The Daiquiri Inquiry: Pink Drinks, Prom Nights & Rhubarb Revelations

Last time Bob Cutler crashed the airwaves at the George Hale and Ric Tyler show, he got distracted—classic Bob. But today? Laser-focused. Dialed in. The Daiquiri Inquiry is officially underway, and yes, he brought a bucket.

Live from Studio 7A (complete with bulletproof glass and a well-traveled mini bar), Bob whipped up not one but two strawberry daiquiris: the OG version and a riffed-out remix with rhubarb flair. The base? One-and-a-half parts spirit, three-quarters citrus, three-quarters sugar. Shake it like you mean it and pour into a coupe.  Bam—sunshine in a glass.

Now, about that remix. Enter: gin, strawberry liqueur, a touch of Italian red bitter (hi, Dolidara), and just enough simple syrup to keep things civilized. It’s like the original daiquiri went to Europe, bought a scarf, and came back with opinions.

Don’t have Courtney’s handcrafted strawberry syrup in your fridge? Make your own. It’s called simple syrup for a reason—equal parts sugar and hot water, a few strawberries, heat it up to cool it off, and voilà.

And if gin’s not your jam? Swap it. Tequila makes it a margarita. Whiskey makes it a conversation. Vodka makes it… well, pink and polite.

So, whether you’re chasing rhubarb dreams or reliving prom night with a gin fizz (no judgment, George), just remember: cocktails are social. They’re meant to be shared, sipped, and celebrated.

Listen to it all on the Cocktails with Friends podcast.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.  

Until then: shake well, sip slowly, and embrace the pink drink.   Cheers!