Bartender - The Hidden Gem That Made My Year @TheLionsLounge

The Lions Lounge Bartender is a 2006 episodic drama anime series following Ryu Sasakura, the bartender of Eden Hall who makes drinks dubbed the "Glass of the Gods." Each cocktail is made specifically for the needs of the customer and each episode explores their current problems and how Ryu helps get them through it. The cocktails in this video are made during the series and are just two of the many fantastic and creative drinks displayed.

Bijou:
- 1oz/30ml Sweet Vermouth
- 1oz/30ml Green Chartreuse
- 1oz/30ml London Dry Gin
- Dash of Orange Bitters

Recipe (layered part optional):
1. Add the sweet vermouth to a champagne flute.
2. Layer the Green Chartreuse and then the gin.
3. Pour into a mixing glass and add a dash of orange bitters.
4. Add ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.
5. Strain into a chilled coupe.

The Bartender:
- 1oz/30ml Dry Vermouth
- 1oz/30ml Fino Sherry
- 1oz/30ml Dubonnet
- 1oz/30ml London Dry Gin
- Dash (1/4 Barspoon) Grand Marnier

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

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0:00 Bartender Discussion
2:15 Bijou Overview
2:48 Bijou Recipe
3:47 Bijou Tasting Notes
4:23 The Bartender Overview
4:42 The Bartender Recipe
5:42 The Bartender Tasting Notes

#Bartender #Review #AnimeCocktails

updated 3 years ago

Bartender - The Hidden Gem That Made My Year

The Lions Lounge 2020-10-22 | Bartender is a 2006 episodic drama anime series following Ryu Sasakura, the bartender of Eden Hall who makes drinks dubbed the "Glass of the Gods." Each cocktail is made specifically for the needs of the customer and each episode explores their current problems and how Ryu helps get them through it. The cocktails in this video are made during the series and are just two of the many fantastic and creative drinks displayed.

Bijou:
- 1oz/30ml Sweet Vermouth
- 1oz/30ml Green Chartreuse
- 1oz/30ml London Dry Gin
- Dash of Orange Bitters

Recipe (layered part optional):
1. Add the sweet vermouth to a champagne flute.
2. Layer the Green Chartreuse and then the gin.
3. Pour into a mixing glass and add a dash of orange bitters.
4. Add ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.
5. Strain into a chilled coupe.

The Bartender:
- 1oz/30ml Dry Vermouth
- 1oz/30ml Fino Sherry
- 1oz/30ml Dubonnet
- 1oz/30ml London Dry Gin
- Dash (1/4 Barspoon) Grand Marnier

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

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0:00 Bartender Discussion
2:15 Bijou Overview
2:48 Bijou Recipe
3:47 Bijou Tasting Notes
4:23 The Bartender Overview
4:42 The Bartender Recipe
5:42 The Bartender Tasting Notes

#Bartender #Review #AnimeCocktails

Making Viewer Requested Cocktails

The Lions Lounge 2023-03-12 | Today we're making some cocktails requested by viewers like you!

Spicy Passionfruit Margarita:
- 3 Slices Jalapeno Pepper
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Agave Nectar
- 2oz/60ml Reposado Tequila
- 0.5oz/15ml Chinola

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 12-14 seconds.
3. Rim a double old fashioned glass with chili powder.
4. Crack ice into the glass and double strain into the glass.
5. Garnish with jalapeno slices.

Basil Martini:
- Barspoon (chopped) Basil
- 0.25oz/7.5ml 2:1 Simple Syrup (see below)
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 2oz/60ml Vodka
- Mint/Basil (for garnish)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 12-14 seconds.
3. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
4. Garnish with fresh basil or mint.

Extra Naughty Dog:
- 1.5oz/45ml Demerara Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml Plantation OFTD
- 1oz/30ml Mr Black Coffee Liquor (Rum Barrel Rested)
- Root Beer
- Heavy Cream
- Nutmeg (for garnish)

Recipe:
1. Add the rums and Mr Black to a double old fashioned glass.
2. Add a large cube of ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.
3. Top (leave some room) with root beer.
4. Float heavy cream over top
5. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Caramel Espresso Martini:
- 1.5oz/45ml Bourbon
- 2oz/60ml Mr Black Coffee Liquor
- 0.5oz/15ml Caramel Syrup
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
- Dash of Coco Bitters (Angostura)
- Orange Peel (for garnish)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 12-14 seconds.
3. Double strain into a coupe.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

Simple Syrup (2:1)
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 100g/0.5 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about 6 months.

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#CocktailRecipes #mrblackshark

0:00 Intro
0:37 Spicy Passionfruit Margarita Recipe
4:09 Spicy Passionfruit Margarita Tasting Notes
4:49 Basil Martini Recipe
7:13 Basil Martini Tasting Notes
7:52 Extra Naughty Dog Recipe
9:34 Extra Naughty Dog Tasting Notes
10:23 Caramel Espresso Martini Recipe
12:37 Caramel Espresso Martini Tasting Notes

Get Into the Holiday Spirit with These Christmas Classics and Cocktails

The Lions Lounge 2022-12-22 | It's the Holiday season, so let's go through some of my favorite Christmas films and make some cocktails for them.

The Stripe:
- 2oz/60ml White Rum (Plantation 3 Stars)
- 1oz/30ml Midori
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- Egg White

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 10-12 seconds.
2. Add ice and shake again for 10 seconds.
3. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Eggnog (Single Serve):
- 2oz/60ml Bourbon
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Maraschino Liqueur
- 0.5oz/15ml Demerara Simple Syrup
- Whole Egg

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 10-12 seconds.
2. Add ice and shake again for 10 seconds.
3. Double strain into a Old Fashioned glass.
4. Garnish with some freshly grated nutmeg.

Yippee-Ki-Yay, Mthrf*cker:
- 0.5oz/15ml Smith & Cross Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml Appleton Estate 12yr Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml El Dorado 12yr Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml Plantation OFTD Rum
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Allspice Liquor
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Lime Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Demerara Simple Syrup
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Cranberry Juice

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 7-10 seconds.
3. Double strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass over crushed ice.
4. Top up with more ice (if needed).
5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Demerara Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup Demerara Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

Allspice Liquor:
- 8oz/240ml White Rum
- 12oz/360ml Water
- 2g Whole Allspice
- 180g Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon Stick

Recipe:
1. Crush allspice into chunks, empty into a glass bottle and pour rum over top.
2. Seal for 4 days and shake each day.
3. On the 4th day, break up the cinnamon stick and drop in the bottle and reseal.
4. Continue shaking each day and after the 12th day strain through a coffee filter into a new glass bottle.
5. Simmer the water and sugar over heat until the sugar dissolves (don't boil).
6. Let cool and then strain into the allspice bottle.
7. Let sit another 2 days. Keep in the fridge.

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#ChristmasCocktails #christmasmovies #TheLionsLounge

0:00 Intro
0:28 Gremlins Review
2:25 Gremlins 2 Review
3:05 The Stripe Recipe
3:43 The Stripe Tasting Notes
4:21 Christmas Vacation Review
5:04 Eggnog Recipe
6:01 Eggnog Tasting Notes
6:53 Die Hard Review
8:01 Yippee-Ki-Yay, Mthrf*cker Recipe
9:42 Yippee-Ki-Yay, Mthrf*cker Tasting Notes

Golden Kamuy (Cocktail) - Golden Kamuy (The Lions Lounge)

The Lions Lounge 2022-08-18 | Let's blend up a cocktail inspired by the fantastic anime/manga Golden Kamuy.

Ingredients:
- 1.5oz/45ml Reposado Tequila
- 1oz/30ml Grand Marnier
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Simple Syrup
- Barspoon of Cherry Juice

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender with ice.
2. Blend until mixed (about 40 seconds).
3. Pour directly into a coupe.
4. Top with a barspoon of cherry juice.

Simple Syrup Ingredients:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

Original Video:
youtu.be/cwGgSEeWmk8

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#goldenkamuy #animecocktails #shorts

Mixing Up Mr Black Coffee Cocktails

The Lions Lounge 2022-08-06 | Today we're tasting 7 versions of Mr Black coffee liquor and making some cocktails with them.

Cold Brew Old Fashioned:
- 1oz/30ml Mr Black Coffee Liquor
- 1oz/30ml Rye Whiskey
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a old fashioned glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

Cold Brew Old Fashioned - Columbia:
- 1oz/30ml Mr Black Columbia Coffee Liquor
- 1oz/30ml Bourbon (100 proof)
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a old fashioned glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

Cold Brew Old Fashioned - Ethiopia:
- 1oz/30ml Mr Black Ethiopia Coffee Liquor
- 1oz/30ml Bourbon
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a old fashioned glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

Mr Black Monte:
- 2oz/60ml Mr Black Amaro
- 1oz/30ml Rye Whiskey (100 proof)
- 1 Dash Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a old fashioned glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with two maraschino cherries.

Cold Brew Whiskey Old Fashioned:
- 1oz/30ml Mr Black Whiskey Rested Liquor (try 1oz instead)
- 2oz/60ml Bourbon (100 proof)
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a old fashioned glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

Cold Brew Rum Old Fashioned:
- 1oz/30ml Mr Black Rum Rested Liquor
- 1oz/30ml Demerara Rum
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a old fashioned glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

Cold Brew Mezcal Old Fashioned:
- 1oz/30ml Mr Black Mezcal Rested Liquor
- 1oz/30ml Reposado Tequila
- 1 Dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 Dash Angostura Coco Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a old fashioned glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

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#mrblackcoffeeliquor #coffeecocktail

0:00 Intro
0:53 Mr Black Tasting
1:55 Mr Black Columbia Tasting
2:12 Mr Black Ethiopia Tasting
2:40 Mr Black Amaro Tasting
3:34 Mr Black Whiskey Rested Tasting
4:14 Mr Black Rum Rested Tasting
4:41 Mr Black Mezcal Rested Tasting
5:46 Cold Brew Old Fashioned
6:36 Cold Brew Old Fashioned Columbia
8:03 Cold Brew Old Fashioned Ethiopia
9:46 Mr Black Monte
11:27 Cold Brew Whiskey Old Fashioned
12:57 Cold Brew Rum Old Fashioned
14:21 Cold Brew Mezcal Old Fashioned
16:59 Outro

VA-11 Hall-A Charity Stream (The Lions Lounge)

The Lions Lounge 2022-07-25 | Charity stream from 7/22/2022 for the National Network of Abortion Funds.

Guests:
Foxcade - twitter.com/SuperFoxcade
Sylphy - twitter.com/syl_phy
Naotox10 - twitter.com/Naotox10
Clemps - twitter.com/MrClemps

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#va11halla #charitystream #videogamestreaming

Power Cocktail - Chainsaw Man (The Lions Lounge)

The Lions Lounge 2022-07-13 | Today we're making a cocktail inspired by Power from Chainsaw Man. Recipe and link to full video below.

Ingredients:
- 2oz/60ml White Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml Lemon Juice
- 1oz/30ml Raspberry Syrup

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients except the black pepper to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 12 seconds and strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
3. Garnish with two blueberries (optional).

Raspberry Syrup Ingredients:
- 150g White Sugar
- 150g Water
- 200g Raspberries

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the raspberries and gently muddle and stir.
3. Let steep for 1 hour and strain into a glass container.
4. Store in the fridge (keeps for 3 weeks).

Original Video:
youtu.be/ij7YGil2CaM

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#chainsawman #animecocktails #shorts

The Rengoku - Demon Slayer (The Lions Lounge)

The Lions Lounge 2022-07-03 | The Rengoku, inspired by the character of the same name from Demon Slayer.

Original Video: youtu.be/Dq_4u-HTdZ8

Cocktail Ingredients:
- 2oz/60ml Cranberry Puree (see below)
- 2oz/60ml Grand Marnier (or other orange liquor)
- 1.5oz/45ml White Rum
- 1/2 Mandarin Husk
- 2 Sugar Cubes
- 1oz/30ml 151 Rum

Recipe:
1. Add the cranberry puree, Grand Marnier and white rum to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Double strain into a martini glass, leaving some room at the top.
4. Float the mandarin husk and drop the sugar cubes in it.
5. Pour the 151 rum over the sugar cubes and carefully light them.
6. Blow out the flame when ready and, using a spoon, gently nudge the 151 rum into the glass.

Cranberry Puree Ingredients:
- 200g Frozen Cranberries
- 100g White Sugar

Recipe:
1. Add the ingredients into a sauce pan over low heat.
2. Stir until sugar has dissolved (about 5 minutes).
3. Let cool and then add to a blender.
4. Blend until smooth and pour into a glass container.
5. Refrigerate till ready to use.

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#demonslayer #animecocktails #shorts

The Bijou - Bartender (The Lions Lounge)

The Lions Lounge 2022-06-30 | The Bijou recipe from the anime series Bartender.

Ingredients:
- 1oz/30ml Sweet Vermouth
- 1oz/30ml Green Chartreuse
- 1oz/30ml London Dry Gin
- Dash of Orange Bitters

Recipe (layered part optional):
1. Add the sweet vermouth to a champagne flute.
2. Layer the Green Chartreuse and then the gin.
3. Pour into a mixing glass and add a dash of orange bitters.
4. Add ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.
5. Strain into a chilled coupe.

Original Video: youtu.be/WJgwnMric4s

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#Bartender #animecocktails #shorts

The Lunar Tear - Nier (The Lions Lounge)

The Lions Lounge 2022-06-28 | Lunar Tear cocktail recipe from Nier

Ingredients:
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 3oz/90ml Cream of Coconut
- 2oz/60ml Blanco Tequila
- 1oz/30ml Grand Marnier (or Triple Sec)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
2. Add ice and blend for 15 seconds (or until smooth).
3. Pour into a hurricane glass.
4. Garnish with a flower (optional).

Full video: youtu.be/wZ0BXfpy4sw

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#nier #videogamecocktails #shorts

Kingdom Hearts - You Can (Not) Do This Again

The Lions Lounge 2022-06-18 | Today we'll be diving into the Kingdom Hearts series as a whole and my feelings on it as it stands now that Kingdom Hearts IV has been announced as well as make some themed drinks!

The Heartless:
- 1.5oz/45ml Anejo Rum (Brugal)
- 0.5oz/15ml Red Wine Reduction
- 0.5oz/15ml Sambuca
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Lime Juice
- Dash of Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12-15 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled stemmed cocktail glass.

Original Recipe:
experience-bar.com/heartless-kingdom-hearts

Sea Salt Colada:
- 1.5oz/45ml Jamaican Rum
- 2oz/60ml Pineapple Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Blue Curacao
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Cream of Coconut
- Drop of Saline Solution

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12-15 seconds.
3. Strain over crushed ice into a hurricane glass.
4. Top with more ice (if needed).
5. Garnish with pineapple slice in shape of star.

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#KingdomHearts #kingdomhearts4 #videogamecocktails

0:00 Intro and Kingdom Hearts IV
1:38 My Introduction to Kingdom Hearts
5:58 First Cocktail (The Heartless)
7:11 Kingdom Hearts II and More
11:39 Second Cocktail (Sea Salt Colada)
12:47 Kingdom Hearts 3D Discussion
14:44 Feelings on Kingdom Hearts III
17:47 How Kingdom Hearts Has Helped Me
20:46 Outro

Blind Tasting Hard Cider

The Lions Lounge 2022-04-16 | Today we'll be trying out six hard cider's via a blind tasting and giving our honest review of each!

Ciders tasted:
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
1911 Original
Original Sin Original
Magners Original
Strongbow Gold Apple
Docs

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#Cider #BlindTasting

0:00 Intro
1:16 Original Sin Original
1:47 Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
2:19 1911 Original
3:07 Strongbow Gold Apple
4:07 Docs
4:59 Magners Original
7:04 Final Thoughts and Reveal

My BL Awakening | How Golden Kamuy Made Me Question My Sexuality

The Lions Lounge 2022-03-20 | Let's have a little chat over some drinks about Golden Kamuy, and how it's started me on my journey of exploring BL (boys love) media.

Recipes Featured

Blue Hawaii (modified):
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Orange Vodka
- 0.75oz/22.5ml White Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml Blue Curacao
- 3oz/90ml Pineapple Juice
- 1oz/30ml Sour Mix (combine 2pts sugar, 2pts water and 1pt lime juice)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Add crushed ice to a hurricane glass.
4. Double strain into the glass.
5. Garnish with an umbrella and a pineapple slice.

Benton's Old Fashioned:
- 2oz/60ml Fat Washed Bourbon (see below)
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Maple Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a double old fashioned glass.
2. Add a large ice cube and stir for 30-40 seconds.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

Sake Manhattan:
- 1.5oz/45ml Sake
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Bourbon
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 Barspoon Maraschino Liquor
- 1/2 Barspoon Cherry Brandy Liquor
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
- 2 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
4. Garnish with maraschino cherries.

Fat Washed Bourbon:
- 750ml Bottle of Four Roses Bourbon
- 1.5oz/45ml Bacon Grease (simmer 1lb bacon on low for 5 minutes)

Recipe:
1. Add both ingredients to a large container.
2. Let sit for 4 hours, then stick in the freezer for 2 hours.
3. Strain out through a coffee filter into bottle.
4. Keep refrigerated. Keeps 2 months.

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#GoldenKamuy #BL #AnimeCocktails

0:00 Intro
1:49 Golden Kamuy BL Analysis
5:17 SK8 the Infinity Review
8:20 Blue Hawaii Tasting
9:00 Dream Daddy Review
10:42 I Love You Colonel Sanders Review
12:15 Benton's Old Fashioned Tasting
13:08 Given Review
15:11 Your Dry Delight Review
16:30 Banana Fish Review
19:50 Sake Martini Tasting

Giving Dad Jokes A Shot - Holiday Sangria Challenge

The Lions Lounge 2021-12-31 | To celebrate the New Year and my new found fatherhood, we'll be playing a shot challenge with my homemade sangria by reading out dad jokes!

Holiday Sangria:
- 2 Oranges (juiced)
- Orange slices (to taste)
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 Cup Blackberries
- Apple slices (to taste)
- 4oz/120ml Simple Syrup (see below)
- 2.5oz/75ml Cinnamon Syrup (see below)
- Bottle of Spanish wine (preferably a Crianza)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a pitcher and give it a good stir.
2. Place in the fridge for 24 hours to have the fruit flavors soak in.
3. Taste and adjust with more simple/cinnamon syrup to your liking.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

Cinnamon Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks (roughly chopped)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a saucer pan over high heat.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer for a few minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 6 hours.
4. Strain into a glass bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for about 3 weeks.

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#Sangria #HolidayCocktails #DadJokes

Gungrave - Cocktails From Beyond

The Lions Lounge 2021-12-01 | In the companion video to our Gungrave analysis we'll be making some fantastic cocktails inspired by the series!

Main Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=xhewuhwUA7I

Beyond the Grave:
- 1oz/30ml Dark Jamaican Rum (Myers)
- 1.5oz/45ml Anejo Rum (Brugal)
- 1.5oz/45ml White Rum (Bacardi)
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Applejack (Laird's)
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Pineapple Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Pomegranate Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Simple Syrup (see below)
- Dash of Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Add ice to a highball glass and strain into the glass.
4. (Optional) Add a spent lime boat to the glass, top with a sugar cube and a barspoon of 151 rum, then light.

Expense of Honesty:
- 1oz/30ml Bourbon (90-100 proof)
- 1oz/30ml Anejo Rum (Brugal)
- 0.5oz/15ml Ron Zacapa
- 0.25oz/15ml Demerara Simple Syrup (see below)
- 0.25oz/15ml Honey Syrup (see below)
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
- Dash of Peychaud's Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Add ice to a double old fashioned glass and strain into the glass.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

Rocketbilly Red:
- 1oz/30ml Rye Whiskey (100 proof)
- 0.5oz/15ml Cointreau
- 2oz/60ml Cranberry Juice
- Ginger Beer to top (Fever Tree)

Recipe:
1. Add everything but the ginger beer to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

Demerara Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup Demerara Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

Honey Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup Honey
- 65g/0.75 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add honey and water to a mixing glass.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a week.

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#Gungrave #Review #VideoGameCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:21 Beyond the Grave Recipe
1:55 Beyond the Grave Tasting Notes
2:37 Expense of Honesty Recipe
4:02 Expense of Honesty Tasting Notes
5:08 Rocketbilly Red Recipe
6:10 Rocketbilly Red Tasting Notes

Gungrave - The Journey Back From the Dead

The Lions Lounge 2021-12-01 | The Gungrave series was conceived by Yasuhiro Nightow, the creator of Trigun, and was a first an action horror game for the PS2. It then spanned to multiple sequels and an anime. Today we'll be diving into the series, its pros and cons, and its future.

Companion Video (Recipes):
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#Gungrave #Review #VideoGameCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:34 Part 1: Gungrave (2002) Review
5:46 Part 2: Gungrave Anime (2003) Review
14:57 Part 2.1 Gungrave Anime (2003) End of Spoilers
15:37 Part 3: Gungrave Overdose (2004) Review
20:40 Part 3.1 Gungrave Overdose (2004) End of Spoilers
25:17 Gungrave VR (2017) Analysis
26:20 Gungrave G.O.R.E. (2022) Analysis

Blue Gender - Finding Hope in Horror

The Lions Lounge 2021-10-01 | Blue Gender is a 1999 Sci-Fi post-apocalpytic horror series where a man named Yuji Kaido is awoken from a medically induced coma to find his world overrun by massive bugs. In the series, Yuji must escape to Second Earth (a space station in orbit) with the soldier Marlene Angel and her team. The Blue is a blueish-green tropical cocktail inspired by the series.

The Blue:
- 2oz/60ml Pineapple Jamaican Rum (Plantation)
- 0.5oz/15ml Lemon Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Lime Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Simple Syrup
- 0.5oz/15ml Blue Curacao
- Barspoon of Grenadine

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients except the grenadine to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Drop a small ice cube into a coupe glass.
4. Strain over the ice into the glass.
5. Pour the grenadine over top the ice.
6. Garnish with lemon and lime twists.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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#BlueGender #Review #AnimeCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:44 Blue Gender Review
6:57 The Blue Recipe
8:11 The Blue Tasting Notes

The Drift King - The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

The Lions Lounge 2021-09-24 | The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is the 2006 sequel to 2 Fast 2 Furious and is the only film in the franchise to not feature Vin Diesel or Paul Walker as protagonists. In the film, new character Sean Boswell is forced to transfer to Tokyo where he learns the art of drifting and faces off against the local Drift King. The cocktail inspired by this film is also called the Drift King and features Midori, Japanese whiskey and matcha honey syrup.

Drift King:
- 1oz/30ml Midori
- 1oz/30ml Japanese Whiskey (Toki)
- 0.5oz/15ml Lemon Juice
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Matcha Honey Syrup (see recipe below)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Double strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon slice.

Matcha Honey Syrup:
- 0.25 cup/60ml Honey
- 0.25 cup/60ml Water
- 1 Tbsp/15ml Matcha Tea Powder

Recipe:
1. Add the honey and water to a saucepan over low heat.
2. Stir until incorporated, then add the matcha powder.
3. Stir frequently for 5-10 mins until the lumps are removed.
4. Strain into a bottle and store in the fridge. Keep for 1 week.

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#FastAndFurious #Review #MovieCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:26 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Review
5:03 The Drift King Recipe
5:59 The Drift King Tasting Notes

The Lighthouse - Going Wild With the Monkey Pump

The Lions Lounge 2021-09-10 | The Lighthouse is a 2019 horror/drama film starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson and involves two lighthouse keepers stuck alone together where tragedy ensues. The Improved Monkey Pump is a cocktail based on a drink created in the movie.

Improved Monkey Pump:
- 2oz/60ml London Dry Gin
- 1oz/30ml Lemon Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Turmeric Honey Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Double strain into a double old fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
4. Garnish with a celery stick.

Turmeric Honey Syrup:
- 128g (1 cup) Honey
- 128g (1 cup) Water
- 12g (3 tsp) Ground Turmeric

Recipe:
1. Add all to a small pot.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes until combined.
3. Let cool then strain into a glass bottle.
4. Store in the refrigerator. Keeps for 1 week.

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#thelighthouse #Review #MovieCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:25 The Lighthouse Review
4:51 Improved Monkey Pump Recipe
6:04 Improved Monkey Pump Tasting Notes

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! - Serving it Up MgRonald Style!!!

The Lions Lounge 2021-09-03 | The Devil Is a Part-Timer is a 2013 comedy slice-of-life anime based on a light novel series of the same name and follows the devil, Sadao Maou, who's forced to escape to Earth where he loses his magical abilities and must get a job at a MgRonald to make ends meet. The MgOreo is inspired by the series and is delicious dessert cocktail using a Oreo McFlurry.

MgRonald MgOreo:
- 1 Medium Oreo McFlurry
- 1.5oz/45ml Vodka
- 1oz/30ml White Creme de Cacao
- 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters
- Sprig of Mint and Oreos (for garnish)

Recipe:
1. Add everything but the mint and oreos to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a highball glass.
4. Garnish with the mint and oreos.

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#thedevilisaparttimer #Review #AnimeCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:49 The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Review
4:30 MgRonald MgOreo Recipe (spoilers end here)
5:32 MgRonald MgOreo Tasting Notes

2 Fast 2 Furious - The Saboateur

The Lions Lounge 2021-08-27 | 2 Fast 2 Furious is the sequel to The Fast and the Furious and features the return of Brian O'Conner as well as his friend Roman Pierce, who both go undercover as racers for a drug lord Carter Verone in exchange for their criminal records being wiped clean. The Saboateur is a cocktail inspired by one of the last and most memorable scenes in the film.

Saboateur:
- 2oz/60ml Spiced Rum (Bacardi Oakheart)
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Midori
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Lemon Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Lime Juice
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Dry Curacao
- 0.5oz/15ml Campari
- 0.5oz/22.5ml Simple Syrup

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a hurricane glass over cracked ice.
4. Garnish with an umbrella, an orange slice and a cherry.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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#fastandfurious #Review #MovieCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:17 2 Fast 2 Furious Review
4:22 The Saboateur Recipe
5:30 The Saboateur Tasting Notes

Dont Fear the Reaper - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

The Lions Lounge 2021-08-20 | The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a bundle of two games from the Ace Attorney series: The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve both set in the late 1800s and featuring new protagonist Ryunosuke Naruhodo, ancestor of Phoenix Wright. In the games, the primary Prosecutor Ryunosuke faces off against is Barok van Zieks, known as the "Grim Reaper of the Old Bailey." Today's cocktail, the Reaper, is named after him and contains Port wine, as van Zieks constantly drinks wine during the trials.

The Reaper:
- 2oz/60ml Port Wine
- 1oz/30ml Amaro di Angostura
- 0.5oz/15ml Simple Syrup
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Lemon Juice
- Dash of Chocolate Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a wine glass or goblet for extra flair.
4. Garnish with two Maraschino cherries.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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0:00 Intro
0:41 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Review
5:00 Fonseco Porto 10yr Tasting Notes
6:08 The Reaper Recipe
6:53 The Reaper Tasting Notes

#GreatAceAttorney #Review #VideoGameCocktails

Another Round - Sazeracs and Jazz Ballet Make for an Unforgettable Day

The Lions Lounge 2021-08-06 | Another Round is a 2020 comedy-drama starring Mads Mikkelsen in which a group of friends attempt an experiment wherein they maintain a BAC (blood alcohol content) level of 0.05 during work hours in an attempt to determine if it improves their personal and work lives. During the film, the group share the Sazerac, a cocktail created in New Orleans in the mid-to-late 1800's. Today's cocktails include this version of the Sazerac and my own.

Sazerac (Another Round ver):
- Sugar Cube
- 3 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- 3oz/90ml Bourbon
- 0.5oz/15ml Absinthe

Recipe:
1. Add the sugar cube to a mixing glass.
2. Soak in the Peychaud's Bitters and muddle.
3. Add the bourbon to the glass.
4. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
5. Take a chilled rocks glass and add the absinthe, turning the glass so it coats it.
6. Strain the contents of the mixing glass into the rocks glass.
7. Garnish with an orange peel.

Smoking Sazerac:
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Cinnamon Syrup
- 1.5oz/45ml Rye Whiskey
- 1.5oz/45ml Armagnac
- 3 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Absinthe (to coat the glass)
- Cherry wood chips and smoker

Recipe:
1. Add everything but the Absinthe and cherry wood chips to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Using an atomizer, spray the inside of rocks glass with Absinthe (or coat and discard the Absinthe if no atomizer is available).
4, Strain the contents of the mixing glass into the rocks glass.
5. Garnish with an orange peel.
6. Using a smoker, smoke the glass with cherry wood chips for about 2 minutes.

Cinnamon Syrup:
- 5oz/142g Water
- 5oz/142g White Sugar
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks (roughly chopped)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a saucer pan over high heat.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer for a few minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 6 hours.
4. Strain into a glass bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for about 3 weeks.

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#AnotherRound #Review #MovieCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:30 Another Round Review (Part 1)
3:18 Sazerac Recipe
4:51 Sazerac Tasting Notes
5:58 Another Round Review (Part 2)
8:08 Smoked Sazerac Recipe
9:27 Smoked Sazerac Tasting Notes

The Fast and the Furious - 10 Second Sour

The Lions Lounge 2021-07-30 | The Fast and the Furious released in 2001 and sparked a franchise of films that has evolved from a group of car junkies stealing DVD players to espionage. Today we'll be exploring this first film and making a cocktail for it called the 10 Second Sour.

10 Second Sour:
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Lemon Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Lime Juice
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Simple Syrup
- 2oz/60ml Reposado Tequila
- Corona Extra

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled highball glass.
4. Top up with Corona.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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#fastandfurious #Review #MovieCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:31 Overview
1:29 The Fast and the Furious Review
4:31 10 Second Sour Recipe
5:25 10 Second Sour Tasting Notes

The Bombastic R.Y.N.O. Thatll Rift You Apart

The Lions Lounge 2021-07-23 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is the most recent entry in the Ratchet and Clank series. The R.Y.N.O. is the ultimate weapon in each game and this Bloody Mary is a perfect representation of the over-the-top weapon.

R.Y.N.O.
- 2oz/60ml Vodka
- 4oz/120ml Tomato Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Lemon Juice
- Sprinkle of Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Barspoon Horseradish
- Barspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Dashes Tabasco Sauce

Toppings:
- Celery
- Jalapeno Pepper
- Grape Tomato
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Baby Dill Pepper
- Shrimp
- Bacon

Recipe:
1. Crack some ice into a highball glass.
2, Add all ingredients (minus the toppings) to the glass.
3. Give it a stir for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the toppings as you like.

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#RatchetAndClank #Review #VideoGameCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:36 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review
3:44 R.Y.N.O. Overview (Minor Spoilers)
4:36 R.Y.N.O. VIII Recipe
6:49 R.Y.N.O. VIII Tasting Notes

Grab A Nightcap and Take the Odd Taxi

The Lions Lounge 2021-07-16 | Odd Taxi is a 2021 anime series featuring a wide cast of anthropomorphic animals. The main character is a walrus taxi driver Odokawa, who meets the rest of the cast as he ferries them along and eventually becomes embroiled in a series of events involving a missing idol and a heist. The Smoking Pistol is a nightcap that matches perfectly with the feel of this show.

The Smoking Pistol
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Blended Scotch
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
- 0.5oz/15ml Rye Whiskey
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Armagnac
- Barspoon of Benadictine
- 2 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- Dash of Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.
3. Add a large cube to a double old fashioned glass and strain into the glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon peel.

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#OddTaxi #Review #AnimeCocktails

0:00 Intro
0:41 Odd Taxi Review (Spoiler-free)
2:39 Odd Taxi Review Pt 2 (Light Spoilers)
4:29 The Smoking Pistol Recipe
5:55 The Smoking Pistol Tasting Notes

Lions Lounge Live: 1 Year Anniversary!!!

The Lions Lounge 2021-07-03 | Celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the channel.

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The Journeys End - A Tribute to Berserk

The Lions Lounge 2021-06-25 | Berserk is a dark fantasy series created by the legendary Kentaro Miura, and is a huge inspiration to a great deal of media, such as Dark Souls and Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Strife. Miura passed away in May of 2021, and while Berserk is left unfinished, it's still a masterpiece and a testament to an incredible individual who put his heart and soul into his work, and so this video is a tribute to Miura.

The Griffith:
- 1oz/30ml Reposado Tequila
- 0.5oz/15ml Jägermeister
- 0.5oz/15ml Yellow Chartreuse
- Barspoon Simple Syrup (see below)
- Egg (Whole)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Dry shake (without ice) for 6-8 seconds.
3. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
4. Strain into a martini glass.
5. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.

The Struggler:
- 1oz/30ml Angostura Bitters
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 1oz/30ml Navy Strength Rum (Smith & Cross)
- 1.5oz/45ml Orgeat

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
4. Garnish with two maraschino cherries.

The Journey's End:
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Lemon Juice
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Rye Whiskey (100 proof)
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Amaro di Angostura
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Benedictine

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a coupe.
4. Garnish with two maraschino cherries.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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Outro featured:
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0:00 Intro
1:33 Golden Age Arc Review
6:42 The Griffith Recipe
7:44 The Griffith Tasting Notes
8:57 Conviction/Millennium Falcon Arcs Review
12:15 The Struggler Recipe
13:25 The Struggler Tasting Notes
14:17 Fantasia Arc Review
17:38 The Journey's End Recipe
18:29 The Journey's End Tasting Notes

#Berserk #Review #AnimeCocktails

Lets Drink! - More Haus Wine

The Lions Lounge 2021-06-11 | Haus is a brand of aperitif wine that can be shipped directly to you. In this non-sponsored episode, we'll be reviewing some of their new flavors: Spiced Cherry, Lemon Lavender and Grapefruit Jalapeno. We'll also make one of their cocktails using their wine.

Haus Paloma (link below):
- 2oz/60ml Haus Grapefruit Jalapeno
- 2oz/60ml Grapefruit Juice
- 1oz/30ml Tequila (I used a Reposado Tequila)
- Squeeze of Lime Juice

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a highball glass over cracked ice.
4. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Haus website:
https://drink.haus/

Haus Paloma link:
https://drink.haus/products/grapefruit-jalapeno?variant=39253530279988

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0:00 Intro
1:00 Citrus Flower Review
2:13 Spiced Cherry Review
3:38 Lemon Lavender Review
5:00 Grapefruit Jalapeno Review
6:37 Haus Paloma Recipe
7:48 Haus Paloma Tasting Notes

#Haus #HausWine #Review

Castlevania Cocktails to Die For

The Lions Lounge 2021-06-04 | The Castlevania animated series is based on the popular video game franchise of the same name and is a fantastic example of a adaption done right. Today we'll be covering the series and making some cocktails inspired by it.

Vampire's Tears:
- 0.5oz/15ml Simple Syrup (see below)
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Amaretto
- 2oz/60ml Bourbon
- 1oz/30ml Red Wine (preferably a full-bodied one like a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients except the wine to a double old fashioned glass.
2. Add a large cube of ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Using the back of a barspoon, float the wine over top.
4. Garnish with two maraschino cherries.

Holy Water:
- 1oz/30ml Demerara Rum (El Dorado, for example)
- 1oz/30ml Cognac
- 0.5oz/15ml Lime Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Lemon Juice
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Grapefruit Juice
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Orgeat
- 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Green Chartreuse
- Sugar Cube
- Spent Lime Husk

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients but the Chartreuse, sugar cube and lime husk to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a highball glass over cracked ice (leave some room at the top).
4. Top with the spent lime husk and drop the sugar cube into the husk.
5. Pour the Chartreuse over top of the sugar cube.
6. Light the sugar cube (be careful) and blow it out before serving.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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0:00 Intro
0:36 Castlevania S1 and S2 Review
2:25 Vampire's Tears Recipe
3:04 Vampire's Tears Tasting Notes
4:11 Castlevania S3 and S4 Review
6:44 Holy Water Recipe
8:09 Holy Water Tasting Notes

#Castlevania #Review #VideoGameCocktails

Lions Lounge Live: 500 Subs Celebration!!!

The Lions Lounge 2021-05-29 | Celebrating 500 subs as I become further and further inebriated!

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My Mocktail Recipes for Nagata Kabi

The Lions Lounge 2021-05-21 | Nagata Kabi is a manga-ka best known for her series of dramatized autobiographies like "My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness." Each of her works explores a part of her life and her most recent one, "My Alcoholic Escape From Reality," dives into her recovering from pancreatitis from over drinking. As such it's only appropriate that today's video is on a series of mocktails.

Blackberry Mojito Mocktail:
- 3 Blackberries
- 3 Mint Leaves
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Simple Syrup
- 0.5oz/15ml Lime Juice
- Club Soda

Recipe:
1. Add the blackberries, mint and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
2. Gently muddle.
3. Add ice and shake for about 12 seconds.
4. Double strain over fresh ice into a double old fashioned glass.
5. Top with club soda.
6. Garnish with a mint sprig and a blackberry.

Moscow Mule Mocktail:
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Simple Syrup
- Mint
- Ginger Beer

Recipe:
1. Crack some ice into a highball glass.
2. Add the lime juice and the simple syrup to the glass.
3. Top with the ginger beer and give it a gentle stir to incorporate.
4. Garnish with lime slices and a mint sprig.

Lemon Lavender Mocktail:
- 2oz/60ml Lemon Juice
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Lavender Simple Syrup (see below)
- Barspoon Grenadine

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for a few seconds.
3. Strain into a Nick and Nora glass.

Lavender Simple Syrup:
- 100g White Sugar
- 100g Water
- 15g Dried Lavender Petals

Recipe:
1. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 minute.
3. Take off the heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
4. Strain into a glass bottle and store in the refrigerator (keeps for 2 weeks).

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0:00 Intro
0:25 My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness Review
2:04 Blackberry Mojito Mocktail Recipe
2:48 Blackberry Mojito Mocktail Tasting Notes
3:21 My Solo Exchange Diary Review
4:28 Moscow Mule Mocktail Recipe
4:56 Moscow Mule Mocktail Tasting Notes
5:29 My Alcoholic Escape From Reality Review
6:34 Lemon Lavender Mocktail Recipe
7:10 Lemon Lavender Mocktail Tasting Notes

#NagataKabi #Review #MangaCocktails

Oden and Sake - Born to Boil!!!

The Lions Lounge 2021-05-14 | Kozuki Oden is a primary character in the Wano Arc of One Piece and his story is told towards the beginning of the Act III. Once a Daimyo, he later traveled with Whitebeard and Roger and is one of the few individuals to have found the One Piece. Towards the end of his life he clashed with Kaido as he attempted to free Wano from his and Orochi's grasp. His impact however has had lasting effects and as such I believe he deserves his own video and some Sake to pair with the story.

Sake tried:
Momokawa Silver Dry Crisp (Tokubetsu Junmai)
Hakutsuru Superior Junmai Ginjo

Warm Spring:
- 1.5oz/45ml Dry Sake
- 1oz/30ml Amaretto
- 2oz/60ml Hot Water
- 1 Sugar Cube
- Cinnamon Stick (garnish)

Recipe:
1. Add the sake, amaretto, water and sugar cube to an insulated glass.
2. Give a quick stir to incorporate.
3. Garnish with the cinnamon stick.

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0:00 Intro
1:01 Momokawa Silver Tasting Notes
1:57 One Piece Oden Review (Part 1)
3:50 Hakutsuru Superior Tasting Notes
4:27 One Piece Oden Review (Part 2)
7:31 Warm Spring Recipe
8:11 Warm Spring Tasting Notes

#OnePiece #Review #AnimeCocktails

Demon Slayer - The Brilliance of Rengoku

The Lions Lounge 2021-05-07 | Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is an anime film that directly follows the first season of Demon Slayer, where Tanjiro and his friends must team up with the Flame Hashira, Rengoku, to defeat Lower Moon 1: Enmu. While briefly introduced towards the end of season one, Rengoku makes his formal appearance in the film and serves the key role. The cocktail "Rengoku" is based on him and his fiery, powerful personality.

Rengoku:
- 2oz/60ml Cranberry Puree (see below)
- 2oz/60ml Grand Marnier (or other orange liquor)
- 1.5oz/45ml White Rum
- 1/2 Mandarin Husk
- 2 Sugar Cubes
- 1oz/30ml 151 Rum

Recipe:
1. Add the cranberry puree, Grand Marnier and white rum to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Double strain into a martini glass, leaving some room at the top.
4. Float the mandarin husk and drop the sugar cubes in it.
5. Pour the 151 rum over the sugar cubes and carefully light them.
6. Blow out the flame when ready and, using a spoon, gently nudge the 151 rum into the glass.

Cranberry Puree:
- 200g Frozen Cranberries
- 100g White Sugar

Recipe:
1. Add the ingredients into a sauce pan over low heat.
2. Stir until sugar has dissolved (about 5 minutes).
3. Let cool and then add to a blender.
4. Blend until smooth and pour into a glass container.
5. Refrigerate till ready to use.

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0:00 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Review (Part 1)
2:54 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Review (Part 2)[Spoilers]
6:22 Rengoku Cocktail
7:35 Rengoku Cocktail Tasting Notes

#DemonSlayer #Review #AnimeCocktails

The Demondrug That Hooked Me On Monster Hunter Rise

The Lions Lounge 2021-04-30 | Monster Hunter Rise is the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series and is available on Switch. Today we're diving into what the game has done to be more accessible to newcomers (me), and then we'll make a cocktail inspired by the Mega Demondrug, an item in the game.

Mega Demondrug:
- 2oz/60ml Blood Orange Juice
- 2oz/60ml Bourbon
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Maple Syrup
- Dash of Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Double strain into rocks glass over a fresh ice.

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0:00 Monster Hunter Rise Review
3:50 Mega Demondrug Recipe
5:01 Mega Demondrug Tasting Notes

#MonsterHunterRise #Review #VideoGameCocktails

Take to the Stars With Planetes

The Lions Lounge 2021-04-23 | Planetes is a 2003 sci-fi anime based on the manga series of the same name by Makoto Yukimura. The series is set in the not-so-distant future, where we follow the crew of the Toybox, space debris collectors. The Cosmonaut is a cocktail inspired by the series and is very sweet and fruit-forward.

The Cosmonaut:
- 2oz/60ml Pear Vodka
- 1oz/30ml Ginger Liquor
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- Dash of Cardamom Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a double old fashioned glass.
2. Add a large ice sphere and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Garnish with candied grapes (see below).

Candied grapes:
- Fresh grapes
- Jello mix (lime)

Recipe:
1. Lightly rinse the grapes and set aside.
2. Pour the Jello powder on a plate.
3. Roll the grapes in the powder to coat.
4. Put in the fridge for about 30 minutes and serve.

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0:00 Planetes Review
3:16 Cosmonaut Recipe
3:59 Cosmonaut Tasting Notes

#Planetes #Review #AnimeCocktails

Gnosia and the Deceptive Cocktail

The Lions Lounge 2021-04-16 | Gnosia is a werewolf-like visual novel in which you play as a character on a ship who, alongside crew mate Setsu, is attempting to solve the mystery of why the two of you are constantly looping after playing games to cold freeze the rest of the inhabitants who have been infected and have become Gnosia. This is my representation (in cocktail form) of the game that is based on another cocktail called the Imposter, and has similar components as a Bloody Mary, but is much brighter and more reminiscent of a margarita.

The Gnosia:
- 3 Cherry Tomatoes
- 3 Basil Leaves
- 1oz/30ml Simple Syrup
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 2oz/60ml London Dry Gin
- Dash of Tabasco Sauce

Recipe:
1. Add the tomatoes and basil to the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
2. Muddle gently, then add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Add ice and quickly shake for a few seconds.
4. Double strain into a blending container with ice.
5. Blend for about 12 seconds until smooth.
6. Pour into a coupe and garnish with a basil leaf and a cherry tomato.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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0:00 Gnosia Review
3:43 The Gnosia Recipe
4:53 The Gnosia Tasting Notes

#Gnosia #Review #VideoGameCocktails

The Cider Cocktail Thats A Slam Dunk!!!

The Lions Lounge 2021-04-02 | Slam Dunk is a basketball manga series created by Takehiko Inoue that ran from 1990-1996 and follows Hanamichi Sakuragi as he joins his basketball team that strive to win nationals. The Slam Dunk cocktail is based on this sports series.

Slam Dunk:
- 2oz/60ml White Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml Campari
- Hard Cider
- 1oz/30ml Jamaican Rum

Recipe:
1. Add the White Rum and Campari to a chilled beer glass.
2. Nearly top with the Hard Cider (leave room for the shooter).
3. Drop in the Jamaican Rum.
4. Top up with more Hard Cider (optional).

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0:00 Slam Dunk Review
4:05 Slam Dunk Cocktail Recipe
4:46 Slam Dunk Cocktail Tasting Notes

#SlamDunk #Review #MangaCocktails

Batman Beyond: Cocktails From the Future

The Lions Lounge 2021-03-19 | Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a feature film following the animated series. In it we see that the Joker has resurfaced, despite having thought to have been dead decades prior.

Batman Beyond:
- 3 Blackberries
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Simple Syrup
- 2oz/60ml Club Soda
- 0.5oz/15ml Lemon Juice
- 1.5ml/45ml White Rum

Recipe:
1. Add the blackberries and simple syrup to a chilled glass.
2. Muddle gently.
3. Top up with club soda.
4. Add the lemon juice and white rum and give it a quick stir.
5. Garnish with a blackberry and raspberry.

The Joker:
- 3oz/90ml Cranberry Juice
- 1.5oz/45ml Vodka
- 1oz/30ml Grenadine
- 0.5oz/15ml Chambord
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Simple Syrup
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Blue Curacao

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
4. Garnish with a lime twist.

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0:00 Batman Beyond Review
1:54 Batman Beyond Cocktail Recipe
2:57 Batman Beyond Cocktail Tasting Notes
3:25 Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Review
5:13 The Joker Cocktail Recipe
6:05 The Joker Cocktail Tasting Notes

#BatmanBeyond #Review #BatmanCocktails

Id Drink the Tall Lady Even If It Killed Me

The Lions Lounge 2021-03-12 | Resident Evil Village is the (otherwise known as Resident Evil VIII) is the newest mainline Resident Evil title set to release in May 2021. In the game we follow Etan Winters as he attempts to rescue his kidnapped daughter from a mysterious Village led by the Countess Lady Alcina Dimitrescu. The Tall Lady is inspired by Dimitrescu and all the fanfare that's come as a result of her reveal.

Tall Lady:
- 1oz/30ml Lemon Juice
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Simple Syrup
- 2oz/30ml Citron Vodka
- Barspoon Lavendar Petals

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Double strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
4. Garnish with two maraschino cherries.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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0:00 Resident Evil Village Preview
3:14 Tall Lady Recipe
4:11 Tall Lady Tasting Notes

#ResidentEvilVillage #Preview #VideoGameCocktails

The Modern Classic That is Golden Kamuy

The Lions Lounge 2021-03-05 | Golden Kamuy is anime series based on the manga of the same name. Set in the early 1900s we follow Saichi Sugimoto, a former soldier who's put on a quest to find a mountain of gold stolen from the Ainu alongside an Ainu girl Ashirpa. The cocktail version, also called Golden Kamuy, is a frozen margarita variation topped with cherry juice to highlight the series' setting as well as all the blood spilt over the gold so far.

Golden Kamuy (drink):
- 1.5oz/45ml Reposado Tequila
- 1oz/30ml Grand Marnier
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Simple Syrup
- Barspoon of Cherry Juice

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender with ice.
2. Blend until mixed (about 40 seconds).
3. Pour directly into a coupe.
4. Top with a barspoon of cherry juice.

Simple Syrup:
- 200g/1 cup White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about a month.

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0:00 Golden Kamuy Review
4:45 Golden Kamuy (Drink) Recipe
5:52 Golden Kamuy (Drink) Tasting Notes

#GoldenKamuy #Review #AnimeCocktails

The POWER of Chainsaw Man

The Lions Lounge 2021-02-26 | Chainsaw Man is a manga series created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, which follows Denji who fuses with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita and becomes the titular Chainsaw Man. He then becomes a Devil Hunter and teams up with the Blood Fiend Power as they fight devils and attempt to destroy the powerful Gun Devil.

Chainsaw:
- 1.5oz/45ml Blanco Tequila
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Sour Mix (2 pts Lemon Juice, 2pts Simple Syrup, 1pt Lime Juice),
- 3 Drops Tabasco Sauce
- Black Pepper

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients except the black pepper to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 12 seconds and strain into a shot glass.
3. Top with cracked pepper.

Power:
- 2oz/60ml White Rum
- 0.5oz/15ml Lemon Juice
- 1oz/30ml Raspberry Syrup

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients except the black pepper to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 12 seconds and strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
3. Garnish with two blueberries (optional).

Raspberry Syrup:
- 150g White Sugar
- 150g Water
- 200g Raspberries

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the raspberries and gently muddle and stir.
3. Let steep for 1 hour and strain into a glass container.
4. Store in the fridge (keeps for 3 weeks).

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0:00 Chainsaw Man Review
4:47 Chainsaw Recipe
5:30 Chainsaw Tasting
6:11 Power Recipe
6:46 Power Tasting

#ChainsawMan #Review #AnimeCocktails

Pick A Valentine From Doki Doki Literature Club

The Lions Lounge 2021-02-12 | Doki Doki Literature Club is a 2017 free Dating Sim visual novel created by Team Salvato. In it you control a character whose able to choose waifu to court based on poems that match the corresponding girl's personality. The cocktails today are inspired by these girls.

Sayori:
- 1oz/30ml Kinky Pink
- 1oz/30ml Vodka
- 1oz/30ml Lime Juice
- 3oz/90ml Cranberry Juice

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a coupe.

Yuri:
- 1.5oz/45ml Citron Vodka
- 1oz/30ml Blue Curacao
- 0.5oz/15ml Chambord
- Lemon-Lime Soda (to top)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients but the soda to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a Nick and Nora glass, leaving room at the top.
4. Top with the Lemon-Lime soda.
5. Garnish with a blackberry.

Natsuki:
- 2oz/60ml Chocolate Liquor (Borgata Classic, for example)
- 1oz/30ml Chili Vodka
- 1.5oz/45ml Half & Half

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with grated chocolate.

Monika:
- 2oz/60ml Midori
- 2oz/60ml Pineapple Juice
- 1oz/30ml Lemon Juice
- 0.5oz/15ml Vodka
- 0.5oz/15ml Grand Marnier

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Add ice to a highball glass and strain into the glass.
4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

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0:00 DDLC Review
1:57 Sayori Cocktail Recipe
2:26 Sayori Cocktail Tasting Notes
2:41 Yuri Cocktail Recipe
3:14 Yuri Cocktail Tasting Notes
3:30 Natsuki Cocktail Recipe
4:01 Natsuki Cocktail Tasting Notes
4:21 Picking Your Valentine
8:04 Bonus Cocktail Recipe
9:04 Bonus Cocktail Tasting Notes

#DokiDokiLiteratureClub #Review #VideoGameCocktails

Yu Yu Hakusho - A Drink For Toguro

The Lions Lounge 2021-02-05 | Yu Yu Hakusho is a shonen action series created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The manga ran from 1990-1994 and the anime from 1992-1994. The series follows Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage punk who dies while saving a child from a car accident, but is able to return to life after completing an ordeal with the Spirit World, who then makes him a Spirit Detective as his brush with death awakened his spiritual powers. The Toguro is a cocktail inspired by the primary antagonist of the Dark Tournament arc: Younger Toguro.

The Toguro:
- 1oz/30ml Orange Juice
- 0.75oz/22.5ml London Dry Gin
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Sweet Vermouth
- 0.5oz/15ml Dry Curacao (Pierre Ferand)
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Simple Syrup (2:1)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake for 12 seconds.
3. Double strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
4. Garnish with an orange slice.

Rich (2:1) Simple Syrup:
- 400g/2 cups White Sugar
- 200g/1 cup Water

Recipe:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucer.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 mins).
3. Take off heat and let sit to cool for a few minutes.
4. Strain into a glass container, seal and store in the fridge. Lasts for about 6 months.

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0:00 Yu Yu Hakusho Review
4:01 Toguro Discussion
5:28 The Toguro Recipe
6:08 The Toguro Tasting Notes

#YuYuHakusho #Review #AnimeCocktails

Akira - The Film That Shook the West

The Lions Lounge 2021-01-29 | Akira was a 1988 anime film created and directed by Katsuhiro Otomo and serves as an adaptation to his manga series of the same name that ran from 1982-1990. The film was a revolution not just for the anime industry, but for its influence on media in the West, birthing new anime fans for years to come.

The Kaneda:
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Blanco Vermouth
- 1oz/30ml Bourbon (Maker's Mark 46)
- 0.5oz/15ml Fireball Whiskey
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Campari

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir for 30-40 seconds.
3. Strain into a coupe.
4. Garnish with a lemon peel.

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0:00 Akira Discussion
2:20 Akira Discussion (spoilers)
3:27 The Kaneda Overview
3:50 The Kaneda Recipe
4:30 The Kaneda Tasting Notes

#Akira #Review #AnimeCocktails

Lets Drink! - Irish Whiskey to the Heartfelt If Found...

The Lions Lounge 2021-01-21 | If Found... is a visual novel created by studio Dreamfeel released on PC in early 2020 and then the Switch in October. The game is explored by erasing parts of a notebook and told over two alternating narratives, featuring a space explorer Dr. Cassiopeia and a trans woman Kasio in 1993 Ireland. Join us with some Irish whiskey as we dive into this beautiful game.

Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee:
- 1.25oz/37.5ml Irish Whiskey (Dead Rabbit)
- 0.5oz/15ml Demerara Simple Syrup (2:1)
- 3oz/90ml Coffee (fresh)
- 2 Drops Chocolate Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to an Irish coffee glass.
2. Top with whipped cream and garnish with grated chocolate.

Demerara Simple Syrup (2:1):
- 200g Demerara Sugar
- 100g Water

Recipe:
1. Add ingredients to a small pot and simmer for about 5 minutes (until the sugar dissolves).
2. Let cool for 10 minutes.
3. Strain into a glass container and store in the fridge. Keeps for about 6 months.

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0:00 Overview
0:50 Bushmills Tasting
1:53 If Found Discussion Pt 1
4:01 Redbreast 12 Year Tasting
4:59 If Found Discussion Pt 2
6:00 Dead Rabbit Tasting
7:20 Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee Recipe
7:50 Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee Tasting

#IfFound #Review #IrishWhiskey

Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter - The Beautiful Flame That Went Up In Smoke

The Lions Lounge 2021-01-14 | Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter (V) dropped in 2002 in Japan, but in the West flopped, leading to the franchise to fall into obscurity. Dragon Quarter, however is a fantastic and ambitious little JRPG that deserves more attention than it got. Today's flamed cocktail, the D-Breath, is made in honor of the series.

D-Breath:
- 0.5oz/15ml Lime Juice
- 0.25oz/7.5ml Curacao (or Triple Sec)
- 1.5oz/45ml Vodka (try 42 Below)
- 5 Drops Tabasco Sauce
- Ginger Beer

Recipe:
1. Add cracked ice to a highball glass.
2. Add all ingredients but the ginger beer to the glass and give it a stir.
3. Top up with the ginger beer (leave a bit of room)
4. (Optional) Add a spent lime to top with 151 rum soaked sugar cubes and light the sugar. Blow out before drinking.

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0:00 Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter Overview
4:53 D-Breath Overview
5:10 D-Breath Recipe
6:14 D-Breath Tasting Notes

#BreathOfFireDragonQuarter #BreathOfFire #Review #VideoGameCocktails

Vinland Saga is the Epic Series You MEAD To Watch

The Lions Lounge 2021-01-07 | Vinland Saga is a 2019 epic anime series based on the manga series of the same name. The anime adapts the prologue of the series, wherein you follow Thorfinn, Askeladd and Canute during the early 11th century, and because it takes place at the time of the Vikings, it's appropriate that mead is the showpiece of today's video.

Whiskey Mead Cocktail:
- 1.5oz/45ml Rye Whiskey
- 1.5oz/45ml Mead
- Barspoon Honey Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

Perfect Storm:
- 2oz/60ml Mead
- Barspoon Maple Syrup
- Ginger Beer

Recipe:
1. Add ice to a stemmed cocktail glass.
2. Add the mead and maple syrup and give it a quick stir.
3. Top up with the ginger beer.

Honey Syrup:
- 200g Raw Honey
- 100g Warm (not boiling) Water

Recipe:
1. Add ingredients to a mixing glass.
2. Stir until the honey is diluted.
3. Strain into a glass bottle and store in the fridge. Keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge.

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0:00 Vinland Saga Discussion
2:15 Mead Overview
2:46 Whiskey Mead Cocktail Recipe
3:23 Whiskey Mead Cocktail Tasting Notes
3:55 Perfect Storm Recipe
4:23 Perfect Storm Tasting Notes

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Tokyo Godfathers - The Holiday Anime With A PUNCH To Your Heart

The Lions Lounge 2020-12-23 | Tokyo Godfathers is a 2003 anime movie directed by Satoshi Kon. The film follows Gin, Hana and Miyuki, three homeless individuals who find a discarded baby on Christmas Eve and attempt to find the child's parents.

Tokyo Christmas Punch:
- 3oz/90ml Plum Wine
- 6oz/180ml Shochu
- 6oz/180ml Cranberry Juice
- 6oz/180ml Tealrya Sweet 'n Sour Cherry
- 1oz/30ml Simple Syrup
- 0.75oz/22.5ml Lemon Juice
- 6 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 Dashes Rhubarb Bitters (Fee Brothers)

Recipe:
1. Add all ingredients a glass bottle.
2. Cap the bottle and give it a few shakes.
3. Store in the fridge for one hour.
4. To serve pour 4oz/120ml into a mixing glass with ice.
5. Stir for 30 seconds and strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.
6. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary (bonus pts if you can make a wreath).

Tealyrya Sweet 'n Sour Cherry Tea:
amazon.com/gp/product/B01BROB1G4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Original Recipe:
liqculture.com/a-japanese-christmas-punch

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0:00 Tokyo Godfathers Overview
2:17 Tokyo Christmas Punch Overview
2:45 Tokyo Christmas Punch Recipe
4:03 Tokyo Christmas Punch Tasting Notes

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Lets Drink! - Wines From Drops of God

The Lions Lounge 2020-12-17 | The Drops of God is a manga series created by siblings Yuko and Shin Kibayashi, with the artwork by Shu Okimoto. The series ran from 2004-2014 and currently has a final arc that's been going since 2015. The manga revolves largely around wine and more specifically a wine competition between protagonist Shizuku Kanzaki and wine critic Issei Tomine that will decide the inheritor of the rare wine collection belonging to Shizuku's late father.

In this episode we'll be tasting three wines featured in the series: the Louis Jadot Chablis, the Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone and the Poupille Castillon.

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0:00 The Drops of God Overview
2:23 Louis Jadot Overview
2:44 Louis Jadot Tasting Notes
3:39 St Cosme Overview
4:02 St Cosme Tasting Notes
5:04 Poupille Overview
5:53 Poupille Tasting Notes

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Cyberpunk 2077 - A Duo of Johnny Silverhands

The Lions Lounge 2020-12-10 | Cyberpunk 2077 is an action RPG that is the latest game by developer CD Projekt Red and is based on the tabletop RPG series of the same name. In the game, the player encounters the legendary singer and revolutionary Johnny Silverhand, who's played by Keanu Reeves. Today we're making two different versions of the Johnny Silverhand cocktail from the game.

Johnny Silverhand:
- Chili Powder for Garnish
- 2oz/60ml Reposado Tequila
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Barspoon Agave Nectar
- Splash of Mexican Beer

Recipe:
1. Rim a double old fashioned glass with the chili powder.
2. All everything but the beer to the glass.
3. Add a large ice cube and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add a splash of the Mexican beer.
5. Garnish with an orange peel and a maraschino cherry.

Johnny Silverhand Act II:
- Chili Powder for Garnish
- 1.5oz/45ml Reposado Tequila
- 0.5oz/15ml Mezcal
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Barspoon Agave Nectar
- Splash of Mexican Beer

Recipe:
1. Rim a double old fashioned glass with the chili powder.
2. All everything but the beer to the glass.
3. Add a large ice cube and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add a splash of the Mexican beer.
5. Garnish with a flamed orange peel.

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0:00 Cyberpunk 2077 Overview
2:06 Johnny Silverhand Discussion
2:45 Johnny Silverhand Recipe
3:35 Johnny Silverhand Tasting Notes
4:24 Johnny Silverhand Act II Recipe
5:32 Johnny Silverhand Act II Tasting Notes

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