62. The Color Purple by Alice Walker

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Alice Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple. Topics include spring cocktails, the Audacity of White People (and Men), and a well-deserved ending. Plus, we find out what Kayla’s Roman Empire is.This week’s drink: Spring Fever via @gracelynnhewittINGREDIENTS:1 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juiceSplash of honeyLemon lime sodaINSTRUCTIONS:In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the gin, lemon juice, and splash of honey. Shake until chilled.Strain into a coup glass. Add lemon lime soda, leaving a little bit of room.Top with the Empress Gin to create an ombre effect.Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:The Titanic Survivors Book Club by Timothy Schaffert Subscribe to our Patreon, where we discuss “lower-case-l” literature and have a silly good time doing it! Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at [email protected] leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez