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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

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Beria: Stalin's First Lieutenant by Amy Knight. The accompanying #cocktail is called Glasnost: https://bevvy.co/cocktail/glasnost/ncwa 2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps Mix both in ice in a cocktail shaker, strain into a glass Mentioned in the video: The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil by Michael Malice https://youtu.be/JbpZDXOJm2o The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Volume 1: https://youtu.be/1wQFtihDSDs Volume 2: https://youtu.be/jX25xjO6Ap4 Volume 3: https://youtu.be/8fTS3PBTsWQ

This weeks #bookoftheweek is William McKinley and His America by H. Wayne Morgan. The accompanying #cocktail is McKinley's Delight: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mckinleys-delight/ 2 oz rye whiskey 1 oz sweet vermouth 1 teaspoon cherry liqueur 1 dash absinthe Garnish: Lemon twist. Put all but lemon twist in a shaker with ice, stir until chilled, strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist. Mentioned in the video: Rutherford B. Hayes: Warrior and President by Ari Hoogenboom: https://youtu.be/bnVHi23gXDs John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit by James Traub: https://youtu.be/40iwwGrU0ww The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil by Michael Malice: https://youtu.be/JbpZDXOJm2o #bookreview #booktuber #booktube #uspresidents #ushistory #williammckinley

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Woke Inc: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam by Vivek Ramaswamy. The accompanying cocktail is The Wake Up Call: https://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/the-wake-up-call-recipe/ 2 oz rum ½ oz simple syrup 1 ½ oz espresso 2 dashes orange bitters 2 dashes smoked chili bitters Put all in a shaker with ice and shake til chilled Mentioned in the video: Teapot Dome Scandal: https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/teapot-dome-scandal Section 230: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-18/supreme-court-rejects-terrorism-case-against-twitter-google?leadSource=uverify%20wall https://www.based-politics.com/2023/02/14/scotus-alert-section-230-free-speech-showdown-looming/?fbclid=IwAR2vUMihWHXD4c3Hh247mDA0IuLAx6EECoWT8KE4vCWa3FFqZRIJblkeJJw 1st Amendment Lawsuits: https://www.foxnews.com/media/alex-berenson-sues-biden-pfizer-honchos-over-twitter-ban-came-raised-concerns-about-covid-vaccine Fearless Girl: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/11/08/fearless-girl-gets-taken-to-court Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy by Andy Ngo: https://youtu.be/OP2lhjncs1k A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland by Troy Senik: https://youtu.be/S3Q9FA_zcGI #bookreview #bookreviews #booksandbooze #cocktail #cocktails #booktube #booktuber

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy by Andy Ngo. The accompanying cocktail is just as terrible as antifa and is called Hate: https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/hate 1 1/2 oz Tobasco Sauce 1 oz Dry Vermouth 1 oz Rum 1 oz Gin 1 oz Vodka 2 oz Peppermint Liqueur 1 oz Irish Cream 2 oz Tequila Gold 1 oz Whiskey But all in a shaker with ice, shake, serve over ice. It was horrible. The cocktail separates and curdles before your very eyes. Much like Antifa's ideologies. Books mentioned in the review: Mao's Great Famine by Frank Dikötter: https://youtu.be/C4DEqzisCxQ The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: https://youtu.be/1wQFtihDSDs https://youtu.be/jX25xjO6Ap4 https://youtu.be/8fTS3PBTsWQ A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn: https://youtu.be/GKCnDB5MCBE Dear Reader by Michael Malice: https://youtu.be/_qtZ3MohIfw In Defense of the Second Amendment by Larry Correia: https://youtu.be/mPUantWFY2M Cynical Theories by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay: https://youtu.be/QSxicLd2N9k #bookreview #freespeech #booksandbooze #cocktail #andyngo #booktube #booktuber #communismsucks

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Woke: A Guide to Social Justice by Titania McGrath. In honor of McGrath's ecosexuality, the accompanying cocktail is Petals and Pride: https://chilledmagazine.com/must-mix-pride-cocktails/ 1 oz Rum 1 oz Lillet Blanc 1 oz Triple Sec 1 oz Lemon 1 Blackberry Edible Flower for Garnish Andrew Doyle: Satire in the Digital Age https://youtu.be/K7ia6SLz204 #socialjustice #woke #titaniamcgrath #satire #bookreview #booktuber #booktube #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Benjamin Harrison by Charles W. Calhoun, and the accompanying cocktail is called The Human Iceberg: https://parade.com/842127/alison-ashton/3-presidential-cocktails/ 2½ oz sweet & sour cocktail mix 2 oz Corona beer 1½ oz Sauza Gold tequila 1 oz Cointreau 1 oz simple syrup ¾ oz fresh lime juice 2 lime wedges Kosher Salt for the glass Use one lime wedge to prep the glass, then dredge the lime juice edge of glass through the salt. Put all the rest of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice (except for the second lime wedge....that is garnish). STIR...DO NOT SHAKE the cocktail. Pour into your salt rimmed glass and garnish with the second lime wedge. #bookreview #reading #booktube #booktuber #USPresidents #benjaminharrison

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender and Identity--and Why This Harms Everybody by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay. The accompanying cocktail is called Post Modern: https://punchdrink.com/recipes/post-modern/ 1 oz Sloe Gin 1.5 oz blended scotch 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz honey syrup. Mix all with ice in a cocktail shaker and pour into a coupe glass that has been rinsed with absinthe. James Lindsay's website is New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/ Helen Pluckrose's website is Counterweight: https://counterweightsupport.com/ #reading #bookreview #booktube #booktuber #socialjustice #criticaltheory #cynicaltheory #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Five Rings: Miyamoto Musashi's Art of Strategy by Miyamoto Musashi and translated by David K. Groff. The accompanying #cocktail is a Samurai Old Fashioned: https://cocktail-society.com/recipes/shochu-old-fashioned-samurai/ 2 oz barrel aged Shochu 1 tsp sugar 3 dashes Angostura bitters 1 splash Soda Water Orange peel muddle the sugar, bitters and soda water in a glass, add the shochu and stir for about ten seconds. Add ice and orange peel. Books mentioned in the video: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://youtu.be/2aEsctSxc5k Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://youtu.be/Fd1hLmSxmhk Starship Troopers by Robert A Heinlein: https://youtu.be/aoMA_QAbco8 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig: https://youtu.be/P0P200zOWPc #bookreview #booksandbooze #books #booktube #booktuber

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil by Michael Malice. The accompanying cocktail is The Communist: https://bevvy.co/cocktail/the-communist/vuta 1.5 oz gin .75 oz cherry liqueur 1.25 oz orange juice 1 oz lemon juice 2 dashes orange bitters Shake all with ice, pour into a coupe glass. #michaelmalice #bookreview #booksandbooze #reading #booktube #booktuber #communism

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Robert A Heinlein's Sci-fi Classic, Starship Troopers. The accompanying cocktail is Bug Juice: https://www.saracrocollsmith.com/starship-troopers-theme-party/ 1 shot (1.5 ozs) Silver Tequila 1.5 shots (2.25 oz) Sour Apple Pucker Top with Pineapple Juice Cherry for Garnish #bookreview #booksandbooze #booktuber #starshiptroopers #robertaheinlein

This weeks #bookoftheweek is A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland by Troy Senik. Instead of a fancy cocktail, I went with a solid German dark beer for this simple, honest man. Cleveland has upstaged John Tyler as my favorite president, but Tyler remains a close second. Books mentioned in the video: Rutherford B. Hayes: Warrior and President by Ari Hoogenboom https://youtu.be/bnVHi23gXDs Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A Garfield by Kenneth D Ackerman https://youtu.be/a1gCAX07UzY The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur by Scott S. Greenberger https://youtu.be/7uwGQ6hKBQs John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit by James Traub https://youtu.be/40iwwGrU0ww Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire by Judith Herrin https://youtu.be/QOZBwgy2lyQ President Without a Party: The Life of John Tyler by Christopher J. Leahy https://youtu.be/cJLSV3k-URI American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham https://youtu.be/D1Uv9WSbYFU #booksandbooze #bookreview #reading #booktube #booktuber

This weeks #booksoftheweek is A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life by Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein. The accompanying cocktail is called Hunter Gatherer: https://bevvy.co/cocktail/hunter-gatherer/pnhy 1 oz Jägermeister 1 oz Cocchi Americano 3/4 oz raspberry syrup with 1 dash bitters (for recipe on how to make the called for spicy raspberry syrup, follow the link to bevvy.com.) 3/4 oz lemon juice Stir together in a collins glass with ice. Garnish with raspberry and mint leaves. Links to previously reviewed books: The Parasitic Mind by Gad Saad: https://youtu.be/3JT5wV51lnc Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson: https://youtu.be/Fd1hLmSxmhk Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier: https://youtu.be/Huw2omdWLYM Who Stole Feminism? by Christina Hoff Sommers: https://youtu.be/OI3rTbfJdq8 Prey: Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of the Rights of Women by Ayaan Hirsi Ali: https://youtu.be/ZWsiPGX2PT8 The End of Gender: Debunking Myths About Sex and Identity in Our Society by Debra Soh: https://youtu.be/sZA9F6rLsHg Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://youtu.be/2aEsctSxc5k #bookreview #darkhorsepodcast #booksandbooze #booktube #booktuber

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and a Legacy of Rage by John Guinn. The accompanying #cocktail comes from Mixology and Murder by Kierra Sondereker and is a Mount Carmel Martini: 3 ozs apple cider 2 ozs caramel vodka Caramal sauce, sugar, apple wheel to garnish #bookreview #booksandbooze #booktuber #booktube

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women by Nancy Marie Brown. I did not do a fancy #cocktail opting instead for some #mead made by friends of mine. #bookreview #booktube #valkyrie #norsehistory #warriorwoman #history

This weeks #bookoftheweek is In Defense of the Second Amendment by best selling author Larry Correia. The accompanying cocktail is called Lady Liberty: https://haveashotoffreedom.com/pages/freedom-whiskey-cocktail-recipes 2 shots (3 ozs) bourbon 1 cap Sweet Vermouth 2 Maraschino Cherries Splash of Cherry Syrup 3 Splashes Sprite #bookreview #booktube #2ndamendment #ATF

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Saving Aziz by Chad Robichaux with David L Thomas. The accompanying cocktail is Brother in Arms: https://www.mymilitarysavings.com/recipes/beverages/brothers-in-arms 1.5 oz Tequila Blanco 1.5 oz Lime Sour .5 oz Watermelon Juice Slice of Jalapeno and Slice of Orange to garnish #bookreview #booktube #booktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A Garfield by Kenneth D Ackerman. The accompanying cocktail is a Peanut Butter Old Fashioned: https://www.ohlq.com/ohlq-hub/news-and-lifestyle/ohio-and-beyond/ohio-presidents-favorite-drinks 1 1/2 oz Peanut Butter Whiskey 3/4 oz Rye Whiskey 4 Dashes Bitters Orange Twist and Maraschino Cherry to Garnish Place both whiskeys and bitters in a glass with ice. Stir til chilled, add the garnish. Books mentioned in the Video: John Tyler: https://youtu.be/cJLSV3k-URI Why We Get Fat: https://youtu.be/jTekLO9Uix8 William Henry Harrison: https://youtu.be/jSzbpHDmJFM Ulysses S Grant: https://youtu.be/2ZoEU3Ctn7E Rutherford B Hayes: https://youtu.be/bnVHi23gXDs #bookreview #booktuber #booktube #ushistory #booksandbooze #JamesAGarfield

This weeks #bookoftheweek is No Is a Four Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling but Succeeded in Life by Chris Jericho. The accompanying cocktail is Jericho: https://www.tulleeho.com/recipe/jericho/ 60 ml (about 2 oz) Vodka 20 ml (about 3/4 oz) Blue Curacao 30 ml (about 1 oz) Orange Juice 30 ml (about 1 oz) Lime Juice Shake all with ice, pour into a Collins glass over ice and top with lemonade. #bookreview #booktube #booktuber #chrisjericho #rockandwrestling

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Radium Girls by Kate Moore. The accompanying cocktail is called Toxic Waste: https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/toxic-waste/ 1 1/2 oz. Toxic Waste Candy infused Melon Liqueur 1 oz. Green Apple Vodka 1 oz. Lime Juice 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice 1. Place Toxic Waste Candy in a bottle and fill with melon liqueur. Let sit for a few hours or overnight. 2. In a shaking glass with ice, combine the toxic waste candy infused melon liqueur, green apple vodka, lemon juice, and lime juice. Shake well. 3. Strain mix into glass over ice and garnish with a lime slice. Books mentioned in the video: Bad Blood: https://youtu.be/ufF31k20ZrU Mao's Great Famine: https://youtu.be/C4DEqzisCxQ Gulag Archipelago Volume 1: https://youtu.be/1wQFtihDSDs Gulag Archipelago Volume 2: https://youtu.be/jX25xjO6Ap4 Gulag Archipelago Volume 3: https://youtu.be/8fTS3PBTsWQ #booksandbooze #bookreview #history #radiumgirls #bookworm

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock. The accompanying cocktail is called Sphinx: https://www.goodcocktails.com/recipes/mixed_drink.php?drinkID=1026 2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth Lemon Wedge to Garnish Shake all with ice and pour into a martini glass, garnish with lemon wedge. #bookreview #booksandbooze #booktube #booktuber

This weeks #bookoftheweek is one of my all time favorites, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by master SciFi author, Robert A Heinlein. The accompanying cocktail is called Moonglow: https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/moonglow-cocktail-recipe/ 1 oz Gin 1 oz yellow Chartreuse 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 1/2 oz lime cordial Shake all with ice, pour into cocktail glass. Referenced article on AI: https://www.hackread.com/artificial-intelligence-robot-claims-to-destroy-human-race/ #bookreview #bookoftheweek #cocktail #booze #booktube #booktuber #readingtime #read #learning #knowledgeispower #booklover #booksandbooze #revolution #RobertAHeinlein #moonisaharshmistress #freedom #selfresponsibility #grokwhathemeant #grok

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Hookers and Blow Save Christmas, written and illustrated by Munty C. Pepin. The accompanying cocktail is called Dirty Snowman: https://crayonsandcravings.com/dirty-snowman/ 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 1 oz Irish cream Hot Cocoa to fill cup Whip Cream for garnish #bookreview #christmas #childrensbooks #booktube #booktuber #booksandbooze

This weeks #bookoftheweek is Pandemia: How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights, and Lives by Alex Berenson and the accompanying cocktail is the appropriately named Power, Corruption, and Lies: https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2014/04/power-corruption-lies.html 1 1/2 oz Cognac 3/4 oz Aperol 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1 pinch Salt Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Links: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/covid-response-forgiveness/671879/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/27590/who-reads-books #bookreview #booksandbooze #books #booktube #booktuber #alexberenson

This weeks #bookoftheweek is The Psychedelic Handbook: A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine. MDMA, and DMT/Ayahuasca by Dr. Rick Strassman. The accompanying cocktail is NOT psychedelic infused but IS absinthe based, Dark Fairy Cream: https://cocktail-society.com/recipes/dark-fairy-cream/ 1.25 oz Absinthe 1 oz Chocolate liqueur 0.5 oz Vodka 1.25 oz Half and half chocolate shavings for garnish Put all ingredients in shaker with ice, shake well, pour in to coupe glass and garnish with chocolate shavings. Links in the video: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04264026 https://www.congress.gov/contact-us https://www.house.gov/representatives https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm #bookreview #books #booksandbooze #booktube #booktuber #booktubers #psychedelics #psychedelic