Episode 119 The Rio Las Vegas

In today's episode we talk about the Rio in Las Vegas Nevada, and we find another beer that Aaron actually likes!!

We talk about the history of the Rio, a lot of  other things to do in Las Vegas, and bring it back to why you should stay at the Rio the next time you visit Las Vegas.

Episode 118

The 5-8 Club

In today's episode we talk about the wonderful 5-8 club in West Saint Paul, MN

We'll also get into a long talk about cocktails and tatertot hotdish

Finally, we discuss he history of the 5-8 and the jucy lucy in general

If you have any thoughts about the true progenitor of the jucy lucy, or just want to talk about your tatertot hotdish or wild rice recipes, please leave us a comment on our facebook page, or email us at fans@travelbyproxy.com.

Also, for any of you interested in the recipe for the "Hot Cookie," it is:

1.5 oz Fireball
1.5 oz Norseman Whisky barrel aged Rum
.5 oz dark simple syrup

Shake or stir over ice, pour into a lowball glass, and enjoy!

Thanks for listening everyone!

Episode 117 - Angel's Envy

We're in Louisville, Kentucky again, talking about Angel's Envy.

The taste of this episode is Andrea's take on a Sazerac. Enjoy the NYT's recipe or Andrea's below!

Recipe: Chill a tumbler with ice and Absinthe while you mix the rest of the cocktail.

Add 1.75 Oz Rye Whiskey, .5 Oz Dark Simple Syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice and mix well.

Discard the ice and Absinthe from your cocktail glass (or drink it!) and strain the mixed drink into it. Add a zest of lemon. Serve straight up or with ice.

Check out some tour pictures below:

The shop area contained the ingredients used to make Angel's Envy.

Our tour guide. He signed my journal!

The gift shop had great items for sale!

The oak barrels are burned and this is some of the result. You get the aroma of this when you smell Angel's Envy.

Episode 116 Norseman Distilling

In today's episode we talk about Norseman distilling in Minneapolis,  MN

We'll also get into the delicious and varied cocktails that Norseman have available

Finally, we discuss the options that Norseman have for learning the craft of cocktail making, as well as the tours that they have available to see their facility.

The taste of this episode is a Rye whisky from Tattersall Distillery.

We thank you for listening, and want to hear about your favorite distillery in your local area, or anything that you'd wish to have featured.

Episode 115 - Getting Social with Sociable

In this week's episode, we take another 5 episode break from our normal format and just chat about our lives and drink some cider from Sociable Cider Werks

Aaron goes a bit off the deep end talking about traffic, while Andrea discusses her knee injury; but as always, we have a great time talking with each other.
We hope you love it.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.

Episode 113

"Donuts N Beef"

We're in Saint Louis Missouri, talking about the best Roast Beef Sandwich Aaron has ever eaten at [O’Connell’s Pub](https://www.facebook.com/OConnells-Pub-111690412200427/), and the delectable donut selection at [World’s Fair Donut](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Worlds-Fair-Doughnuts/116424481714642)

The taste of this episode is Roast beef sandwiches with Provolone, and fresh Donuts and Kolache’s  from Cub Foods in Eden Prairie, MN

And we end with some history of the [Missouri Botanical Garden](https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/)

Musical Credits:

> [Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.](http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/36122) Ft: DonnieOzone

> [Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.](http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/50337) Ft: lrockhq

Episode 109 - Lawless Distilling

We're in Minneapolis, Minnesota visiting Lawless Distilling Company.

The taste of this episode is a Scurvy Skull inspired by the Shrunken Skull and served in a glass from Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

We also explore the city's liquor patrol limits and the laws surrounding them.

The Lawless bathroom books.

Musical Credits:

Good Day by Alex (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: DonnieOzone

Now We're Talkin' by Jeris (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: lrockhq