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This weeks #bookoftheweek is Meditation for Dummies by Stephan Bodian. The accompanying #cocktail is Nirvana: https://www.cocktailwave.com/recipes/nirvana 21 ml Campari 21 ml Aperol 21 ml Gin 60 ml Pink Grapefruit Juice Grapefruit peel to garnish Put all but garnish in a shaker with ice and shake. Pour into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grapefruit peel. Enjoy. Or not. It was sweet to start but turned quickly to bitter as an aftertaste. It was ok, but bitters are not my preferred flavor profile, so I probably won't make again. Links mentioned in the review: Meditation for Dummies Cheat Sheet: https://www.dummies.com/article/body-mind-spirit/emotional-health-psychology/emotional-health/meditation/meditation-for-dummies-cheat-sheet-207379/?keyword=meditation%20cheat%20sheet Meditation for Dummies audio files: https://www.dummies.com/book-companion/meditation-dummies-4th-edition-resource-center-232064/ Stephan Bodian: https://www.stephanbodian.org/books #bookreview #review #booksandbooze #booktuber

We start this month with Meditation for Dummies by Stephan Bodian. Next up is The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name by Brian C. Muraresku. Magicians of the Gods by Graham Hancock. For Christmas Eve I'm reading a classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The president this month is Calvin Coolidge, making this months president book Coolidge by Amity Shlaes. #bookreview #reading #readinglist #bookoftheweek

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Jazz Age President: Defending Warren G Harding by Ryan S. Walters. The accompanying cocktail is not technically a cocktail, it is simply Whiskey-up: https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/how-drink-whiskey-pro I went with Leadslinger's, since it's marked as having been aged five years. #bookreview #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis. The accompanying #cocktail is The Big Short: https://pin.it/jn9Tkc6 2 1/2 oz Vodka 2 oz Lime Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup #bookreview #booktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Thank You for My Service by Mat Best. The accompanying #cocktail is an Original Irish Coffee, which lets me use both Black Rifle Coffee Company and Leadslingers Whiskey. 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar 1 1/2 oz Whiskey Whipped Cream Build in the cup, float the whipped cream on top. #bookreview #booktuber #supportourveterans

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Ayoade on Top by Richard Ayoade. This weeks #cocktail is a classic mimosa: https://www.thespruceeats.com/great-mimosa-recipe-759734 4 oz Sparkling Wine 2 oz Orange Juice 3/4 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau #bookreview #booksandbooze #booktuber

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Moralist: Woodrow Wilson and the World He Made by Patricia O'Toole. The accompanying #cocktail is Moral Turpitude: https://www.proofcocktails.nl/2017/07/01/moral-turpitude/ 1.5oz Wild Turkey 101 bourbon. 0.75oz Amaro Nonino. 0.5oz Punt e Mes vermouth. 1 teaspoon (5ml) Grand Marnier. 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters. Stir with ice and strain into a DOF glass containing an iceberg of clear ice. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel. #bookreview #booksandbooze #booktuber

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Captive of the Labyrinth: Sarah L. Winchester Heiress to the Rifle Fortune by Mary Jo Ignoffo. The accompanying #cocktail is The Winchester: https://www.cocktail.uk.com/cocktails/the-winchester 1 part Amaretto Liqueur 1 part Whiskey 1 part Ginger Wine Pour all over ice in a cocktail glass and stir. #bookreview #booktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances by Lisa Morton. The accompanying #cocktail is Silent Seance: https://thirstymag.com/drink-this-now-silent-seance-at-il-bistro-in-seattle/ 1.5 oz. Mezcal .5 oz. Overproof Dark Rum .5 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice .5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice .25 oz. Coffee Liqueur .25 oz. Simple Syrup 1 dash Aromatic Bitters Long Pepper Add all ingredients except pepper to a shaking tin, add ice, and shake well. Fine strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a generous grating of long pepper. #bookreview #booktuber #spookyseason #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is the last book in Aaron Mahnke's World of Lore series, Wicked Mortals. The accompanying #cocktail is Wicked Behavior: https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/wicked-behavior-bourbon-cocktail/ 1½ OZ. BOURBON ¾ OZ. PINEAPPLE JUICE ¼ OZ. ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR ¼ OZ. APEROL ¼ OZ. FRESH LEMON JUICE ¼ OZ. HONEY put all in a shaker with ice and shake til chilled, serve in a coupe glass with dried pineapple slice for garnish. #booksandbooze #bookreview #spookyseason #booktuber

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Consent by Ari H. Mendelson. The accompanying #cocktail is called The Puppetmaster: https://youtu.be/EShwbvkyak8?si=G1lYqpEpcipa8j3r 1 oz Whiskey 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur Coffee Build in the cup. Enjoy! Quora link: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-manipulation-and-persuasion-When-does-persuasion-become-manipulation#:~:text=Persuasion%20implies%20that%20the%20speaker,does%20not%20imply%20such%20respect.

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The United States Constitution Annotated with The Federalist Papers in Modern English edited by Mary E. Webster. Because my kitchen is still an absolute hot mess, I did not mix a cocktail but did drink a lovely blueberry ale by Founders Brewing during the review. Mentioned in the review: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/ My Prior Reviews: The Anti-Federalist Papers: https://youtu.be/ySnrm0Qz6ug Mind Hacking Happiness Volume 1: https://youtu.be/Lw1ByjLUl9E My site: lokislibrarian.com #bookreview #usconstitution #federalistpapers

This weeks #bookoftheweek is a look at some of the arguments that brought about the formation of the United States of America under a new document, The Constitution. due to ongoing kitchen remodel, I did not mix a cocktail this week, opting to go with my current favorite beer, a Sam Adams Cherry Wheat Ale.

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Wilson's War: How Woodrow Wilson's Great Blunder Led to Hitler, Lenin, Stalin & World War II by Jim Powell. The accompanying #cocktail is Armistice: https://drunkardsalmanac.com/armistice-cocktail/ 1½ oz Rye whiskey ½ oz Dry vermouth ¼ oz Cherry liqueur ¼ oz Green Chartreuse (I substituted Fernet Branca) 2 dash Aromatic Bitters of choice Put all in mixer with ice and stir to chill, pour into cocktail glass. #booktuber #history #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Mind Hacking Happiness Volume II: Increasing Happiness and Finding Non-Dual Enlightenment by Sean Webb. The accompanying cocktail is Soul Happiness: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jun/24/watermelon-tequila-soul-happiness-cocktail-giles-looker 40ml Tequila Blance 25ml Watermelon Syrup 20ml Lemon Juice Put all in cocktail shaker with ice, shake vigorously, pour into martini glass. Garnish with watermelon slice (optional). Linked videos: Whirling Dervishes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjFgOfoZ7M&t=47s The Zar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KJFlDtT70c My Videos: Stranger in a Strange Land: https://youtu.be/lFO2b_hK27Y The Psychedelic Handbook: https://youtu.be/QJa9zhjZ9Go #bookreview #booktuber #happiness #mindhackinghappiness

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I: The Quickest Way to Happiness & Controlling Your Mind by Sean Webb. The accompanying #cocktail is Happiness: https://bartenderatlas.com/features/cocktails/happiness-sachin-hudgatti/ 40ml Berry Infused Gin 20ml Plum Sake 10mi Lemon Juice 5ml Elderflower Syrup 60ml Tonic Water Stir all in a mixer with ice, pour into a coupe glass. Sean Webb's Website, since I forgot to put it in the video itself: https://mindhackinghappiness.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MindHackingHappiness Previously Read: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://youtu.be/2aEsctSxc5k The Saad Truth About Happiness by Dr. Gad Saad: https://youtu.be/mEgZPAraCVg The White Pill by Michael Malice: https://youtu.be/JbpZDXOJm2o #bookreview #booktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life by Dr. Gad Saad. The accompanying #cocktail is called Pursuit of Happiness: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4719/pursuit-of-happiness#ingredients 1 1/2 oz blended scotch whisky 1/2 oz banana liqueur 1/3 oz Italian red bitter liqueur 1 dash saline solution (20 grams sea salt to 80 grams of water) Put all in a mixer with ice and stir, pour over ice. I forgot the banana chip garnish, but you can garnish with a dried banana chip or slice of banana. #bookreview #booktuber #booksandbooze

This week we take a look at our 27th president with The William Howard Taft Presidency by Lewis L Gould. The accompanying #cocktail is Taft Cocktail: https://cocktailcalendar.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/june-30-chief-justice-taft-2/ 1 oz Bourbon 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1/4 oz Benedictine 1/4 oz Amer Picon Rim a cocktail glass with lemon/lime juice dipped in powdered sugar. Mix all ingredients in a cocktail mixer with ice, pour into your prepped cocktail glass. Mentioned in the video: John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit: https://youtu.be/40iwwGrU0ww A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland: https://youtu.be/S3Q9FA_zcGI Benjamin Harrison: https://youtu.be/Qyi5OlIz3pg William McKinley and His America: https://youtu.be/l4vbwx3zp7A Theodore Roosevelt: https://youtu.be/ojjG0JOX_Bk #bookoftheweek #williamhowardtaft #history #bookreview #booktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Survivor's Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life by Ben Sherwood. The accompanying #cocktail is Survivor: https://www.cocktail.uk.com/cocktails/survivor 1.5 oz White Rum .25 oz Creme de Cacao 1 oz Pineapple Juice .25 oz Lime Juice Put all in a shaker with ice and shake. Pour over ice. Mentioned in the video: Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst Case Scenarios https://youtu.be/Hk9nzcgpqXA The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence https://youtu.be/BGV-cymMY4Q #bookreview #booktuber #antibooktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker. The accompanying cocktail is called No Fear: http://www.spiritdrinks.com/cocktails/NoFear.aspx 1 oz Citron Vodka 1 oz Grapefruit Juice Top off with Seltzer Water Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE or www.ndvh.org Impact: 310-360-1096 or www.impact.personalsafety.com BigBrothers/BigSisters of America: 813-720-8778 or www.bbbs.org Al-Anon Family Groups: 757-563-1600 or www.al-anon.alateen.org National Center for Victims of Crime: 202-467-8700 or www.victimsofcrime.org In the video: Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst Case Scenarios https://youtu.be/Hk9nzcgpqXA In Defense of the Second Amendment: https://youtu.be/mPUantWFY2M #booktuber #bookreview #fear #antibooktube #cocktail #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst Case Scenarios by Mike Glover. The accompanying #cocktail is called Doomsday: http://www.kentuckymonthly.com/food/recipes/doomsday-cocktail/ 2 oz of Rum ¾ oz Lime Juice 1 oz simple syrup ½ oz Fernet 6-7 fresh mint leaves Muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup, add ice and the rest of the ingredients. Shake. Pour over ice. It's amazing! 8th Amendment: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/departments/media-arts-technologies-rockville/annual-poster-session/solitary-confinement-eighth-amendment.html #bookreview #booktuber #antibooktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Robert A Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land. The accompanying #cocktail is Holy Water: https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/holy-water/ 1 oz Vodka 1 oz Rum 1/2 oz Blue Curacao 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps 4 ozs Lemonade Splash of Pineapple juice Strawberry to garnish Put all in a goblet with strawberry slices and crushed ice. Enjoy! Mentioned in the video: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress: https://youtu.be/OO-J_5ziYEI Starship Troopers: https://youtu.be/aoMA_QAbco8 #bookreview #booktuber #antibooktuber #heinlein

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Theodore Roosevelt by Henry F. Pringle. The accompanying #cocktail is Roosevelt: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/roosevelt/ 1 3/4 oz Dark Rum 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth 1/4 oz Orange Juice 1/4 tsp sugar Orange Twist to garnish Place all by orange twist in shaker with ice and shake till chilled. Pour into cocktail glass and garnish with the twist. #bookreview #booktube #booktuber #uspresidents #americanhistory #theodoreroosevelt #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Pol Pot Regime: Race, Power, and Genocide in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge, 1975-1979 by Ben Kiernan. The accompanying cocktail is called Asylum: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/531/asylum-cocktail 1 oz dry gin 1 oz anise liqueur 1/6 oz grenadine or pomegranate syrup 1/3 oz water Mix all with ice and pour over rocks. #bookreview #booksandbooze #booktuber #booktube #polpot #khmerrouge #communismsucks

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Claws of the Dragon: Kang Sheng, the Evil Genius Behind Mao, and his legacy of Terror in People's China by John Byron and Robert Pack. The accompanying cocktail is called Red Dragon: https://cheersonline.com/2023/01/30/red-dragon-2/ 2 oz Cognac 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 1/4 tsp Chinese Five-Spice Powder 4 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters Shake all in a cocktail shaker with ice, pour over ice in a rocks glass. #bookreview #booktube #booktuber #antibooktuber #kangsheng #anticommunism #profreedom #booksandbooze