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Literature & Libations Taylor Made
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Join two sisters, one book nerd and one novel novice, as they review their latest read every week while sipping a themed cocktail.
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61. The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Lauren Groff’s 2023 novel The Vaster Wilds. Topics include wilderness and spiritual awakening, smallpox-infested boots, and bears pondering waterfalls. And of course, we spent several minutes discussing Taylor Swift’s new album. We might be okay, but we’re not FINE AT ALL.This week’s drink: Penicillin via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:2 oz blended scotch¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed¾ oz honey-ginger syrup*¼ oz Islay single malt scotchGarnish: cand...
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60. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss J.D. Salinger’s 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye. Topics include this being much more than a “whiny boy book”, the seedy side of New York, and our recommendations for better high school English classes. Also, Kayla reads a list of things Holden hates.This week’s drink: The Rye in the Catcher via Tequila MockingbirdINGREDIENTS:2 oz rye whiskey1 oz pineapple juice½ oz lemon juice1 (12 oz) bottle ginger beerINSTRUCTIONS:Add whiskey, pineapple jui...
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59. Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Colson Whitehead’s 2021 novel Harlem Shuffle. Topics include dorvay, aka a sexy-sounding excuse to be up and about at midnight, crooked versus bent, and the realization that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Also: we admire how good Colson Whitehead looks in his author photograph. Hey, we’re only human…This week’s drink: The Harlem via Difford’s GuideINGREDIENTS 2 oz dry gin¼ oz maraschino liqueur1 ⅓ oz pineapple juice4 ...
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58. 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s 1967 novel One Hundred Years of Solitude.Topics include the theme of solitude, evil banana factories, and ruminations on reading the classics. Plus: Taylor makes a startling confession. This week’s drink: Canchánchara via liquor.comINGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces aguardiente or white rum1 lime, freshly squeezed1/2 ounce honey syrup1 splash club sodaGarnish: lime wedgeINSTRUCTIONS:Add the rum, juice of one lime and ho...
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57. The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich
In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Louise Erdrich’s 1998 novel The Antelope Wife. Topics include complicated family trees (WE TRIED OUR BEST), the science behind male lactation, and how a delicious cake can save your life. In conclusion: we are all just beads (and boats).This week’s drink: Blueberry Moscow MuleINGREDIENTS: 2 oz Vodka1 oz blueberry syrup½ oz lime juiceLime wheelINSTRUCTIONS:Put vodka, ice, and blueberry simple syrup into shaker, shake 30 seconds. Pour i...
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56. Beloved by Toni Morrison
In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Toni Morrison’s 1987 novel Beloved.Topics include the atrocities and trauma of slavery, the nature of Beloved, and the genius of Toni Morrison (holy).This week’s drink: The Toni Morrison via Buzzworthy: Cocktails Inspired by Female Literary GreatsINGREDIENTS:2 shots gin¾ shot blueberry syrup½ shot heavy cream½ shot fresh lemon juice1 egg white1-2 shots club soda (soda water) to topGarnish: dehydrated citrus wheelINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients...