Rob and David interview Rebecca Smoyer, bar manager and traveling bartender, about her time working on "Bar Rescue," the diverse community of Highland Park in East LA and why "muddle" is our new favorite word. This week's specialty drinks: "Carmen #6" 2 oz jalapeño infused blanco tequila 1/2 oz agave 1/2 oz Lime juice 1/2 oz pamplemouse liquor (can sub grapefruit juice) 1/4 oz yuzu juice Shake and strain into an ice filled glass Top with angostura bitters and grapefruit peel Bonus Cocktails: “George Santos" Mocktail In shaker Muddle :5 mint sprigs & 3 slices cucumber  Add: 1/4 oz yuzu juice 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup Shake with Ice  Strain over ice and top with seltzer Make it a real cocktail by adding the “truth” 1.5 oz vodka or gin Garnish with cucumber and mint sprig "Joe Manchin" Sour In shaker 2 oz Singani 63 .75 oz lemon juice .75 oz simple syrup .5 oz aquafaba ( the liquid that comes with canned chickpeas) Shake and serve up or over ice Garnish with lemon & Fee Bros old fashioned bitters Check out Checker Hall and Lodge Room: https://www.checkerhall.com/ https://www.lodgeroomhlp.com/ Check out Singani63: https://singani63.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices