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Lynnette and Ryan Teach Mixology

James Beard honoree Lynnette Marrero has been at the forefront of the NYC craft cocktail movement. Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan) is the founder of Dandelyan, named the world’s best bar. They will teach you the essentials of cocktail making, from developing your palate to building your home bar. Learn how to mix a perfectly balanced drink for every occasion and mood—and become your friends’ new favorite bartender.

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17 Episodes

  • Meet Your Instructors: Lynnette Marrero & Ryan Chetiyawardana
    E1
    Meet Your Instructors: Lynnette Marrero & Ryan ChetiyawardanaA leader in the New York City–based craft cocktail movement, Lynnette Marrero is the bar director at the Llama Inn in Brooklyn. Nicknamed “Mr Lyan,” Ryan Chetiyawardana has opened award-winning bars around the world. English
  • Lynnette’s Perspective on Craft Cocktail Culture
    E2
    Lynnette’s Perspective on Craft Cocktail CultureLynnette shares the origins of the craft cocktail movement and how her experience working in the restaurant industry informs her drink-making style. She also discusses the importance of mentorship and empowering women in the industry.
  • Mr Lyan’s Philosophy on World Class Cocktails
    E3
    Mr Lyan’s Philosophy on World Class CocktailsRyan believes cocktails can boost your mood by bringing people together. World class cocktails aren’t about obscure ingredients or fancy equipment, he says—they’re about the people and the occasions you’re making them for.
  • Get Behind the Bar
    E4
    Get Behind the BarLynnette and Ryan discuss the essentials for a home bar. Ryan encourages you to work with the spirits you love, Lynnette covers which spirits are the most versatile, and they agree that it’s best to make use of what you have.
  • Exploring the Palate
    E5
    Exploring the PalateYour individual palate should guide you in building cocktails that balance sour and sweet flavors. Lynnette and Ryan demonstrate their preferred lemonades and then add seasonal ingredients, resulting in perfectly balanced non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Solo Starters: Mojito and Whiskey Smash
    E6
    Solo Starters: Mojito and Whiskey SmashRyan and Lynnette demonstrate some cocktails to relax with on your own after a long day.
  • Intimate Classics: The Old Fashioned
    E7
    Intimate Classics: The Old FashionedLynnette teaches you her riff on the Fancy Free, a quicker version of an Old Fashioned. Ryan demonstrates a more advanced version by infusing bourbon with beeswax and bottling it for a fun gift.
  • Shared Sours: Clara Bow, Margarita, Siesta, and Cosmopolitan
    E8
    Shared Sours: Clara Bow, Margarita, Siesta, and CosmopolitanSours are a favorite of Lynnette’s, and she explains what they involve and demonstrates three different drinks. Ryan shares his recipe for the often-misunderstood Cosmopolitan.
  • Silky Egg White Sours: Panacea, Pisco Sour, and Morning Glory Fizz
    E9
    Silky Egg White Sours: Panacea, Pisco Sour, and Morning Glory FizzEgg whites make for silky-smooth sours. Lynnette and Ryan show you how to incorporate egg whites into drinks using citrus (which "cooks" the whites), with whiskey and pisco as base spirits.
  • Shared Classics: The Martini
    E10
    Shared Classics: The MartiniLearn a new take on the vodka Martini from Ryan, who also demonstrates a classic gin Martini. Lynnette makes a Bond-style Vesper and a Martinez, a Manhattan/Martini hybrid that originated in the late 1800s.
  • Dinner Party Classics: The Negroni
    E11
    Dinner Party Classics: The NegroniLynnette’s riff on the classic Negroni swaps gin for aged rum, resulting in a toffee-flavored cocktail. Ryan shows you how to use the microwave to infuse spirits with fresh herbs and fruit.
  • Dinner Party Refreshments: Sherry Spritz and Queen’s Park Swizzle
    E12
    Dinner Party Refreshments: Sherry Spritz and Queen’s Park SwizzleRyan creates a savory spritz using basil and bell peppers. Lynnette explains her swizzle technique and how rum can be brightened up with mint and Angostura Bitters.
  • Party Starters: Tiki and DIY Highballs
    E13
    Party Starters: Tiki and DIY HighballsLynnette creates an island party in a glass. Ryan teaches you how to keep guests entertained by batching a base and laying out garnishes and mixers so everyone can make their own custom highballs.
  • Celebratory Libations: Pre-Batched Cocktails and Punches
    E14
    Celebratory Libations: Pre-Batched Cocktails and PunchesImpress a crowd with a champagne cocktail you can batch ahead of time with Ryan’s bottled fizz. Lynnette shares a recipe for a punch called the Llama del Rey, which includes a variation of a traditional Peruvian drink.
  • Raucous Drinks: The Lyan Mary
    E15
    Raucous Drinks: The Lyan MaryRyan demonstrates his signature interpretation of a Bloody Mary. Learn which spices and flavors are ideal and why you shouldn’t overload the glass with garnishes.
  • Pairing Cocktails With Food
    E16
    Pairing Cocktails With FoodLynnette’s version of a Barracuda holds up against the savory meat and pungent cheese of a charcuterie board. Ryan’s Portland Calling is a refreshing complement to a light berry and custard tart served for dessert.
  • Creativity and Craft
    E17
    Creativity and CraftLynnette and Ryan talk about what they’ve learned from each other and why they love collaboration. They encourage you to get creative, collaborate with friends at home, and concoct your own original drinks.

 

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