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What R You Drinking? Come sip with me.

By: Raquel Richards
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  • What R You Drinking? Come sip with me.

    Hosted by Raquel Richards.

    In it's third season!

    New format to ensure your liberation is served up regularly.

    Each episode will be five to 10 minutes and poured every Thursday at 5 pm EST – It’s always 5 pm somewhere!

    Alcohol/non-alcohol news, reviews, "did you knows?", barware, bar stories, mixology, Boozy News, and party "how-toos".

    WRYD takes you on a liquid journey through the world of spirits, cocktails, beer, mocktails, pop/soda, juice, and more. Raquel evaluates a wide range of liquid products, providing detailed insights and honest opinions to help you make informed choices for your next libation.

    Raquel has an impressive 23-year career in the Canadian alcohol industry. She honed her skills at the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) for 10 years. She served as the Spirits Ambassador, Beer Ambassador, VQA Expert, and at HQ in the Vintages department the Marketing Coordinator. She worked at The Wine Shop (Peller Estates Winery), and was a copywriter on the agency side where she wrote copy for French and Italian wines. She owned Scenester Magazine where she wrote a column called, Sinful Sips reviewing alcohol products.

    Raquel holds a certification from The Bartending School of Ontario and is Smart Serve certified.

    Follow and join the What R You Drinking? pod pack!

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Episodes
  • #23 - Clap That Mint!
    Jul 17 2024

    Get ready for a minty fresh episode that'll have you wanting a shaken or stirred crisp cocktail!

    Raquel is joined by Guest Lecturer, Spirits Ambassador and Cocktail Bon Vivant, Trevor Burnett, who has paid his mortgage on two cocktails, the Mojito and the Sorrel.

    He made memorable cocktails for the baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Blueberry Mojitos. Yup! Jose Bautista is a fan! Loves the sugarcane.

    Jocks drinking with a straw!

    Who knew? Burnett did.

    Trevor brings the cool to the mint. We're talking about the Mojito, Mint Julep, and the Southside.

    Warning: There is mention of "pee-pee mint."

    1. Did you know soldiers used pewter cups for their Mint Julep?
    2. Do you know where the word “straw” comes from?
    3. Do you know what a Julep Strainer is?

    Who the heck is Trevor Burnett?

    • Montreal-born, Toronto-based spirits whisperer
    • During the pandemic he hosted over 300 online corporate and private cocktail classes 2020 he launched TIPSY the virtual Showgame from his Toronto based studio featuring cocktail and spirits themed ‘Show-games’ ‘BOOZEY BINGO’, ‘’TIKI-A-PLINKO’, and most Tipsy Tacos.
    • TV/Radio: Entertainment Tonight, Etalk, Breakfast Television, Global’s ‘the Morning Show’, Sirius XM
    • In Print: Chatelaine, the Globe and Mail, the National Post, and PAX Magazine.
    • His cocktail career has taken him to over 130 cities in 30 countries and 6 continents.
    • Sales and marketing consultant with Labatt Breweries of Canada/Ambev and Bacardi Global Brands.
    • Delegate with the Washington based People to People Citizen Ambassador Program and traveled to Rwanda, to work with Serena Hotels

    SHOW NOTES:

    TREVOR BURNETT:

    TREVOR'S MINT COCKTAIL RECIPES: https://sites.google.com/view/whatryoudrinking/recipes INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/the_incredible_project

    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@trevorburnettthe_incredibl7344

    WRYD:

    INSTAGRAM / THREADS: www.instagram.com/whatr_youdrinking

    FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/whatryoudrinking

    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJiuDBYsuqwSPiEhwRV3LWQ

    TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@whatryoudrinkingpod?

    WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/whatryoudrinking?

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    41 mins
  • #22 - Oh! Canada!
    Jun 30 2024

    Who is Joe?

    In this festive episode celebrating Canada Day (July 1st), join Raquel, as she dives into Canada's rich tapestry of traditional beverages—from iconic cocktails and celebrated beers to delightful non-alcoholic options.

    What cocktail is considered Canada's claim to mixological fame, ever sipped on Spruce Beer pop? Curious about how a Caesar differentiates itself from a Bloody Mary?

    Which beer is so Canadian, it's named after the country itself?

    And find out who the heck is Joe!

    Listen to episode 22, "Oh! Canada," for the answers!

    Raise a glass to Canada!

    SHOW NOTES:

    INSTAGRAM / THREADS: www.instagram.com/whatr_youdrinking

    FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/whatryoudrinking

    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJiuDBYsuqwSPiEhwRV3LWQ

    TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@whatryoudrinkingpod?

    WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/whatryoudrinking?

    Who is Joe? https://youtu.be/pASE_TgeVg8?si=wxzC_sJR82bqbtXS

    • www.masterclass.com/articles/bloody-caesar-recipe https://adashofbitters.com/bloody-mary-vs-bloody-ceasar/ https://feastandwest.com/2023/07/31/bloody-caesar/ https://baranddrink.com/bloody-caesar/#google_vignette www.tastingtable.com/1122783/canadas-caesar-cocktail-adds-a-fishy-twist-to-the-bloody-mary/
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    12 mins
  • #21 - Sssipping on Summer Cocktails!
    Jun 22 2024

    On this episode Raquel will celebrate the joy of summer cocktails, featuring fresh and flavourful creations that capture the essence of the season.

    Summer is a time of relaxation, and what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing cocktail? Incorporate seasonal ingredients like strawberries, rhubarb, mint, and citrus fruits to add a burst of flavour to your drinks.

    One classic summer cocktail is the Strawberry Basil Margarita. This delightful twist on the traditional margarita combines fresh strawberries, basil leaves, tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar for a sweet and savoury flavour explosion!

    LINKS:

    Summer Cocktail Recipes: https://sites.google.com/view/whatryoudrinking?usp=sharing

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatr_youdrinking/ @whatr_youdrinking

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@whatr_youdrinking @whatr_youdrinking

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatryoudrinkingpod @whatryoudrinkingpod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatryoudrinkingpod

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    3 mins

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