Episode 63

Episode 63: The Vampire Cult Murders // Flower Pickin’ & Gas Gettin’

Patrice, Marleah, and Bartender Courtney drink Ginger Mint Limeade and talk sociopaths, Ron Swanson, privilege, and how we all need to get off our asses and do something. #blacklivesmatter

The Vampire Cult Murders //

In November of 1996, Richard and Ruth Wendorf were brutally murdered in their home in Eustis, FL. Police quicky determine a likely suspect: a 16-year-old from Kentucky named Rod Ferrell, who claims he is a 500-year-old vampire.  

Blood on the Blue Grass by Legendary Shack Shakers

Flower Pickin’ & Gas Gettin’ //

Johnny Cash sitting in “Starkville City Jail” and Charles Neville getting gas in Florida. Stories about musicians in the 50s & 60s either become a celebrated part of their legacy or a cautionary tale of trying to make music in the Jim Crow South.

EPISODE DRINK:

Ginger Mint Limeade

By Bartender Courtney

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Lime zest
  • 8 oz fresh squeezed lime juice (approx 8 limes)
  • 12 to 15 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 3 oz Ginger ale (preferably Fever Tree)
  • Ice

PREPARATION

For Mint Limeade Concentrate:

  • Squeeze limes
  • Boil water, sugar, and lime zest until sugar is dissolved
  • Remove lime zest
  • Add 8oz lime juice
  • Add 1 cup cold water
  • Add mint leaves
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour

For Cocktail:

  • Remove mint from concentrate
  • Prepare a highball glass
  • Add vodka and 2 oz limeade concentrate
  • Top with Ginger ale
  • Add ice
  • Garnish with mint leaves
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