Welcome to part one of our history and cocktails podcast, where Ariel and Jenna sip on Black Death martinis and tackle the plague that made the Middle Ages so... medieval. We kick things off with a toast to the 14th century's ultimate party crasher: the Black Death. Picture this—rats, fleas, and an epidemic spreading faster than gossip at a royal court. So, mix yourself a Black Death martini and join us for a hilariously grim look at the pandemic that put the "dead" in "dedicated to history." Cheers to the plague—because if you can’t laugh at history, you’ll only cry!

The Black Death Martini
Ingredients

• Vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
• Blackcurrant liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
• Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the vodka, blackcurrant liqueur, and lemon juice.
3. Shake well until chilled.
4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Serve and enjoy!

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