Chairman Wow



This week back in 1971, a chance encounter between two ping pong players — one American, one Chinese — led to a thaw in the cold war, and paved the way for President Nixon’s biggest political coup. Hear all about it, then bounce a jugful of this custom cocktail back and forth between friends:

The “Chairman Wow” - as served up by Shanghai barman Logan Brouse.

For a six-serving jug, pour:

  • 3/10 bottle of bourbon or whiskey
  • Cold store-bought green tea

Into a large pitcher with ice. Stir in honey to taste. Drink backhanded for additional “Wow” factor.

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      The Dinner Party Download is a fast and funny ‘booster shot’ of news and culture designed to help you dazzle your friends and family at this weekend’s dinner party. Hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam set the table every Friday. Hear what our guests are saying about us inside... more

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