Category: Behind the Booze – Interviews

The Boozy Blondes love their boozy friends! These episodes are interviews of brewery owners, brewers, sales and marketing professionals, booze lovers and boozy entrepreneurs!

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Episode 093 | Behind the Booze: Interview with Randy Basile of Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery

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This week on the Boozy Blondes Podcast, the girls are taking you back to paradise — Maui, Hawaii, where one of their absolute favorite spots sits high above the valley with sweeping views of the Pacific: Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery. This destination is more than a distillery; it’s an experience that combines breathtaking scenery, gourmet pairings, and world-class spirits.

The DOE was, of course, the Ocean Organic Espresso Martini. Blended with organic espresso and Ocean Organic Vodka, it’s smooth, frothy, and deliciously coffee-forward — no barista skills required. (Pro tip: add a splash of Lewbowski’s Kool-Luah from Episode 091 for an extra kick!)

During Molly’s visit, she and Rainer indulged in a three-course food-and-cocktail pairing featuring bao buns with sparkling lemongrass lemonade, white miso beef carpaccio paired with Maui Seventy-FY gin cocktails (a twist on a French 75), and coconut rum cheesecake bites with an espresso martini finale. Add in full-sized flatbreads, extra cocktails, and those jaw-dropping Maui views – Molly was instantly in love.

After the feast came the distillery tour. Their guide Alan escorted the group through sugarcane fields, past the solar-powered distillery, fermentation and bottling areas, and then hosted the tastings of Ocean’s seven signature spirits. Each spirit comes in a distinctive bottle, with the flagship Ocean Organic Vodka housed in its iconic blue sphere inspired by a Japanese fishing buoy and tilted at 23.5°, the same angle as Earth’s axis.

But Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery is more than great drinks and stunning views. It’s an operation deeply committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. And, according to TripAdvisor, Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery ranks in the top 10% of attractions worldwide!

Molly was lucky enough to sit down with Randy Basile, Ocean Vodka’s Sales Manager, who recently moved from Maui to the blondes’ own backyard in St. Augustine, Florida! Randy shared his journey with Ocean (eight years strong!), what makes their vodka and other spirits unique, the challenges and surprises of bringing Hawaiian products to Florida, and the environmental mission that drives everything Ocean does. He also gives the scoop on where to find Ocean products in Florida (Publix, Broudy’s, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Shores, and even Total Wine) and beyond.

Whether you’re sipping an espresso martini at home, enjoying live music on Ocean’s lawn in Maui, or spotting those iconic blue bottles at your local shop, Ocean Vodka offers a taste of Hawaii wherever you are. Make sure to follow them on Instagram for event updates, beautiful cocktails, and breathtaking views!

Have you visited Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery? Did you love it as much as Molly? Tell the girls about your experience in the comments below! If you get the chance to visit in the future, say hi to Alan, Raul, and Jack, and tell them the Boozy Blondes sent you!

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Episode 092 | PRP Wine International Tasting hosted by Kevin Wynn

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This week the girls stepped up their party game in a big way — from epic themed parties in Season 1 to something a little more refined: a private wine tasting right at home here in Season 4! (Are the Boozy Blondes growing up?) And yes, they even had a professional guide them through it!

Kevin Wynn from PRP Wine International arrived with a box full of wines and treated the girls and their friends to an unforgettable tasting experience. They sampled numerous exclusive wines (not sold anywhere else!), learned about each bottle, and of course, enjoyed plenty of laughs along the way. PRP makes it simple to tailor your tasting by grape, country, or sweetness level, and after the event, you can even purchase your favorites by the case – unlocking access to their members-only deals and warehouse sales.

Chrissy went all out with the party prep:

  • Guest List (PRP recommends up to 12 guests at the tasting)
  • Make an invitation
  • Plan the menu (what snacks will you serve with the tasting – the girls chose oft pretzel charcuterie boards, tea sandwiches, pasta salad, and mini cupcakes from Sweet City Cupcakes in St. Augustine)
  • Decor (balloons and wine bottle bouquets)
  • Party favors
  • Welcome drinks

Kevin was the star of the night! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and full of stories from past tastings. Even though his wine preferences didn’t match the girls’ faves, he had the expertise to guide them through every pour.

If you’ve ever thought about hosting a wine tasting with friends, PRP Wine International makes it fun, educational, and totally approachable. You can book your own through the PRP website and be sure to follow Kevin on Instagram along with PRP Wine International.

This episode proves you don’t need to be a sommelier to throw a fabulous tasting party – just good friends, a little planning, and a whole lot of wine. Cheers!

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Episode 091 | Behind the Booze: Interview with Monica & David of Lebowski’s Kool-Luah Coffee Liqueur

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“Hey careful, man, there’s a beverage here!” And not just any beverage – it’s Lebowski’s Kool-Luah coffee liqueur, and the Boozy Blondes are taking you behind the brand to learn all about this award-winning spirit, new on the scene! This story is one of passion, heritage and a little bit of serendipity…

Chrissy and Molly sit down with Monica and Dave Kowalski, owners of Lebowski’s Taproom in Colorado Springs, and founders of Lebowski’s Kool-Luah. The DOE features this delicious coffee liqueur – in espresso martinis for the blondes and White Russians for the Kowalskis.

Lebowski’s Kool-Luah broke into the beverage scene in June 2024. Monica had stumbled upon an old, handwritten recipe from her dad – a homemade coffee liqueur he used to make around the holidays and gift to friends and family. Monica vaguely remembered this drink and out of nostalgia, decided to try to make it herself. When she nailed the recipe, she was pleasantly surprised at how good it was and decided to offer it to her guests at Lebowski’s Tap Room…perfect test market, right? The feedback was nothing short of overwhelming!

Seeing the buzz and recognizing the potential, Monica and Dave knew they had something special on their hands (and spoiler alert, they now have a collection of awards to prove just how special). They decided to take a leap and bring this recipe to market. They teamed up with Blackhat Distillery out of Colorado Springs and the result is a fun, approachable liqueur, that’s less sweet than many others on the market today, boasting only 65 calories per ounce! It’s vodka-based paired with rich Columbian coffee. This sippable craft spirit delivers a bold coffee punch and is great poured over ice, perfect in a White Russian (a nod to the Taproom’s namesake, The Big Lebowski), or used to elevate your favorite cocktail.

If you visit the taproom, you can indulge in over 50 White Russian varieties – complete the White Russian challenge, and if you complete it, you earn a shirt to prove it! (You know the Boozy Blondes love a good drinking challenge.) If you’re interested in purchasing your own bottle of Kool-Luah, you can order online or visit your local Total Wine store. Keep an eye out because they are expanding to 27 states and 240 stores!

The girls expect the expansion to happen quickly because since its launch, Lebowski’s Kooh-Luah has been racking up the awards. Their impressive collection includes Gold at the Denver International Spirits Competition, Silver at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best in Class at the Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge and so many more! These accolades put Kool-Luah in the company of some of the best craft liqueurs out there, proving it’s more than just a hometown favorite.

The girls love this story – it’s a combination of family history, community, creativity, collaboration, and passion. Monica’s dad’s recipe could have stayed a hidden gem, but instead, it’s being shared with coffee and cocktail lovers alike – around the country!

Have you been to Lebowski’s Taproom in Colorado Springs? Have you tried the Kool-Luah? What’s your favorite way to enjoy it? Let the girls know what you think in the comments below! And if you’ve been to the taproom and tried one of the 50 White Russian varieties, which was your favorite?

Be sure to follow Lebowski’s Kool-Luah on Instagram and follow the Taproom too! The Boozy Blondes agree Lebowski’s Kool-Luah is one of the best on the market, but “that’s just, like, their opinion, man!” You need to try it for yourself 😉

Behind the Booze - Interviews, Season 4

Episode 075 | Behind the Booze – Interview with Chris Parker of Barfly Mixology Gear

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Boozy Blondes podcast! The girls kick off the season interviewing Chris Parker, National Sales Manager for Barfly Mixology Gear. Barfly is a premium mixology-ware company created to celebrate and elevate the craft of cocktail making. Perfect tools for the Boozy Blondes, right?

The DOE is Prosecco, which ironically did not require any barware, but the girls are celebrating the kickoff of season 4!

Chrissy first discovered the Barfly brand at Tales of the Cocktail (have you heard the girls’ mini-series all about Tales of the Cocktail? Be sure to check out episodes 066 – 073). As a fan of curating delicious cocktails at home, she was instantly drawn to the beautiful products.

Barfly is a relatively new brand under the parent company Mercer Tool Corp. It was created when members of the Mercer team started paying attention to the tools bartenders were using. It seemed there was one main manufacturer in this space, so the team decided to create products to add variety in the market, and to give its end-users a choice when it came to premium barware. As a stainless-steel products manufacturer, the Mercer team used their expertise in stainless steel fabrication, and Barfly Mixology Gear was created!

Consumers can purchase Barfly products through online retailers such as Amazon and some specialty cocktail shops scattered around the country, but for professionals, Barfly is available through their food service distribution channels. It’s a great partnership. So convenient for food service personnel – they don’t need to make an additional call for these products; they can arrive on the same truck as their other supplies. And for Barfly, this gives them access to thousands of sales representatives in the field who are working with bars and restaurants every day!

Barfly also partners with a number of influencers like The Educated Barfly. You can check out the “Drinks with Movers and Shakers” page on the Barfly website to see how these products are being used t create amazing concoctions you can recreate at home! Be sure to following Barfly on Instagram for fun content too!

Dedicated to fostering growth and success within the company and its community, Barfly created the Together We Give initiative. Visit the website to learn more about the causes and foundations it supports in addition to multiple bartenders guilds and the American Culinary Federation.

The girls learn more about Chris during their conversation too! He originally went to culinary school, and he worked in New York food service for about a decade, both in front of the house and back of the house. This is where he really fell in love with the industry and carried his passion into his initial role at Mercer when he was hired as a sales representative. Now as the National Sales Manager, he’s traveling around the country staying on the cutting edge of culinary, engaging with chefs and bartenders on a daily basis.

Chris currently resides in Cincinnati and recommends visiting Sundry and Vice and Japps if you are ever in town looking for cocktails. And although hard to choose just one, Chris decides the 3-piece heavy weight shaker is his favorite Barfly product.

Have you created any fabulous cocktails with Barfly mixology-ware? Share your creation with the Boozy Blondes! Cheers!

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Episode 073 | Tales of the Cocktail Interview: Mijenta Tequila w/ Ana María Romero

The Boozy Blondes

Happy Thanksgiving!

We’ve reached the end of our Tales of the Cocktail mini-series with Molly’s favorite – tequila! Chrissy interviews Ana María Romero, Master Distiller with Mijenta Tequila. Chrissy and Ana María find a spot away from the excitement at the Mijenta Cocktail Party at the Four Seasons during this year’s Tales of the Cocktail to chat about the brand and Ana María’s love for curating the perfect tequila taste.

Ana María has been in the industry for about 30 years, and her current position revolves around innovation with quality control and process control. Her first love was wine – she initially only thought of drunk people when she thought of tequila! In reality, tequila can be elegant and complex – it just has a bad stereotype around it! Tequila is so expressive, and Ana María appreciates the freedom in her position to design a complex, delicious taste. She’s in the game to change that historical stereotype – tequila = just drunk people. Drinking tequila should be an enjoyable, immersive experience – one to be remembered the next morning!

What sets Mijenta Tequila apart from other brands is the high quality level of the agave, how it is slow cooked and the meticulous distillation process. Also, there are no additives used in the process. You can read more about Ana María and Mijenta Tequila in an interview from Chilled Magazine.

While hard to choose, Ana María admits the Blanco is her favorite variety in the Mijenta family. A recommended recipe, El Diablo, using the Blanco can be found on the Mijenta website.

Ana María ends the interview and our Tales of the Cocktail mini-series encouraging us to always fight for our dreams ❤ Such a perfect finale.

You can follow Mijenta Tequila on Instagram, and keep up with Ana María on her Instagram page too. She’s teaching a certified professional tequila taster class starting in 2025! Sign up the Boozy Blondes!

Cheers!

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Episode 072 | Tales of the Cocktail Interview: Tullamore D.E.W. w/Clodagh Mai O’Callaghan

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The Tales of the Cocktail mini-series continues when Chrissy interviews Clodagh Mai O’Callaghan, Brand Ambassador with Tullamore D.E.W. whiskey. Clodagh Mai lives in New York but hails from Cork, Ireland, and her accent is actually a contributing factor how she landed in the industry! She shares whiskey with Chrissy, and they talk about their love of Irish Coffee (as does Chrissy’s mom!); you can find the recipe for the Tullamore D.E.W. (Tully) Irish Coffee here!

Tullamore D.E.W. (fondly known as “Tully”) is the original triple blend Irish whiskey – three styles of whiskey are blended together to create the award-winning taste. Malt (fruity), pot still (spicy), and grain (sweet). Its name comes from the town where its made (Tullamore) plus the initials of one of Ireland’s greatest distillers, Daniel Edmund Williams (D.E.W.). Distilling this triple blend started back in the early 1800s! With the expertise and longevity in the industry, it’s no wonder Tullamore D.E.W. is the number two brand in the world!

The best seller which launched this year (at the time of this episode), is the Honey variety which adds a touch of warmth and sweetness to the flagship whiskey. It’s made with 100% natural Bohemian honey sourced from hives in the Czech Republic.

The Boozy Blondes have added a Tullamore D.E.W. distillery visit to their boozy bucket list. This facility spans over 58 acres with 365,000 barrels of Irish Whiskey producing over 2.9 million gallons annually! While you are here, you have the unique opportunity to blend and bottle your own whiskey!

If you’re in NOLA, Clodaugh Mai recommends visiting Erin Rose, her favorite watering hole in the Crescent City. Alexis Brown in Episode 068 has also dubbed Erin Rose as a must-stop spot when you’re in town!

You can follow Clodaugh Mai and all her Tully adventures on Instagram, and be sure to follow Tullamore D.E.W. for fun posts, including glamour shots of that amazing Tully Irish Coffee the girls talk about!

“Success comes not to those who desire it most but to those who care deeply about what they do and feel compelled to create.” – Daniel E. Williams

Slàinte!

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Episode 071 | Tales of the Cocktail Interview: El Tequileño Tequila with Gina Castillo Oghene

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How lucky is Chrissy? We have ANOTHER Tales of the Cocktail interview for you! She had the privilege of meeting so many amazing leaders and influencers in the beverage industry during her stay, and she was grateful to score an interview with Gina Castillo Oghene, El Tequileño Tequila’s Director of Advocacy.

El Tequileño tequila has been around for 65 years, but it’s known as Mexico’s best kept secret. (It just launched in the United States 6 years ago!) Today, over six decades later, El Tequileño is crafted in the same place, using the same recipe under the direction of founder Don Jorge Salles Cuervo’s grandson, Master Distiller Jorge Antonio Salles.

El Tequileño is verified as part of Tequila Matchmaker’s “Verified Additive Free” program, also know as the Additive Free Alliance. This program promotes transparency in tequila production to help consumers make informed choices, and you know the blondes appreciate brands that use REAL ingredients. Tequila brands who apply to this program undergo a rigorous annual verifications process that includes audits, lab tests and tastings during various stages of production.

And did you know the distillery hosts a luxury resort? Casa Salles Hotel Boutique opened in 2019 to share the ultimate tequila experience. If that doesn’t sound like the perfect Boozy Blondes retreat, what does?!

The El Tequileño team attended Tales of the Cocktail sharing their tequilas and also to introduce Still Strength which is 100 proof! Still Strength was introduced at the end of July and was made available in select national and local retailers starting July 30th. Tales of the Cocktail took place July 21st – 26th. Chrissy started her day with a shot of Still Strength, so she was lucky enough to get a taste of this exclusive expression before it was available to the public! She was pleasantly surprised by the flavor – very floral and fruity without any burn!  

Gina’s story about how she started in the industry definitely made Chrissy wish she had a Time-Turner (yes, Harry Potter reference); Chrissy would definitely have pursued a different career and followed in Gina’s footsteps had she known “liquor brand ambassador” was an option! (But then there probably never would have been the Boozy Blondes, so the girls ultimately are glad things turned out the way they did!) But back to Gina – she started her career in the industry with a whiskey brand and was transitioned to the tequila brand ambassador for Jose Cuervo and Don Julio. This role turned into what Chrissy calls “a tequila love story;” you need to listen to the interview to understand!

Gina’s favorite cocktail to make is the Tommy’s Margarita, and her best seller in the US is El Tequileño Platinum made with 100% estate grown agave from the highland of Jalisco. Visit El Tequileño’s website to find recipes for drool-worthy, beautiful cocktails! And side, note, if you’re visiting Guadalajara, stop in Gina’s bar Mitilde Mi Amor!

Have you tried any of the El Tequileño varieties? Which is your favorite? Message us on our Boozy Blondes Instagram or send us an email! Cheers!

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Episode 070 | Tales of the Cocktail Interview: Altamura Vodka with Frank Grillo and Alexandra Purcaru

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Let’s roar, lushes! As the Tales of the Cocktail mini-series continues, Chrissy interviews Frank Grillo and Alexandra Purcaru of Altamura vodka. Frank is the managing director of Altamura Distilleries and this former New Yorker is living the life the Boozy Blondes dream of in Puglia in Southern Italy! Alexandra is Altamura’s inclusivity ambassador, co-founder of Art Cocktail Club & beverage director at Selva Oaxaca Cocktail Bar who spends her time between Paris and Oaxaca. This dynamic duo is coming together to changing the game for all us cocktail drinkers out there!

Did you know there is a 2000-year-old recipe for a special loaf of Italian bread called Pane di Altamura? Frank stumbled across this recipe, made the bread and wondered why no one was distilling from the wheat. And ta-da! Altamura was born! Fast forward to present day and Chrissy is sipping on the product derived from that very question!

While the bread recipe has twenty centuries under its belt, Altamura Vodka is just getting started having graced the market two years ago. The team appreciates Tales of the Cocktail because it’s an opportunity to present this brand on a world stage; they see Tales of the Cocktail as an exposure opportunity but also a learning opportunity.

For its future plans, Altamura plans to expand into flavored vodka such as tomato-flavored vodka using Datterini tomatoes and a green pepper vodka using mild Friggitelli, both of which are grown in Puglia. They also plan to release a gin and American whiskey in the near future.

And while Frank and Alexandra both live abroad, when in New Orleans they recommend the same watering hole – The French 75 Bar in Arnauds, especially if you plan to order the Old Fashioned. And speaking of the US, if you’re in South Beach, order the house martini at the Four Season Surf Club – it’s made with Altamura! Find the recipe here. If you’re interested in more eclectic cocktail options, visit Altamura’s mixology page for creative concoctions and beautiful photography!

Click on Frank or Alexandra’s names to link to their Instagram accounts. While you are there check out Altamura’s page for fun content, beautiful photography and drool-worthy cocktails.

To learn more about this exclusive brand and the team behind it, check out these articles about Frank and Altamura. And don’t miss this great article about Alexandra as well! See where you can buy a bottle (or two or three) on their website. Cheers!

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Episode 069 | Tales of the Cocktail Interview: Quintaliza Tequila w/Iliana Partida & Mike Winters

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Tales of the Cocktail mini-series continues when Chrissy interviews Mike Winters, founder and CEO, and Iliana Partida, Master Distiller, of Quintaliza Tequila, the world’s first and only coffee aged tequila! Two things the Boozy Blondes love – coffee and tequila! But keep in mind, this isn’t a liqueur, nor a coffee-infused, flavored tequila. There is no infusing, mixing or blending of any kind!

To get the coffee aged Reposado tequila, the Quintaliza team seasons barrels that previously held organic cold brew coffee from Chiapas, Mexico. It’s initially aged two months in an American whiskey cask prior to finishing for three months in the coffee seasoned cask.

“We began with a simple, but bold dream to bring great tequila and great coffee together. The idea was not only to create something very new and different in the tequila category, but also to do it in a way that tastes great naturally without the use of any additives,” says Mike Winters, founder and CEO of Quintaliza Tequila. “Bartenders in particular are driving the call for additive-free tequila but struggle to find enough examples to fill a bar menu.” 

Photo Credit: The J Projects by Jaci Peña

Yes, another thing the blondes love – additive-free booze! Quintaliza is certified organic and additive-free! The rich flavor and character comes from the agave and the tequila’s proprietary aging process.

During the interview Mike and Iliana discuss how they got started in the industry. While Mike is fairly new to the industry, Iliana grew up in it; she’s a 4th generation master distiller! But both know this is their home and are dedicated to changing the tequila game and bringing this high quality, responsible innovation to market!

This “responsible innovation” is two-fold. Being certified organic and additive-free means the Quintaliza team isn’t throwing just anything into their product; they honor their ingredients, staying true to agave’s sweet, natural taste. Also they place a heavy priority on sustainability. Quintaliza only uses organically grown agave, and the company has been planting agaves since day one, demonstrating respect for the land from which it’s harvested. In addition, the coffee grounds from Quintaliza’s coffee-aged barrels are repurposed as fertilizer to increase the pH level of the soil in the agave fields. 

Usually when you think of tequila, “responsible” isn’t the word that comes to mind. As Chrissy mentions during the interview, tequila is at the forefront of many memes, typically insinuating a rough night – the opposite of being responsible. That’s why Quintaliza is so great – it’s changing the tequila game for the better, and who isn’t intrigued by a “responsible” tequila?

Be sure to follow Quintaliza on Instagram, and check its website to find where you can purchase a bottle! And once you get a bottle, try out some fabulous cocktails illustrated in the glamour shots below! ! (Photo credit The J Projects by Jaci Peña)

Let us know which you’ve concocted! By the way, the most popular selling cocktail using Quintaliza is the Espresso Martini. This should be no surprise considering the tequila is coffee aged! You can find the recipe here.

Pictured left to right: Aloe Goodbye | Casual Friday | Wildflower Margarita

Cheers!…to responsible tequila drinking!

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Episode 068 | Tales of the Cocktail Interview: Moët Hennessy w/Alexis Brown

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Tune in to the next installment of the Tales of the Cocktail mini-series where Chrissy interviews Alexis Brown of  Moët Hennessy USA. Alexis is the Hennessy Ambassador for Moët Hennessy and her career started because of her love of the hospitality industry. This passion shines through in her current role as she loves interacting with guests and educating others. Also, when asked what her favorite drink to make is, she answers, “whatever drink will make you happy.” Aw!

No rookie to Tales of the Cocktail, this year marked Alexis’ 9th year at the event! Moët Hennessy hosted an incredible party focused on drinks and sounds of the decades at Tales of the Cocktail this year at Latrobe’s on Royal.

Guests began their journey in the early 1900s at a local general store. The featured cocktail here was the Sazerac Cocktail featuring Hennessy V.S. and Woodinville Rye. Did you know the Sazerac is often hailed as the first American cocktail?

Next during the 1920s – 1940s guests were transported back in time to the rebellious days of Prohibition! Here the starring cocktails were the French 75 (featuring Hennessy V.S & Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut), The Bobby Burns (featuring Ardbeg 10) and the Scotch and Soda (featuring Glenmorangie).

In the 1950s – 1980s area, guests entered the Moët Hennessy Record Shop with Rock & Roll! Cocktails offered here were the Moscow Mule (featuring Belvedere Organic) and the Tequila Daisy (featuring Volcan Blanco or Reposado).

The last stop through this Boozy Blondes’ dream party was “The World of Today” that featured each of Moët Hennessy’s brands through a unique, immersive pop-up like a professional calligrapher who wrote out words attendees used to describe the heritage of Moët Hennessy.

*Disclaimer – once again Molly wasn’t jealous for missing this…at all.

The girls were so fortunate to have Alexis on the podcast. She is based out of Chicago and recommends grabbing a drink at Elina’s when you’re in town. And just like the Boozy Blondes, she loves grabbing a drink at the Carousel Bar in Hotel Monteleone when she’s in NOLA. She also never leaves town without stopping at Erin Rose’s for a frozen Irish Coffee!

Be sure to follow Alexis on Instagram – she loves chatting all things cocktails, lifestyle and travel!