io9: We Come From the Future

Hosted by Annalee Newitz and Esther Inglis-Arkell.

io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today. Annalee Newitz, editor in chief of io9, and Esther Inglis Arkell, io9 writer, cover science fiction and science fact in a studio format with segments including... Read More

The Science of Cocktails

Friday, August 31st, 2012 – running time 10:27

It's all about mixing drinks on this episode of "We Come from the Future." Esther and Annalee share their favorite sci-fi drinks, and Nightclub & Bar's 2012 Bartender of the Year Russell Davis joins us on set to create two crazy cocktail homages to science fiction using dry ice and fire! Plus, the neuroscience behind why you get drunk.

Get started with your drinking with these fun sci-fi themed cocktails!

Favorite Science Fictional Drinks

Annalee and Esther compare their favorite alcoholic beverages in science fiction and see which makes for a better toast!

00:38 | Play

Fun with Cocktail Science!

Nightclub & Bar's 2012 Bartender of the Year Russell Davis joins the show as he showcases 2 amazing Science Fiction inspired cocktails. One super cold and the other red hot!

02:09 | Play

Why You Get Drunk

We thought it would be fun to leave the science explanations until after Esther got a couple of drinks in her. So while we talk about how alcohol works, you can slso see its effects.

08:19 | Play

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About the Show

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Show Title:
io9: We Come From the Future
Description:
io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today.
Categories:
Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Apr 13, 2012
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