A Novel Adaptation30 Sep 2019

31 - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

We span continents and decades as we dive into the details of Crazy Rich Asians. Join us as we swoon over Astrid's impeccable fashion, adore Ollie and Peik Lin's sass, and simply enjoy the ample Female Gaze in this movie. We are with you whether you're here for the sweeping romance between Rachel and Nick in the movie, or want to get down and dirty in the game of inheritance chess with Eleanor in the book.

Episode Drink: Straits Manhattan

Liquor

1.7 oz Bulleit Rye
0.85 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino or Carpano Antica
3 dashes five-spice Angostura bitters

5-Spice Angostura BittersHerbs

1.7 oz Angostura bitters
0.35 oz cloves
0.14 oz star anise
0.18 oz cinnamon
0.07 grated nutmeg
0.18 oz green cardamom

Instructions

Lightly toast the cloves, star anise, cinnamon, grated nutmeg and green cardamom in a pan.
Let the toasted spices sit in the Angostura bitters for one hour.
Strain out spices.
Garnish with single star anise, stir and serve up – shaken or stirred with ice and then strained and served without ice – in a cocktail coupe or pony glass.

Recipe From: US Magazine

Our Drinking Game for this Story

Take a drink:

Every time someone is exasperated, take a drink.
Every time someone is mean to Rachel, take a drink
Every time they talk about food, take a drink.
When a character does something or has something ostentatious because of their wealth and it just astounds you, or makes you jealous, take knock back your entire drink.

Cheerful Ears:

Jordan: Today in True Crime

Em: Girl in Space

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