D.C. and Avery discuss naughty words in fiction: when to use them, when is it too much, and why would you want to swear in your writing?CORRECTION: Apparently Avery does not remember the difference between Babylon 5 and Battlestar Galactica but in our defense, that drink was pretty strong. :D

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The Echo Maker, by Richard Powers

Imbibe! by David Wondrich

Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, by Stephen King

American Gods, by Neil Gaiman

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Drink for this episode:

S.H.I.T

2.5oz Sour Mix (can buy premade, but I used the homemade recipe below)

.75oz Huckleberry Syrup

1oz Italicus Bergamot Liqueur

1oz Tequila (Blanco)

1 cup of ice

Combine all in a blender

Blend well

Pour into a coupe or margarita glass

Homemade Sour Mix Recipe

1/2c water

1/2c sugar

1/2c lemon juice

1/4c lime juice

Heat water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

While syrup cools, squeeze juice and strain into a bottle using a fine mesh strainer.

Combine cooled syrup and juice in a bottle, shake well.

Will last 1-2 weeks refrigerated. Can add a little bit of vodka to make it last up to a month in the fridge.