Book Recommendation: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Nerds of the Old Republic: The Drinking Person’s #Scifi Club · Mar 3, 2022 · 45m

Hello nerds! Welcome to March's book club recommendation, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Listen in as we talk about space cavaliers, bone necromancy, and the deathless emperor.

But first: we try yet another absinthe cocktail. And yet again we warn you we didn't like it. Like at all. But for reference, and if you too like pain, here's the recipe:

3/4 oz absinthe

3/4 oz elderflower liquor

3/4 oz Lillet blanc

1 dash London dry gin

3/4 oz lemon juice

garnish with a lemon twist

(courtesy of liquor.com)

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