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Cocktails and Culture

Cocktails and Culture

By Virtina Valdez

Random Ramblings centered around craft cocktails and most importantly the culture. Have a drink and enjoy!
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Cocktails and CultureApr 14, 2019

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The ghetto

The ghetto

Don't ask me a damn thing lol. I give you an update of what's been going on during the madness.
May 08, 202036:07
Cat Sneeze

Cat Sneeze

I drink Tequila and get fired up!!! Skinny cocktails, LGBTQ+ issues and my Valentine's day recap.
Feb 20, 202031:16
Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy

This episode I self medicate with a hot toddy and break down its origins and my gripes with the super bowl amongst other things.
Feb 05, 202033:19
Sober Ending

Sober Ending

This is the last of dry January!! I reflect on my sobriety and exude positivity! No forreal, positivity.
Jan 29, 202033:07
The desert

The desert

Still dry. *sigh* this episode I express my excitement of sobriety, and I unpack Ivy Park and those god awful Tyler Perry everythings.
Jan 23, 202031:02
Mock my ass

Mock my ass

This episode I will address my issues with mocktails during dry January, Mehgan Markel's escape to freedom and Wipe Me Down!
Jan 14, 202037:27
Dry January

Dry January

This week I unpack my month of not drinking and a disturbing video I posted online.
Jan 07, 202033:23
Last of the Decade

Last of the Decade

I just gush and rant about how appreciative I am for this entire year!
Dec 30, 201935:49
Pilgrims! Hide the corn!

Pilgrims! Hide the corn!

This episode I get into my love for Thanksgiving and the dos and don'ts of the holiday. We have to avoid getting stabbed right?
Nov 27, 201934:38
Sangria!!!

Sangria!!!

This episode I go in depth about my favorite fall party go-to. Also.....F*ck TI
Nov 12, 201937:09
Autumnal Odyssey

Autumnal Odyssey

This episode I unpack the fall must have for your at home bar and address the Kraziness that is Kanye....again
Oct 21, 201938:43
Mama Savage

Mama Savage

I start season 2 with my mother and listen as I try not to curse but still drink and unpack cocktails of years past.
Oct 08, 201949:53
You and Me

You and Me

I have a very special guest for the season 1 finale. Get into the shenanigans, beer and laughter. This season had to end right?
Aug 26, 201942:34
What's good for the goose.

What's good for the goose.

I have a guest this episode! Listen as we unpack the difference between dive bars and hole in the walls where you probably can catch Hep C and the importance for putting good stuff into your body.
Aug 19, 201901:01:43
Bitch Session

Bitch Session

This episode for some reason, I'm agressive and feel the need to air my grievances while drinking my 1st follower requested tiki cocktail.
Aug 12, 201933:18
Back to my love

Back to my love

This episode I break down and go back to the love of my life. I also address Nicole Murphy's grown ass get em lady summer.
Jul 29, 201937:58
Navy Rum

Navy Rum

I hate when I have to go off script but I made a last minute change in my cocktail and had to react appropriately. I get into ASAP Rockington's bullshit, the hoeism behind baduizm and navy rum!
Jul 14, 201953:34
The golden wave

The golden wave

I had fun addressing riding to old town road, fuck boy antics and of course..what you all want to discuss, black mermaids.
Jul 07, 201945:22
Luke Warm Lady Summer

Luke Warm Lady Summer

This episode our friend Aaqila comes back and fills us in on trying to have a hot girl summer over 30. We also complain about the shortcomings of the Disney reboots, and she reviews the cocktails she made from the page thus far
Jun 30, 201957:39
Tiki Summer!!

Tiki Summer!!

Listen as I explain the why and how of everything that is TIKI!!!!!! Also, the bitter ex. The art of letting go!
Jun 16, 201944:12
All Everything Day

All Everything Day

Listen as I explain how elevated and better than you I am because I haven't had meat in 4 days. Also we celebrate World Gin, National Rose' and Prince's Birthday Day. Culture has been slow so let's drink and laugh.
Jun 08, 201951:13
I'm Back!

I'm Back!

Listen as I give you the rundown on summer cocktails, my eastcoast odyssey, and Ciara's prayer pt. 1
Jun 03, 201948:12
where the new episode at?

where the new episode at?

Heads up! I'm taking my well deserved vacation! Listen as to why you aren't getting a new podcast.
May 20, 201904:21
RED FLAGS

RED FLAGS

Listen as I scold you about the importance of bar tools, give my fofty cents on Mrs. Curry, and run down the 10 red flags on the 1st date. Hopefully it was 10 I got kinda drunk.
May 13, 201901:07:42
Revenge of the EX!

Revenge of the EX!

Listen as my insane cousin and I discuss her cocktail preferences, the loss of John Singleton and what to do when that old ex decides to come a calling.
May 04, 201901:32:29
No longer solo

No longer solo

I have my 1st guest. We talk food, friendship and more importantly gin!!! Let's get it!
Apr 28, 201902:10:08
10 crack commandments numero 2

10 crack commandments numero 2

Listen as I address my language per my mother and I wrap up the top 10 reasons why you may need to reconsider your friendship.
Apr 14, 201901:06:46
10 crack commandments

10 crack commandments

Listen as I address Nipsey's contributions, the importance of gin and starting the top 10 countdown of friendship ending traits
Apr 07, 201901:07:22
Valdez Mojito

Valdez Mojito

This was my third attempt at recording this so this take was way more aggressive..Savage if you will
Mar 31, 201950:21
Gin on the brain

Gin on the brain

This is me scolding you on dating for some reason
Mar 23, 201959:17
When you get stood up.

When you get stood up.

What happens when you plan all week to have a guest and even make a script and they go mia?! You makena drink and inprovise!
Mar 16, 201952:31
Spirit of the Grove

Spirit of the Grove

To be honest I previously recorded this episode but it didn't save so I was really upset about it. I touch base on bar necessities, my problem with MJ and glassware.
Mar 10, 201901:22:52
Podcast Pop

Podcast Pop

Its 7am on a Sunday and I had to do this. Giving you more insight to who I am and what this is.....
Mar 03, 201920:32