MIX Cocktail Hour Season 2 Episode 3 Elvis' Birthday Cocktails
- January 1, 2020
- 22 min
MIX Cocktail Hour is back with its highly anticipated Season 2, and Episode 3 is all about celebrating the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley's birthday with some mouthwatering cocktails.
Mark and Simon, our two expert mixologists, are back to mix some electrifying drinks designed to pay tribute to Elvis and his love for peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
The episode kicks off with a quick history lesson on Elvis Presley and how he's inspired the cocktails that Mark and Simon will be mixing up. From there, it's all about ingredients, technique, and creativity!
First up is the "Tennessee Twist." Made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Amaretto, lemon juice, and honey syrup, this cocktail is a tribute to Elvis's birthplace. The hosts show us how to mix all the ingredients in a shaker, add ice, and give it a vigorous shake. Once poured, the cocktail is garnished with a slice of peach, which adds a pop of color and complements the flavors of the drink.
Next, Mark and Simon move onto the "PB&C" cocktail, a peanut butter and chocolate drink that screams Elvis Presley. The cocktail is made with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Creme de Cacao, and cream. The hosts mention that the key to making this cocktail perfectly is to shake the ingredients extremely well to get a frothy texture. They garnish the cocktail with a crumbled peanut butter cookie which adds some crunch and complements the sweetness of the cocktail.
As the episode goes on, we see Mark and Simon mix up several other drinks inspired by Elvis's love for peanut butter and banana sandwiches. They whip up a banana-infused rum cocktail called the "Graceland" and a bourbon-based drink called "The Pelvis" to make an electrifying tribute to The King.
What's really interesting about this episode is how the hosts use music to boost the show's ambiance. Every time they finish making a cocktail, they put on one of Elvis's greatest hits to celebrate his contribution to the music industry.
To close the show, Mark and Simon take a moment to reflect on the inspiration behind their cocktail-making creativity. They point out that while Elvis Presley is no longer with us, his music and his legacy continue to inspire people across generations.
Overall, Episode 3 of MIX Cocktail Hour's Season 2 is a fantastic tribute to Elvis Presley, his music, and his love for peanut butter and banana sandwiches. The hosts pay special attention to detail and make sure that each cocktail has a unique blend of flavors that invokes an Elvis vibe. It's exciting, innovative, and energetic, making it the perfect episode for cocktail lovers and Elvis fans alike.