Gwyneth Paltrow knows how to start a series off on the right foot – and with the right drink.
The 47-year-old invited fellow actress and long-time friend, Kate Hudson, to appear on the first episode of her new web series Goop Your Bar Cart which aired on Gwyn’s lifestyle site Goop.com.
The stunning blondes bond as they work together to conjure up a delicious pairing of marinated olives and artichoke hearts and cocoa espresso martinis – featuring Hudson’s new vodka line, King St. Vodka.
First Episode: Gwyneth Paltrow invited long-time friend, Kate Hudson, to appear on the first episode o her new web series Goop Your Bar Cart which premiered on Goop.com today
Morning martinis: The stunning blondes bond as they work together to conjure up a delicious pairing of marinated olives and artichoke hearts and cocoa espresso martinis
Paltrow premiered the introductory episode of Goop Your Bar Cart on Goop.com this morning, giving fans an inside look at her taste in both drinks and friends.
Kate Hudson, having been a long-time friend of Paltrow’s, acted as the perfect first guest for the Shakespeare in Love star’s spirit-centered show.
Paltrow took the role as hostess head-on as she effortlessly prepared a serving of marinated olives and artichoke hearts, while playfully grilling Hudson about her new line of vodka.
Kate released her brand King St. Vodka just last month, which the actress toted as being made from GMO-free corn and alkaline water.
Gwyneth, curious about Hudson’s latest endeavor, urged the fellow actress to elaborate on her motivations behind King St. Vodka.
Hostess with the mostest: Paltrow took the role as hostess head-on as she effortlessly prepared a serving of marinated olives and artichoke hearts, while playfully grilling Hudson about her new line of vodka
Lady’s choice: Hudson explained that ‘there’s not a lot of women in the spirit industry and vodka skews 56% female…so it’s funny that there is not a woman representing an industry that skews female’
Hudson replied: ‘There’s not a lot of women in the spirit industry and vodka skews 56% female…so it’s funny that there is not a woman representing an industry that skews female.’
Hudson continued by explaining her wonder surrounding the ‘complexity’ of vodka and how much she had to learn about the classic liquor before diving head first into the creation of her line.
King St. Vodka: Hudson ran home the point that if one is to indulge, one should do so with ‘clear spirits’ like King St. Vodka which free of sugars and yeast
The blonde starlets share a similar passion for health, so Hudson ran home the point that if one is to indulge, one should do so with ‘clear spirits’ like King St. Vodka which is free of sugars and yeast.
Paltrow took a playful peek at her watch as she poked fun at the fact the duo were about to drink vodka at “eleven in the morning.’
Kate replied hastily with a cheeky, ‘wouldn’t be this first time I had vodka this early.’
The actresses put in some solid teamwork as they prepared the ingredients needed to complete their cocktail and snacks.
‘I have watched Gwyneth cook for years and she is quite the cook’ remarked Hudson.
Two cooks in the kitchen: ‘I have watched Gywneth cook for years and she is quite the cook’ remarked Hudson
Paltrow revealed that when the pair used to live in London, Kate would ‘come over all the time’ and they ‘would cook’ together.
In the midst of preparing a side dish of spiced nuts, Hudson was treated to a surprise guest.
Surprise: Oliver Hudson, Kate’s brother, entered the Goop Your Bar Cart kitchen and was immediately greeted with hugs by both ladies
Uh oh: ‘I’ll tell you what’s not responsible drinking…us at Thanksgiving’ Hudson answered while gesturing to herself and her brother
Oliver Hudson, Kate’s brother, entered the Goop Your Bar Cart kitchen and was immediately greeted with hugs by both ladies.
With Oliver and Kate Hudson both at her disposal, Gwyneth took the opportunity to ask the pair about what their view ‘of what responsible drinking is.’
‘I’ll tell you what’s NOT responsible drinking…us at Thanksgiving’ Hudson answered while gesturing to herself and her brother.
The trio shared in a laugh over the hilarity of the Hudson’s drunken Thanksgiving antics.
Hudson was quick to follow up with the sentiment that ‘if you’re a health conscious person, you don’t drink everyday.’
Gwyneth, unashamed, admitted she has a glass of wine everyday, something Oliver concurred was ‘healthy.’
King St. Vodka came back into play as the trio began working on the highly anticipated espresso martini.
Kate took the reigns on this kitchen task, as she mixed her brand of vodka, coffee liqueur, and a pinch of salt to bring the delectable drink to life.
Once the drink was complete, Hudson served the cocktail to her brother and bestie and they marveled at the deliciousness.
To tie everything together, Paltrow decided to ‘Goop’ Hudson’s creation, which required Paltrow to put her own twist on the espresso martini.
Gwyneth utilized a shot of vodka, espresso, cacao powder, a pinch of salt, and macadamia nut milk in her version.
Dream guests: Gwyneth asked what siblings the Hudson’s want to interview next and they confessed they wanted to interview Venus and Serena Wiliams and the Wachowski sisters
Podcast: While the Hudson siblings were at her disposal, the Paltrow encouraged discussion about their hit podcast, Sibling Rivalry
While the Hudson siblings were at her disposal, the Ironman actress encouraged discussion about their hit podcast, Sibling Rivalry.
Eager to share, Oliver explained the podcast’s origins and its emphasis on ‘family dynamics’ and their own unique sibling relationship.
Oliver admitted: ‘[The podcast] is funny, but I’ve cried every third episode.’
Gwyneth asked what siblings the Hudson’s want to interview next and they confessed they wanted to interview Venus and Serena Williams and the Wachowski sisters.
After indulging in Gwyn’s spin on the espresso martini, the trio cheered and bid farewell to the camera.
Together again: Just last month, Paltrow and Hudson appeared together in the latest Visit Dubai short-film, alongside fellow A-lister, Zoe Saldana
Just last month, Paltrow and Hudson appeared together in the latest Visit Dubai commercial, alongside fellow A-lister, Zoe Saldana.
The short-film featured the pair on a sail boat marveling at the beauty of Dubai to promote tourism in the country.
It took eight days to shoot with a crew of over 30 different nationalities.
Tourism: The short-film featured Paltrow and Hudson on a sail boat marveling at the beauty of Dubai to promote tourism in the country
8-day shoot: It took eight days to shoot with a crew of over 30 different nationalities