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Le Death in the Afternoon

Were taking out our first Manga this week with Death Note, written by Tsugumi Ohba and art by Takeshi Obata,.  An epic cat and mouse game between a brilliant teen who can easily kill just by writing down a name, and the detective determined to catch the killer. 

  • Vanilla Infused Absinthe
  • Fresh Pineapple juice
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Squid Ink
  • Moet & Champagne

We have done death in the afternoon before, (see the Lock and Key Episode where Todd and Bryan picked the same drink), but this week Q found a variation.  This was taken from a bars menu, so we don't have the exact measurements, so please experiment.  The squid ink is the big change here, making for a nice black cocktail.  

CocktailBryan RichardsQ, Vanilla infused Absinthe, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Squid Ink, Champange, Death Note, Manga
Bulldog

Were taking out our first Manga this week with Death Note, written by Tsugumi Ohba and art by Takeshi Obata,.  An epic cat and mouse game between a brilliant teen who can easily kill just by writing down a name, and the detective determined to catch the killer. 

  • 1 pt Vodka
  • 1 pt Kahlua
  • 1 pt Heavy Cream

Shake with ice, then pour into a glass with ice.  Top off with Coke a cola.

Todd claims this tastes like adult chocolate milk.

CocktailBryan RichardsTodd, Kahlua, Heavy Cream, Vodka, Death Note, Manga
Poison Ivy Marg-tini

Were back with another Batman book! Nearly every member of the rogue’s gallery gets involved in this week’s book: Hush, written by Jeph Loeb, with amazing art by Jim Lee. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-3 Slices of Jalapeño
  • 3 Slices Cucumber
  • 3-4 Lime Wedges
  • 2.5 oz Tequila, preferably Blanco
  • 1 oz Cointreau 
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • Salt
  • Rim with Old Bay

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a shaker, muddle lime wedges, jalapeños slices, cucumber slices, and simple syrup.
  • Add ice, tequila, and cointreau to shaker.
  • Shake for 20-30 seconds.
  • Pour salt onto a small plate.
  • Run a lime wedge around the rim of the martini glass.
  • Dip martini glass into the salt, you can use sugar here too if you prefer!
  • Strain contents of shaker into martini glass.
  • Garnish with a jalapeño slice and a sliver of cucumber.

NOTES

If you only want a little heat, and a lot of citrus, use 1 jalapeño slice and more lime! To make the cucumber garnish, run a peeler along the entire length of a cucumber, fold accordion style and secure with a toothpick!

CocktailBryan RichardsQ, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Lime Wedge, Tequila, Cointreau, Simple Syrup, Old Bay, Salt
Misdirection

Were back with another Batman book! Nearly every member of the rogue’s gallery gets involved in this week’s book: Hush, written by Jeph Loeb, with amazing art by Jim Lee.  

Sugar cube soaked in bitters in champagne glass fill top Wilson Creek Almond Champagne (cause its from Adams Home town). 

 

CocktailBryan RichardsAdam, Sugar, Champange
New York Gin and Juice

This week we enter the Demilitarized Zone, AKA the DMZ, AKA Manhattan.  The story takes us thru a war torn New York in the center of a second American Civil War. Vertigo presents DMZ, a tale from expertly written by Brian Wood with beautiful Art by Riccardo Burchielli.

  • 2 ounces London Dry-style gin
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ½ ounces ruby grapefruit juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup

Todd variation on the standard gin and juice.

CocktailBryan RichardsTodd, DMZ, Vertigo, Gin, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup
Locals Only Manhattan

This week we enter the Demilitarized Zone, AKA the DMZ, AKA Manhattan.  The story takes us thru a war torn New York in the center of a second American Civil War. Vertigo presents DMZ, a tale from expertly written by Brian Wood with beautiful Art by Riccardo Burchielli.

  • 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 1.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • .5 oz Grand Marnier
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

This is a bit on the sweeter side as Manhattans go.  Q changed the name from the Employees Only Manhattan, to the Locals Only Manhattan.  We're assuming that the Employees Only is a reference to the famous Employees Only Speak Easy in New York.  Not sure if it is still on Netflix, but there was a documentary on there called Hey Bartender, about the bartenders at Employees only.  Worth checking out if you are so inclined. 

 

CocktailBryan RichardsQ, DMZ, Vertigo, Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Grand Marnier, Angostura Bitters
Dark 'N Stormy

This week we enter the Demilitarized Zone, AKA the DMZ, AKA Manhattan.  The story takes us thru a war torn New York in the center of a second American Civil War. Vertigo presents DMZ, a tale from expertly written by Brian Wood with beautiful Art by Riccardo Burchielli.

  • 2 oz Dark Rum
  • 1/2 to 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Ginger Beer

Add rum and lime juice to a glass.  And Ice and stir.  Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel if you so desire.

Note: Adjust the line/ginger according to the sweetness of the rum/ginger beer.

It may be a bit of a stretch, but Bryan likes this simple cocktail, and things are "Dark and Stormy" for America, Manhattan, and the characters in DMZ.

CocktailBryan RichardsBryan, D, DMZ, Dark Rum, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Vertigo
Bombed Out Manhattan

This week we enter the Demilitarized Zone, AKA the DMZ, AKA Manhattan.  The story takes us thru a war torn New York in the center of a second American Civil War. Vertigo presents DMZ, a tale from expertly written by Brian Wood with beautiful Art by Riccardo Burchielli.

  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Light Rum
  • 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Sweet and Sour

Add all the ingredients into a shaker with ice.  Shake until cold, and then strain into a glass of your choice.  

Adams cocktail is a variation on the Long Island Iced tea, and is likely to get you bombed while you read DMZ.

CocktailBryan RichardsAdam, Vodka, Gin, Light Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Sweet and Sour, DMZ, Vertigo
Hard Drinking Woman

In this weeks episode we discuss the first trade paperback of Jessica Jones.  If you were old school, and read it when it first came out like Q, you know it as Alias, if you only heard about it because of the Netflix show, it was released as Jessica Jones:Alias.  Either way, we read and discuss the book, share some cocktails, and discuss the soap opera that comics stories can be.  

Todd and Q had similar Ideas, so we put them together for a cocktail twofer. 

Private Dick

Q

Bottle of Jim Bean

Drink It

A Lonely Office

Todd

Bottle High West Campfire Whiskey

Drink it straight to pass the time

Bryan thinks its way too fancy of a whiskey for Jessica Jones.

CocktailBryan RichardsTodd, Q, Jessica Jones, Marvel, Drink it straight
Charlie Chan

In this weeks episode we discuss the first trade paperback of Jessica Jones.  If you were old school, and read it when it first came out like Q, you know it as Alias, if you only heard about it because of the Netflix show, it was released as Jessica Jones:Alias.  Either way, we read and discuss the book, share some cocktails, and discuss the soap opera that comics stories can be.  

Vodka Infused with Black Tea
Ginger Syrup
Lemon Juice
Club Soda

 

Adam got this recipe from a Private Detective agency themed speak easy.  The actual measurements are still a bit of a mystery, but that may just add to the fun as you investigate this cocktail further. The actually recipe calls for lemon juice, black pepper and clove tinctures, and coconut marmalade as well, but Adam just replaced them with Club soda for his own home version.  

CocktailBryan RichardsAdam, Marvel, Jessica Jones, Vodka infused with Black Tea, Ginger Syrup, Lemon Juice, club soda
Sweet Christmas!

In this weeks episode we discuss the first trade paperback of Jessica Jones.  If you were old school, and read it when it first came out like Q, you know it as Alias, if you only heard about it because of the Netflix show, it was released as Jessica Jones:Alias.  Either way, we read and discuss the book, share some cocktails, and discuss the soap opera that comics stories can be.  

1 oz Peppermint Schnapps
1 oz Kahlua
1 oz Irish Cream

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in all three ingredients. Shake thoroughly until chilled, then strain the mixture into the glassware of your choice.

This drink is in honor of Adams favorite scene in the book.  Be sure to shout Sweet Christmas, as your drinking this tasty beverage.

CocktailBryan RichardsBryan, Peppermint schnapps, Kahlua, Irish Cream, Jessica Jones, Marvel
Boomerang

Matt Fraction brings us a new take on Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye. With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, this thriller spans the globe. The stylistic art from David Aja and Javier Pulido brings Matt Fractions globe trotting romp to life.

High West Double Rye
Apple Jack
2 Dashes Cointreau
2 Dashes Amaretto
Lemon juice
Sage Leaves
4 Dashes of Current Bitters

This drink is a little bit of a mystery. Mainly because Todd never gave me the exact measurements.  It looks tasty, I'm not sure how much of what.  But please experiment, and if you find a good ratio, let me know. 

CocktailBryan RichardsTodd, Double Rye, Apple Jack, Cointreau, Amaretto, Lemon Juice, Sage Leaves, Bitters, Hawkeye, Marvel
Acid Arrow

Matt Fraction brings us a new take on Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye. With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, this thriller spans the globe. The stylistic art from David Aja and Javier Pulido brings Matt Fractions globe trotting romp to life

1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Coconut Rum
1 oz Blue Curaçao 
4 oz Pineapple Juice

Mix all this together to make your self an Acid Arrow.  

CocktailBryan RichardsLight Rum, Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Adam
The Kate Bishop

Matt Fraction brings us a new take on Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye. With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, this thriller spans the globe. The stylistic art from David Aja and Javier Pulido brings Matt Fractions globe trotting romp to life.

6 Parts Bison Grass Flavored Vodka
1 Part Violet Liqueur
4 On Cocktail Sticks Blueberries

Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with blueberry.

It's a drink from Q, so of course it has vodka in it.

CocktailBryan RichardsQ, Bison Grass Flavored Vodka, Violet Liqueur, Cocktail Sticks
Bad Day At Work

Matt Fraction brings us a new take on Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye. With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, this thriller spans the globe. The stylistic art from David Aja and Javier Pulido brings Matt Fractions globe trotting romp to life.

1 cup sugar
1 ½ ounces Bluecoat or other high-quality gin
4 ounces clementine orange juice (from about 3 to 5 clementines)
Generous splash of seltzer

 

PREPARATION

  1. Fill a tumbler with crushed ice and set aside.
  2. Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, mix the sugar with 1 cup water. Simmer over low heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a shaker, combine the gin and orange juice with 1 teaspoon simple syrup. (Remaining syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.) Shake well, and pour into the tumbler. Top with a splash of seltzer, add a stirrer and serve.

Ok, so I got this recipe form the New York Times.  So the making your own simple syrup thing may be a bit over kill. Especially if you truly have had a bad day and this cocktail quickly.

CocktailBryan RichardsBryan, Gin, Orange Juice, Seltzer, Sugar
The Supplicant

This week we are discussing 2002 Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia. From Greg Rucka and J.G. Jones, this book would begin Rucka’s long run writing Wonder Woman.  We changed up the format a little this week.  In part one we do a spoiler free intro to the book, then in part two we step thru the plot of the book and explore this gem.  Let us know what you think of the format change on our website, or any of our social media outlets.  Next week we are reading Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon.  A modern take on what an Avenger does when he has no suit, no powers, and isn’t Avenging.

1 oz Vodka
1 oz Tequila
1 oz Gin
1 oz White Rum
1/2 oz Sour Mix
2 oz Passion Fruit Juice
1 splash of Sprite


In a shaker of ice, mix all ingredients. Shake. Pour over a glass full of ice. Garnish with an orange flag (orange triangle with a cherry on top).

Q invented this drink, its intended to bring you to your knees.

CocktailBryan RichardsDC, Q, Vodka, Tequila, Gin, White Rum, Sour Mix, Passion Fruit Juice, Sprite
The Hickey

This week we are discussing 2002 Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia. From Greg Rucka and J.G. Jones, this book would begin Rucka’s long run writing Wonder Woman.  We changed up the format a little this week.  In part one we do a spoiler free intro to the book, then in part two we step thru the plot of the book and explore this gem.  Let us know what you think of the format change on our website, or any of our social media outlets.  Next week we are reading Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon.  A modern take on what an Avenger does when he has no suit, no powers, and isn’t Avenging.

2 oz. UV Cherry Vodka
4 oz. Cactus Cooler
2 dashes of Orange Bitters

 

Add all ingredients to glass, stir and add ice. It's that simple! Just be careful not to overindulge. It tastes like happy in a glass without a hint of alcohol. Also, do not under ANY circumstances do shots of the vodka. 

Adam created this drink, cause he couldn't figure out how to say the name of the book.

CocktailBryan RichardsAdam, DC, Vodka, Cactus Cooler, Orange Bitters, Wonder Woman, Hiketeia
The Wonder Woman

This week we are discussing 2002 Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia. From Greg Rucka and J.G. Jones, this book would begin Rucka’s long run writing Wonder Woman.  We changed up the format a little this week.  In part one we do a spoiler free intro to the book, then in part two we step thru the plot of the book and explore this gem.  Let us know what you think of the format change on our website, or any of our social media outlets.  Next week we are reading Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon.  A modern take on what an Avenger does when he has no suit, no powers, and isn’t Avenging.

2 oz. Midori melon liqueur
2 oz. Peach Schnapps
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
3 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Pineapple Juice

 

Fill hurricane glass with ice. Add ingredients in order listed. Don't stir! Should have three layers; green, orange, and red. Garnish with a cherry.

If done right your glass should look like Wonder Woman.  If you do it wrong, You still have a tasty beverage.

CocktailBryan RichardsTodd, DC, Wonder Woman, Midori, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice