38. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Torrey Peters’s 2021 novel Detransition, Baby. Topics include the responsibility of parents, femininity and gender, and A-plus metaphors. Plus, Taylor literally sings the praises of ramps.

This week’s drink: 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.

Current reads and recommendations:

Kayla is reading cookbooks!

The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine: A Cookbook by Erin French

Matty Matheson: A Cookbook by Matty Matheson

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Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!

Gin Rickey via liquor.com

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz gin

• ½ oz lime juice, freshly squeezed

• Club soda, to top

• Garnish: lime wheels

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice and add the gin and lime juice.

2. Top with club soda.

3. Garnish with 2 lime wheels.