Episode 80: Star Wars Outer Rim and a Nice Glass of Farmer’s Punch

 

Breakup Gaming Society salutes Daybreak co-designer Matteo Menapace, who deserves an apology and an invitation back to the event from the sniveling milquetoasts who run Spiel des Jahres.

Drink of the Week (3:10)
Farmer’s Punch, as seen on Outdoor Test Kitchen. Here’s the recipe:

►Watermelon 1-inch cubes - X3
►Simple Syrup - 3/4 oz
► Vodka - 2 oz
►Campari - 1/4 oz
►Tomato juice - 1 oz Fresh Pressed
►Lime Juice - 3/4 oz Fresh
►Soda - Topper

Garnish
►Cherry Tomatoes
►Parsley
►Watermelon

Technique
1. Add watermelon and simple into a shaker and muddle
2. Add the vodka, Campari, tomato juice, lime juice, and ice to the shaker and shake until well chilled
3. Double strain into an iced glass and garnish with tomato and parsley

Game of the Week (7:14)
Overcame my loathing for Star Wars as a business and had a ball with Star Wars Outer Rim as a rollicking personal adventure. Got my copy at Pueblo’s Game Knight Games. Good shop. Give ‘em a visit.

Track of the Week (25:00)
Highlights from Masta Ace’s coruscating 2001 diss track, “Acknowledge.”

 
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