The What We're Drinking family comes together for Dan's birthday and the show's landmark 350th episode, featuring special appearances from some of the biggest names in the spirits world. It's a celebration of great drinks, great friendships, and seven incredible years behind the mic.

In honor of National Piña Colada Day, Dan is joined by acclaimed bartender and Pernod Ricard National Mixologist Haley Traub to celebrate the history, culture, and enduring appeal of the world's greatest frozen cocktail. They debate the drink's origins, dissect the madness of "The Piña Colada Song," and explore why tropical cocktails never really go out of style.

On our annual Summer Wine Special, Dan Dunn and Brad Japhe make the case that great summer wines are defined less by varietal and more by freshness, versatility, and pure drinkability. Along the way, they sample standout bottles from Alma Rosa, Bouchaine, Auteur, and Far Niente while dispensing tasting notes, wine wisdom, and the occasional completely unnecessary political aside.

Dan uncorks a celebration of the greatest drinking scenes in movie history, from legendary barroom exchanges to unforgettable party sequences that helped define pop culture. Along the way, he explores why some of cinema's most iconic moments are best enjoyed with a drink in hand.

Dan explores the surprisingly rich history of the Aperol Spritz, from its origins in northern Italy to its rise as one of the world's most beloved cocktails. Plus, learn the classic 3-2-1 recipe, discover a few popular variations, and find out why this fizzy orange crowd-pleaser deserves more respect than it gets.

In celebration of World Gin Day, Dan sits down with Diana Gettinger, National Brand Ambassador for Cygnet Gin, to explore the evolution of gin, the latest trends shaping the category, and why the spirit continues to captivate bartenders and drinkers alike. They also take a deep dive into Cygnet's Welsh roots, distinctive botanical profile, and growing reputation as one of the most exciting luxury gin brands in the world.

Dan explores the surprisingly practical origins of sangria, explains how the drink conquered America after the 1964 World's Fair, and shares his recipe for a fruit-forward red sangria built around Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon. Along the way, he takes a few shots at white sangria, offers tips for customizing the recipe, and closes with a trio of gloriously terrible fruit jokes.

Dan celebrates his love of coffee with a shout-out to Maynard James Keenan's Queen Bee Vinyl Café blends, then dives into another installment of History At Work and In The Making. Daniel Djang of Art Beyond the Glass stops by to discuss the intersection of hospitality and the arts, and Dan closes the show with a reading of Li Bai's timeless drinking poem, Drinking Alone by Moonlight.

Back in his hometown of Philadelphia following the heartbreaking loss of his cousin Dennis, Dan reflects on grief, family, and the ordinary moments that turn out to matter most. Then he pivots to a booze-and-food-fueled love letter to Philly, complete with neighborhood bars, killer cocktails, Polish comfort food, great wine, and a reminder to check in on the people you love while you still can.

In honor of World Cocktail Day, Dan and Brad Japhe spotlight “Instant Classic Cocktails”—modern drinks with all the balance, charm, and staying power of the all-timers. Expect delicious riffs, smart spirits, a little cocktail history, and at least one passionate defense of canned cocktails.