The Children of Men + Who Ate the Last Berry?
"The Children of Men" by P.D. James is an end of the world dystopian novel where all humans have ceased to procreate seemingly because male sperm is no longer viable. However, against all odds, Julian and her band of mismatched revolutionaries draw our main character, Theo, a man who has spent his whole life not feeling anything real, into a new emotional caretaker and protector role. At the surface this is a simple story, yet the reader has the opportunity to delve into heavier thinking along the lines of what morality is when there is no future? And, what are we building if there is no one to inherited it? (Published by Faber & Faber)
Who Ate the Last Berry?
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Much of this story revolves around the characters trying to keep a secret and living on the run, but also the juxtaposition of resource rich and resource poor individuals as the world population dwindles. There are times where wine runs freely and times where food is scarce. “Who Ate the Last Berry?” is the perfect partner for this novel. Not only does it make use of the often mentioned red wine, but also taps into a scene where our starving main characters are saved by finding a blackberry bush. Mix this beautiful cocktail up, grab a copy of The Children of Men, and #DrinkupReadup.
Who Ate the Last Berry?
- 3/4oz St. George Spirits Botanivore Gin
- 3/4oz. Chambord
- 3/4oz. Lemon
- 3/4oz. Red Wine
Add everything except the wine in an ice-filled shaker + shake. Strain in a coupe + gently float the wine on top.
“The claret had been uncorked an hour earlier and he had poured the first glass to drink while he was cooking.”
