S2 E34 Cocktails With Friends Hotline | Capri Pants, Golf & Women's Whiskey

Cocktails With Friends

S2 E34 Hotline | Capris Pants, Golf & Women’s Whiskey

Bob Cutler takes on listener questions in this Cocktails with Friends Hotline episode, covering the coming Spring and seasonal Old Fashioned variations, the May 5th reopening of Birdies at Bangor Muni, and upcoming women-focused whiskey events at the Bistro. Bob reassures one caller that spirit-forward drinks can stay in the mix year-round with small tweaks -- no matter what you’re wearing for pants, Birdies' Derby Party on May 3rd, and teases an April Scotch tasting at Novios!

Key Topics

• Seasonal Cocktails – Adapting heavy-spirited drinks for warmer weather without sacrificing flavor.

• Birdies' Return – New menu, big events, and why Bangor’s golf bar is the place to be.

• Whiskey for Women – Encouraging women to explore whiskey through fun, educational events.

Episode Index

• [00:45] – Old Fashioned for Spring? Bob says no need to switch to flowery drinks—just tweak your recipe with wheated bourbon or fruit liqueurs.

• [04:30] – Birdies Returns! The golf course bar reopens May 5th with a Derby Party on May 3rd, featuring margaritas on draft and new craft beer.

• [08:15] – Women & Whiskey Events: Novio’s launches monthly whiskey tastings for women, covering Scotch, Japanese, and American whiskey.

• [10:50] – Bartending Pet Peeves: Bob playfully criticizes the return of Capri-length cut-offs and defends spirit-forward spring cocktails.

• [14:20] – Hotline Reminder: Listeners can call 207-814-0177 with cocktail questions for future episodes.