Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Are These Social Obligations Worth the Money?

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Show Notes

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If an event costs you social energy, should you really have to pay actual money too? Today, we’re saying what we all wish we could write on the next birthday party, wedding shower or gender reveal RSVP—join the unfiltered fun!

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🄃 Smoked Rosemary Negroni Sour

Recipe from: Join Jules

1 ounce gin

1 ounce sweet vermouth

1 ounce Campari

1/2 ounce rosemary syrup

1/2 ounce lemon juice

1 egg white

Splash of orange juice

Instructions: Using a lighter, light the tips of a fresh rosemary sprig until it begins to smoke. Flip your coupe glass upside down over the smoking sprig and let sit while you mix your cocktail. In a cocktail shaker, add gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, syrup, lemon juice, a splash of orange juice and egg white. Dry shake. Add ice and shake again. Double strain into the smoked glass. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a citrus wheel.

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