5 Pro Chefs Make Their Go-To Cocktails | Test Kitchen Talks

5 Pro Chefs Make Their Go-To Cocktails | Test Kitchen Talks | Bon Appétit

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Join Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Melissa Miranda, Zaynab Issa, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each mix up their go-to cocktails (and mocktails!) From a salty and refreshing grapefruit libation to smoky mezcal "ranch water," one of these cocktails is sure to make your regular pool party rotation.
See Zaynab's full Honey-Berry-Kombucha Spritzer recipe here: www.bonappetit.com/recipe/hon...
Get Kendra's full recipe for her Salty Grapefruit Refresher: www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sal...
Director: Amanda Veitia
Director of Photography: Jeremy Harris
Editor: Kris Knight
Producer: Parisa Kosari
Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Kyle LeClaire
Audio: Rachel Suffian
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Associate Culinary Prouder: Katrina Zito
Culinary Assistant: Biba Clark
Production Assistant: Kayla Zimmerman
Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
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0:00 Introduction
0:26 DeVonn’s Young Coconut Pisco Sour
3:07 Zaynab’s Honey-Berry Kombucha Spritzer
6:08 Melissa’s P.O.G. Margarita
8:57 Brad’s Lemongrass Mezcal Ranch Water
11:13 Kendra’s Salty Grapefruit Refresher
14:40 Why is it called ‘Ranch Water’ Brad?
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@MacDoesIt Жыл бұрын

Honestly a reoccuring mixology show would be a great idea

@kiki___. Жыл бұрын

I love you Mac ❤️✨🤞🏾

@cameronward8445 Жыл бұрын

They fired their mixology expert

@Isipeasylemonsqueezy Жыл бұрын

@@cameronward8445 Delaney 😤?

@JAZZnMOTION Жыл бұрын

I just wish we had Delanys drink segment 😭😭 OG’s remember

@dkoppenol Жыл бұрын

Was thinking this exactly. One of everything 😭

@elleohai Жыл бұрын

Lol.. the only consistent is change. Adaptability is key, this is a good vid! :) Now.

@duddyjeperson6664 Жыл бұрын

I just wish we still had those moments where Brad would see Delaney and say his name like it was his nemesis

@alexklein278 Жыл бұрын

@@duddyjeperson6664 Delaney ! 😠

@jeebs621 Жыл бұрын

Delaney made the best videos

@jton6852 Жыл бұрын

Always funny that Brad's "go to" seems like something he might have just made for the first time (at least in the way he makes it.)

@jontowery2002 Жыл бұрын

Literately every time

@yellowyeti1234 Жыл бұрын

Brad's the definition of chaotic good

@ServoTom Жыл бұрын

His go-to is whatever sounds good in the moment haha

@stephaniebriggs9346 Жыл бұрын

“Sandra Lee pour” best comment ever!😅🤣 I totally laughed out loud !! Thanks Brad!

@seemasaleem6722 Жыл бұрын

I freaking love how they included someone who doesn't drink and their spin on it, so inclusive i live for it

@jaredreeks7798 Жыл бұрын

PLEASE, i need more its alive with brad. Please bon appetite, im begging you.

@jaredreeks7798 Жыл бұрын

@@MrJoshcc600 this feels pretty ignorant bro, think about how brad would feel about your comment

@modest_mind2526 Жыл бұрын

@@jaredreeks7798 you're just projecting. He's saying he wants more of his show, nothing wrong with that. In fact, that what creators like to hear.

@Ona1000 Жыл бұрын

Kendra’s comment on “if a bar has a good ice game they have a good everything game” is so right

@blakewesthomas8051 Жыл бұрын

Brad making a drink that looks like something a dad at a bbq would just come up with on the fly is VERY on brand

@seviren Жыл бұрын

Brad always has the best references. TPB, Napoleon Dynamite, and now that Sandra Lee pouring meme video.

@akirebara Жыл бұрын

Yes! And Sandra Lee is doing well after her cancer bouts and recent hysterectomy.

@leighalmond4128 Жыл бұрын

Devonne is so crazy! He always says it so simple and then uses the most outrageous ingredients!

@bl0ndeNbronzedx3 Жыл бұрын

lol!!

@aenamabag Жыл бұрын

1:35 you should actually add all the ingredients, shake it a little without the ice in there to get that egg white emulsified, then add the ice and shake it again. You'll get a much nicer foam.

@wubanger Жыл бұрын

Also double strain it and pour it in a pre-chilled coupe glass 🍸or any other cocktail glassware. Save the coconut for something else .😉 The ingredients are legit and the recipe itself is fine, however. Big plus for using Peruvian Pisco Quebranta. 👏👏

@houseymousey8159 Жыл бұрын

!!!

@stantheman4927 Жыл бұрын

came here to say the same, absolute shitshow

@aenamabag Жыл бұрын

@@wubanger Absolutely. If my drink comes in a coconut I expect it to have about 4-6 ounces of several different rums, some falernum or orgeat, a good amount of cirtrus, and maybe some fruit juices.

@briannabryan2014 Жыл бұрын

@@stantheman4927 I mean this is HIS drink soo make it how you want?

@leavizzone1377 Жыл бұрын

Happened to have all the ingredients in my fridge to make Zaynab’s . Even the pink lady apple kombucha that she’s using I’ve now had 3 this evening . Soooooooo good. Can’t recommend enough. I put vodka in it.😏 My new fav cocktail

@loftyjones675 Жыл бұрын

I could see some nice gin going great in it!

@frankie9736 Жыл бұрын

Frozen pina coladas. I make them any time there's a party at my place. I just freeze tinned pineapple in advance then whizz it up in a blender with lime, coconut cream and rum. Or I make 2 batches and leave the rum out of one so kids can have it too and I find they like sharing the same stuff as the adults. So easy, not super pricey either, the coconut cream can be but overall a pitcher last time using the expensive coconut cream cost maybe £10 including the alcohol (and there was A LOT of alcohol in there). Never fails to get sooo many compliments. and I don't particularly pay attention to measurements just play it by ear.

@rmaa_sd Жыл бұрын

Great to see Kendra again, missed her (crazy shirt!). Hope Harold is okay, haven't seen him in a while.

@badassmillz_ Жыл бұрын

Brad's drink made my stomach burn just watching lmao

@Fehren_Hi Жыл бұрын

POG and Li hing mui is where it's at!!! Hawai'i represent!

@peggymiller8684 Жыл бұрын

Always Glad to see Brad!

@os-1452 Жыл бұрын

Brad's drink looks and sounds amazing!

@vickylikesthis Жыл бұрын

omg, melissa's sounds amazing. really really need to try it.

@Sasuke0404 Жыл бұрын

i love the ron swanson: 3 glasses of lagavulin followed by vigorous love making for 2 hours. best served cold but without ice (applys to both parts)

@laurenpelaez8970 Жыл бұрын

Excited to try Brad's recipe. LOVE Mezcal

@greenblaze9189 Жыл бұрын

the first cocktail video is what got me hooked. full circle

@twanozzo Жыл бұрын

the last cocktail is genius!

@stefanmarchione6757 Жыл бұрын

Although it was non-alcoholic...I really liked it, too! I'd add orange-infused seltzer and/or a nice rum (Bacardi Mandrin, perhaps! 😜🍊🍹)

@genevieveleach3849 Жыл бұрын

That POG marg looks sooo good

@zach3664 Жыл бұрын

I know this is random but I want to see more it's alive with Brad Leone

@demetriaduma6218 Жыл бұрын

Devonn is such a mood love him! hope to see him in more segments :)

@tipsyfairy9013 Жыл бұрын

“ a Sandra Lee pour” 🤣🤣

@princessjellyfish6057 Жыл бұрын

i saw that spa water joke brad lmaoooo

@rory4016 Жыл бұрын

DeVonn and brad are the best. so entertaining

@vanessasol1166 Жыл бұрын

The kombucha wow … definitely going to try it….

@PSroka Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about making POG margaritas yesterday!!! Perfect!

@vladoilic8497 Жыл бұрын

I love the way Devonn is dressed. Looks like something Harry Styles would wear 😂

@nicoyoung1159 Жыл бұрын

Thank you zaynab for giving an alcohol free option! Love cocktail/mocktail vibes but I don’t drink also!

@anzioa Жыл бұрын

the last person did alcohol free as well

@MBou0626 Жыл бұрын

Alex is and was the king of cocktails and no one will compare to his concoctions

@GourmetVagabond Жыл бұрын

My fav channel!! 😍

@Laliloluful Жыл бұрын

You need to add ice to the glass/coconut and should strain the pisco sour. Also dry shaking before the ice shake would be a good idea for the foam!

@itsvideotime382 Жыл бұрын

i kinda want to try Kendra's but instead of the preserved lemon paste, use a yuzu kosho add that little kick of heat to the summery drink!

@raynagmanov129 Жыл бұрын

Will there be another season of Its Alive? I wanna see more Brad !!!! tq

@dee1366 Жыл бұрын

I’m so grateful for Zaynab for always coming through with the halal options!

@msmiami212 Жыл бұрын

Kendra too!

@KamiInValhalla Жыл бұрын

I love the Sandra Lee pour hahahaha

@lucastamayo4066 Жыл бұрын

How can't you miss Delany in an episode like this😟

@joshe5180 Жыл бұрын

TRU

@calvinahnee1919 Жыл бұрын

Miranda got that "Aloha Muchachos" drink. I'm coining that drink JK 😜. It makes this Hawaiian bartender proud to see POG in drinks.

@kristopherlouie_lethyl Жыл бұрын

Zaynab: I'm just going to add some ice Zaynab: [adds an entire block of ice] Oh okay

@3ls4g4c10us Жыл бұрын

That Pisco Sour needs a dry shake before adding ice to the shaker.

@MrZane777 Жыл бұрын

Or a reverse mime shake

@williamdeschamps5804 Жыл бұрын

You can also tilt the glass to pour the kombucha instead of using a barspoon

@clairestamborski7374 Жыл бұрын

woot! a mock-tail!

@kasparjosephotto Жыл бұрын

I’m glad Peruvian pisco is being used 😇 🇵🇪

@leighalmond4128 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of it before!

@MrZane777 Жыл бұрын

@@leighalmond4128 essentially Peruvian brandy in a sense

@makiliv Жыл бұрын

Try Piscologia (not an ad).

@grapegirl Жыл бұрын

More mocktails please

@davidhickey8613 Жыл бұрын

pretty certain you're supposed to dry shake anything with egg white and then add ice and do a quick shake

@SMac8170 Жыл бұрын

We need more Brad! Where is my It's Alive baby?!?!

@marciohenrique4820 Жыл бұрын

You can't have a Margarita without Cointreau. Period.

@andrescabrera8006 Жыл бұрын

Though all of these cockltails look & sound great, the only one who did everything right was the 2nd chef. The one who made the Kombucha mocktail. Proper technique, measured out ingredients, proper garnishes, presentation, & proper knowledge. Again the others weren't bad. It would just be cool too see more real bartenders with a platform to do this right.

@christianterrill3503 Жыл бұрын

I'm easy to please my favorite mixed cocktail is a simple vodka tonic, double shot of vodka. No lime or lemon. Lots of ice.

@kimchi11696 Жыл бұрын

Pisco sours are top notch 👍🏽

@katief7047 Жыл бұрын

Love the idea for Kendra’s grapefruit drink. One of my fav snacks is sprinkling a little salt on grapefruit so I know I would love that, definitely going to try asap!

@stefanmarchione6757 Жыл бұрын

Just a quick tip...I'd use an orange infused seltzer water to "layer" all the flavors of citrus fruits; use all slices of citrus in the highball glass. I even like it non-alcoholic (but would probably use Bacardi Mandrin Rum! 😜😋🍹🍊)

@katief7047 Жыл бұрын

@@stefanmarchione6757 great tip, thanks!!

@stefanmarchione6757 Жыл бұрын

@@katief7047 Enjoy! 🍹😉

@katief7047 Жыл бұрын

@@stefanmarchione6757 btw I’m not a big fan of rum or dark liquors but I’m going to try it with tequila and/or vodka - thinking it will be similar to a Paloma. My sisters grapefruit tree is producing so much rn thanks to the weird heat wave/tropical storm in SoCal so I can’t wait to use them! Cheers

@stefanmarchione6757 Жыл бұрын

@@katief7047 That sounds delicious! Palomas are really nice...if you want to substitute vodka, I think Stoli has an orange essence vodka. It would be good, as well. I bet those grapefruit trees are wonderful; the scent alone! Wish I could partake, but it affects a medication I take. I do, however, enjoy a small serving of ruby red grapefruit juice once in a while; so refreshing! I do love citrus. Hope you try the drink, and share how it was! 😉🍹👱

@The_Green_Queen Жыл бұрын

I’m a juice of one lime guy, too

@meredithbyrd6456 Жыл бұрын

Love that a mocktail was included!! More mocktail recipes!!

@LRDZw13bL Жыл бұрын

Hey DeVonn, you have to shake the Egg White without the ice and adding it after the first dry shake to the shaker ;)

@thatdudebro Жыл бұрын

no, actually. although it may make it a little more frothy it is by no means necessary.

@MrZane777 Жыл бұрын

You can reverse mime shake and get just as much if not more foam.

@mmarksz86 Жыл бұрын

@@thatdudebro Maybe, but shaker had two cocktails worth of liquid plus ice. Didn't leave much room for good mixing. Dry shake or reverse dry shake was probably needed for the best outcome here.

@williamdeschamps5804 Жыл бұрын

Who cares about the froth, he ends up drinking with a straw...

@thatdudebro Жыл бұрын

@@williamdeschamps5804 baahahha good point

@bigazzasian Жыл бұрын

A good ole Sandra Lee pour!! My man!! Lol

@cameronward8445 Жыл бұрын

Alllllways dry shake a egg white cocktail unless you only use a single small cube (then add a full shake on small rocks) or single big rock.

@DowntownDiva Жыл бұрын

I love margaritas and that POG marg... babes!!! gimme 10.

@gracefulh3545 Жыл бұрын

i appreciate the mocktail inclusion!!

@nearlybrilliant Жыл бұрын

Seems a bit strange to serve something with no coconut in it in a coconut ??

@stefanmarchione6757 Жыл бұрын

I get the aesthetic, but thought the same thing...🤔

@rgrwlco Жыл бұрын

I find it hard to believe that a "go-to cocktail" should include the instructions "use a drill"

@brando444 Жыл бұрын

k but does anyone know where DeVonn got that shirt? I LOVE it.

@Jytube231 Жыл бұрын

Only Brad and Melissa understand the concept of "go-to." Nobody whipping out a coconut, a power drill and one of those "22 dollars for 3 ounces of drink" long icecubes on a summer afternoon.

@TheBlackVelveteen Жыл бұрын

Lol wut? Everything in Melissa’s would require either a trip to a specialty store or making a simple syrup ahead of time for me

@vickylikesthis Жыл бұрын

@@TheBlackVelveteen i find it fun that melissa's would absolutely be go-tos / readily available things for some peeps & a specialty store items for some other peeps.

@Jytube231 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBlackVelveteen The powder is discardable, and the POG is just a varietal fruit nectar. Most "breakfast" juices contain those ingredients or a combination thereof.

@rockchalk4life13 Жыл бұрын

Ok DeVonn, I see you in that Harry Styles Bode number

@moemoney444 Жыл бұрын

Okay so I guess ill try the egg white drink..

@bigpolski4985 Жыл бұрын

Wish there were new episodes of "it's alive"

@ryanbonner25 Жыл бұрын

This episode should’ve been a pissup, next time just have everyone getting hammered 🎉

@AmeliaAirheart Жыл бұрын

I wish the BA kitchen could make a whole video on different mocktails! There are even many brands that make non-alcoholic spirits.

@alocinpav Жыл бұрын

Someone tell DeVonn to please shake your egg white drinks without ice first!

@sanderstar1000 Жыл бұрын

"A few ingredients, nothing too fancy" - an entire coconut on the table

@marifazekas5650 Жыл бұрын

Nobody is surprised that Brad had a bunch of aromatics in his 😂

@matthewfiorentini5083 Жыл бұрын

Devonn please tell me where you got that GORGEOUS button shirt im obsessed

@lindysmith13 Жыл бұрын

Sandra Lee was so watchable. I don't care that she scratched the back of that lovely traveling man who wrote a book and broke my heart. anyhoo - I love a good pour.

@cocktailclub-loungemusic Жыл бұрын

Nice, just add music. Cookies and milk, peanut butter and jelly, Bert and Ernie - some pairings are just to be. And we can safely add “music and cocktails” to the list as well.

@seanylewl Жыл бұрын

isn't using a straw on a rimmed cocktail a bit silly? Same for that coconut drink - he put effort into making a drink with a nice frothy head and then put it in a vessel that is impossible to drink out of without a straw!

@Jazminzesati Жыл бұрын

I like to have a straw sometimes and lick some of the rim when i feel like it, but yeah its kind of unnecessary when there are not solids

@brittanygriffiths9507 Жыл бұрын

You have to shake egg whites without ice first before shaking with ice.

@MrZane777 Жыл бұрын

You can do a reverse mime shake just don’t build a cocktail over ice you can’t control dilution as much.

@brittanygriffiths9507 Жыл бұрын

It’s not just about dilution, that first shake is important to get rid of bacteria

@phug0id Жыл бұрын

Sailor Jerry's and any diet soda.... even Mtn. Dew

@kevinor8811 Жыл бұрын

Always dry shake your egg white cocktails boys and girls

@MrZane777 Жыл бұрын

You can reverse mime them too makes it easier for a lot of people to hit fill lines and doesn’t over dilute if you do it correctly

@ohitsscotty Жыл бұрын

this is pog

@dandles2010 Жыл бұрын

100% am going to make a pogarita.

@friedoompa-loompa2876 Жыл бұрын

Where is It’s Alive??

@freighter1097 Жыл бұрын

Not this one. It'll be okay.

@friedoompa-loompa2876 Жыл бұрын

@@freighter1097 seeing Brad, but not seeing It’s Alive is sad

@christianterrill3503 Жыл бұрын

It's dead :(

@friedoompa-loompa2876 Жыл бұрын

@@christianterrill3503 did they announce that?

@electricpens Жыл бұрын

Kombucha has alcohol, just like traditional sodas. Fermented things often do. Doesn't have the effect of alcohol often. But, people super-sensitive to alcohol and fermentation may want to test it out

@PerpetualJoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for including non-alcoholic drinks!

@naddster Жыл бұрын

bon appetit and I have very different ideas of what “go-to” means

@higgy82 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the time stamps. Makes it easier to skip everyone that isn't Brad.

@sonicthegt Жыл бұрын

Love the first cocktail out the gate is made incorrectly. Need to shake the egg white without ice either before or after shaken with ice to emulsify the egg white into the drink. Also needs a nice hard shake.

@charlestoncooper5265 Жыл бұрын

it just goes to show that chefs might think they understand the bar but have a habit of overestimating how much goes into it