63. Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Xochitl Gonzalez’s 2024 novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Topics include what makes “good art”, the Audacity of (Rich, White) Men, and what an absolute pleasure it was to “hear” Anita’s voice.This week’s drink: The Last Laugh via Difford’s GuideINGREDIENTS:⅔ oz London dry gin⅔ oz Green Chartreuse (or other herbal liqueur)⅔ oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur⅔ oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)1 oz Cava sparkling wineGarnish: lime zest twistINSTRUCTIONS:Shake first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled flute glassTop with CavaCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.:Read more about Ana Mendieta, the real artist Anita is based onThe Wisdom of Winter by Annie SeylerThe Hunger Games series by Suzanne CollinsFloral Kiwi Gin Fizz via @kristiwithatwist (that Kayla can’t stop talking about)Ingredients:1 kiwi, cut into small cubes2 oz gin½ oz simple syrup½ oz lime juice⅔ oz St. Germain elderflower liqueurClub sodaInstructions:Add kiwi, simple syrup, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and muddleAdd St. Germain and gin. Add ice and shake.Double strain over ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a kiwi slice.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!Join us next time as we discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëHere is the cocktail recipe for next week’s episode if you want to drink along with us!Gin Eyre via Tequila MockingbirdINGREDIENTS:8 fresh mint springs, washed2 oz English Gin1 oz lemon juice1 ½ tsp granulated sugar2 dashes orange bittersINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, tearing mint leaves firstShake well and strain into a cocktail glass