Get ready for a fright! This month on Boozy Book Reports, we’re stepping into the spine-tingling world of Scared to Death by Jahnna Malcolm. This 1992 thriller takes us on a wild ride with the mischievous Bullock kids and their creepy nightmare-inducing babysitter. As we sip on classic Manhattans and a creepy concoction called The Taxidermy, we’ll dive into this chilling tale that’s equal parts nostalgic and terrifying. Buckle up—this one’s a scream!
Drink Recipes:
Manhattan
- 2 ounces Rye Whiskey
- 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Put in mixing glass with ice
- Stir until cold
- Strain into chilled glass
- Garnish with a Maraschino cherry
The Taxidermy
- 1 ounce Vanilla Vodka
- Mountain Dew
- Grenadine
- Fill glass with ice
- Add vodka
- Top off all but ¼ off glass with Mountain Dew
- Add a splash of grenadine to taste
Mentions:
- Scared to Death by Jahnna Malcolm
- Jahnna N. Malcolm
- The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
- Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
- The Craft (1996)
- Paranormal Activity (2007)
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
- Prom Night (1980)
- Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- Children of the Corn (1984)
- Terrifier (2011)
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