May I introduce you to my next guest - she has been the host of Lush Life podcast since its launch and is a voice you have grown used to after 176 episodes. She also seems to be speaking about herself in the third person. I think you may have guessed by now... 

I’m Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time.

Today, I thought I would turn the microphone around and answer all of those questions that I am always asked - why did you start Lush Life podcast, where this interest in all things cocktails came from, what my favorite cocktail is, etc.

I have been reticent to talk about myself in past episodes because I want it to be all about my guests. Still a few fans of the show encouraged me to reveal a bit more about myself and now you have a whole episode about me before you - - careful what you wish for!

Our Cocktail of the week is the Gingersnap Punch:

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup of grated fresh ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken up
• 3 to 4 whole cloves
• 1 gallon milk
• Glug of Ginger Vodka*

METHOD

• Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan, and heat until sugar has dissolved.
• Add the grated ginger, cinnamon sticks, and cloves and remove from heat.
• Set aside to steep for 4 hours at room temperature.
• Add the syrup and the spices to the milk, and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours to develop flavors.
• Strain, and serve cold or very gently warmed. (Do not allow the milk to get near a boil.)
• Serve with a cinnamon stick garnish and nutmeg on top

*Ginger Vodka: 1 pound candied ginger to 1 liter vodka

1 week to 2 weeks ahead: Steep the candied ginger in the vodka in a large covered container.

Day of the party: Pour the vodka through a fine strainer and discard the candied ginger. Return the vodka to a bottle and put in the freezer. (May also be served over ice cream or anything else.)

You’ll find this recipe, more rum recipes, plus all the cocktails of the week, at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll find all the ingredients in our shop.

Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-177-episodes

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