"Write drunk. Edit sober" -- Hemingway
"The excitement of alcohol and the excitement
of fantasy are very similar." -- John Cheever
"Once drunk, a cup of wine can bring 100
stanzas." -- Xiuxi Yin
What do Jack Kerouac, Dylan Thomas, John Cheever, Ernest
Hemingway and F Scott Fitzgerald have in common?
Whether you're an author or not, you've heard it before: All authors drink.
But what do they drink?
Every Friday an author will stop by with their favorite drink, a recipe (if available) and of course, a little something for you to add to your TBR list.
Inaugurating this new section is none other than the fabulous Antonia Van Zandt. Prepare to be dazzled with this yummy concoction!
Brandy Alexander – Lust in a Glass
I love a drink with a
history. And this one certainly ticks all the boxes. Its precise origins are
disputed. Some sources say it got its name from the Russian Tsar Alexander II,
others that it was created for the wedding of British King George V’s daughter,
Mary who married Viscount Henry Lascelles in 1922. Drama critic of The New Yorker – Alexander Woolcott –
insisted it was named after him.
Whatever the origin, this
drink enjoyed its heyday in the 1920s and 30s, but has been revived many times
since. It appears in Mad Men, Cheers,
Brideshead Revisited – even The Mary
Tyler Moore Show!
To me, its charm lies in its
divine decadence. It is a rich, lustful cocktail, with a wandering eye. I’m not
alone in thinking this. Canadian singer, musician and songwriter Feist wrote a
song about it, featured on her album, The
Reminder. If you listen, you’ll see what I mean. So go on, indulge
yourself. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounce brandy
1 ounce dark creme de cacao
1 ounce half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 ounce dark creme de cacao
1 ounce half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Directions
In a shaker half-filled
with ice cubes, combine the brandy, creme de cacao, and half-and-half. Shake
well. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the nutmeg.
Ready? Now grab your drink,
curl up in your comfiest chair and listen to Feist:
(Recipe courtesy of yumsugar.com)
About Antonia:
Antonia van Zandt grew up in
the ancient city of Salisbury and is related to deposed European royalty. She
now lives in Vienna, Austria with a collection of family paintings and a
menagerie of cats
You can connect with Antonia
here:
Escaping from a disastrous marriage, Nina comes to stay with friends in Vienna for a much-needed holiday. Love is the last thing she’s looking for, but when she sees the hot couple in the apartment below making love on their balcony, she can’t take her eyes off them. When they invite her to join them for a night of pleasure, how can she refuse? Captivated by the handsome, seductive Karl, Nina agrees and has the hottest sex of her life. It’s just supposed to be a bit of fun. A one-night stand.
But one night of passion with this gorgeous, mysterious man is not enough. There’s something unusual about him. But what is his secret? And why won’t he let her look at him when they make love? When she finally learns the truth, Karl’s life hangs in the balance, and Nina must leave, never knowing if she’ll ever see him again…
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