You can’t be a Scrooge when you have this delicious and festive cocktail in your hand! Pass the cranberry sauce and use it as a sweet and tart base for this drink from pod favorite @cocktailswithval. Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and an egg white make up the rest of this fun take on a classic sour recipe.

Sometimes, we choose our cocktails based on life circumstances, and not necessarily the books we read. Such is the case for this week, when your humble hosts were feeling a little under the weather. This classic hot drink, perfect for cold winter days (or sick days), is really simple: all you need is hot water, honey, lemon juice, and a couple shots of bourbon. Lemon wheels, cinnamon sticks, and star anise all make great garnishes, if you’re feeling fancy.

This cocktail is thought to have originated in Jamaica in the late 1800s, the same place and time that Antoinette (not Bertha) lived her life before a certain Englishman came along…with just one sip, this strong, sweet, and citrusy cocktail will transport you back to the colorful and warm climate of the island. You can make this cocktail your own - Taylor muddled thyme in her variation. The only requirement is a good dark rum.

We chose this week’s cocktail based solely on the name, which evokes the titular main character. Through terrible home situations, true friends, inspiring teachers, terrible injuries, and all-consuming bad habits (love, drugs), Demon has been through it all. This blend of Scotch whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup, allspice liqueur, and grenadine helps it all go down smooth.

This is a fun twist on the classic (say it in the Emma D’Arcy voice) negroni…sbagliato…except instead of prosecco, we’re using sparkling red wine. We recommend Lambrusco. Add in Campari, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and a couple dashes of cherry bitters, and you have a delicious drink that even Victor would stop wallowing in his misery for. We got this recipe from @kristiwithatwist on Insatgram.

There was really only one option for this week's cocktail. This savory drink, with a base of tomato juice and vodka, isn't just for hangovers and opulent brunch Instagram photos. Our version pairs well with raw steak and feminine rage.

The revolution will not take place in the streets, but in the sheets! If Julia had her way, that is. We chose a lighthearted cocktail this week to counteract the utter bleakness that is 1984. This combination of cognac, light rum, triple sec, and lemon juice is definitely better than that Victory Gin everyone has to drink.

With this drink, we are paying homage to our favorite frozen redhead (she lives in Toronto, has red hair...you get it) and young divorcee Maggie. All you need is bourbon, cherry juice, and coke. Oh, and ice. Lots of ice. Blend and drink up! Just try not to let all your emotional turmoil build up until it all comes crashing down around you, okay?

This week, our resident cocktail expert (Russian) Taylor combined two Russia-inspired drinks to make a beverage that Behemoth, Koroviev, and even Woland himself would enjoy (preferably by the light of a burning restaurant). All you need is vodka - of course - cherry liqueur, ginger beer, and lime juice. Mix and toast to the Motherland.

ChatGPT for cocktails…who knew?? This week for cocktail inspiration we bowed to our AI overlords and got this desert-inspired drink, which we renamed for the giant cactus that plays a central role in this week’s read. Combining cactus juice (or your closest available equivalent), lime juice, and tequila, this cocktail is a refreshing balm for those hot desert days.

We got a fun Taylor-made cocktail for this week! Named after the mysterious painting done by the main character, and the Greek tragedy that inspired it. We used kitron, an authentic Greek citrus liqueur, cucumber, mint, tonic water, and a few dashes of Peychaud’s to create this delicious drink.

Once again, we turn to pod favorite resource Tequila Mockingbird to bring you this week’s drink - yes, it’s gin. We can’t get enough of it! Much like how our gal Jane can’t get enough of Mr. Rochester (wink wink). Pour yourself a glass and wander a creepy mansion. Just watch out for mad women in the attic.

Gin, maraschino liqueur, Green Chartreuse (if you can get it), lime juice, and sparkling wine come together to create this delicious cocktail worthy of our favorite (fictional) artist Anita de Monte. We recommend pairing this one with sweet revenge.

Celie didn’t have an easy life, but she did have some moments of happiness and beauty. This delicious drink celebrates the beauty of spring, and, of course, the color purple. Empress Indigo Gin, lemon juice, honey, and lemon lime soda combine to create a sweet and springy cocktail. Enjoy it with your sister.

Oh, if only our lead character had some penicillin on hand when she ran away into the wilderness! Us readers will just have to make do with this cocktail version. Combining scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup, this delicious drink does a great job of numbing the pain.

We would be utter phonies if we didn’t have a rye-based cocktail this week. Here’s a drink that even Holden Caulfield would love, from the delightful book Tequila Mockingbird: rye whiskey, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and ginger beer. Just don’t ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody.

We love a gin-based drink here at L&L, and this week’s cocktail is no exception. Dating back to Prohibition Era Harlem, this delicious cocktail combines gin, pineapple juice, Maraschino liqueur, and bitters to bring you a cool, refreshing beverage you can enjoy during those hot city nights.

This week’s cocktail is a refreshing Cuban classic which supposedly was invented during the time of Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain in the 19th century. We can easily imagine Colonel Aureliano Buendia knocking back a few of these between breaks in fighting his revolution. Aguardiente if you have it (white rum if not), lime juice, honey syrup, and club soda are all you need.

This week, we take your classic Moscow Mule recipe and add blueberries. Why? Because it’s delicious. And because the color blue is very important in this week’s novel: blue beads, Blue Prairie Woman...blueberries. Using homemade or store boght blueberry syrup adds a delicious sweetness to the spice of ginger beer.

We got this cocktail from pod-favorite book Buzzworthy! Gin, homemade blueberry syrup, cream, lemon juice, lime juice, and egg whites combine to create a beautiful lavender cocktail when, topped with club soda, froths and foams into a creamy concoction. Like Morrison’s novel, it is complex with a little sweetness and sourness blended in.

We wanted to evoke the tastes of the Middle East for this week’s read, and this cocktail definitely delivers! With za’atar simple syrup, tequila, and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, this twist on the classic Paloma will transport you to the beautiful desert landscapes of the region. Once you take a sip of this unique drink, you can’t help but praise the Lord! (Sorry.)

For our first Patreon episode, we wanted to pay homage to our favorite emotionally stunted ginger and wizard's chess champion, Ron Weasley. We used a Hogwarts classic, Pumpkin Juice, as a base, then added our favorite liquor to ~spice it up~ a bit. We recommend vodka, spiced rum, or bourbon. You can follow the recipe linked below for a large batch of pumpkin juice (it's also delicious without alcohol!).

The only thing saltier Charles Tansley’s attitude toward everything is the ocean, which inspired this refreshing cocktail. With gin, grapefruit juice, and a salted rim (of course), this is a perfect cocktail to have while trying to capture the likeness of your (probably??) forbidden object of desire.

Winter is cold but this drink is hot and just like the contents of Lily King’s collection of short stories, it will melt your damn heart.

Champagne and blood orange class up the traditional Mule in this HBH recipe. The champs makes this cocktail an obvious go-to for NYE (or brunch, or a random Tuesday..). Raise your flute with us as we cheers to the beginning of 2023 and to more fabulous reads!

I guess we could technically blame the Fitzwilliam’s famous spiked eggnog for the messy situation Darcy finds herself in, but would we really want to blame such a delicious beverage? No. Never. You can add whatever libation your festive little heart desires (Taylor recommends spiced rum and maple liqueur) and drink to your merry content!

Just like the March sisters, the cocktail for part two is a bit more mature. This esteemed, festive cocktail pairs bourbon with all of your favorite holiday spices, AND a little bubbly. Brought to you by Half Baked Harvest, we encourage you to imbibe in some yule-tide merriment with this delicious cocktail.

Can you get more American than Apple pie and the Marches? The answer is no. Would the Marches imbibe with his cocktail? The answer is also no. But we definitely think you should this holiday season! This delicious cocktail was created by the Literary Vegan.

Created by Hendrick’s Gin, this week’s cocktail is a fun little double entendre and full of fun ingredients- like aloe vera juice! Gin, cucumber, and mint make this drink lovely and refreshing, just like Delilah and Claire’s love story.

Can Ruth be described as a Black Widow? We think so. Thus, we turned to Half Baked Harvest for this moody and delicious cocktail. Made with Mezcal, a smoky Mexican tequila, blackberries, rosemary, and honey, this drink is perfect for all your post-mushroom-infested haunted house wanderings.

This cocktail was created by Carla Davis via 1428elm. We named this cocktail the Nellie after the main character in the Haunting of Hill House. Just like Nellie, this cocktail undergoes an eerie transformation. The Nellie is the perfect spooky season cocktail, it will make you believe you’re seeing things….

Once again, our master cocktail creator Taylor has put together a delicious drink. Named for the work Gifty does in her lab, this cocktail combines gin, grapefruit, and rosemary in a simple way. We add bitters for a complex flavor experience. Bitter and sweet: such is life, as only Yaa Gyasi can write. You can find this recipe on our Instagram page.

Sloe gin (made from sloe berries) is technically not gin, but a gin-based liqueur. But no mater how you swing it, this classic 1950s cocktail is crisp, delicious, and perfect for these hot summer days (and illicit hotel room nights…)

Inspired by the name of the cocktail in the novel, our resident libations expert Taylor created this delicious drink. Half margarita, half martini, and full of LYCHEE!A delicious floral fruit that should be in every cocktail, ever. You can find similar recipes online.

Bad thoughts permeate the minds of those who attend the School For Good Mothers. Good thoughts permeate the minds of those who drink this cocktail.

Take a trip down Memory Lane and enjoy a Capri Sun in a whole new way! This cocktail combines a childhood favorite with rum, lemon, and maraschino to create a fun, youthful cocktail.

Brewed with Maris Otter malt and Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops, all imported from England, this Ale pours a dark amber color and has a bold, malty flavor. Pour this in your favorite cup, or chalice, and enjoy some smooth sippin’,

This beautiful cocktail is aptly named Malibu Sunset because its color reflects the sun setting over the Pacific. Whether you’re on a California beach, or a farm in Iowa, you’ll be hearing waves while you sip this cocktail.

Have no fear, there is not rotgut in this here fine cocktail. The smooth, smoky notes from the whiskey and the nutty, toasty flavors from the oolong tea go together like Ming and his railroad spike.

Hemingway preferred his daiquiris with double the rum, no sugar and ice cold. His namesake daiquiri adds maraschino liqueur and grapefruit to make a drink that can be enjoyed by all, and not just Hemingway.

Folere is a cold iced tea drink made with hibiscus and pineapple. You could find this refreshing tea being sold in outdoor markets in several African countries. Add some bubbly and you’ve got a beautiful and tasty cocktail!

In honor of the sexy beast himself, we picked this Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Word on the street is Keanu enjoys himself an Australian red. This full bodied wine has silky tannins with jammy and earthy notes.

Aguardiente is known as the national liquor of Colombia, made with star anise, this libation has a licorice flavor to it. In this cocktail, flavors of star anise and pineapple and orange mingle together to create a truly unique and enjoyable taste.

This cocktail is a mix of lemon, Earl Grey tea, and elderflower. It drinks like an Arnold Palmer, but with a sophisticated and boozy twist. We can imagine Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy himself enjoying this cocktail on the majestic Pemberley grounds.

The bramble is a gin cocktail created by Dick Bradsell in 1980s London. It is also the shrub in which blackberries grow. Our novel takes place in England, and there are a few references to brambles and blackberry jam, making this cocktail pairing BRILLIANT.

Olga may drink her rum straight up like a badass, but the L&L gals needed something a bit more fruity. Who truly made the Pina Colada, we may never know but we DO know the National drink of Puerto Rico is delicious!

Created by Julia Momose, this take on an old fashioned combines savory, sweet, and acidic notes. This cocktail is going to put some wolf hair on our chest, because just like our main character Inti…SHE STRONG

Created by James Shearer, this cocktail is creamy, smoky, spicy, sweet, with just a hint of citrus. The name of the cocktail reminds us of the burning histories of the characters in the novel.