Boozicals

La la la la la. This week Raven and Campbell take a million Youtube breaks while discussing variations in Greek Mythology and subtlety in musicals in the 2026 released proshot of Hadestown.
 
Spring Elixir Recipe:
Combine equal parts gin, Campari, and syrup* in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lavender stem.
 
Syrup*
Bring 1c water to a simmer in a saucepan. Add 12-20 lavender stems. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add 1c sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4-1/3c (to taste) grenadine.
 
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Apparently, Campbell has the skillset to be a fascist according to Raven. This week Raven and Campbell discuss gore in musicals, ensuring your own happiness, and the absolute powerhouse that is Ben Vereen in the 1981 stage performance of Pippin: His Life and Times.
 
Drink Recipe:
Mead of your choice
 
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There is a lot you can do with puppets. This week Raven and Campbell discuss redoing college life, communication in situationships, and puppet bigotry in the 2022 Happily Ever After Productions performance of Avenue Q at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis
Not Your Mama’s Shirley Temple Recipe:
1 oz grenadine
0.75 oz vodka
0.25 oz aperol
4 oz sprite
Combine grenadine, vodka, and aperol in a glass with ice and stir. Top with sprite and garnish with lime slices if you feel like it.
 
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Misogyny aside, pretty fun musical. This week Raven and Campbell discuss Crayola Crowns, seasoning mac and cheese, and naming children in the 1954 musical film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
June Jam Recipe:
-2 oz gin
-½ oz fresh lemon juice
-1 tbsp jam
Place all ingredients in a shaker. Shake well with ice to break up the jam then pour into a glass.
 
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You didn’t have to draw Ms. Toad like that…This week Raven and Campbell discuss crying Tik Tok dances, cartoon animal feminization, and the ugliest dog in movie history in the 1994 animated film, Thumbelina.
The Nymph Recipe:
-0.75 oz creme de violette
-0.5 oz lime juice
-1 oz vodka
Seltzer to top
Combine ingredients in a glass with ice and stir. Top with seltzer of your choosing.
 
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15 year engagement is actually criminal. This week Raven and Campbell discuss fight scenes, mobster names, and eggs for some reason in the 1955 musical film Guys and Dolls.
The Thousandaire Recipe:
2 ounces bourbon
3/4 ounce Grand Marnier
1/4 ounce absinthe
1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce egg white (or 2 tbsp aquafaba)
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated
Add alcohol, grenadine, lemon juice, and egg white to a shaker without ice and shake for at least 30 seconds. Add ice and shake, strain, and garnish with nutmeg.
 
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Ok so there isn’t an evil wizard in this one. This week Raven and Campbell return to a classic and discuss costume design, favorite maps, and again just how awful the 1999 version is in the 1956 musical film, The King and I.
Young Lovers Recipe:
-Thai basil leaves
-1 oz coconut simple syrup
-2 oz spiced rum
In a rocks glass, lightly muddle basil leaves in the simple syrup. Add rum and fill the glass with crushed ice. Stir to combine.
 
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“Sam the Eagle is lowkey daddy to me” - Raven 2026. This week Raven and Campbell watch something actually good and discuss Raven’s coworkers as Muppets, Spongebob finding buried treasure, and Miss Piggy's exploits in the 1996 musical film, Muppet Treasure Island.
2 Gold Doubloons Recipe:
-2 oz spiced rum
-¾ oz fresh lemon juice
-1 oz rosemary simple syrup
-2 tbsp aquafaba
Shake ingredients with NO ice in a shaker for at least 30 seconds. Add ice, shake, and strain over ice.
 
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