Romance with a Cocktail

Romance with a Cocktail

by Peter & Ashley Johnson

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Season 1

Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts

Peter and Ashley discuss magic as metaphor. Enjoy with a vampire cocktail: 1 part Drambuie, 1 part Bourbon, 1 part Dubonnet.

A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught

Peter and Ashley discuss medieval romance. Enjoy this episode with a Mamie Taylor: 2 oz Scotch, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 4 to 6 oz of ginger beer, lime wedge garnish.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Peter and Ashley discuss psychic connections and wonder if romance has something to do with the soul. Enjoy this episode with a Gin Eyre: 2 oz gin, muddled mint, 1 oz lemon juice, 1.5 tbsp sugar, a couple shakes of orange bitters

The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

Peter and Ashley discuss whether there is such a thing as a "bad romance novel." Enjoy with at Cointreau Spritzer: 1.5 oz Cointreau and grapefruit soda on ice.

Georgie, All Along By Kate Clayborn

Peter and Ashley discuss romance that discovers superpowers. Enjoy with a Seabreeze Cocktail: 1.5 oz vodka, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, a squeeze of lime on ice.

Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins

Peter and Ashley discuss whether a "cinnamon roll" should be punching villains and dominant in the bedroom. Enjoy with a Whiskey Sour Maple: 2 oz whiskey, 3/4 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz maple syrup, Angostura bitters on ice.

Always Be My Duchess by Amalie Howard

Peter and Ashley discuss the merits and limits of traditionalist romance norms. Enjoy this episode with a Penicillin Cocktail: 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz lemon juice, ginger slices, honey, on ice.

The Sweetest Remedy by Jane Igharo

Peter and Ashley wonder if too much family drama detracts from romance. Enjoy with an Elderflower Mojito: 2 oz light rum, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, muddled mint, 1/2 oz lime, club soda on ice.

Kiss Me Catalina by Priscilla Oliveras

Peter and Ashley discuss the merits and challenges of subverting traditional romantic norms. Enjoy this episode with a traditional Margarita with tequila, fruit juice, blended on ice.

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Peter and Ashley talk about whether Outlander was written for bored housewives, or if there is more to the novel than one might think. Enjoy with a Rusty Compass: 1.5 oz Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch, .75 oz Drambuie, .5 oz cherry liqueur, orange garnish.

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