37. Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

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 rinse

• ¾ oz London dry gin

• ¾ oz Lillet blanc

• ¾ oz orange liqueur

• ¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.

2. Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.

3. Strain into the prepared glass.

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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 rum

• 1 shot coconut water

• ½ shot orgeat syrup

• ½ shot fresh lime juice

• ½ shot pineapple juice

• 1 shot aquafaba

• Garnish: pineapple leaves and orchid

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish.