The crew are joined by Dr. Tom Challman, Mary&apos;s dear father, and take a long look at the 1976 Dan Curtis movie, "Burnt Offerings".Dave&apos;s cocktail is a Fall version of the Old Fashioned; he found the recipe on Facebook but is unable to find the name of the person who posted it."Burnt Offerings" cocktail:Note - this is offered as a double. 4 oz. Whiskey6 ounces Rosemary Cinnamon syrup ( see below)3 - 4 dashes of Bitters. Cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig for garnish.Combine Whiskey, Syrup and Bitters in (what else?) an Old Fashioned glass, with ice.Burn the tip of a cinnamon stick, add that (burnt end UP) and a sprig of Rosemary for garnish, and try not to poke out your eye while sipping."Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup"Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan with 2 or 3 sticks of cinnamon and 2 or 3 sprigs of Rosemary. Simmer for 15 minutes, strain and store in the refrigerator.Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 62, Burnt Offerings

The crew get slimy watching James Gunn&apos;s 2006 science fiction/horror/black comedy, "Slither", and Scott&apos;s (Mary Challman - strength) cocktail packs an intergalactic punch."Slither" Cocktail1 oz. Brandy1 oz. Cointreau1 oz. Rum1.5 oz. Irish CreamCombine and shake Brandy, Cointreau and Rum in a shaker with ice, pour into an Old Fashioned glass with 3-4 ice cubes. Top with Irish Cream.Enjoy!Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep.61, "Slither"

Mary, Scott and Dave watch 1932&apos;s certified classic, White Zombie, and, once again (with HAL Jr sleeping) the crew sneak out of the Deep Dark Lounge and record in what appears to be a backyard, complete with simulated road and air traffic sounds.Mary&apos;s White Zombie cocktail was just what the Voodoo Doctor ordered . . . Recipe to follow!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 60, "White Zombie"

The crew introduce Mary to this classic 1966 kaiju film, and end up talking about "Tombstone" and Westerns . . . go figure.Scott&apos;s double cocktail creation was most delectable."The Two Gargantuas" cocktailsIn TWO Collin&apos;s glasses half-filled with ice, combine the following:4 oz. V8 Peach Mango3 oz. White Rum - we used coconut flavored.4 oz. Sprite/7-Up or Sparkling White Grape Juice This makes the base drink, the "Gaira" or "Brown Gargantua".By adding 3 oz. of Kinky Blue Vodka, you turn one of the drinks into a "Sanda" or "Green Gargantua"Enjoy!Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 59, "War of the Gargantuas"

The crew return from their summer vacation and watch 2007&apos;s "Dead Silence", lubricated by Dave&apos;s sweet Scotch and Soda variation. Their murderous computer HAL Jr manages to sabotage the recording right towards the end, but the gang manages to pull it off.Cheers!"Mary Shaw&apos;s Scotch and Soda"2 oz. CHEAP Scotch3 oz. EXPENSIVE Blood Orange flavored soda3 dashes Aromatic BittersOrange and Lime slicesCombine in an ice-filled Old Fashioned glassGarnish with Orange and Lime slicesEnjoy.Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 58, "Dead Silence"

Attention all Mutants!Scott, Mary and Dave are taking a brief summer vacation from the podcast before returning for the rest of Season 2 and gearing up for their road trip to Halloweenapalooza. There are plenty of cocktails and monster movies ahead.Cheers!Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Visit our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCtz2UIJwaZlhFj3JZY_57Q/videosChat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour Summer Vacation

The crew trek into the wilderness with 1999&apos;s "Ravenous", a western/cannibal/black comedy/horror film with an awesome soundtrack.Technical issues abound, but Scott&apos;s cocktail makes up for it.Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 57, "Ravenous"

The crew show their love for Mario Bava&apos;s 1963 anthology"Black Sabbath", starring Boris Karloff. Scott briefly becomes a bandleader; Dave inadvertently gives a brief history lesson regarding a Mexican officer at the Siege of the Alamo; Mary offers up a tasty cocktail, her riff on the Bellini.  "The Stocking Strangler"add 1 tbsp lingonberry preserves into a chilled coupe glass.Top with Prosecco.Enjoy! Cin-cin!Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 56, "Black Sabbath"

The crew (minus their dear Mary Challman) chat with the delightfully pleasant Minnesota filmmaker Christopher Mihm, creator of "new, old, good, bad" movies.We suggest watching this on our YouTube channel, where you can see the video version of the interview, complete with images from Christopher&apos;s movies.CHEERS!Visit Christopher&apos;s website:http://www.sainteuphoria.com/Visit Christopher&apos;s YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/mihmiverse/videosVisit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Visit our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCtz2UIJwaZlhFj3JZY_57Q/videosChat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 55, "Monstrous Musings with Christopher Mihm"

In an effort to expand their horizons - and perhaps view a movie they might NOT fall in love with - the crew watch 1977&apos;s "End of the World", starring Christopher Lee.Whew . . . Dave&apos;s cocktail is the "Naughty Nun"2 oz. Gin1 oz.  Sweet Vermouth2-4 oz. Blood Orange SodaSplash or two of GrenadineSeveral dashes of Orange BittersBourbon-infused cherry for garnishCombine all but Grenadine and cherry in a mixing glass.Pour into highball glass filled with crushed ice.Drizzle Grenadine over ice and garnish with cherry.Enjoy!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 54, "End of the World"

Who knew that Roger Corman and Vincent Price did a LOVECRAFT movie in 1964??? Most of our crew did not, until just this last week, when we sat down and watched "The Haunted Palace" and imbibed Mary&apos;s "Arkham Special".  Note - Corman was forced to tack on a Poe title and add lines from Poe&apos;s poem, "The Haunted Palace", in order to capitalize on his previous success with several Poe adaptations."Arkham Special" cocktail1.5 oz. chilled navy-strength Gin.75 oz. Genepy herbal liqueurTonic WaterLime sliceCombine Gin, Genepy and tonic in an ice-filled highball glass.Garnish with a slice of lime.Enjoy!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 53, "The Haunted Palace"

The crew travel to Egypt for Scott&apos;s birthday and uncover 1959&apos;s Hammer classic horror film, "The Mummy".Producer and caterer Pat Bauer calls in from the future and gives us a little tidbit about one of the cast of the film, and Scott creates a tasty cocktail.“Kharis’ Lament”2 oz. Gin.5 oz. vermouth (dry).5 oz. vermouth (sweet)Lemon peel & maraschino Cherry garnish. Pour contents into shaker with ice, shake vigorously.Strain contents into martini glass.Garnish w/ lemon peel and 1-2 maraschino cherries.Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 52, "The Mummy (1959)"

Dave remembers to hit the record button and the crew get a chance to talk about the 2008  Canadian atmospheric horror movie, "Pontypool". The cocktail is a Canadian-inspired unintentional variation on the Old Fashioned.  Cheers!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 51 "Pontypool"

Mary, Scott and Dave watch "The Bride of Frankenstein" and celebrate the recording of their 50th episode by . . . forgetting to hit the record button. Seriously. Dave failed to hit the button.So, this is their alcohol-fueled SECOND recording, complete with a recreation of the crew&apos;s recent airship "vacation" over Lake Superior.Mary&apos;s cocktail, the "Lanchester", was a BIG hit.Whew . . ."The Lanchester"2 oz. Bourbon1 oz. Sweet Vermouth1 oz. Luxardogarnish with cherry.Combine ingredients in mixing glass half-filled with ice.Stir until cold.Pour into cocktail glassGarnish with cherryVisit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 50, "The Bride of Frankenstein"

The crew play around with Guillermo del Toro&apos;s impressive 1993  debut feature film, "Cronos" and manage to survive all the bloody goodness they find there.Dave shares his "Sobbing Saviour" cocktail, a slight variation on the "Weeping Jesus".You should not be surprised that it is SWEET . . .In an Old Fashioned glass  half-full of ice, combine:1 oz. Peach Brandy.5 oz. Pernod.5 oz Cherry Liqueur.5 oz. Rose&apos;s GrenadineSplash or two of Ginger AleGarnish with cherry.Enjoy.Visit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Twitter:https://twitter.com/monstersndrinksMusic created by Kevin MacLeod.You can hear more of his work at:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 49, "Cronos"

From their secret cocktail lounge, buried deep in the frozen Land of 10,000 Lakes, Scott, Mary and Dave watch a wide range of horror movies, test out unique "theme" drinks, and discuss their thoughts on the genre. For even more info, visit their website, "monstermoviehappyhour.com" They ask you to join them . . . at your peril!

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