Today I am joined by Lauren to discuss one of my most anticipated books of the year, Something Wilder by Christina Lauren. The first half of the episode is spoiler free so you can tune in even if you haven’t had a chance to read the book yet.

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Suns Out Books Out Readathon https://youtu.be/URCaRzktUDg

Christina Lauren’s website https://christinalaurenbooks.com/

>>purchase Something Wilder on Amazon https://amzn.to/3x5rvO9

>>purchase Something Wilder on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/something-wilder/9781982173401

Signature Cocktail >> Sage Gold Rush Cocktail

Ingredients:

For the Honey Sage Syrup:

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup water

1 ounce fresh sage leaves, stems removed

For the Sage Gold Rush Cocktails:

4 ounces bourbon

3 ounces honey sage simple syrup

3 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)

Directions:

To make the syrup, combine honey, water, and sage leaves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. As soon as mixture starts to steam, turn heat off. Steep sage leaves for 10 minutes. Strain into a jar or bottle with a lid, pressing leaves firmly to release liquid. Makes about 1 cup. Leftover syrup will keep well sealed in the fridge for about 1 month.

To make the cocktails, combine bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice in an ice-filled shaker. Shake for 1 minute. Strain into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses; garnish each with a twist of lemon and a few sprigs of sage.

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