Ep. 50: Cosmopolitan - Setting the record straight with Neal Murray (the real inventor)

We need to right a terrible wrong. The world needs to know that Neal Murray is the true inventor of the Cosmopolitan - full stop. Don’t believe what you’ve been told by others, we get the straight scoop in our interview with Neal. Listen in as he walks us through the history behind this iconic drink, how it got its name, how it became so popular, and a few other fascinating stories. Neal even walks Uncle Brad through how to make a proper Cosmopolitan. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this episode. Please listen and please share his story. Let the truth be told! Cosmopolitan recipe (from Neal Murray) In your shaker add: 2 oz Vodka (Neal likes potato vodka, and so do we) 0.5 oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz Triple Sec (Brad used Cointreau and that turned out excellent, but it’s higher proof) 0.5 oz Cranberry juice (Neal likes Ocean Spray as it’s a little sweeter, and so do we) 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (1:1) Shake for 20 seconds Strain into Martini Glass (no need to double strain, Neal says the ice crystals are good in here, and he’s right!) Your drink should be a beautiful pink, not red! Michael the painter's reference is Michael Brennan. Neal had a beautiful painting by him sitting behind him during our interview. Be on the lookout for Neal’s youtube channel and website.  The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast  Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules  Website: joinjules.com Brad  IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The CEO of Spritz Season and Tik Tok's top mixologist, Julianna McIntosh (@Join_Jules) teams up with cocktail history buff and unknown home bartending guru, Uncle Brad (@cigarsNvino) to bring you The Art of Drinking: With Join_Jules And Your Favorite Uncle. A podcast for the cocktail enthusiast, aspiring mixologist, or kinda o.k. home bartender with big plans… or no plans. Each week you will learn how to make 2 drinks; a classic made “the right way” from your favorite uncle and a classic with a modern twist thanks to Join Jules. You will know exactly what you need to buy, and we promise there will be no secret or hard-to-make ingredients. We will also give you a few tips, to polish your home bartending game. Finally, because it's not enough to just make a great drink, you also need something interesting to say when you serve that drink. Uncle Brad is going to tell you a story about the history behind the cocktail or ingredients used. So, get ready to sip and enjoy your way into the weekend.