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Episode 54: House of Lies

On this week's episode we discuss the internet obsession with cats, a new pastry rival to the Cronut® - the Doughscuit, The apocalyptic *sarcasm font* snow storm in Atlanta, and what makes a good liar!

Drink of the week

Pants on Fire
1/2 oz vodka preferably Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka)
1/2 oz gin 
1/2 oz cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur)
1/2 oz tequila 
1/2 oz light rum 
2 cups hot tea such as English Breakfast
honey (to taste)
lemon juice (to taste)
2 cinnamon sticks

Chat with us! @CatnapsNCognac @arielcherie @Luckiestarz

Episode 53: Talk TV to Me

We talk about Drake on SNL and the state of sketch comedy TV. We also reminisce about Internet of yesterday’s past. And of course TV talk! 

Drink of the week: 

Polar Bear Vortex
1 tsp of clover honey
1 1/2 parts Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
4 parts hot milk (or half and half)
Grated nutmeg for garnish

1. Combine the ingredients in a warm mug.

1. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Preparation:

Episode 52: Gimme a Break!

On this week's episode, we discuss infidelity and the Coolidge Effect phenomena, the worst school in NYC, how a non twerker won Juicy J's $50,000 twerk scholarship, and of course TV!

Drink of the Week

The Break

1 ounce Fireball Whisky 

½ ounce vanilla vodka 

½ ounce apple pie liqueur 

2 ounces ginger ale 

Directions: Fill a shaker with ice and add the Fireball Whisky, vanilla vodka, and apple pie liqueur. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Add the ginger ale, mix, and serve.

Chat with us!

@CatnapsNCognac @arielcherie @LuckieStarz

Episode 51: We the Best (of 2013)!

It's the best of episode! We gathered our favorite moments and guests of 2013. We had a blast; thanks for sharing it with us!

Catnap Compilation

1 ounce  Cognac

1 cup chilled sparkling apple cider

A few dashes bitters

Episode 50: All I want for Christmahanakwanzika

In this week's episode, Ari and Deeds discuss current events such as China cracking down on Bitcoin, causing a major dip in it's value. R. kelly has a new album out- "Black Panties"; new lights and new perspective have been shed on R. Kelly, and his predatory sexual habits. Beyonce secretly released an album and we LOVE it! But shhhhhh! Don't tell nobody! Christmas is next week, and we share anecdotes about our most memorable holiday seasons past.

Drink of the Week
Season's Greetings

2 cups pomegranate juice (chilled)
1 cup cranberry juice (chilled)
8 ozs vodka
8 ozs Cointreau Liqueur
1 cup club soda (chilled)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 lemons)
1/2 cup simple syrup

As always, you can chat with us! @CatnapsNCognac @arielcherie @LuckieStarZ

Episode 49: You Can't Get Drunk in Heaven

It's our favorite time of year! So with that we give you our favorite things of 2013. We also talk about Idris Elba and him playing Nelson Mandela and the Pope making Time's Person of the Year.

Drink of the week:

The Peacemaker

1 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream

1 oz. Kahlua
1 oz. Southern Comfort
6 oz. Milk

Mix over ice a highball glass and alter proportions of alcohol according to taste.

Talk to us! @LuckieStarZ, @arielcherie, @CatnapsNCognac

Episode 48: Welcome Back, Kitties!

We're back! On this week's episode, Ari and Deeds discuss what they did over the break,  their new fave indie pop band - Cults, and new form of virtual currency called Bitcoins.

Drink of the Week

Virtual Loot

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup rice or almond flour (bobsredmill.com)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark or light rum (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Garnish: ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks

1. Bring whole milk and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Whisk in condensed milk, flour, and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Strain mixture through a fine sieve, and stir in rum if using. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks.

Episode 47: We heart Chloe

Cutest kid awards goes to Batkid and Chloe. Have you ever gotten lost in IKEA? And we (well, some of us) love pumpkin! Didi and Ariel are joined by Sterling and Mike from The Lost Dial! Get into it! (TWSS)

Episode 46:Tinytown, USA

On this week's episode Ari and Deeds discuss this week's current events, NYC's micro apartment living - a.k.a. shoe box living, and The Best Man Holiday, which is in theaters 11/15/13!

Drink of the Week

Micro Merriment

1/3 oz Goldschlager® cinnamon schnapps
1/3 oz Bailey's® Irish cream
1/3 oz butterscotch schnapps

Shake all three ingredients quickly with ice. Strain into a shot glass, or increase proportions and strain into several.

Chat with us!

@CatnapsNCognac @arielcherie @LuckieStarz

Episode 45: Hot and Wet

Didi and Ariel act a fool in this episode, where they talk about the sriacha and chocolate shortage, Blockbuster closing, and why cereal may just be the worst choice for breakfast.

Drink of the week!

Hawt Chocolate

1 part Absolut Peppar 

1 part chocolate liqueur 
1 pinch brown sugar 
1 jalepeno 

Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a jalapeno.