We're back! And we've brought stand-up comedian Dan Ahdoot with us! You know Dan from his appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, Bajillion Dollar Properties, and his #1 rated food podcast Green Eggs and Dan! Dan joins our own Gary Anthony Williams as a cast member of the  upcoming Kevin James Netflix comedy, The Crew! Want to SEE the show? We recorded on Zoom, and you can watch it on YouTube right here. This episode's cocktail by Elliot: The DangroniYou can make this two ways, depending on the ingredients you have on hand:1 oz. London dry gin 1 oz. sweet vermouth.5 oz. Sabra chocolate orange liqueur.5 Lagavulin scotch -or-1 oz. London dry gin 1 oz. sweet vermouth.5 oz. Grand Marnier.5 oz. Islay Mist blended scotch whisky (really, any kind of smoky scotch will do)3 dashes Scrappy’s Chocolate bittersBuild in the glass, add ice, stir to chill, then squeeze an orange peel over the top to express the orange oils into the top of the drink and drop it in.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale goes to the U.S. Bartenders Guild National Charity Foundation's Covid-19 Relief Campaign.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot

Dan Ahdoot

We’re coming back! And you can be a part of it. These are some trying times we’re living through, and everyone has been affected, including our friends behind the bar. Since we’re a cocktails & comedy show, we decided we wanted to do something for bartenders, who are always there for us, in celebration, when we’re down, and everything in between. Now’s our chance to be there for them, so we’re raising money for the U.S. Bartenders Guild National Charity Foundation’s Covid-19 Fund, which gives grants to bartenders who could use a hand while their places are shut down. So, how can you help? Donate $25 or more right here: https://usbgfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/95524-covid-19-relief-campaign The first 10 listeners to send a copy of their donation receipt to daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com will get to be on our comeback show, which we’ll be doing on Zoom THIS FRIDAY! (Don’t worry, if you’re number 11-20, we’ll do something to reward you, too.) Thanks in advance for helping out the bartending community - we appreciate it! And we’re looking forward to getting back into your ear holes.

We're Coming Back

Encore presentation of Episode 30! Yvette Nicole Brown from Community, Avengers: Endgame, DC Superhero Girls, and Elena of Avalor joins Gary & Elliot for a chat about Janet Jackson, her upcoming film Always a Bridsemaid (which she wrote), and a sake cocktail!This episode's drink by Elliot:Nigori Surprise1 ½ oz. Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori Sake½ oz. Bulleit Bourbon½ oz. yuzu juice½ oz. simple syrupShake the nigori sake vigorously before adding to a cocktail shaker with the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake until cold and strain into a coupe. No garnish. (Fresh yuzu can be hard to come by, but bottled yuzu juice is totally fine to use so long as it’s 100% yuzu. You can find bottled yuzu at a Japanese market or on Amazon.)Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! 100% the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly!Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore: Yvette Nicole Brown

Encore of Episode 6! Cedric Yarbrough from Carol's Second Act, The Boondocks and Reno 911 stops by for an ice cold whisky highball with Gary and Elliot and reveals his origin story. This episode's featured cocktail by Elliot: The Fancy Whisky Highball1 ½ oz. Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch¾ oz. Cynar½ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice½ oz. simple syrup2 dashes Angostura Bitters4 oz. ice cold club sodaWhile assembling your ingredients, put a fresh can or bottle of club soda in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, along with a large highball glass filled with ice. When ready, add all ingredients except club soda into the glass, stirring to combine and chill. Top with club soda, giving a gentle stir to incorporate the bubbles throughout, and garnish with a slice of lemon. And feel free to substitute a Japanese whisky for the Monkey Shoulder, as this drink is a variation on the classic Japanese version of the whisky highball. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! 100% of the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore: Cedric Yarbrough

Encore presentation of Episode 11! Cree Summer, actor, singer, Toronto kid, and the voice of Foxxy Love, Susie Carmichael, Elmyra, and literally hundreds more characters from your favorite cartoons, gets sideways on a tequila cocktail with Gary & Elliot!  This episode's drink by Elliot: Pretty in Pink3/4 oz. fresh-squeezed blood orange juice1/4 oz. fresh-squeezed juice juice1/4 oz. agave syrup1/2 oz. John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum1/4 oz. Cointreau2 oz. Milagro Tequila Blanco Combine all in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! 100% of the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly! Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore: Cree Summer

We're on hiatus while Gary is out of town shooting a TV show, so here's a clip show! Three of our favorite whiskey drinks with three of our favorite guests: Andrea Savage, Grey DeLisle-Griffin, and John Rogers. The recipes: Institutionally ResearchedA Manhattan-based cocktail that appears lighter on its feet than the traditional version, thanks to the Montenegro and Dolin Blanc vermouth. But it still packs a punch.1 ¾ oz. rye whiskey¾ oz. Amaro Montenegro½ oz. Dolin Blanc Vermouth1 dash Bitter Truth Celery Bitters1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with plenty of ice and stir until cold. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel, first giving it a squeeze to express the fragrant orange oils over the top of the drink. The Mint Tea Julep2 oz. mint tea-infused boubon1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice¼ oz. Mathilde Peche peach liqueur¼ oz. simple syrup5 fresh mint leaves2 dashes Fee Bros. Aromatic BittersTo make the mint tea-infused bourbon, steep a mint tea bag in a 4 oz. of bourbon for an hour. Fill a rocks glass or julep cup about ¾ of the way full with crushed ice and place in the freezer to keep cold. Then, in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup. Add bitters, lemon juice, peach liqueur, bourbon, and ice, and shake until cold. Fine strain into over crushed ice and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint. Applewood Old Fashioned1.5 oz. Applewood Smoked Buffalo Trace Bourbon.5 oz. Laird’s Apple Brandy1 dash Angostura Bitters1 dash Woodford Reserve Sassafras & Sorghum Bitters.5 oz Applewood smoked simple syrup In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle one large piece of orange peel (be careful to avoid the white pith) in the simple syrup to express in the orange oils. Add bitters, bourbon, apple brandy, and ice, then stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube of ice and garnish with an orange peel. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Just the Whiskey Drinks

Bartender, Author, and host of The Speakeasy podcast Sother Teague visits Gary and Elliot to promote his cocktail book I'm Just Here for the Drinks, and gives Elliot some valuable drink-making advice! Today's featured drink: Sother Knows Best1 ½ oz. Laird’s Apple Brandy½ oz. Cynar½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice½ oz. simple syrup2 dashes Fee Bros. Cherry BittersCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a coupe, and if you’re so inclined, garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry. LiLike the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore: Sother Teague

Episode 55 is an encore presentation of the 25th episode of Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot featuring comedy legend Wanda Sykes. Wanda talks about her Netflix special Wanda Sykes: Not Normal, tells us how she got her start in comedy, about her early days on the D.C.-area comedy circuit with Dave Chappelle, and her hidden talent as a drummer! All that plus a brand-new vodka cocktail!This episode's drink by Elliot:Moscow Margarita, a.k.a Wanda-rita2 oz Vodka3/4 oz Cointreau1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice1/2 oz grenadineclub soda or sparkling waterCombine all but the soda in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with soda. Garnish with a lime wheel. To make a stronger drink, omit the soda and serve in a rocks glass.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNXAnd now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Half the proceeds from every sale goes to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to stop drunk driving, because we mean what we say at the end of every episode: If you're going to day drink, do so responsibly!Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Encore: Wanda Sykes

Episode 54 has been a long time coming thanks to our recording equipment dying the day we recorded this back in November, but now we're ready to go exploring with, space engineer, MIT PhD, TV know-it-all, and author of Beyond the Known, Andrew Rader! This episode's drink by Elliot: Mars Raider1 oz blood orange juice.5 oz lemon juice1 oz Aperolyour favorite wheat beerShake everything but the beer with ice and strain into a pint glass. Top with wheat beer. Garnish with a blood orange peel. (This is a improved recipe from how we made it on the show, but you can take it either way. As you like it!) Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Andrew Rader

Episode 53! It's the last day of 2019 and Merrin Dungey from Big Little Lies, The Fix, Once Upon a Time, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, King of Queens, Malcom in the Middle, Alias, and the upcoming Picard joins Gary & Elliot for a chat about her fantastic TV career - including fighting Jennifer Garner on Alias - and a sparkling cocktail! This episode's drink: Cognac French 75A little history: most people, when they think of a French 75, think of a gin drink with lemon and champagne. However, there’s another version the French 75 that hails from New Orleans, originating at an establishment called Arnaud’s, which uses cognac. There’s some dispute as to which version of the drink is the original - although most cocktail historians and bartenders believe the gin version came first - but either way you take it, it’s delicious. 1 oz. Cognac1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice1/2 oz. simple syrupchampagne or dry sparkling winelemon peel garnish Combine cognac, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a flute or coupe and top with champagne. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the top of the drink and then drop in. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Merrin Dungey

A special holiday mini-episode from your pals Gary & Elliot, where we learn the true meaning of "hollerdays" and mix a special holiday riff on a Manhattan! It's been a great first year for our show - thanks for listening! We appreciate your support! Happy holidays to you and yours and wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season. This episode's drink by Elliot: The Multnomah1 oz. Four Roses bourbon1 oz. Old Overholt rye whiskey1/2 oz. Cinzano Rosso sweet vermouth1/2 oz. Amaro CioCiaro6 drops Portland Bitters Project Woodland Bittersorange peel garnish studded with 1 clove Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe and express the oils from an orange peel over the top of the drink. Fold the peel over and push a clove through it and perch on the rim of the glass. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Happy Hollerdays!

Episode 51! Fans of The Office, this one's for you, as editor, director, and co-Executive Producer of The Office and The Mindy Project David Rogers joins Gary & Elliot for a drink and a chat about Superman, Knight Rider, and his career behind the scenes of some of TV's best comedies, including Seinfeld, NewsRadio, and Parks & Recreation. Plus a riff on a Shandy! This episode's drink by Elliot: Ginger Lemon Shandy1 12oz. Hoegarden Wheat Beer3.5 oz. housemate ginger-lemon brew1 oz. Topo ChicoAdd ginger-lemon brew and Topo Chico to a pint glass and top with beer. Garnish with lemon slice. To make the Ginger-Lemon Brew:3.5 oz. ginger, peeled and chopped1 peel of a whole lemon2 oz. fresh lemon juice2 oz. agave syrupPut peeled, roughly chopped ginger in a food processor and run until it’s a paste. Transfer ginger to a saucepan with 3 cups of water and the lemon peel and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1.5 cups, which should take 30-40 minutes. Strain into a bowl, add lemon juice and agave syrup in half-ounce increments, and adjust to taste - you might like it sweeter or less sweet. Let cool, then transfer into a mason jar and store in the fridge. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

David Rogers

Episode 50! The hilarious Peter Oldring, the man behind the podcasts Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You and This Sounds Serious, and the long-running Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio satire This is That, joins Gary & Elliot for a drink, a chat about his acting and comedy career, and a whole lot of laughs.  This episode's drink by Elliot: Ranchwater (Modified)1 twelve oz. bottle of Topo Chico1.5 oz. Blanco tequila.5 oz. Cointreau.75 oz. fresh lime juicesmall pinch of saltAll liquid ingredients should be ice cold. Drink off the first three ounces of the Topo Chico, then add in tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and very small pinch of salt to the bottle. No glassware required! Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Peter Oldring

Episode 49 of Daydrinking takes a turn for the dramatic with special guest Tara Buck from Ray Donovan, True Blood, and the upcoming film Inherit the Viper. Plus a spicy tequila drink! This episode's drink by Elliot: Chili Strawberry Margarita 2 oz Fresno-chile infused blanco tequila.75 oz Cointreau1 oz fresh lime juice1 strawberry.5 oz agave syrupIn a shaker, muddle one strawberry in agave syrup. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice, then strain through a fine mesh strainer into a Tajin-rimmed glass over fresh ice. To infuse the tequila, chop half of a red Fresno chili pepper and put it in a mason jar with 8 oz. of your blanco tequila of choice for up to 20 minutes, tasting frequently to check the heat level. When it's how you like it, strain through a paper coffee filter into a clean jar and refrigerate.Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Tara Buck

Episode 48! Legendary animation voice director Andrea Romano joins Gary & Elliot for a sparkling cocktail and tales from her amazing career directing Batman: The Animated Series, Pinky & The Brain, Animaniacs, The Boondocks, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Legend of Korra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, more than 20 DC Comics animated movies, including Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Justice League: Gods and Monsters... and that's just scratching the surface! (Content warning: the discussion of The Boondocks contains some  sensitive language.) This episode's drink by Elliot: Park Royale1 oz. vodka1/4 oz. Cointreau1 oz. fresh lemon juice1/4 oz. agave syrup1 dash Angostura Bitters2 oz. sparkling wineCombine all but sparkling wine in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a champagne flute or coupe and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon peel, giving it a squeeze over the top of the drink before dropping it in. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon! Also available as an ebook on Gumroad.And now you can support the show and a good cause with Daydrinking with Gary & Elliot official podcast swag available at teespring.com/daydrinking! Right now, 100% of the proceeds from every sale are going to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, because we want you to drink responsibly.Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Andrea Romano

A cocktails and comedy podcast featuring American comedy treasure Gary Anthony Williams, home mixologist Elliot Blake, and an entire raft of celebrity guests who stop by Gary's house for a daytime tipple. Every episode has an original cocktail, a funny, unrehearsed, heartfelt chit-chat, and sometimes a second cocktail. Subscribe, won't you?