{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-speakeasy.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Feasy-squeezey-abMIsXUB","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Easy Squeezey","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b7145f8c-161e-4425-a032-e1d7ad264925/ca094243-5f16-4fea-a11c-707de96f6e36/new-speakeasy-hrn-logo-2024.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Is the world ready for a Southside RTD? How are you gonna handle the minty flavor? What the hell is a southside supposed to taste like anyway? These were all questions Meredith Mills-Merritt wrestled with when she found the Original Southside. Based on her mother’s famous cocktail recipe from Oklahoma, Meredith worked in secret to perfect the recipe before launching last year. She discusses the R&D process of getting the gin, mint and citrus just right, the thought process behind her small business model, and the graphic design that gave the world Southside’s beloved mascot Squeeze.\n\nPlus, Bar Convent Brooklyn is fast approaching and so is The Speakeasy’s 600th episode! Tickets are on sale now (and Patreon Regulars get in for free), so get yours now to see which bona fide celebrity guest is gonna be there for this landmark show. Book early to avoid disappointment!\n\nFollow Meredith at @meredithleahmerritt\n\nFollow the Original Southside at @drinksouthsides\n\nThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy_Podcast\n\nLove The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now for sponsor-free listening, drink recipes from all our guests, and free kits every month from our friends at Shaker & Spoon. Higher proof and aged to perfection, check it out now at patreon.com/BottledinBond\n\nCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.\n\nGet your hands on some Buddha’s Hand Bitters at kingfloyds.com"}