Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 novel The Price of Salt (or, Carol). Topics include the interesting publication history of the book, positive character development (we love to see it), and the importance of happy endings in queer stories.
This week’s drink: Sloe Gin Fizz via liquor.com
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ oz sloe gin
1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
¾ oz simple syrup
Club soda, to top
Garnish: lemon wedge, cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled
Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice and strain the contents of the shaker into the glass
Top with club soda
Garnish with a lemon wedge and a cherry
Current Reads and Recommendations:
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Here is the cocktail recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!
Gray Matter (made by Taylor!)
INGREDIENTS
1.5 - 2oz gin
Juice from ½ grapefruit
½ TB rosemary simple syrup
4 dashes plum bitters
INSTRUCTIONS
In a shaker with ice, combine gin, rosemary simple syrup, grapefruit juice, and plum bitters. Shake until chilled.
Strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice.
To make rosemary simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water and bring to a boil. Once sugar is dissolved, turn heat to low, add rosemary sprigs, and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let syrup sit for an hour. Pour into glass container.
