Drink Like Sailor Podcast

It’s another episode of our Retro Series where we deep dive into cocktail culture in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Kala and I are in our bathrobes and lipstick while we get into the food and drink culture of the early 1950s in America. 

Rock N Roll & Nat King Cole, crazy diets, and G=green Jell-O molds with shrimp? Yuck! What were Americans eating and drinking in the early 50s and how did that shape drinking culture?

Make the legendar...

We are kicking off a new series called It's The Spirit Talking, in which I dive into the subject of religion and booze. As a curious person who didn't grow up with much religion, I am curious about the origins of religion and how religious rituals incorporate wine, beer, and spirits. Why were monks and nuns making booze? What are the origins of modern religions? And who were the rockstars and villains throughout history?

Grab a dri...

In this episode of Drink Like Sailor, it’s time for Curious Cocktails with Kala Ellis. Get retro with us as we introduce a new short series of deep dives into cocktail culture in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

We begin with the famous Mai Tai cocktail, which can be polarizing. It’s got an interesting history and can be a delicious cocktail, but much like the Martini, it’s been abused! What passes for a Mai Tai these days in certain places ...

Why do we think we hate gin? 

Sailor & Kala ponder the question on behalf of American drinkers and dive into the history of gin. Do we really hate it? Or do we think we hate it? We promise this will be our last episode on gin for a while. But, hey, we are just giving the people what they want!

Please join us to explore the history of this herbal spirit, share our insights on cocktail trends, and discuss our plans for the next e...

Two distillers and one DJ. (Well, okay, one podcast host.)

This week Sailor is joined by distillers Riley Henderson and Ari Klafter to discuss the infamous Brass Monkey. Was it a real cocktail? Were the Beastie Boys obsessed with the Brass Monkey? What's the story? Grab a cocktail and join Sailor for a deep dive into the legend of the Brass Monkey and the mark the Beastie Boys left on music world. 

Make a Brass Monkey: (per Difford...

In this episode of “Drink Like Sailor,” we set sail on a flavorful journey through the history of the gin and tonic, a timeless favorite among seafarers and landlubbers alike. Discover how this iconic drink emerged from the medicinal properties of quinine and the rise of gin in the British Navy. We’ll explore the cocktail’s evolution, its role in maritime culture, and the unique twists that modern mixologists are bringing to this c...

In this episode of Drink Like Sailor, I am joined by guest Sydney Jones, lead distillery technician at the newly constructed Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. 

I make and enjoy a damn good Manhattan while discussing the historic role of women in distilling. Together, we highlight how the concept of the at-home drinking space and the role of the at-home bartender emerged because of women being largely excluded f...

In this episode of Drink Like Sailor with guest Kala Ellis, a hospitality veteran from Nashville, Tennessee, we deep dive into the Bond & American Martini and the cultural impact that Ian Fleming’s iconic character James Bond and his preferred style of “Shaken Not Stirred Martini” changed the cocktail culture.

Should you drink a Martini shaken? What is the Vesper cocktail, and why do Sailor and Kala feel it’s the cocktail that ...

This week I sat down with Phil Steger, founder of Brother Justus Whiskey Co to talk about the new official American Single Malt Whiskey category ratified this past December. While many distillers were cheering, some dissent. Hear all about Steger's position on this new category, his top three metal bands and the recipe for a killer Old Fashioned from moi!

Tune in now.

The cocktail:

2.5 oz Brother Justus Cold Peated Whiskey

2-3 da...

"Drink Like Sailor" is an engaging new podcast hosted by the charismatic Sailor Guevara, a respected name in the spirits industry. In each episode, Sailor dives into the world of mixology, exploring various cocktails, spirits, and the fascinating stories behind them. With her vast knowledge and fun-loving approach, she interviews industry experts, shares insider tips, and provides listeners with the tools to elevate their own drink...