How to Drink New Riff with Mollie Lewis, President

In music, most of us are attracted to a song’s continually repeated musical rhythm, "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones, or "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes, but once those were new to us. Our guest today is here to remind us of the pleasure we get when discovering a new riff. Sponsored by Visit Cincy , I am thrilled to introduce you to Mollie Lewis, the President of New Riff Distilling , which took Kentucky’s leitmotif of bourbon and sprinkled in a few eighth-note surprises to create a liquid that is winning awards not only at home but around the world. Her story proves there’s always room for a new tune in town. Not only am I excited to introduce Mollie to you, but also the whole Cincy Region — where North meets South and Ohio meets Kentucky. Just a bridge apart, Cincinnati’s German heritage and urban energy connect with Northern Kentucky’s Southern charm. While you are there, you can sip bourbon, sample craft beer, and savor award-winning cuisine. There are tons of vibrant street art, historic landmarks, and stunning architecture to explore — all along a riverfront that’s buzzing with festivals year-round. You can plan your trip at visitcincy.com . Our cocktail of the week is the New Fashioned: INGREDIENTS 2 oz. New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon 3 dashes Angostura Bitters 3 dashes Orange Bitters 1/4 oz. Rich Demerara Syrup* METHOD Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass Add ice and then stir until chilled Strain over a large rock in a rocks glass or coupe Garnish with an orange peel *Rich Demerara Syrup - In a large pot, mix 12 oz of water and 24 oz of demerara sugar together on low heat. Use a spoon to slowly stir as the mixture heats up. Heat through until sugar dissolves, never allowing the mixture to come to a boil. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com , plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to . Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media

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How to Drink New Riff with Mollie Lewis, President is an episode from Lush Life | The World's Best Bartenders & Cocktail Makers by Susan L. Schwartz.

This episode is 42:42 long.

This episode was published on Dec 8, 2025.

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