Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Show Notes

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Have you ever read an “opinions are my own” disclaimer in someone’s social media bio? That’s the vibe of today’s episode. Today we’re confessing (and explaining) some of our most “non-Ramsey” financial takes.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍷 Blackberry Gin Sour

Recipe by Mint & Twist

· 2 ounces London dry or floral gin

· 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

· 3/4 ounce blackberry simple syrup

· 1 egg white, optional for foam

Instructions: Chill a coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice while you make the drink. Add the gin, blackberry syrup, lemon juice and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake hard for 15 seconds. Add a generous handful of ice and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled. Tip the ice from the coupe glass and strain the cocktail in. Garnish with fresh blackberries on a skewer.

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