Hard to believe it's taken this long for Gina & Paul to finally have a gin & tonic, but here we are. The duo try several varieties of this classic cocktail, including an upscale cucumber version as well as a non-alcoholic option. All that and a much needed bidet update!

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Ep. 48 – Gin & Tonic, “I like it’s stubby little size”

Everyone's favourite mother and son duo are together in the same location for the first time in months as they record a rosé-filled episode. Gina and Paul get into the history of rosé wine while trying three different bottles and yakking about whatever comes up.

Ep. 47 – Rosé, “If you’re coming up me behind I ain’t in the mood for it”

It's a high volume outing, as Gina and Paul enjoy several variations of wine spritzers. The duo compare pre-mixed and homemade concoctions while gabbing about toenails, vaccines and a much-needed bidet update.

Ep. 46 – Wine Spritzers, “Put it back where you were birthed”

It's a belated birthday bash for Gina, as she and Paul get deep into Cognac and brandy. The duo talk about the differences between the two while Paul introduces his mom to Busta Rhymes by way of "Pass the Courvoisier". Gina also rants about an institution she clearly wants to burn to the ground (at least Paul has fun saying so). All this and just how many times can they say the world "cobbler"?

Ep. 45 – Cognac, “I don’t know what you’re squeezin'”

Nothing says "spring is here!" like adding seemingly random shots of booze to your afternoon coffee, at least that's what our dynamic drinking duo seem to think. Gina and Paul banter about vaccinations, a year of social distancing and more, all while sipping on coffee spiked with whiskey, brandy, rum and whatever else they had lying around.

Ep. 44 – Boozy Coffee, “Quiet your puddin’ muncher”

Another hot drink for a cold day, as Gina and Paul get into some Gluehwein. The duo are still separated by pandemic lockdown measures, but do their best to share recipes of this classic German mulled wine variant, including some brandy, port and whatever else was knocked into the pot. Where will they travel to when this is all over? Who is Gina mad at this time and what does a big sausage have to do with anything?

Ep. 43 – Gluehwein, “If you swallow a penny it will come out eventually”

Gina and Paul battle connection issues as they continue to record remotely, but find comfort in some delicious variations on the classic Hot Toddy cocktail. The duo look back on 2020 and ponder what's to come this year, all while Gina pines for bigger wine glasses in her future.

Ep. 42 – Hot Toddy, “I feel it reaching lower than I want it to”

It's Christmas in lockdown! Gina and Paul do their best to be festive from afar while trying a delicious Coquito. Learn all about this festive Puerto Rican delight (just don't call it eggnog) as the duo discuss how the pandemic is affecting the holidays and it becomes very obvious that Gina clearly doesn't know what service Skip the Dishes actually offers.

Ep. 41 – Coquito, “Don’t be so boisterous when you’re doing the push”

Mother and son may be separated due to the return of local lockdown measures, but there's still a lot to separate this episode, as not only did they just pass the 2nd anniversary of the podcast, but it's also days from Paul's birthday. The latter being the reason he's finally gotten his mom to try scotch. Hear what Gina thinks of all the peat as the duo sample drams of the Glenlivet 18, Dalwhinnie 15 and Bowmore 12. All this and the return of Mom-talk!

Ep. 40 – Scotch, “Don’t mess with me bucko”

It's a Halloween extravaganza, as Gina and Paul try a Haunted Graveyard cocktail (as found at Sprinklesandsprouts.com) and go a little overboard on the Jim Beam bourbon. The duo talk trick or treating and least favourite Halloween candy, all while Paul wonders why his mom is sitting in her wedding dress. Haunted Graveyard cocktail recipe: 2 ounces of bourbon1/2 ounce of maple syropA few dashes of bitters (orange or whisky smoke if possible)Shaken with an orange slice and poured over iceGarnished with smoked or fresh rosemary

Ep. 39 – Haunted Graveyard, “You have to lick your drip”

Gina and Paul are all over the place this episode, as they recreate a recent night on the town with a special cocktail called a Newfoundland Flower. Hot off an afternoon visit to Toronto's Spirit of York distillery, the mother and son duo are in rare form, bouncing from bidets (of course), people who can't park and a call out for your hot toddy recipes.

Ep. 38 – Newfoundland Flower, “You should be so lucky to have me in your bubble”

It's a doozy--in both length and alcohol content--as Gina and Paul make up for a few booze-free episodes by going all-in with the infamous AMF cocktail. Five different types of alcohol in one festive blue package! A real "wiffle-maker" as Gina would say, but can her son get her to say what the "F" stands for?

Ep. 37 – AMF, “I just got a tingle where I haven’t tingled before”

It's another attempt at a wholesome episode as Gina and Paul try a variety of Italian soda flavours, including a homemade cherry cream soda that's perfect for a hot day. You can't keep these two caged for long though, as the conversation quickly turns to Gina's brand new bidet in a revealing discussion that will have you reaching for the booze.

Ep. 36 – Italian Soda, “Oh baby, my bag’s low today”

Gina and Paul are still socially-distancing, but back in the same room at least, as they ease into the summer with fresh lemonade courtesy of their pal, Lemonade Dave. Join them as they raise a glass to everyone who has let themselves go during the pandemic, and a lemon in the eye of everyone who can't follow simple arrows. Get in touch via email at drinkswithmompodcast(at)gmail.com.

Ep. 35 – Lemonade, “Let’s just become a salad”

Gina and Paul are back with another socially distanced episode, this time having done a curbside drop of some of Gina's favourite Gibson's whisky. The duo try both the sterling and 12-year aged varieties while catching up on creative pursuits during lockdown, a classic Mother's Day photo and Gina's unique complaints about feminine facial hair.

Ep. 34 – Whisky, “Honestly, I don’t know who grabbed what baby”

Chronicling regular chats between a mother and son over a unique beverage

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