READING AND COCKTAIL HOUR: Friday, February 8
Featuring: Colson Whitehead

His cocktail choice: Rye Whiskey Sazerac* (see recipe below)

Friday, February 8, at Pianos
158 Ludlow St., New York, NY
Cocktails: 6:30-8:30pm
Reading: 7pm
Admission: Free, 21+ only

Our host this evening: Elliott Holt, One Story Reading Series Coordinator

Colson Whitehead is the author of three novels, The Intuitionist, John Henry Days (which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), and Apex Hides the Hurt, as well as a collection of essays, The Colossus of New York. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Granta, Harper's and New York Magazine. He is currently a fellow at the Cullman Centerfor Scholars and Writers.

The One Story Cocktail Hour & Reading Series is a chance for One Story readers and One Story writers to meet, enjoy a cocktail, and mingle in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Part private party, part showcase. And just like One Story magazine, one author has the chance to take the spotlight. Upcoming readings include Amelia Kahaney, Ben Miller, and Owen King.

One Story readings are at Pianos which is located at 158 Ludlow at Stanton on the Lower East Side. Take the F or V train to 2nd Avenue. Walk towards the 1st Avenue exit and leave through the door that says Allen Street. Walk east on Houston to Ludlow, then a block south to the intersection of Stanton. Pianos will be on your left.

ADMISSION IS FREE.

PIANO'S IS A 21+ ESTABLISHMENT

For more information visit www.one-story.com.

* RECIPE: Rye Whiskey Sazerac

1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 oz rye whiskey
1 dash Deva(R) absinthe
2 dashes Peychaud(R) bitters
2 dashes Angostura(R) bitters
1 twist lemon peel
ice

Chill an old-fashioned glass by filling with crushed ice. In another glass mix the sugar with the bitters dissolving the sugar. Add some ice, stirring to chill. In the old-fashioned glass remove the ice and pour in the absinthe coating the entire glass. Remove the excess absinthe. Add the rye whiskey and bitters/sugar mixture. Add the lemon twist.

Serve in: Old-Fashioned Glass