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Catherine the Great ruled Russia for 34 years and rewrote the rules on power and pleasure.
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In this episode
- How Catherine outmaneuvered rivals to claim the Russian throne
- Why her 34-year reign left a lasting mark on an empire
- Her reputation as an unlikely icon of personal freedom
- How to mix a Corpse Reviver No. 2 to sip along with the story
About this episode
Cate the Great was great for a lot of reasons. She ruled Russia as its Empress for 34 years and got some shit done. She played the long game to get there, but by the time she ame to power, they were kissing the hem of her robes. Also...kind of a sex positivity icon!Speaking of sex positive icons, our old pal Harry Craddock returns as we talk about the Corpse Reviver #2 as given to us by listener Michelle! Shake one up and sip along with us.
In a shaker add equal parts gin, lemon juice, cointreau and lillet blanc. Rinse the glass with a dash of absinthe, strain into a chilled glass, and granish with a luxardo cherry. Mazel y'all.
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