Ep 2. Rio

Three Sheets is a travelogue show that follows comedian Zane Lamprey as he travels the world searching for the best drinks and drinking traditions. In season 3 episode 2, titled "Rio," Zane travels to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to experience the vibrant nightlife and cultural drinking customs of the city.

Zane starts his journey by visiting a local distillery to learn about the production of cachaça, a spirit made from sugarcane and a key ingredient in Brazil's national cocktail, the caipirinha. He then heads to a traditional boteco, a type of casual bar found in Rio, to try some unique caipirinha variations and learn about the boteco culture. Zane also attends a samba dance class to immerse himself in the city's music and dance scene.

Next, Zane visits a street market to try some of Brazil's most famous street foods and drinks. He tries the popular acai smoothie and learns the history behind the refreshing drink. Zane also tries some of the country's most famous fruits like acerola and mangaba.

In the evening, Zane meets up with some local Cariocas, Rio natives, to experience the city's legendary nightlife. He visits a samba club and learns how the city's music and dance culture developed. As the night goes on, Zane tries some of Rio's signature drinks like the batida and the caipifruta, and parties until the early hours of the morning.

Throughout the episode, Zane also shares interesting facts and cultural insights about Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, including the country's tumultuous history and the significance of samba in Brazilian culture.

"Rio" is an exciting episode that showcases the unique drinking traditions and cultural flavor of one of the world's most vibrant cities. Zane's infectious energy and humorous commentary keep viewers engaged as he explores Rio's diverse and colorful neighborhoods and drinks his way through some of the city's best watering holes and nightlife spots.