In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Nghi Vo’s 2022 novel Siren Queen. Topics include the Hollywood studio system, fame vs. art, and our upcoming movie podcast “Films and Focaccia” (just kidding!).
This week’s drink: Corpse Reviver No. 2 via liquor.com
INGREDIENTS:
Absinthe, to rinse¾ oz London dry gin¾ oz Lillet blanc¾ oz orange liqueur¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezedINSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into the prepared glass.Current reads and recommendations:
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Join us next time as we discuss Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters.
Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!
the Torrey Peters via Buzzworthy
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ shots hibiscus-infused white rum1 shot coconut water½ shot orgeat syrup½ shot fresh lime juice½ shot pineapple juice1 shot aquafabaGarnish: pineapple leaves and orchidINSTRUCTIONS:
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish.