EPI 278 :: Emily Key :: Assistant Director of Learning and Public Relations :: Smithsonian Latino Center :: Remix

Designated Drinker Show

It’s time for a Remix. We’re bringing back a few of our all-star guests for a second round for some boozy banter and lots of laughter. These Designated Drinkers will share their latest adventures, insights, and entertaining anecdotes over another one of our amazing cocktails. Join us as we reconnect and toast to their tenacity, power to overcome and inspiring journeys.

It’s the holiday season so Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza—however you celebrate the season, bring on all the cheer, joy and happiness and take a journey back to 2021 when we introduced you to Emily Key, the Asst Dir of Learning and Public Relations at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. We are talking about family, friends, food and all things that make the holidays uniquely our own.

So, let’s embrace all the good this holiday season brings, and may you and yours find love, joy and happiness in the traditions that are yours. We’ll see in 2025. Cheers!

Want more Emily? Check out episode 204.

Cocktail Recipe:

The Fizzy Fig

1 (750-mL) bottle Prosecco or sparkling wine

4 oz elderflower liqueur

2 oz fig syrup*

4 oz club soda

2 figs, sliced for garnish

8 rosemary sprigs, for garnish

*Fig syrup

.5 cup granulated sugar

.5 cup water

2 tbsp fig spread

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, water, and fig spread. Stir occasionally, until slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Once cool, store in an air-tight container and keep refrigerated

In a large pitcher, combine Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and 2 oz. fig syrup. Fill with ice. Top off with club soda. Over fresh ice, pour into wine glasses and garnish with figs and rosemary.

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