"Talks on the Rocks" is a new show by Gilbert Marquez and Fernando Lopez that invites guests to a special bar in Boyle Heights to discuss cocktails, culture, and life. This week, Marquez was inspired to create "El Sinaloense" cocktail by the show's first guest, the beautiful Yarel Ramos. Learn to make the cocktail, then learn about Ramos' life. More info here.
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