Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher with Bill Howard
Welcome to this week’s episode of Drinks in the Library! Today we’re exploring Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, a darkly whimsical tale of a shy princess who undertakes an impossible quest — armed with a dustwitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, and a dog made of bones — to rescue her sister from a cruel prince and a cursed kingdom.
My guest this week is my husband, Bill Howard. I asked if he wanted me to read a little bio for him, and he said he’d actually prefer to have even less of himself on the internet — which, frankly, is impossible given all the stuff I’ve already spilled about him on this podcast.
Both Bill and I love Nettle & Bone so much and it was fun to talk with him about it! This book is a dark fairy tale and I wanted to pick a dark drink, I think any will do but I went with an Espresso Martini because that is one of Bill’s favorite cocktails.
1 ounce espresso or cold brew coffee
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce coffee liqueur, I used Virago, and RVA distillery
.5 ounce simple syrup, or to taste
Ice
Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. You can be cute an garnish it with coffee beans if you want!
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