Fine Pairings

Bonus Episode Alert! Indulge yourself with this enemies-to-lovers fic starring Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy. We're many years past the battle of Hogwarts and Draco has been assigned as Hermione's protection...shenanigans shall ensue. - The Rose & Thorn Thorn - Pour into a shot glass 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse and 0.75 oz scotch. Take your shot like an Auror, before the Rose. Rose - In a shaker...

And so it has come at last...the last episode of season 5. Indulge yourself in these original fics written by Grace and Claire for our 5 star reviews. - Boulevardier - Stir together 1.25 oz bourbon, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz lillet blanc, a dash of orange bitters, and a dash of sugar to taste. -  Want to read these fics for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find these fics in our...

Welcome to the first episode of the finale of Season 5! This week we are readying recommendations sent in by listeners, and one very special fic starring Claire and Grace. - Pink Lady: In a shaker with ice shake together 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 0.5 oz grenadine. -  Want to read these fics for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find these fi...

Amnesia and the running joke on Doctor Who (Doctor...who?) go hand in hand. This week Grace brings fic where the Thirteenth Doctor has lost her memories, all except for one....River Song. Join us next week for the first of 2 finale episodes to Season 5! - Aviation - In a shaker of ice combine 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz marachino liquor, 1/4 oz creme de violette, and 3/4 oz lemon juice. Shake well and strain...

Would you kiss your crush for $100? Of course you would, that doesn't even make sense. Though maybe if your crush was your childhood friend you wouldn't be sure they felt the same way....This Arthur/Merlin fic is sure to pull the sword out of your heart of stone, bet or no bet. - Sword in the Stone Fruit: To a shaker of ice add 3 oz whiskey, 2 oz lemon juice, 2 oz apricot juice, and 1 tbsp of aqua...

Prepare to be overwhelmed with fluff, this episode is a 5 plus 1 fic. Which means you'll receive 5 proposals from Daishi to Suga (from the manga Haikyuu!!) for the price of one! - Cassis Orange Mai Tai: In a shaker full of ice mix together 1.5 oz white rum, 3/4 oz currant liquor, 3/4 oz orange juice,1/2 oz orgeat. Pour into a glass with fresh ice and float 1/2 oz dark rum on top. -  Want to read t...

Who knows why it took us so long to get to this fandom: Doctor Who. Grace and Claire both have a history with Doctor Who so it was only a matter of time...please enjoy this week's fic where Eleven processes some Rose Tyler based feelings in this Hurt/Comfort. - Sonic Rickey: To a cold glass add 2 oz gin and then squeeze in a half of a lime, drop used lime wedge into glass. Top with 2 oz orange and...

The endless debate at Fine Pairings headquarters is whether "huddling for warmth" is the same concept of "bed sharing" or "only one bed". This week you be the judge as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy cuddle up after a storm. - Mint Julep: In a glass filled with crushed ice add 2 ounces mint syrup and 2 ounces bourbon. Enjoy while cuddled in bed. -  Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author...

Should auld enemies be forgot and never brought to mind? Or should you kiss them as you ring in the New Year? Simon Snow and Baz Pitch from Carry On are about to find out... - Champagne Martini: Mix together 1.5 oz sweet vermouth and 0.5 oz lemon juice in a martini glass. Pop the bubbly and top with Prosecco. -  Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can f...

'Tis the season to read Gone Girl! At least if you're Grace. But this week Grace blends in some fake dating by adding in YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester to the mix. Happy Holidays! - Dan Queer-y Daquiri: Blend together 2 oz blue curaçao, 1 oz white rum, 2 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 ounce simple syrup. -  Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can fin...

Space...the fanfic frontier. This week Claire brings a Star Trek fic that mixes Mutual Pining and a Tom Collins. Kirk and Spock have never made chess sound quite so...sexy. - Tom Cranberry: Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 oz cranberry juice, and a twist of lime to a glass. Top with ice and 2 oz club soda and stir. Garnish and enjoy with your crush over a game of chess. -  Want to read this...

This week Grace is pulling her trope from history...Renaissance. Join us as the BTS boys get cozy with the muse. - Negroni Sbagliado: Pour 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth, 1 1/2 ounces Campari, and 1 1/2 ounces Prosecco into a glass with ice and enjoy! -  Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on archiveofourown.org Title: Set in Oil Paints,...

The holidays can be very transit heavy: planes, trains, and automobiles. And while that is also a very humorous John Candy and Steve Martin movie (1987), today our fanfic eyes are trained on one in particular. It's 1948 and women aren't allowed to do much without permission from a man in their life. That won't stop Leslie Knope from her mission west, even if it means sharing a bed a bed with one B...

This week Grace brings an "enemies to lovers" fic paired with a Moscow Mule. Prepare yourself to feel the angst of the first chair violin in the Orchestra between Helen and Vanya. - Moscow Mule - Squeeze 1/2 oz lime juice into a copper mug (or a Collins glass). Add ice cubes, then pour in the 2 oz vodka and fill with cold ginger beer (approx. 6 oz). Stir and then serve to your enemy...or perhaps y...

Welcome to the first regular episode of the season! The fanfic gods decreed that Claire pair "Fake Dating" with a margarita, and that has manifest into a Stranger Things, college au, fake dating pairing between Steve and Billy. And guess what? They're ROOMMATES! - Lemon Drop Margarita - In a shaker of ice add 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar syrup, 2 ounces Tequila, 1 ounces Limoncello l...

Enjoy Part 2 of our season 5 kick off, where we get to the fic! - Shot of Bourbon - preferably Brother's Bond but any bourbon will do Corpse Reviver - Coat the bottom of your glass with 2 dashes of absinthe. In a shaker with ice, combine 1 oz gin, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz dry vermouth. Strain into your glass and prepare to be revived. -  Want to read t...

Welcome back to Season 5!! For our kick off our editor Josie returns to educate us all on the Vampire Diaries Part 2 up on 11/15/21! - Shot of Bourbon - preferably Brother's Bond but any bourbon will do Corpse Reviver - Coat the bottom of your glass with 2 dashes of absinthe. In a shaker with ice, combine 1 oz gin, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz dry vermouth...

Get ready for a wild ride! Thanks for the 5 Star reviews!! Written by Claire - "Hungry like a Wolf" - Witcher x Orange is the New Black Written by Grace - “Your Fondness Grows” - Stardew Valley Meme fic Written by Claire - "Dig Up Some Feelings" - Harry Potter pining after Cedric Written by Grace - “Choke Me Like You Hate Me but You Love Me” - A fic that ends with "choke me stranger" Written by Cl...

Season 4 is coming to an end, but not before a whole host of fics to share! This is the first part of our ever-unpredictable 2 part season finale. Claire brings Grace a blast from their past to drink while reading our listener recommendations. Grace reads a crack fic written by listener Alex about Harry Potter and Edward Cullen as park rangers. While Claire reads congressional fanfiction based on...

For this antepenultimate episode to season 4 Claire brings Grace one of her favorite things: a crack fic. This episode stars a surprising mix of characters, including....Shrek and David Bowie. - Ziggy Stardust - Start by mixing 2 oz of fruit punch juice with 1 oz vodka in a decorative glass. Using a funnel, carefully pour 1 oz blue curaçao into the bottom of the glass to create your layers. -  Wan...

This week Grace brings a Clarke/Lexa fic from the show The 100. It's filled with all the teenage angst of taking your crush to see a horror movie marathon....when you know they hate scary movies.  - Horror Movie Marathon Rail - The perfect drink to sneak in (Not that you would *wink*) Mix together 1.5 oz of vodka of your choice, 0.5 oz grenadine, and then top with coke and enjoy! -  Want to read t...

Content Warning: This episode a little...spicier than our other episodes. Not as spicy as the patreon but it's definitely got a little heat.  This week's episode Claire brings a spicy paired skating fic starring Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. - Gold Medal - Mix together 1.5 oz goldschlagar (cinnamon schnapps), 1.5 oz dark rum, and 0.25 oz lemon juice. Stick the landing with 2 dashes orange bitters t...

Everybody get up it's time to slam now, We got a real jam goin' down, Welcome to the Space Jam, Here's your chance do your dance at the Space Jam! This week we have a Lola Bunny/Judy Hopps crossover fic! After the big game comes a big victory celebration... - Victory Viniq - Mix together 1 oz blueberry vodka, 1 oz blue curacao, top with Moscato or prosecco, add pearl dust for shimmer. Enjoy while...

Tyra Banks would be rooting for every single one of these Star Wars sequel trilogy characters. But who will be crowned the Resistance's Next Top Model? - Ty-Roni Banks - Mix together 1 oz gin, 1 oz campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and garnish with an orange peel. Post episode justification for Ty-Roni Banks by Claire - 1) It's a great pun, 2) Campari is red like one of the suns on Tatooine, 3) Gin so...

Into the unknown!!! Oh wait...wrong Idina Menzel solo. This week we're getting...WICKED! - Ozmopolitan: In a shaker full of ice, mix together 1.5 oz apple vodka, 0.75 oz midori, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz lime juice -  Want to read this fic for yourself? Give this author the kudos they deserve? You can find this fic on LiveJournal.com Title: Like You Mean It, Author: fromthechaos -  Fine Pairing...