Air B&B! With it’s semi-dry, bubbly flavor, it’s 7.1% ABV.

The Boozy Blondes also fill a cider 6-pack and ask Adrian to grade it. Surprisingly, they did pretty well! You’ll have to listen in to learn their grade.

  1. Hornsby’s Amber Hard Cider
  2. Woodchuck Amber Hard Cider
  3. Bold Rock Apple Cider
  4. Congaree & Penn Farm Cider
  5. Michelob Ultra Light Cider
  6. Snake Bite! (any cider with Harp)

Adrian also makes a special announcement about a 3 Day Fingers Lake cidery tour he’s hosting in September 2025! You can get all the details here on this amazing adventure – the girls can’t think of a better cider host than THE Hard Cider Guy! The trip includes an expert-led, behind-the-scenes tour of the Finger Lakes cider scene, featuring exclusive tastings, local connections, and deep knowledge of the craft—from orchard to glass. Space is limited so secure your spot!

And be sure to go back and listen to Episode 041 (Behind the Booze – Interview with Hard Cider Guys, Adrian Luna and AJ Ricafranca) where the Boozy Blondes interview Adrian, his love of cider and his path to becoming the ultimate Cider Guy! Give him a follow on Instagram – he’s very fun and entertaining! Cheers! 🍎 🍏

6-Pack To Go, Season 4, Travel - Where to Drink

Episode 082 | 6 Pack To-Go Series: St. Augustine Bars with the Boozy Bros

The Boozy Blondes

Hello lushes! The Boozy Blondes are asking the Boozy Bros to fill their 6-packs with their favorite St. Augustine bars in this 6 Pack To-Go episode. Rainer and Phil have plenty of experience enjoying libations around their town and break down their favorites for you.

Rainer leads the episode through downtown St. Augustine and eventually moseys over the bridge. What do you think of his 6-Pack?

  1. Forgotten Tonic | upscale drinks and food with an intimate environment. Big fans of the owner John (listen to John’s interview from Season 1! It’s Episode 004) and love the holiday theming around Halloween and Christmas!
  2. Casa Reina | located right on the bay front downtown, great tequila drinks, upscale but relaxed atmosphere (if you like tequila drinks, listen to the most recent 6-pack episode with Jose of 4 Ever Acres Kitchen!)
  3. Barley Republic | Irish pub downtown with a great happy hour and live music. Bars upstairs and downstairs with music on both levels.
  4. Stogies | cigar bar with a great outdoor space. Big fans of the owner Jeff and love the amazing bands he brings in to play here! This is an OG and the group really appreciates how it’s remained a classic downtown for over 25 years!
  5. Tides Grill & Oyster Co (AKA Dunes Cracker!) | This bar is super nostalgic for Rainer from when he first lived on the beach across from here in the mid-2000s. Listen to Episode 023 | Pub Pedal: St. Augustine Beach Bars: Jack’s BBQ, Salt Life, Beachcombers, Sunset Grille, Mango Mango’s and More! for more details about Tides and other great beach bars!
  6. Conch House | Restaurant + bar + marina, this place is another classic. Between Reggae Sundays, killer painkillers and goombay smashes, tree house dining and crow’s nest bar space, Conch House always dishes out a great time.

    Rainer throws in a “bonus beer” to his pack and gives Jack’s a honorable mention – a definite group favorite. You can hear more about this episode in the above mentioned Episode 023.

Phil takes the mic next and fills his 6-pack with any place that serves beer and food.
#priorities
How do you rank his 6-Pack?

  1. Ice Plant | step back in time at the Ice Plant which shares a space with the St. Augustine Distillery. Enjoy amazing craft cocktails and delicious food in this swanky spot!
  2. Dog Rose Brewing Co | smack dab in the heart of Lincolnville, Phil loves the location full of bar games like shuffleboard and darts. Now hosting a permanent food truck, this place meets Phil’s criteria of must serve beer + food. Listen to Episode 062 | St. Augustine Craft Brewers’ Festival to hear an interview from Dog Rose owner Courtney Murr! The Boozy Blondes also dish about this spot in Episode 003 | Pub Pedal: St. Augustine Craft Breweries: Bog, Dog Rose, Ancient City and Old Coast Ales – jump in the way back machine to hear about these local haunts!
  3. Bog Brewing | The group agrees this brewery has the best logo in town – and also a great outdoor space, and of course, beer! You can hear more about Bog in the above mentioned Episode 003. Pro tip – order the torta from the permanent food truck on site, Taco My Blessing.
  4. It’s a match with Rainer! Conch House!
  5. It’s another match! Forgotten Tonic! Phil dares to say, Forgotten Tonic serves THE BEST cocktails in town! (The group agrees!)
  6. Old Coast Ales | Dog friendly and serving delicious brews, this brewery is at the top of Phil’s list. Order a “Christina!” It’s half kombucha, half light beer! The group loves Osprey Tacos next door too. Listen to Episode 003 to hear more about Old Coast and the infamous guac drop by the crew’s bestie, Elias!

So you heard it from some locals – these are the favorite bars in St. Augustine, and the Boozy Blondes agree! The boys filled great 6-packs! Have you visited their town? What are some of you favorite places to stop? Email the Boozy Blondes with your favorites!

6-Pack To Go, Season 4

Episode 080 | 6-Pack To Go Series: Tequila with Jose Hernandez of 4 Ever Acres Kitchen

The Boozy Blondes

Time to fill your 6-pack, lushes! And in this episode Jose Hernandez of 4 Ever Acres Kitchen is going to give you six (affordable and accessible) tequilas to fill it with! Get your shopping list ready!

He mentions if you are new to tequila, trying a new tequila brand or even participating in a tasting, begin with a Blanco, since it’s the most raw version of a tequila; it’s the best way to know what a specific brand’s flavor is. The Reposados and Anejos will be aged longer.

So let’s fill that 6-pack full of Blancos:

  1. Cazcanes – notes of black pepper and citrus
  2. Don Fulano – great for Ranch Waters! Citrus peel flavor is prominent in this one.
  3. G4 – Jose uses this in his margaritas. Same notes citrus and pepper, but citrus notes hit first
  4. Cascahuin – Jose enjoys this one neat because of the full flavor profile
  5. Siete Leguas (7 Leagues) – enjoy this neat or on the rocks – or mix it! All around great tequila
  6. Mijenta (my people) – Jose loves this bottle! One of his favorites neat or on the rocks to enjoy all that goes into making a superior tequila

The blondes are extremely grateful for Jose’s guidance – they love tequila, and Jose hasn’t steered them wrong yet! Let the girls know if you try any of Jose’s recommendations and what you thought!

Remember, if you ever need inspiration for great drinks and even more amazing meals, be sure to visit Jose’s Instagram and YouTube Channel!

Do you have an idea for a 6-pack episode? Send your ideas to the Boozy Blondes! You can DM the girls on Instagram or shoot them an email. Cheers!

6-Pack To Go, Season 4

Episode 078 | 6-Pack To Go Series: Fill Your Boat Day Cooler

The Boozy Blondes

The blondes are back with another 6-pack to go episode, and with boat season right around the corner, they debate the top six drinks to fill their cooler! If you want a successful boozy boat day, tune in and find out what the girls are packing!

Chrissy’s cooler always includes painkillers to start the day while Molly packs as many canned drinks she can fit in her cooler. Both girls love to pack Owl’s Brew – made with 100% real ingredients, these drinks are perfect for days on the water. And did you know? The Boozy Blondes interviewed Maria Littlefield, co-founder of Owl’s Brew in Season 2! Listen here!

So whose cooler do you like better? Comment under the post for this episode on the Boozy Blondes Instagram account!

6-Pack To Go, Season 4

Episode 076 | 6-Pack To Go Series: Hangover Reality TV

The Boozy Blondes

Welcome to a new mini-series from the Boozy Blondes! These crushable episodes are called “6-Pack To Go” episodes because the Boozy Blondes share their top 6 in different categories. It’s a way for the girls to give you their recommendations in a wide range of boozy topics. For example, today they are debating the top 6 reality tv shows to binge when you are hungover.

The girls don’t want to give away their top 6s in this blog, so you have to go listen! They are curious to know if you share their feelings about certain MTV’s The Challenge competitors or if you’ve visited any of the bars owned by Southern Charm characters. Or how do you feel about reality shows where the contestants are looking to find love like Love is Blind or Married at First Sight?

Throughout this mini-series, the blondes will bring guests to the 6-Packs to share their expertise and recommendations as well! The girls hope these episodes bring you a new bar or city to visit or a new drink or activity to try or even some nugget to remember for the future! (Like next time you’re hungover, go check out old episodes of Laguna Beach!)

The girls love hearing from their fellow lushes, so send in your category recommendations and let them know if you match or try out any of their top 6 in any category! You can DM them on Instagram or shoot them an email. Cheers!