In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel The Great Gatsby. Topics include Gatsby the Hopeless Romantic, the carelessness of Daisy, and the tragedy of America. Plus! We talk about the 2013 Baz Luhrmann film adaptation, featuring Tobey Maguire’s baby face.
This week’s drink: Gin Rickey via liquor.com
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz gin½ oz lime juice, freshly squeezedClub soda, to topGarnish: lime wheelsINSTRUCTIONS:
Fill a highball glass with ice and add the gin and lime juice.Top with club soda.Garnish with 2 lime wheels.Current reads, recommendations, and links:
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
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Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Ward Eight via liquor.com
INGREDIENTS:
2 ounces rye whiskey1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed1/2 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed2 teaspoons grenadineGarnish: 2 or 3 speared cherriesINSTRUCTIONS:
Add the rye whiskey, lemon and orange juices and grenadine to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.Garnish with speared cherries.