Queens Podcast

You’d think by having parents known as the power couple of Europe, dubbed the “Catholic Monarchs” by the Pope himself, that life would be a bit easier for our girl, Juana of Castile. Despite a surprisingly decent upbringing and a powerful mom who had the funds to bankroll Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America, Juana’s seemingly good fortune takes a turn not too long after her marriage to Philip the Handsome, Duke of Burgundy.  Although Juana and Philip’s attraction is on fire from day one, as soon as Juana gets knocked up he starts up with his mistresses. Our opinionated Scorpio rightfully doth protest and her tantrums give her a nickname we shall not repeat. Instead, we’ve opted for a Ricky Martin-inspired, cucumber-infused cocktail, La Vida Loca.    Make your own by mixing 1.5 ounces of Capelle Pisco, 0.5 ounces of Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, three-quarters of an ounce of cucumber shrub (or just blend some cucumber and stevia), three-quarters of an ounce of lime juice and then a quarter of an ounce of simple