The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger with Heather Maury
Welcome back to another episode of Drinks at the Library, the podcast where we pair the perfect drink with the perfect book. Today, we're diving into a love story that bends time and breaks hearts—The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. It’s a tale of fate, longing, and the delicate threads that tie us to the people we love...even if time itself tries to pull us apart.
My guest this week is Heather Maury, a Richmond-area librarian and a life-long reader. Her favorite book, to this day, is the children's book, "Mandy" by Julie Edwards (better known as Julie Andrews). Anything by TJ Klune and Sadeqa Johnson are instant buys for her. She loves movies, especially anything that Henry Cavill is in, anything that features Tom Cruise running, and anything that's a musical. She is a die-hard Duranie and a certified Swiftie. She lives with 5 cats, 2 dogs, a guinea pig, and some fish. Oh, and she also has two kids (a college freshman and a 1st grader) and a husband.
To match this beautifully complex narrative, our drink this week is The Ephemeral Encounter a cocktail plays with the idea of fleeting moments and the blending of different times —just like Henry and Clare's love story. So, pour yourself a glass, get comfortable, and let's unravel the timelines of this unforgettable romance.
The "Ephemeral Encounter" Cocktail:
This cocktail plays with the idea of fleeting moments and the blending of different times.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Gin (a classic spirit, representing the timeless nature of their love)
0.75 oz Elderflower Liqueur (St. Germain, for a touch of ethereal sweetness and floral notes, like fleeting memories)
0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (for a bright, sharp contrast, representing the jarring moments of time travel)
0.25 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur (a hint of cherry, for the sweet, romantic core of their relationship, with a slight "old fashioned" feel)
2-3 Dashes of Lavender Bitters (to add a calming, slightly mysterious element, like the ever-present mystery of Henry's travels)
Sparkling Wine or Soda Water (to top, adding effervescence, like the unpredictable flow of time)
Lavender sprig and a cherry, for garnish.
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The American Library Association
The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger with Heather Maury