Manic Joy Cocktails Posts
Because every great conversation deserves a great drink.
Welcome to our virtual bar cart! Here you’ll find the cocktail recipes we’ve sipped (sometimes too quickly) during episodes of Manic Joy. Whether it’s a spicy El Diablo, a cozy classic, or something totally unhinged we found in a dusty recipe book, these drinks are part of the show—and part of the joy.
Shake one up, press play, and join us. Cheers!
Welcome to our virtual bar cart! Here you’ll find the cocktail recipes we’ve sipped (sometimes too quickly) during episodes of Manic Joy. Whether it’s a spicy El Diablo, a cozy classic, or something totally unhinged we found in a dusty recipe book, these drinks are part of the show—and part of the joy.
Shake one up, press play, and join us. Cheers!
March 12, 2026
Featured Cocktail: Irish Coffee
Some drinks feel like they were invented for conversation.An Irish coffee is one of them.It’s warm. A little sweet. A little strong. Perfect for slow mornings, late nights, or sitting on the couch talking about life the way Dave and Reese …
March 1, 2026
Featured Cocktail: Dirty Spicy Martini
The one that was supposed to be spicy… and mostly just dirty.If you’ve been listening to Ep. 149, you know this drink caused some trust issues.It was meant to be bold. Fiery. Confident.Instead, it was more like… suspiciousl…
Feb. 21, 2026
Featured Cocktail: Clean Snow Martini
This one started as a joke.We were talking about snow.Then about “snow.”Then about stage props, roof leaks, and ice dams.And somehow we landed on this.The Clean Snow Martini looks innocent. Pale. Bright. A little frosty.…
Feb. 15, 2026
Featured Cocktail: The French Kiss Cocktail
If you listened to Ep. 147: An STD of Love (Happy Valentine’s Day) on our couples podcast, you already know this wasn’t a quiet, candlelit evening.There was a towed car.There was snow drama.There was Chick-fil-A timing chaos.But …
Sept. 6, 2025
Featured Cocktail: Pear Martini
Pear MartiniSometimes your brain’s a mess. Sometimes it’s brilliant. Either way, a Pear Martini helps. This was the drink of choice for Manic Joy episode 130 — light, crisp, and just fancy enough to make us feel like we had our l…
June 19, 2025
Featured Cocktail: Black Forest Martini
🍒 The Black Forest MartiniA cocktail as dramatic and delicious as a letter from Annie OakleyInspired by a chocolate cherry cordial—and made even better with a little creative improvisation—this cocktail tastes like dessert in a glass…
May 18, 2025
Featured Cocktail: The Vesper Martini
🍸 The Vesper Martini: A Boozy Beauty with Bond-Level CoolWe’re not saying the Vesper Martini is responsible for everything that happened in this episode… but we’re also not not saying that. Remember, this is our go-to co…
April 27, 2025
Featured Cocktail: Classic Vodka Martini
If there’s one cocktail that screams “grown-up,” it’s the classic vodka martini. It’s simple, crisp, and dangerously easy to fall in love with—especially when you’re recording a new episode and need a little…
April 20, 2025
Featured Cocktail: El Camino
El Camino CocktailAs featured in Episode 125: “Baby, You Can Drive My Car!”This one’s for the car lovers, the deal negotiators, the dashboard DJs—and anyone who’s ever named their vehicle like a pet. The El Camino i…
April 13, 2025
Featured Cocktail: Chocolate Martini
The drink that helped us dive headfirst into the weird, wild world of Garbage Pail Kids!If you listened to Episode 124: Hope Grows in a Dump, you know we kicked off the Garbage Pail Kids nostalgia dive with a little something indulgent in our glas…
March 23, 2025
Featured Cocktail: El Diablo
A Show About the Show (and a Damn Good Drink)In Episode 122 of Manic Joy, we did something a little different. Instead of diving into a theme like love or uncertainty, we turned the spotlight on the show itself.Over a couple of El Diablos (more …