In this first installment of a two-part series, Eric investigates
the origins and history of the Margarita cocktail, beginning with
the origins of sour taste perception 500 million years ago. The run
of show includes:
The evolutionary legacy of how a tiny roundworm came to sense a
change in hydrogen ion density in its environment
Why humans like sour tastes, especially when those sour tastes
exist in the presence of sugar and alcohol
The naval environment in which distilled spirits, sugar, and
fresh citrus juice became one of the first global drinking
trends
The two cocktails that paved the way for the Margarita, namely:
the Brandy Crusta and the Daisy
About the Podcast
A bi-weekly cocktail podcast covering the tools and techniques that make great drinks. If you’re looking to take your cocktail game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.