All it takes is a few good men and women to get the discussion rolling on these Tom Cruise movies - and maybe a cocktail or two. All aboard the Booze Cruise!

Booze Cruise Podcast

Nick and I get theological in this episode of the Booze Cruise podcast. Should people pay for a crime they only thought about committing? In episode 23, we discuss all the moral implications of the Tom Cruise movie, Minority Report.

PRECOG-NAC PUNCH
3 oz whole milk
1.5 oz bourbon whiskey
1/2 oz cognac brandy
1 oz simple syrup
1/4 oz vanilla
nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together and pour over ice. Add nutmeg for garnish.

Episode 23: Minority Report (feat. Nick Fain)

In Episode 24 of the podcast, Erinn Hannigan and I discuss the movie Taps from 1981. Growing up in a military family, she gives a lot of insight into this movie!

TAPS OLD-FASHIONED (aka THE SNUG)
1 1/2 oz Jameson Whiskey
1 sugar cube
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
2 oz ginger ale
slice of an orange
maraschino cherry
- Place sugar cube in glass and saturate with bitters. Add a dash of plain water. Muddle until dissolved. Fill glass with ice. Add whiskey and ginger ale. Garnish with orange and cherry.

Episode 24: Taps (feat. Erinn Hannigan)

My cousin Cameron and I do a surprise double feature in episode 25. But it might not be two movies you'd imagine together. We watched Casablanca and my favorite Mission Impossible, Rogue Nation. You'll have to listen to find out why!

FRENCH 75 
1 oz gin
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz lemon juice
3 oz champagne

Episode 25: Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation (feat. Cameron Ross)

In episode 26, my oldest friend, Austin Hearn and I, discuss the ever-elusive Jack Reacher. One of the Tom Cruise movies I had never seen that I was most excited about watching for this podcast. How does it fare? Was it over-hyped? You'll have to listen to find out.

ONE SHOT OF JACK
Two scoops of ice cream (whatever you prefer, vanilla for me!)
Coffee poured over
1 oz shot of Jack Daniels

Episode 26: Jack Reacher (feat. Austin Hearn)

Chase, Cameron and I get together and geek out over the brand new Mission: Impossible 7 trailer.

Bonus Episode - Mission: Impossible 7 Trailer Breakdown

Perhaps one of the more infamous Tom Cruise movies for a reason not tied to the movie at all, Emma and I discuss War of the Worlds. Why is it so infamous? Well, this is the movie he was promoting when he jumped on Oprah's couch. We discuss the moment that almost took down Tom Cruise's career.

Episode 27: War of the Worlds (feat. Emma Moss)

Welcome to the Booze Cruise podcast - German edition! Sarah and Jess take a deep dive into Valkyrie and the history surrounding this famous event. You'll also learn why Jessica had to wear an eye patch for a week. It's an eye-opening experience!

GERMAN MANHATTAN
1.5 oz black forest cherry brandy
.5 oz sweet vermouth
1 oz lemon juice
spicy cherry bitters
pearl cherries

Stir and strain into a glass. Top with pearl cherries.

Episode 28: Valkyrie (feat. Sarah LaRuffa)

In the first episode of the Booze Cruise Podcast, I discuss the movie Cocktail with my friend, Fran Dorsey. We summarize the movies, indulge in some interesting facts and share a few laughs along the way.

Turquoise Blue Recipe
1 1/4 oz (37.5ml) White Rum
1/2 oz (15ml) Triple Sec
1/2 oz (15ml) Blue Curacao
1 oz (30ml) Sweet & Sour
1 1/2 oz (45ml) Pineapple Juice

Episode 1: Cocktail (feat. Fran Dorsey)

Welcome to the Booze Cruise podcast, where we watch Tom Cruise movies while sharing a drink.

Intro Episode

In the second episode of the Booze Cruise podcast, Niki and I discuss the movie American Made.

Our drink for this episode is the Coco Loco, also known as the Columbian Coconut Cocktail. See recipe below!

COCO LOCO (makes 4 servings)
1/4 cup of rum
1/4 cup of vodka
1/4 cup of tequila
2 cups of coconut cream
1 cup coconut water
juice of 3 limes
- Blend all ingredients except the ice. Pour over ice. Enjoy!

Episode 2: American Made (feat. Niki Roark)

In Episode 3, I sit down to discuss the movie, Interview with the Vampire, with my good friend and storytelling expert, Justin Boh. Take a listen...if you dare!

The drink for this episode is appropriately called Forever Young. See the recipe below!

FOREVER YOUNG
1 oz gin
4 oz red cranberry juice
1 oz club soda
1 lime wedge
Directions: Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes. Add the gin and cranberry juice to the glass. Add the club soda, garnish with a lime wedge and stir the drink.

Episode 3: Interview With The Vampire (feat. Justin Boh)

In Episode 4, my co-worker Sarah and I sit down to watch the movie that launched a thousand (okay, 40) Tom Cruise movies, Risky Business.

The drink for this episode is appropriately called, Whiskey Business.

WHISKEY BUSINESS
3 oz of ginger beer
3 oz of lemon-lime soda
2 oz of whiskey (Seagram's)
Directions: Pour the whiskey over ice in a rocks glass, then add soda and ginger beer.

Episode 4: Risky Business (feat. Sarah Eichenberger)

In Episode 5 of the Booze Cruise Podcast, my co-worker Korbin and I sit down to watch the very first Mission: Impossible. Your mission should you choose to accept it...is to listen to this episode.

RED LIGHT/GREEN LIGHT
1 part cherry grenadine
2 parts green apple liqueur
Club Soda
Directions: This is a layered cocktail. Pour the green apple liqueur in first. Then pour the cherry grenadine down the side slowly so that it sinks to the bottom. Watch how it layers then add Club Soda to taste!

Episode 5: Mission: Impossible (feat. Korbin Dudley)

In Episode 6, my dad and I watch the movie that made Tom Cruise a star, Top Gun.

The drink for this episode is a signature cocktail I have named, Goose's Aviator Fuel. See the recipe below!

GOOSE'S AVIATOR FUEL
1 part Grey Goose Lemon Vodka
2 parts Lemonade
1 part soda water
1 part lime juice

Episode 6: Top Gun (feat. Mark Ross)

In Episode 7, my cousin Cameron and I discuss the movie Jerry Maguire. Did you know it's been referenced in pop culture 504 times? The drink for this episode is called, Show Me The Money! Recipe below.

SHOW ME THE MONEY
1/2 part Aged Dark Rum
1/2 part Blue Curacao Liqueur
1/2 part Coconut Rum
1/2 part Melon Liqueur
4 parts Pineapple Juice
Splash of Sweet and Sour Mix
Build over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a glass.

Episode 7: Jerry Maguire (feat. Cameron Ross)

In Episode 8, my friend Krista LaRuffa and I take a deep dive into the movie, The Firm.

THE MEMPHIS QUEEN
2 oz of Bourbon
1 oz of Midori
1 oz of Peach Juice
Maraschino
Peach Wedge (optional)
- Pour into a glass filled with ice and stir.

Episode 8: The Firm (feat. Krista LaRuffa)

In Episode 9, I sit down with my sister to discuss the movie musical, Rock of Ages.

THE GOLDEN GOD ROCKTAIL
1 oz of Bourbon
2 oz of Freshly Squeezed Pineapple Juice
2 dashes of Organic Agave Nectar
Top off with Cream Soda
- Combine bourbon, agave nectar and pineapple juice in to a mixing glass and shake well. Strain into a Collins glass full of ice and top off with cream soda.

Episode 9: Rock Of Ages (feat. Catherine Ross)

In Episode 10 of the Booze Cruise Podcast, Chase Dunnette defends Mission: Impossible 2.

HI-C (C for Chimera)COCKTAIL
4 parts Code Red Mtn Dew
1 part Pineapple Juice
1 part Lime Juice
2 parts Sweet & Sour Mix
1 part Triple Sec
Stir over ice and add a cherry for a garnish!

Episode 10: Mission: Impossible 2 (feat. Chase Dunnette)

In Episode 11, my friend Kim and I discuss the movie Knight & Day.

KNIGHT & DAY COCKTAIL
2 oz of rum
1 oz of lime or coconut rum
2 oz of pineapple juice
1 oz of cream of coconut
1/2 oz of blue curaçao 
- Combine rums, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into chilled martini glass. Slowly drizzle down the side of the glass the blue curaçao to create the layered look.

Episode 11: Knight & Day (feat. Kim Moistner-Bartlett)

In Episode 12 of The Booze Cruise Podcast, my mom and I discuss the cinema classic, Rain Man.

RAYMOND'S CREAMSICLE FLOAT
4 oz of orange soda
1.5 oz of whipped cream vodka
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- Add whipped cream vodka to the bottom of your glass and spoon in two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Pour the orange soda on top, filling the glass. Enjoy with a spoon!

Episode 12: Rain Man (feat. Karen Ross)

In our special Mother's Day edition of the Booze Cruise podcast, Brian Murray and I watch and review The Mummy, of course. 

UNDER WRAPS
- half White Chocolate Liqueur 
- half Vanilla Cream Soda
- dash of Whipped Cream Vodka
Fill a glass with ice. Fill half with White Chocolate Liqueur. Fill the rest with Vanilla Cream Soda. Top it off with Whipped Cream Vodka.

Episode 13: The Mummy (feat. Brian Murray)

In Episode 14 of the Booze Cruise Podcast, my friend Lisa and I dive in to The Last Samurai.

THE LAST POM-URAI
1 oz of pomegranate juice
1 oz of cherry juice
2 oz of saké
1/8 tsp of vanilla extract
club soda (or cherry or vanilla sparkling water)
maraschino cherries (optional)

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the pomegranate juice, the cherry juice, saké and vanilla extract. Shake for about 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled. Pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice and top with club soda. Stir gently. Garnish with maraschino cherries, if you so desire.

Episode 14: The Last Samurai (feat. Lisa Van Berkel)

My friend Chase Dunnette and I breakdown the JJ-ness of it all in Mission: Impossible 3! 

JJ's SLUSH-O
- gas station slushie of your choosing
- add alcohol 
I chose a Wild Cherry slushie, mixed in some Bacardi lime rum and topped it off with some maraschino cherries.

Episode 15: Mission: Impossible 3 (feat. Chase Dunnette)

In Episode 16, my co-worker Cameron Rillo and I discuss the sleeper hit, Edge of Tomorrow. Or Live. Die. Repeat. Whatever floats your boat.

ZOMBIE
.5 oz of white rum
1.5 oz of golden rum
1 oz of dark rum
1 oz of lime juice
1 oz of pineapple juice
.5 oz of sugar syrup
1 oz of melon liqueur
- Shake all ingredients over ice and then strain into a glass. Enjoy!

Episode 16: Edge Of Tomorrow (feat. Cameron Rillo)

In Episode 17, my friend Erin and I discuss the amazing/terrible Irish accents in Far and Away!

IRISH VODKA COFFEE
3 oz cold brew coffee
1 oz vodka
1 oz Bailey's Irish cream
dash of nutmeg
- Mix the coffee, vodka and Bailey's in a shaker over ice. Pour in glass. Garnish with a dash of nutmeg.

Episode 17: Far and Away (feat. Erin Greenwood)

In Episode 18, a few good ladies break down my favorite movie of all time, A Few Good Men. Listen as Jocelyn Moss and Maddie Berry give us the low down on the acting in this movie, as well as the law.

A FEW GOOD MEN
1/2 oz of Johnnie Walker Red Label
1/2 oz of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey
1/2 oz of Jim Beam Peach
1/2 oz of simple syrup
1 oz of lemon juice
2 oz of club soda
3 maraschino cherries (one for each member of the team!)
- Pour all liquids into a shaker, shake lightly. Pour into cup. Top off with club soda and maraschino cherries!

Episode 18: A Few Good Men (feat. Jocelyn Moss & Madeline Berry)

In Episode 19, my friend Adria Hearn and I break down Collateral. And then we discuss what we would do if we were in Jamie Foxx's shoes. 

AMARETTO SUNRISE
2.5 oz orange juice
2.5 oz pineapple juice
2 oz amaretto
.5 oz cherry grenadine
- Pour juices and amaretto into a shaker filled with ice. Fill a Collins glass with ice, pour mix into glass. Drizzle grenadine slowly down the side and let sink to the bottom.

Episode 19: Collateral (feat. Adria Hearn)

If you can believe it, my guest Melissa Beale has only ever seen one other Mission: Impossible movie. Well, now she's seen two. Join us in episode 20 of the Booze Cruise podcast!

SALTED CARAMEL WHITE RUSSIAN
1.5oz of vodka
1 oz of Kahlua
2 oz of cream
1 tbsp of caramel sauce

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, Kahlua, cream and half of the caramel sauce. Shake well. Swirl the remaining caramel around the inside and rim of the glass. Fill with ice. Pour cocktail over top!

Episode 20: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (feat. Melissa Beale)

Susie and I went from outsiders to insiders in episode 21 of the podcast. That's right, we're here for every single actor and actress that starred in the 1983 hit, The Outsiders.

CHERRY SODA POP
1 tbsp grenadine
2 oz of spiced rum
8 oz of Coke/Diet Coke
maraschino cherries
- Pour all ingredients into a glass and stir. Enjoy!

Episode 21: The Outsiders (feat. Susie Lamb)

Megan and I may have completely misinterpreted this movie...or we nailed it. You'll have to watch and then listen to see what you think!

VANILLA SKYY COCKTAIL
(makes two)
3 oz vanilla Skyy Vodka
3 oz orange triple sec
1.5 oz amaretto
1.5 oz lime juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
vanilla cream soda
- Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice except vanilla cream soda. Pour in a glass and top off with vanilla cream soda as desired.

Episode 22: Vanilla Sky (feat. Megan Taylor)

I'm setting out on a journey to watch every single Tom Cruise movie ever made. Along the way, I'll be watching these movies with different friends and family members. The catch? Each movie/episode will also have it's own cocktail to go with it!

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