Episode 00: Welcome to Literature & Libations!

We're bringing you a trailer episode to introduce ourselves and reveal the novel for our first full episode, Writers and Lovers by Lily King, along with a few minutes from our first full episode.Below you will find the cocktail we will be pairing so you have time to gather supplies if you would like to drink along! 

Episode cocktail: Burning History via Whisky Advocate

INGREDIENTS

½ oz. Nikka Coffey grain whisky (or other Japanese whisky)

½ oz. Lagavulin (or other Islay single malt)

½ oz. ginger syrup (recipe below)

½ oz. honey water (1:1 honey and water)

½ oz. yuzu juice

1 egg white

2 dashes plum bitters

Garnish: American white oak chips and dried orange wheel

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake for 30 seconds. Add ice and shake again. Place wood chips on a plate and light with a torch. Cover with a snifter for about 20 seconds to trap the smoke inside. Strain the cocktail into the glass and garnish with orange wheel.