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    In this episode watch me shamelessly rip off Good Mythical Morning as I find out, will it old fashioned? Some of the answers may surprise you. They surprised me!
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    00:19 - Will it Old Fashioned set up
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  • @howtodrink
    @howtodrink  2 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Guys I know they can’t sue, and about Blendtec. It’s a joke. Should I do more of this? What should I do next time?
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    • @maximiliancooper7138
      @maximiliancooper7138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your videos are fantastic.

    • @timtheenchanter1599
      @timtheenchanter1599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Will it sour or will it margaritas with just a bunch of funky fruits/flavors and liquor combinations would be fun!

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sambuca or Ouzo or something else of that flavor profile would be fun lol

    • @dlepper2005
      @dlepper2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've been a viewer/subscriber for ~20 videos now, and I would definitely say that you can pull off a series using the Will It formula. I have noticed that you often speak to people of different tastes, and who will/won't like certain flavors/notes. Maybe call your series Should It...

    • @parthashankar892
      @parthashankar892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd like to see a will it "White Russian" or something like that.

  • @ryanjones_rheios
    @ryanjones_rheios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1828

    I think "Meredith picks stuff" should definitely be an ongoing feature because I like watching you attempt to wrangle madness made manifest into a presentable bow-tie.

    • @FaerieDust
      @FaerieDust 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Meredith is low-key benevolently chaotic and I am so here for it

    • @GigglingKat
      @GigglingKat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Seconded! I also think he should be allowed to make her try a set number per episode

    • @patriciaaturner289
      @patriciaaturner289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely! This was fun for us to watch.

    • @isc9114
      @isc9114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GigglingKat On camera as well!

    • @paladonis
      @paladonis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Maybe even a few "Meredith trips to the liquor store". If she is okay with being on camera of course. That could be fun to see what she picks out for Greg to use. Maybe something he hasn't used in his collection yet even?

  • @Chzydawg
    @Chzydawg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +712

    I love a good late in the day shoot. When Greg is properly "lubricated" and any hopes of making a serious episode has well and truelly left the realm of possibilities.

    • @benjamingardner3314
      @benjamingardner3314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It's peak professionalism and I'm here for it.

    • @reverendnorse
      @reverendnorse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed.

    • @nyxqd1290
      @nyxqd1290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Oh god this comment made me ugly laugh because it so PERFECTLY encapsulates what these episodes are like 🤣 I need a minute

    • @Zinjadu100
      @Zinjadu100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have I been missing something these last 2 years?

    • @nyxqd1290
      @nyxqd1290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Zinjadu100 There are just… certain episodes where Greg is clearly between one and three sheets to the wind, and yeah, if you watch enough of him, you learn the difference. To get the most accurate barometer of how-intoxicated-is-Greg-in-this-one, I’d rewatch his rum tasting video. He tries like 27 of them, starting completely sober, ending nearly incoherent. Man, if I ever get bored enough, I’m totally going to make a scale of Greg intoxication using the number of rums as the measure.

  • @ToastedWaffles_
    @ToastedWaffles_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    I'd like to see this "will it old fashioned?" but with a different cocktail. Maybe whisky sour as "will it Sour?" or maybe a mule episode.
    Good fun and a good experiment to work outside the box.

    • @youmukonpaku3168
      @youmukonpaku3168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Seconding the "will it mule?" episode. That cocktail can change its character quite a bit without feeling wrong!

    • @Cosmitzian
      @Cosmitzian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'd love a will it mule. Mules are one of my favorite cocktails and i like using quince vodka for that.

    • @silverfang4583
      @silverfang4583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sours would he fire to watch

    • @thatoneasiankid8734
      @thatoneasiankid8734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maybe another soda jerk episode with experimental soda/icecream combo floats.

    • @werelemur1138
      @werelemur1138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd love to see both but especially "will it mule."

  • @GigglingKat
    @GigglingKat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +622

    I am all in for “Meredith picks ingredients” the series. Half the fun is hearing how appalled he is as she tries to justify the selection

    • @thatthinker
      @thatthinker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      honestly, yeah

    • @SimuLord
      @SimuLord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Every time Greg and Meredith riff on each other, it reminds us why so many people who don't know better think they're married. I love that energy between them.

    • @santiviera
      @santiviera 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimuLord Wait, they AREN'T? THE FUCK?

    • @thatziggs4062
      @thatziggs4062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@santiviera 5:19 from the Sabotaged by Meredith! episode explains it all, lol

    • @Brok3nC4rrot
      @Brok3nC4rrot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@santiviera well, they're both married, but not to each other. Both to women, as it turns out.

  • @therocknrollmillennial535
    @therocknrollmillennial535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Would love to see Greg on an episode of GMM, preferably one where they play a trivia game and the loser of each round has to drink a gross variation of a classic cocktail.

    • @aidenpayne7654
      @aidenpayne7654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I absolutely agree! I think it'd be so cool to see Greg on a Mythical Kitchen episode or two as well. Maybe even on one of their new formats? Like Last Meals or the junk food meal one maybe.

    • @oliminator
      @oliminator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      From what I understand, TH-cam told GMM no more liquor. Hence why they did GME off TH-cam

    • @davidpatrick4871
      @davidpatrick4871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@aidenpayne7654 He was on an episode of Good Mythical Kitchen’s podcast A hotdog is a Sandwich. I think you’ll like it.

    • @SimuLord
      @SimuLord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@aidenpayne7654 Greg would make an excellent Last Meals guest. You really do have to be able to be thoughtful and well-spoken to make that interview work, and Greg is both of those things. Well, unless he's deciding that drinking 42 Manhattans without a spotter in the room is a good idea.

    • @KriegMarshal94
      @KriegMarshal94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES!

  • @spaal6115
    @spaal6115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    This is a random place to comment this. But I'm glad to have been around to watch the show grow into what it is.
    4-5 years ago and in the beginning we had suave bartender persona Greg doing these short, mild-moderately informative cocktail videos. And now we've got to know the man for the lovable nerd he is; not to mention seeing the traditional formula expanded and newer video ideas like this coming out and adding to the interest.
    Keep on doing what you're doing Greg. Been here since 40-50K or something, and I've loved every second of it.

  • @AssLemons
    @AssLemons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    14:26 - Jesus Greg, did you need another bottle to finish the pour after that spill?

  • @commandermercury6654
    @commandermercury6654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    “I know a lot of people who drink peppermint schnapps straight, so why shouldn’t it Old Fashioned?”
    “IT’S CRYSTALIZING!”
    His reaction made me laugh harder than it should have. 😅

    • @JadedBlueButterfly
      @JadedBlueButterfly ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I do shots of it, so it's fun to watch him try to make a drink with it. But the crystals do make it hard to deal with sometimes lmao

  • @GaviLazan
    @GaviLazan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    "no suing allowed" is the new "no copyright infringement intended" (or the even better "no copyright intended") 😂

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      no sue-sies!

    • @Chzydawg
      @Chzydawg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@howtodrink Quickly! Make a Dark and Stormy with Havana Club! We must test this theory's practicality!

    • @loke6664
      @loke6664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      As long as you reference the original creators (in this case Rhett and Link) it should be fine.
      The GMM crew doesn't seem to be super petty in either case, they are not exactly Disney or J K Rowling (who both BTW borrowed a lot of ideas themselves but get upset if anyone do the same of them).
      But I think Greg should have borrowed the dart board instead and competed with someone where strange local booze or drinks come from, that would be highly entertaining.

  • @insertnamehere_3280
    @insertnamehere_3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I really love that Meredith is becoming more of an element to the show, some of my favorite moments in the show have been when you have interacted with whoever is behind the camera or when you had the kid on (I don't think it was yours but maybe I misremember) for that soda episode. Without it the show is still perfectly watchable and enjoyable, but your personality is enhanced with another person to bounce off of.

    • @matthewcioffi6385
      @matthewcioffi6385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree, Greg and Meredith play off each other super well.

    • @jacksteppenwolf6975
      @jacksteppenwolf6975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      if you refer to the soda jerk episode I believe it is indeed Greg's daughter

    • @insertnamehere_3280
      @insertnamehere_3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacksteppenwolf6975 yea I went back to check a bit after commenting and it says at the top of the description she is. I just could have sworn there was a comment in it where he said something to the effect of "you aren't my kid so idk what you like" or something during it. Must have just imagined that

    • @johnbevan3630
      @johnbevan3630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Giving Meredith a microphone was a stroke of genius, love the episodes where she gets to torment Greg like this

  • @vitormelomedeiros
    @vitormelomedeiros 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    1:04
    Brazilian here, and I'd like to talk for a bit about the "cachaça is rum" debate if anyone's interested. I will start by conceding that yes, cachaça is pretty much the same as rhum agricole (don't tell my Brazilian friends I said that!), _however_
    It was probably developed _before_ most rums (surely before rhum agricole was first distilled in the French Caribbean, cachaça probably started being distilled in engenhos -- Brazilian sugarcane plantation -- as early as the 1530s), but the process is very similar (I think it's perfectly reasonable to say that every spirit distilled from sugarcane products is a type of rum).
    Besides that, there is clearly a distinct culture that has developed around cachaça and cachaça-making which is separate from Caribbean rum -- believe me when I say cachaça is a huge deal in Brazil, and the differences between cachaças can be even bigger than the differences between, say, Cuban and Jamaican rum. Don't think that cachaça is "just" Brazilian rum, and that if you've drunk one, you've drunk all. There is a lot of variety, and if a drink enthusiast is ever in Brazil it's highly encouraged to try many different types, neat or in a well-made caipirinha.
    Sidenote, it is possible (though not likely) that the caipirinha is actually a Brazilian version of the old-fashioned. It was probably invented in high-class cocktail parties thrown by rich São Paulo landowners during a shortage of whisky, which was (and still is) widely consumed in Brazil, in order to appease old-fashioned drinkers (hence the similar preparation -- a caipirinha is not shaken like a daiquiri, even though the ingredients are the same -- spirit, lime and sugar --, but built in the glass in much the same way as an old-fashioned).

    • @mcfarofinha134
      @mcfarofinha134 ปีที่แล้ว

      N deixa os pingueiros ouvi q ce chamou de rum. Mas na moral, mó daora essa historia, n sabia dessa

  • @MasterShade32
    @MasterShade32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    My favorite part of your channel is watching you come up with drinks on the fly. The theory crafting and problem solving, followed by the analysis of what you've created. Keep it up!

    • @brokenrecord3523
      @brokenrecord3523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed. There is a minimum of throwing things together for the shock appeal. Will this work and did it? makes you a master in your craft and not just a lowest common denominator youtube content provider.

  • @alexgreifenkamp
    @alexgreifenkamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    They're on spring break so there wasn't even a GMM episode this morning - excellent timing! Crossover when?

    • @LukeZuniga
      @LukeZuniga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Greg was on Mythical's podcast "A Hotdog is a Sandwich" a few months ago, check it out!

    • @andodezi3643
      @andodezi3643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He should bartend for the next Good Mythical Evening!

    • @oliminator
      @oliminator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andodezi3643 that is a fantastic idea

    • @wstan609
      @wstan609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He should also go on Mythical Kitchen with Josh and do either Last Meal, or new thing where he can pair cocktails with Josh's weird food creations or they both get the same weird ingredient and each do their own thing with it and see how they go together.

  • @jajsem1109
    @jajsem1109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This was fun. "Meredith picks stuff to torture Greg" sounds like something you should explore more in the future :D

  • @xatlern
    @xatlern 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Ancho reminded me of one time at a party when someone brought a bottle of chili pepper vodka that they were clearly looking to get rid of, and I started making mules with it. The chili and the ginger went together really well. Other people started asking me to make the same drink for them, and suddenly that cast-off bottle was empty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @motorcitymangababe
    @motorcitymangababe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This just means we need a collab of you and good mythical morning! Make them "the customer is always wrong" drinks

  • @cloneryman3748
    @cloneryman3748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Seeing the hello fresh add gives me hope for a future episode or series where you can show us how to pair cocktails and foods. I've been trying to figure it out myself and made terrible mistakes

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Honestly I think cocktails are mostly so LOUD flavor wise they just kinda go wherever they want.

    • @karangupta4615
      @karangupta4615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      just had a rum toddy with Pizza, so I might also need this advice.

    • @ozymandias3456
      @ozymandias3456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cocktails typically don’t really pair well with food since food and cocktails compete to be the main flavour

    • @cloneryman3748
      @cloneryman3748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@karangupta4615 that sounds worrying

    • @cloneryman3748
      @cloneryman3748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@howtodrink I'm new to the cocktail experience and still finding those flavors in general. Ended up having a lemon drop with seafood...don't just don't

  • @toasty751
    @toasty751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    those slow motion close ups of hello fresh are incredible and i loved getting to see you do that in real time

    • @marcogenovesi8570
      @marcogenovesi8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      love some food pron

    • @namrylth432
      @namrylth432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here! I've been feeling maybe just a tad a bit impatient waiting for the episode that the live shoot for the sponsor was going to be in and I'm so happy it's finally here. XD that was a fun one, and I can't wait til he does more lives!

  • @Herculesbiggercousin
    @Herculesbiggercousin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I’ve never felt the need to compliment the editing on an ad, but holy smokes HDT team that was a home run.
    *I love you guys, this series must live on!!!!!*

    • @N1blett
      @N1blett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For real; Would not mind a "How to Cook" after seeing that hahaha.

  • @LordRunolfrUlfsson
    @LordRunolfrUlfsson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    (7:00) I'm wondering if the Italicus would make a good alternative to the simple syrup in an Old Fashioned with another base spirit. I like to use St. Germain instead of syrup in a whiskey Old Fashioned (around here we call it an Old Saint), and I suspect that many other sweet liqueurs will work. Of course, is it still an Old Fashioned if you do that?

    • @ozymandias3456
      @ozymandias3456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It would be an Old Fashioned style cocktail according to the Cocktail Codex but it wouldn’t really fit into the Old Fashioned family of Spirit, sugar, bitters

    • @karactr8361
      @karactr8361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had the same thouģht. Likewise with the schnapps and the aperol.

    • @citizenofvenus
      @citizenofvenus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It may not be an Old Fashioned, but it is part of the family of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, of which the Old Fashioned descended from.

    • @bellablue5285
      @bellablue5285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The St. Germain version is intriguing, and I happen to have a bottle. I'll need to try that

    • @aaroncooper4237
      @aaroncooper4237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have been looking for something to use my st germain in so I am definitely going to need to try this!

  • @bgibson72
    @bgibson72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    When my dad was younger he used to have one straight, neat peppermint schnapps every night after work. We got curious as pre-teens often do, and would pour some in a glass and walk around outside drinking it. My mom would have a fit when she found out, but no one knew we were drinking alcohol (if they weren't up close), and it gave us minty fresh breath to boot!

    • @sn1000k
      @sn1000k 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice story.

    • @sn1000k
      @sn1000k 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds sarcastic but it's not.

  • @mitchinatr7093
    @mitchinatr7093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this format tbh. I would make a series out of this, with some strange riffs on other classic cocktails, like “Will it Martini” or “Will it Sour?”

  • @MrCook-fz8jp
    @MrCook-fz8jp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I make a rum old fashion with Dark Pilar Rum, Caramelized Fig Syrup, and Angustora bitters. It's flipping fantastic so I could see why the rum old fashion works. Enjoyed to video and seeing you suffer a little. Keep up the good work!!

    • @iforbach4003
      @iforbach4003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds legitimately delicious.

    • @stevenkramer3431
      @stevenkramer3431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That does sound really good.

    • @JanusKastin
      @JanusKastin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My mouth is watering. I don't suppose that caramelized fig syrup is a secret recipe that you could share?

  • @green90s
    @green90s ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If anybody tries these, maybe use Minttu for the peppermint one.
    Minttu is 50% ABV so it should get closer to Old Fashioned alcohol levels (or even overshoot it slightly).

  • @timothylloyd4625
    @timothylloyd4625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I need more "Will it Old Fashion?" So I can figure out what to do with the liquor my roommates keep buying.

  • @radkovicbe
    @radkovicbe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way all the positivity flowed out of his voice when he looked at the vodka was priceless

  • @blakeconnor8440
    @blakeconnor8440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love when a drink breaks Greg it's so funny

  • @specktf2
    @specktf2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    i already love this concept, PLEASE do more

  • @LukeMiloDesign
    @LukeMiloDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Loved this episode - such an old fashioned fan. Often do a Mescal old fashioned with mole bitters, Demerara simple and a twist of orange… if you’re really feeling frisky add a half dropper of saline! Hooeeey!

    • @brianriley9055
      @brianriley9055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about salting the rim instead of adding saline?

    • @LukeMiloDesign
      @LukeMiloDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brianriley9055 could work - sometimes slated rims are too much for me. But you could do like a little dusting. Or, put salt on the big rock so it slowly melts into the drink as you enjoy

    • @robertpettigrew9042
      @robertpettigrew9042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would agave work better than demerara?

  • @otlforumadmin
    @otlforumadmin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this! I am sure Rhett and Link would consider episodes like this a loving homage. As a long time mythical beast and lover of your channel I am confident of this.

  • @kareningram6093
    @kareningram6093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This episode was a lot of fun. I laughed out loud more than once. And, once again, you do the BEST sponsorship breaks. You're pretty much the only youtuber I watch that I don't skip on the promo because I enjoy what you do with them so much. And it's fun to see Meredith getting more and more vocal on the show. Great job, you guys.

  • @Sealbinder
    @Sealbinder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was great! I love watching greg trying to figure out recipes. These types of episodes are a lot of fun.

  • @meowcula
    @meowcula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great episode. Love when Meredith gives you challenges, especially.

  • @nandayane
    @nandayane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We got the whole range of Greg’s drink emotions in this one!

  • @leah-station88
    @leah-station88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The transition into this ad was possibly the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. Brava! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
    Also - I love seeing more of Meredith on the show. You work so well together!

  • @rabonour
    @rabonour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love a good "torture Greg" episode, but it's also always fun when Meredith is more of a character in the show. This format definitely has potential.

  • @b0land
    @b0land 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Greg: "How far can we stretch the definition of an old fashioned here?"
    Wisconsin: "Hold my beer!"

    • @artbk
      @artbk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now I'm curious. What's goes in it?
      Edit: thats wild. Because of the "hold my beer" I tought of a beer Old Fashioned. That'be weird to see.

    • @paulfimbres9443
      @paulfimbres9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@artbk a Wisconsin old fashioned is brandy with sprite.

    • @charlestoncooper5265
      @charlestoncooper5265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wisconsin: wait a minute i’m already putting enough weird shit in here maybe hand me the beer back

  • @daggerv
    @daggerv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this series as an idea. It's something I've recently touched upon with a friend in regards to things like Moscow Mule or a Dark and Stormy. The base drink has a concept behind it but can be executed in numerous ways.

  • @k6286
    @k6286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been binge watching you so much lately. You’re a super genuine dude with a fantastic personality! Just followed you on twitch too since I’m a gamer. I appreciate what you do man you’re awesome.

    • @sn1000k
      @sn1000k 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey don't forget Meredith! Jk

  • @TheCrazyPlayer
    @TheCrazyPlayer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was a quite interesting episode. It may just be me, but I really enjoy these experimental episodes, where you throw non-standard ingredients together and see what happens. It appeals to the mad scientist part of my brain.

  • @RebeccaEdwardsJamesEdwards
    @RebeccaEdwardsJamesEdwards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great show & love the idea of experimenting! I do love a good old fashioned. Of the ones here I'd love to try the Mr. Black Whistle Pig Coffee O.F., maybe treat it like a morning/brunch drink, like you would have a mimosa or bloody mary. That Gosling's Rum O.F. sounded wonderful!! I'd like to see you play around more with that Ancho Reyes O.F. too, adding instead that honey syrup & salt or other spice. Maybe whenever you make a drink, but have other ideas afterwards,...write them down & do a whole show of "Second Try" drinks.

  • @mathewdearborn3695
    @mathewdearborn3695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Out of everyone who is sponsored by HelloFresh I don't think I've seen anyone actually show the product before cooking. Thank you HTD. That actually makes me want to buy it a little more honestly.

  • @RamenNoodle1985
    @RamenNoodle1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In honor of warmer weather, I anxiously await the "will it tiki" episode!
    Love and adore Meredith!

  • @mmurray821
    @mmurray821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I haven't laughed this hard for a while. A+ choices, production and Greg's reaction.

    • @rjfaber1991
      @rjfaber1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not to mention the vast quantities of drink visibly spilling all over the bar and every other surface in a 5km radius with every close-up... 😄

  • @nimbusentry7093
    @nimbusentry7093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Here's hoping he makes more content like this. I'd love "will it sour", especially if it gets him to do my personal favorite drink, a calvados (apple brandy) sour

  • @HellooJames11
    @HellooJames11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving the videos lately! Really looking forward to the next history heavy episode though! Gotta love the 40 minute videos about rum and whiskey and whatnot

  • @samuelrooney3944
    @samuelrooney3944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greg, I love your content. I just started working in the liquor industry about a year ago and your videos perfectly make that connection between the work I love and the content I love. Your video concepts are well thought out, entertaining, educational, perfectly sarcastic, and creative. I hope to see continuations on all the little series' you do like this will it, the matrix videos, the "what is" videos, really just anything. Thanks for doing what you do and for being a great resource and superb entertainer for this industry. Salud!

  • @Hollow5999
    @Hollow5999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    love the homage to gmm. great content as always

  • @justinhurley2640
    @justinhurley2640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love to see a version of the best way to make an old fashioned for each spirit (playing with different syrups/bitters, etc.)

  • @pinstripeowl
    @pinstripeowl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like this format - the response and drink improv based on rules/structure, and the breadth of options.

  • @ElectronMoses
    @ElectronMoses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Rhett and Link would welcome their influence on a genre they can't really explore due to their family friendly content.
    And yes, more would be appreciated! This was a fun exploration of a basic formula. I think maybe as a cherry on top you could take into account all the components you explored and make the best drink you can imagine from your favorites.

  • @dontblink2564
    @dontblink2564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would love to see more videos with this format. I already kinda stopped watching Will It because it’s just them eating good food pretty much and nothing interesting happens. But this is a neat variation. Maybe he could do something like a Will It Mule or whatever the other similar drink is called. I can’t remember right now.

    • @rakoonshampoo2608
      @rakoonshampoo2608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly yeah. It’s definitely not as fun recently.
      Really just watching ‘Will It’ just to see the absolutely incredible skill that the Mythical Kitchen has; I definitely still enjoy the series but for totally different reasons.

    • @shadowbunny7892
      @shadowbunny7892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The new Will It's also lose an element the originals had, which is if it Did, you could try it yourself. Now if it Does, it's always with the asterisk that it's painstakingly prepared by professionals. It Does, sometimes, in theory. Sort of feels like cheating. I still enjoy them but the segment is fundamentally different than it was at the beginning.

  • @jaronmeyerofficial
    @jaronmeyerofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think that this could be a really cool series!!!! Maybe a "Will It Tiki" in the future? Please!!!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @Zinjadu100
    @Zinjadu100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do the ideas keep coming? I love it Mr. Greg. I'm a (Real) chef who watches your channel to get motivated, inspired and jealous all at the same time. thank you for the hard work and context you and yours produce. Cheers! (the johnny silverhand eppie was when i subscribed)

  • @inkandoxide674
    @inkandoxide674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This episode idea is amazing. I would love to see more like it.

  • @aenamabag
    @aenamabag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Not going to lie, I was hoping to see a lot more spirits. Where's the mescal, the absinth, the expensive islay scotch, the lighter fuel, I mean the everclear, the Baijiu or sochu, or something like akvavit ???

    • @Ghonosyphlaids
      @Ghonosyphlaids 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While I dig Meredith picking random bottles, I agree that an episode that looks at base spirits in this matter would be rad. I suppose the counter argument is that most of those base spirits with OF ingredients already exist as drinks, but it'd still be cool to have someone compare them side by side

    • @JasminMiettunen
      @JasminMiettunen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ghonosyphlaids exactly, the Oaxaca old fashioned, scotch old fashioned, absinth old fashioned, etc. make for nice cocktails, but not a fun game. We know they old fashioned already, no point in trying them in a video like this. Peppermint schnapps, ancho reyes, Mr. Black? That’s much more interesting.
      Baijiu, sochu and akvavit are fine suggestions though! Akvavit especially could be a fun one

  • @joelbella71
    @joelbella71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Love this format, but Meredith should be held to the rule of picking a true spirit

    • @mariadocarmosobreira8323
      @mariadocarmosobreira8323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spirit of truth!

    • @adamliebreich-johnsen6104
      @adamliebreich-johnsen6104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Will Kao Ling Wine old fashioned?

    • @cassandravaupel7589
      @cassandravaupel7589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I mean we got some interesting results here despite that so I'm not upset

    • @JasminMiettunen
      @JasminMiettunen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don’t agree, that’s what made this interesting. Of course something like the Goslings here will make a good old fashioned, a rum old fashioned is nothing new, that’s boring. Making a decent old fashioned out of peppermint schnapps or ancho reyes? Now *that's* interesting!

  • @sageburner127
    @sageburner127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Orange peel is a key ingredient in Mexican-style coffee, so coffee liqueur with Mole bitters and orange is basically Mexican coffee, the cocktail, which sounds delicious.

  • @Monochromeglobox
    @Monochromeglobox ปีที่แล้ว

    Love hearing Meredith's input! Nice to have the conversational aspect to the show!

  • @Jamvaan
    @Jamvaan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is like building a house, and you know what to do for walls and a roof. However you keep getting handed these bizzare foundations and can't just tell the world you can't build a house on Styrofoam, you must show them.

  • @69inetails
    @69inetails 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ooh I like this idea. Maybe you can do “will it martini 🍸? In the future?

  • @masonchapple7669
    @masonchapple7669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love seeing you apply your knowledge of these ingredients and understanding of how to balance them on the fly. So I would absolutely enjoy more videos where you are given ingredients and are forced to either do riffs on establish drinks or invent new ones on the spot

  • @voicetest6019
    @voicetest6019 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you to Merideth for both amusing us and providing ideas.

  • @timothycrummer4716
    @timothycrummer4716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I came across a Martinez Cocktail the other day trying to make something out of my remaining bar supply before I restock. Feels like it was born from the idea of Can it Manhattan. 6/10
    2 ounces (4 tablespoons) gin
    1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sweet vermouth
    ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) Maraschino liqueur
    3 dashes Angostura bitters
    For the garnish: orange peel

  • @christopherlopez-rios574
    @christopherlopez-rios574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to see a Thor drink! 💪🏼⚡️
    Or a drink fit for a Viking or the Gods! Thanks! 🤘🏼🔥

  • @chrism3562
    @chrism3562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was there during the Twitch stream when this ad spot was filmed. It's so cool to see how it turned out!

  • @jasonbenitez4345
    @jasonbenitez4345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work from everyone at how to drink as usual. My favorite videos are the ones that make me want to try and make the cocktail, I found none in this one but entertaining nonetheless. I turned 21 last year so I don’t have a ton of time training my palate, I would have to say old fashioned used to be my favorite because it used my favorite spirit and it was super easy. BUT! After making Craig’s favorite gin drinks it definitely turned me to where I think gin is my favorite spirit at least for mixing. My go to quick drink is now a Tom Collins with various syrups that I have made thanks to your channels help. I am currently experimenting with infusing lavender into a London dry. Around 500 ml with 4 tbsp of lavender flowers infused For about 4 hours.
    I feel like I’m piggybacking off of the earl grey marTEAni tbh. But here is how I have made the lavender drink.
    1oz blue Berry syrup
    2 oz gin
    2 dash ango bitters
    .75 oz Lemon
    Shake with ice
    I find that it has a nice lavender flavor at the beginning a little bit of sour in the middle but not to where it overtakes the blueberries that come in at the end. It is however nothing special in my opinion, just being honest. I would be welcomed to try anyones suggestions to help me improve this cocktail.
    I have tried adding mint, misting the glass with a bit of Jägermeister, different bitters etc. I haven’t tried adding egg white, but it’s on my list.

  • @MrKinglyProductions
    @MrKinglyProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Malort Old Fasioned

    • @danielbickford3458
      @danielbickford3458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So fun fact, last night I was morbidly curiously looking for malort infusions, and I only found one.

    • @MrKinglyProductions
      @MrKinglyProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielbickford3458 only infusion: infuse it into the trashcan

    • @danielbickford3458
      @danielbickford3458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrKinglyProductions like I said, it was morbid curiosity

  • @masonhuckins1840
    @masonhuckins1840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was the best AD and combination of content ever. definitely the best sponsorship blend in an episode.

  • @bt6616
    @bt6616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love making a rum old fashioned. I personally enjoy el dorado 12 year as my base spirit and plain old ango for the bitters. It works so well.

  • @daymanoo00oo56
    @daymanoo00oo56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HAHA, I read the title and was like…this sounds a lot like GMM. glad to hear him address that in what were literally the first words out of his mouth. This channel appears to have more integrity than any other entertainment that I can think of. You never let us down or pull the wool over our eyes, and we love you for that ❤️

  • @andrewnavarro1185
    @andrewnavarro1185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched the whole ad. I'm in the market for a meal-prep kinda thing, and the presentation was well done.
    Regarding the cachaca, I'm not surprised that you were leaning towards basically turning it into a caipirinha. You've made one before, and it just feels like the natural route to go there.

  • @OneImperfectSaint
    @OneImperfectSaint 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great episode! I'm in Wisconsin where they think old fashioneds come with muddling and mixers. I've been saying for years that this drink can be made with any spirit. And I do it in similar ways

  • @redbomber3k
    @redbomber3k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a fun episode and I like how Greg and Meredith play of each other.

  • @704Sypher
    @704Sypher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Throwing a thumbs up for taking the slow mo close ups we know and love and applying them seamlessly to the HelloFresh ad.
    Also yes, I suppose the content surrounding the advertisement was also fun 🙃

  • @griffgraffjammyjam1142
    @griffgraffjammyjam1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently bought some nice rum from Aruba that I am so excited to make an old-fashioned with. I usually split the amount of simple syrup with some cointreau to really bump up the orange flavor.

  • @barbaralawler2127
    @barbaralawler2127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fun and entertaining episode - nice work by Meredith to pick an exotic range of bottles to try. Also, super interesting to see what made the final cut for the HelloFresh promo vs the amount of time it took to record that!

  • @elreykong5351
    @elreykong5351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy moly those are some gorgeous glamour shots. you make food look gooooooood!

  • @konradschimmelpfennig199
    @konradschimmelpfennig199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hiya Greg, loved the episode. I recently experimented with twists on the old fashioned myself, and found that a nice mezcal (tbh I went half and half with tequila) with agave syrup and some smoked chili bitters, garnished with a lemon twist (and a slice of chili pepper) makes an amazing drink. I'm anxious to hear your take on that! Cheers

  • @Phished123
    @Phished123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the hello fresh ad made me realize your camera setup is perfect for cooking Greg. Everything looks so great.

  • @jamief7079
    @jamief7079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is great. Always makes my day

  • @jendoz4893
    @jendoz4893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kinda ironic that you post this right after my husband said we're going to a place in Virginia Beach tonight that has a make your own old fashioned or Manhattan menu, I'm very excited to try it out.

  • @mannye
    @mannye 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    DUDE! Despite the headache that Hello Fresh spot came out gorgeous. Loved it. I might order a box or three.

  • @B.and.V
    @B.and.V 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Greg! I've been with you for 5 years now, not a very active commenter but I do love what you are doing. I've worked in the restaurant industry for 10 years, bartending some of it, and all along the way recommending your videos as a start to understand for trainees and people new to the game. We hate to say it but what we do ain't that hard, just chill your beans and know your ingredients!

  • @FowlFolk
    @FowlFolk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fun. Had a real mad science flair with you trying to figure out what might work on the fly.

  • @xxp3pp1xx
    @xxp3pp1xx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so fun to watch. I d love more videos of this style. Just take some "random" spirits and try to fit them into a certain type of drink ^^ Kind of inspired me to try some more stuff aswell.

  • @brendanleadbeater9400
    @brendanleadbeater9400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great concept for this video! Would like to see you do a video on your favorite drink orders when out at a restaurant (not a bar) that doesn’t necessarily specialize in cocktails.

  • @truwiggins3043
    @truwiggins3043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw the title before the picture and thought it was GMM doing a more adult topic XD appreciate that you did a shout out and SUPER excited for a new video

  • @jameskoskidescamps2497
    @jameskoskidescamps2497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your programs, really do, especially the drinks from movies, books, and video games

  • @VictorThurler
    @VictorThurler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Brazilian and never heard about Novo Fogo Cachaça... Learning something new every day...

  • @bingobongo2539
    @bingobongo2539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    mer’s selections really bring out the creativity in you greg

  • @wilwhileaway
    @wilwhileaway 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @14:39 Orange twist and coffee is great. I just put a twist in my espresso shot strait up. Love it!

  • @ericastein3926
    @ericastein3926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know what it is, but each sponsor segment and behind the scenes glimpse just really makes me think Tool Time. I love it

  • @Jaziem
    @Jaziem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm loving these "Meredith Picks Stuff" videos. Keeps Greg on this toes. 😉

  • @AMysteriousBystander
    @AMysteriousBystander 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Ad for HelloFresh was actually wonderfully done. For once I didn't skip the ad portion. Good job H2D, excellent execution

  • @skyllalafey
    @skyllalafey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't drink often, but thanks to this show, have gotten more and more obsessed with bitters. Just a dash in all sorts of non-cocktail beverages is a fun way to make flavors more complex and interesting.

  • @MrBlasz
    @MrBlasz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where is our next precode movie and drink show? I loved that episode. Also keep up the good work. Every Thursday this show makes me smile even though I am a tea toller. Also soda jerk episode would be fun

  • @Elvan-Lady
    @Elvan-Lady 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the mini-montage of Greg smelling the Italicus with the bitters bottle next to it to match them up.

  • @IncandescentFlame
    @IncandescentFlame 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to see more of this! This was very entertaining.