Episode 106 Spirited Conversations w SpiritedLA
Ep. 106: Spirited Conversations - Mixing Up Junk Food Martini’s with Hannah Chamberlain
Welcome to Season 7 episode 106 of The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle
In this episode, we're shaking things up (literally) with author, home bartender, and cocktail influencer extraordinaire Hannah Chamberlain of @spiritedLA fame. Hannah joins us to discuss her viral "Drinking Wherever Bartenders Tell Me To" series, her peculiar "Icons of Misbehavior" creations, and those weirdly dirty martinis that might make traditionalists clutch their pearls. We dive into Hannah's journey from UCLA history grad to cocktail creator whose videos have been viewed over half a billion times online. Plus, we attempt to make her infamous "Junk Food Martini" complete with salt and vinegar potato chip-infused spirits and blue cheese stuffed olives. Whether you're a seasoned home bartender or someone who's just discovered the joy of mixing cocktails at 35,000 feet, Hannah's boozy etiquette from her book "How to Be a Better Drinker" will have you raising your glass with newfound confidence. Prepare for a spirited conversation that's equal parts informative, entertaining, and delightfully unconventional — just like Hannah's approach to cocktail culture.
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✈️ From Vinegar Vodka to Airplane Cocktails
We dive deep into the strange and delightful corners of cocktail culture—starting with Hannah’s Junk Food Martini, featuring a bold salt & vinegar chip–infused vodka. Yes, it’s weird. Yes, it’s amazing. And yes, you’re going to want to try it.
Hannah shares the backstory of how she dreams up cocktails that are just a little bit rebellious. From her Weirdly Dirty Martinis series to mixing extravagant drinks mid-flight, she’s pushing the boundaries of where and how we enjoy a great cocktail.
🍸 How to Be a Better Drinker (Her Words, Not Ours)
This episode also celebrates Hannah’s brand-new book, How to Be a Better Drinker: Cocktail Recipes and Boozy Etiquette. A total must-have for cocktail lovers, the book blends timeless party etiquette with cheeky, modern charm. It’s already sold out its first print of 10,000 copies before it even hit shelves and has earned praise from outlets like Food & Wine, Portland Monthly, and InsideHook.
You can find it at Anthropologie and just about anywhere books are sold—and if you ask us, it’s the perfect gift for that friend who loves a martini but maybe needs a little help hosting happy hour.
🧭 Spirited Travels & Viral Series
With over 500 million views online, Hannah’s digital series have become essential cocktail content. She's the creator of:
Drinking Wherever Bartenders Tell Me To (15 cities and counting!)
Icons of Misbehavior
Weirdly Dirty Martinis
And, of course, her viral in-flight cocktail experiments
Alongside viral fame, Hannah brings serious credentials—she graduated summa cum laude from UCLA, worked at BuzzFeed, and continues to reshape how we talk about cocktail culture.
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Whether you're here for the martinis, the etiquette tips, or the pure joy of Hannah’s storytelling, this episode is packed with laughs, inspiration, and a salty vodka recipe you’ll never forget.
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