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Immaculate Conception, the White Lady cocktail, and kissing saints

Drinking With The Saints

Mike and Alexandra talk about what the Immaculate Conception is, what it is not, and why it was defined in 1854 of all times. Also discussed: Why St. Joachim must have been a great kisser. They enjoy one of their favorite cocktails: the White Lady, and talk about its variations. Drink: White Lady 1 egg white 2 tsp. Powdered sugar 1 oz. gin 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. Cointreau 1 tbsp. Fresh lemon juice Lemon bitters Beat egg whites and powdered sugar until the mixture forms soft peaks.  Pour the egg mixture and all other liquid ingredients except lemon bitters into a large shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with lemon bitters. Contest: Help us come up with a nickname for listeners of the show! Email your suggestions to podcast@drinkingwiththesaints.com and you could win a signed copy of Drinking with the Saints! We would love to hear from you! Send us an email with your comments or feedback to podcast@drinkingwiththesaints.com Mike’s newest book is out! Check out “Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained” now! Don’t miss the Spain and Portugal pilgrimage river cruise with Mike, Alexandra, and Fr. Leo Patalinghug April 22 - May 3, 2023. Get the details at drinkingwiththesaints.com Let us know what you think, or share a picture of your drinks with us! Find us on Instagram at @drinkingsaints - - - - - “Stay with us O Lord because it is getting toward evening. Bless our drinks and our conversation. Amen” Find more at: https://drinkingwiththesaints.com/ Instagram @drinkingsaints Produced by Back Row Media backrow.fm Instagram @backrowmedia Find the Books: Drinking with the Saints  Drinking with St. Nick Drinking with Your Patron Saints