58. 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s 1967 novel One Hundred Years of Solitude.Topics include the theme of solitude, evil banana factories, and ruminations on reading the classics. Plus: Taylor makes a startling confession. 

This week’s drink: Canchánchara via liquor.com

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 1/2 ounces aguardiente or white rum

• 1 lime, freshly squeezed

• 1/2 ounce honey syrup

• 1 splash club soda

• Garnish: lime wedge

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the rum, juice of one lime and honey syrup into a shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled

2. Strain into a clay or glass mug filled with fresh ice

3. Top with a splash of club soda

4. Garnish with a lime wedge

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• SparkNotes comes in clutch again! 

• Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

• Wild by Cheryl Strayed

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Here is the cocktail for next week’s episode if you want to drink along with us!

The Harlem via Difford’s Guide