In this week’s bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the 2015 film version of Carol. Topics include 1950s aesthetics, Angry Harge, and how much we love Cate Blanchett.

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

 Gray Matter (made by Taylor!)

INGREDIENTS

1.5 - 2oz gin

Juice from ½ grapefruit

½ TB rosemary simple syrup

4 dashes plum bitters

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a shaker with ice, combine gin, rosemary simple syrup, grapefruit juice, and plum bitters. Shake until chilled.
2. Strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice.
3. To make rosemary simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water and bring to a boil. Once sugar is dissolved, turn heat to low, add rosemary sprigs, and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let syrup sit for an hour. Pour into glass container.