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 AdvocateINGREDIENTS½ 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 juice1 egg white2 dashes plum bittersGarnish: American white oak chips and dried orange wheelDIRECTIONSCombine 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.You can also follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback and see what we are reading next!Purchase books via bookstore.org or check them out from your local public library.