Drinks Archives — Through a Book and Glass

Something About Nothing

Blending a cup of watermelon with an ounce and a half of liquor simply tastes like blended watermelon.

For some reason this drink became a burden. (Not unlike its companion book.) It wasn’t a fun, celebratory drink. It was unremarkable and became a milestone to get passed in order to move on to the next book.

Two boxers, backs to the camera, stand in a ring. The referee lifts one boxer's hands into the air, in victory.

The Rumble and Tumble in Colombia

By Chris Giovagnoni

Love in the Time of Kahlúa is a White Cuban presented with a little literary license. There’s no need to have cholera to love this libidinous libation.

Ingredients for the drink Love in the Time of Kahlúa, also known as a White Cuban.

Please, sir, may I have another?

By Becky Giovagnoni

The drink was good. Ish. Kinda basic – nothing too exciting. But I finished it quickly. And asked for another.

A painting of a zombie woman in 19th century dress climbing out of a grave.

Rye and Prejudice and Zombies

By Chris Giovagnoni

The marriage of rye whiskey with grapefruit juice distills the pretentiousness of Mr. Collins and the vanity of Miss Caroline Bingley. It represents Mr. Darcy of the ball rather than the gentleman at Pemberly.

A red chalkboard with advanced math written on it.

Two Not Good Things Don’t Make a Good Thing.

By Becky Giovagnoni

What a monumental disappointment to pair this gross drink with such a great book. Rye whiskey tastes like a grumpy old man. Grapefruit juice is Sour McSourson.

Champagne pouring from a bottle into a glass

Ethan Pom and Bloody Mattie

By Chris Giovagnoni

Champagne, grenadine and ice create an adult Shirley Temple that makes Ethan Frome’s second sled run worth the consequences. A worthy celebratory drink to usher in a new year.

Shave Ice: Cocktail Edition

By Becky Giovagnoni

Tonight we made Ethan Poms. They’re champagne topped with crushed ice and grenadine drizzled over the top. Basically a champagne slushy.

Tartimus Maximus

By Becky Giovagnoni

Public Service Announcement: Cosmopolitans are not sweet. They are tartimus maximus. It must have something to do with the pure cranberry and lime juices.

A tall glass of cerveza preparada with chili salt around the rim and a lime in the beer and hout sauce mix.

In Memoriam: Cerveza Preparada

By Chris Giovagnoni

Rub a lime around the rim of a chilled glass. Dip the rim in chili lime powder. Mix the rest of the ingredients, add to the glass with ice. Top with beer.

Cuckoo for Cosmos

By Chris Giovagnoni

A big nurse and a con man walk into bar. The bartender says, “I’ve got the cure for what ails ya.” The con man says, “I’ll have Sex With Candy.” The nurse replies, “No. He’ll have a Lobotomy.” But instead the bartender serves a Cosmopolitan. Go figure.