Episode 05: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Topics include the plight of middle children, the allure (or not) of Mr. Darcy, and secret lesbians.This week’s cocktail: Mr. Darcy via Food52INGREDIENTS4.5 ounces Earl Grey Tea, chilled3 ounces Vodka1.5 ounces Elderflower Syrup, we used MoninHalf a lemon squeezed, plus rind for garnishDIRECTIONSPut ice, earl grey tea, vodka, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker and shake until well combined. Strain into a glass over ice and garnish with lemon rind. Enjoy!Current Reads and Recommendations:The Annotated Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and David M. ShapardNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenPride by Ibo ZoboiTacky: Love Letters to the Worst Culture Has to Offer by Rax KingPLEASE RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS AND SPOTIFY!!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] books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Infinite Country by Patricia EngelHere is the cocktail recipe for next week’s episode if you want to drink along with us!Guaro Sour via shopcumbe.comINGREDIENTS2 oz Cumbé1 oz Pineapple Juice.25 oz Lemon Juice.25 oz Grand Marnier2 Dashes Scrappy'sCardamom Bitters1 Egg WhiteDIRECTIONSPut all ingredients in shaker. Vigorously dry shake. Add ice to tin and shake until cold. Double strain into Nick and Nora glass. Express and garnish with a manicured lemon peel.