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34.5 The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob Part 2
May 09, 2023 · 79 min

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the second half of Mira Jacob’s 2014 novel The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing. Topics include grief, emotional walls, and how Taylor really feels about Jamie Anderson. Plus, Kayla gets on her soapbox for National Library Week.

This week’s drink: Chimayó via The Spruce Eats

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ oz tequila¼ oz crème de cassis liqueur1 oz unfiltered apple cider½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juiceApple slices, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

In an old-fashioned glass filled with ice, pour the tequila, creme de cassis, apple cider, and lemon juice.Stir well. Garnish with apple slices. 

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Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!

The Pink Lady via liquor.com

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ oz London dry gin½ oz applejack (apple brandy)¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed¼ oz grenadine1 egg whiteGarnish: brandied cherry

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add all ingredients to a shaker and vigorously dry-shake (without ice)Add ice and shake again until well-chilledStrain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry