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Horror movies or anything remotely scary\u2014especially body horrors\u2014are not my thing, so when it came to The Substance<\/em>, I was more than reluctant to watch it. What I do love though, are actresses Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, so while I may have skipped over more scenes I\u2019d like to admit, I did watch enough to understand what the substance is (aka, a green liquid the Demi Moore\u2019s character injects into herself).<\/p>\n In the movie, Demi Moore uses it as an anti-aging treatment, which promises women a way to regain their youth and “perfection.” It\u2019s marketed as a new and revolutionary solution for aging, but instead of just refreshing the body, the substance creates a younger, idealized version of the person, while leaving their original self behind. While more than mildly disturbing, the concept is a nod to industry beauty standards, aging, and the pressure to stay “relevant” in a world that\u2019s obsessed with youth.<\/p>\n Even if horror might isn’t your thing either, chances are if you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019ll be watching the Oscars. To liven up your watch party, I created a recipe for vibrantly green, vial-inspired, Midori sour, Substance<\/em> shots in honor of not only the nomination, but the actresses themselves.<\/p>\n
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