Boozy Bookgasms

Witch, Please: She Doesn't Need Saving

Wretched by Emily McIntire
Go undercover with the cousins as they journey down the yellow brick road and venture into a drug running mafia group, some family drama and a volatile romance. 
 
Signature Cocktail: The Flying Monkey
This one is green, herby and fierce like Evie's femme energy.  Sip slowly as you fly away.  
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Vodka 
1 oz Midori 
.75 oz fresh lime juice 
.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + water) 
Splash of green Chartreuse
Cucumber ribbon or mint+ gold dust rim for a little extra 
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, honey syrup, Midori, lime juice, and the splash of Chartreuse. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass rimmed with edible gold dust. Garnish with a ribbon of cucumber and a sprig of mint. 

Yes, Zaddy

Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert
Yes Daddy, this novela does not disappoint. Join the girls as they recap the hot romance and contemplate switching out their lingerie for swimsuit covers. 
 
Signature Cocktail: Dirty Cherry Martini
Dark, sweet and a little naughty. This one is flirty, rich and bold for the spicy read today. 
Ingredients:
2 oz Vodka 
1 oz cherry liqueur 
½ oz fresh lime juice 
½ oz simple syrup 
Splash of soda if you like it a little lighter (Optional)
Ice
Fresh long stem cherries 
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, cherry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with long stem cherry, bonus points for dropping it in slow for the extra drama. 

Bibbity Bobbity Bang Me

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Skip Disney World and head straight to Dreamland for a rollercoaster ride full of steamy banter, a beautiful billionaire and some real fireworks! Spoiler alert... there is no mouse in this story. 
Signature Cocktail: Dreamland Sparkle
A beautiful and super fun drink for the princess in all of us who sometimes end up with the villain and are glad we did.  
Ingredients:
1 oz elderflower liqueur 
1 oz white peach juice or pear nectar
2 dashes of edible glitter (you get to pick the color) 
Prosecco or sparkling wine - chilled
edible flowers or twist of lemon, for garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add elderflower liqueur and peach juice to the shaker. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled flute or coupe glass, add edible glitter and top with the Prosecco. Garnish with beautiful flower or a twist of lemon (optional.)

Fifty Shades of Fang

Forged in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
This book gives a whole new perspective on college life. Join the ladies as they dive into this dark romance full of magic and intense relationships. We promise you will never think of a lecture hall the same way again. 
Signature Cocktail: The Crimson Vow
This vampire inspired cocktail has a beautiful shade of red and a refreshing bite. 
Ingredients:
2 oz Pomegranate Juice 
¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
¾ oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup 
1 ½ oz Dark Rum 
Ice
Lime wheel or pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the pomegranate juice, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup to the shaker. Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled (about 15-20 seconds). Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or a few pomegranate seed (optional.)

A Boozy Rewind - Season 2 Recap

Season 2 Recap
Missed the steamy details or want to relive the book boyfriend magic? This Boozy Rewind is your chance! Join the cousins and revisit your favorite smut, offering witty recaps, insightful commentary, and of course, a healthy dose of boozy banter.  Signature Cocktail: Brandy Alexander
Ingredients: 1 oz cognac or brandy1 oz dark creme de cacao1 oz heavy creamicegrated fresh nutmeg for garnish
Fill a cocktail glass with ice water. In a cocktail shaker, combine cognac, crème de cacao, and cream. Fill shaker with ice. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 30 seconds. Empty cocktail glass, then strain cocktail into glass. Top with nutmeg. A perfect end of the season drink to celebrate all the sweet and boozy bookgasms we had this season. 

99 Problems but a Beach Ain’t One!

The Paradise Problem by Christina LaurenThis MMC has an impressive bank account and "package" to match! Join us on this tropical adventure full of sexual angst, sibling rivalry, and one booze filled handsy in-law.  Spoiler alert - we love you Blaire!  
 
Signature Cocktail: The Goddamn
This one is a tropical nod to both the Island setting and also to Liam Weston's amazing package! 
Ingredients:
3 oz orange juice3 oz cranberry juice1 oz coconut vodka1 oz peach schnapps
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and live out your cocktail bartender fantasy shaking the hell out of it.  Strain and pour into a tall glass over fresh crushed ice and add a beautiful umbrella and any other bougie tropical garnish you want. 

Jason Statham is that you?

The Protector by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Trumpian father figure, super model nepo baby, British redneck and a naked treasure hunt with a picnic at the end. If you thought we were done there, think again! There are more side plots between these pages than garnishes in a bloody mary. 
Signature Cocktail: The Spicey IndependentIngredients: 1 1/2 parts Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey1/2 part fresh lemon juice3/4 part simple syrup7 blackberries7 fresh mint leaves2-3 parts sparkling wine
Muddle 6 blackberries and 6 mint leaves in a shaker with 1/4 part simple syrup. In the mixing glass, combine the bourbon, lemon juice and remaining simple syrup then add to the blackberries and mint leaves. Add ice and shake that baby up. Double strain into a Collins glass with fresh crushed ice. Top off with sparkling wine and garnish with your remaining mint leaf and blackberry. 

No He Didn't!

Broken by Sadie Kincaid
Once again this amazing author takes us on a journey of love, heartbreak and some real spice.  Join the cousins for a quick recap, some great moments and an oddly long discussion on the Purple Pie Man. 
Signature Cocktail: F*ck Me Before You Go
Ingredients:
2 oz Whiskey (bourbon or rye)1 oz fresh pineapple juice2/4 oz fresh lemon juice
Pour all ingredients into a tumbler over ice and stir. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a slice of jalapeno. This one is a bold and beautiful treat with at punch in the end, reminding us of that heartbreaking moment Nate and Melanie share when he serves her the divorce papers. 

The Baker and the Billionaire

Legacy by Laura Pavlov
Who doesn't love a guy who adds tracking devices to your Chucks to keep you safe?  A baker with a past, a business man full of guilt, and a whole lot of family drama today. Lots for the cousins to unpack in this quick read.
Signature Cocktail: Vodka Spritzer 
Ingredients: 2oz vodka (flavored or straight), flavor enhancer drops (optional) Lemon-lime soda, frozen berries, ice
In a 12 oz or larger glass add ice or frozen berries. Pour vodka over the ice and if needed add 1-4 flavor enhancer drops then stir. Slowly pour lemon-lime drink in. Gently stir your drink and enjoy. 

Are these my keys?

Praise by Sara CateI mean who doesn't drop to their knees when a guy tells you to right? Join the cousins for this tasty recap where we learn what a "zaddy" is, how to dress for the job you really want, and where not to put your truck keys! 
Signature Cocktail: The Good Girl
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka1 oz grenadine8 oz lemon lime sodacherries for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Vodka, grenadine and lemon lime soda. Shake well and pour over ice with fresh cherries to garnish. This refreshing adultlike  Shirley Temple is sweet and goes down easy, just like our FMC Charlotte.