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Cocktails With Friends

May 16, 2025

S2 E42 Hotline Pot-pourri

In this “Hotline Pot-pourri” edition, Bob Cutler tells of the technical mishap that almost derailed his Mangy Moose episode, fields a listener question about expanding Apres culture beyond skiing, and candidly explains why he doesn’t serve CBD or THC cocktails—despite their popularity...


May 9, 2025

S2 E41 Forgive Me, Father Bill

Father Bill Labbe, a longtime friend of host Bob Cutler, joins this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Cocktails with Friends. Their friendship began in 2012 with a disagreement over student-athlete schedules and Sunday Mass, and has since grown into a bond grounded in mutual respect,...


May 2, 2025

S2 E40 RADIO Daiquiri Inquiry

Bob Cutler of Novio’s Bistro teaches listeners how to make a fresh strawberry daiquiri and a creative strawberry-rhubarb daiquiri during a fun, spring-themed episode of Cocktails with Friends on the George Hale Ric Tyler Show. He explains the classic daiquiri build, how to modify recipes...


Apr 25, 2025

S2 E39 Abe Furth & Chip’s Pineapple Fascination

Abe Furth of Orono Brewing joins Bob Cutler to talk about Wild Maine’s new pineapple seltzer, how après ski and après golf share the same spirit, and why their seltzers—vodka-based, unsweetened, and Maine-made—have exploded in popularity. With the new flavor set...


Apr 18, 2025

S2 E38 Hotline | Batching & Shoulder Season Sippers 

In this Hotline Edition, Bob breaks down how to batch cocktails like a pro using the classic 2-1-2 formula and gives three easy summer batch options: the Manhattan, Negroni, and Boulevardier. He walks listeners through how to pre-dilute, store, and serve. From...