Journey by Moonlight + Blue Moon
“Journey by Moonlight” is a novel by the Hungarian author by Antal Szerb. I picked this book up while in Budapest with no real requirement other than I wanted to read a Hungarian author. I really had no idea as to what this book was about. But, I was pleasantly surprised when confronted with the story of newlyweds on their honeymoon. It seemed simple enough, but it soon the picturesque story of Erszi and Mihaly’s post-wedding trip quickly unraveled as Mihaly clearly preferred time alone, rather than spending it with his new wife. In fact, Mihaly mistakenly gets on the wrong train, separate from his new bride, and instead of correcting it he goes on his own journey totally wife-less. The story continues on in a most complicated fashion, with Mihaly’s marriage crashing and burning and he himself trying to understand his place in life by coming to terms with his past. (Published by Alma Books)
Blue Moon
(As seen on Instagram via @maxymixalot)
Something so seemingly light, yet turned rather heavy, can only be paired with a cocktail that can illuminate the night. A Blue Moon is just the ticket. This lovely concoction of apple infused Kansas Whiskey, Lilet Blanc, and Green Chartreuse will play on your tongue, but also deliver a right boozy punch to the brain… or liver.
Blue Moon
- 1.5 oz Standard Wormwood Rye
- 1 oz Lillet Blanc
- 0.5 oz apple infused Kansas Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
- 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Sir, strain, and serve up. Slap on a dehydrated apple garnish and get your read on.
“He took a few steps in the courtyard, then staggered and fell over. This was very pleasant. He caressed the ground and was happy. ‘oh, how wonderful,’ he thought, ‘I’m already here. Now I can’t fall over any more.’”
