Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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Taste tests, TikTok trends, a little friendly competition—today may be all about “dupe” culture, but don’t worry, this episode is the real deal as always. You don’t want to miss it!

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Strawberry Kiwi Smash

Recipe By: cocktails

· 1/2 kiwi, peeled and diced

· 3 small strawberries, diced

· 2 ounces vodka

· Juice from half a lime

· 3/4 ounces simple syrup

· Club soda or flavored seltzer for topping off

· Diced strawberries and kiwi for garnish



Instructions: Muddle fresh kiwi and strawberries in glass, add vodka, add juice, add simple syrup, shake with ice, pour over ice, then top with club soda. Stir, garnish with diced strawberries and a kiwi slice, serve, and enjoy!





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If every product is “life-changing” then no product is life-changing. We’re calling consumerism’s bluff by judging wellness and lifestyle fads that are overhyped.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹Cucumber Mint Refresher

Recipe By: mocktailswithlilly

· 2–3 ounces fresh cucumber juice (see notes below)

· .75 ounces simple syrup or agave

· 3–4 mint leaves

· Lime sparkling water

· Ice

· Mint and cucumber ribbons for garnish



Instructions: Muddle mint with simple syrup. For the cucumber juice, blend chopped cucumber with some water, then fine strain. You can also sub muddled cucumber for a blend-free version! Add cucumber juice, shake, and strain into a glass over ice. Top with sparkling water and enjoy!



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When it comes to money, is boring always best? From everyday internet scams to rare lottery success stories, today we’re blind ranking the good, the bad and the just plain dumb of investing.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍾 French Blonde

Recipe By: Join Jules

2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice

2 ounces Lillet Blanc

1 ounce gin

1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur

3 dashes lemon bitters



Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients. Add ice and shake. Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora. Garnish with a grapefruit slice!







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Sure, the world feels like it’s on fire, but hear me out: What if you’re doing better financially than you think? Consider today’s episode the unexpected reset you need!

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍾 Sauv Blanc Spritz

Recipe By: cheesegal

-       3 ounces sauvignon blanc

-       1 ounce elderflower liqueur

-       1 ounce fresh lemon juice

-       Lemon seltzer water

-       Lemon wheels, for serving

 

Instructions: In a glass filled with ice, add the sauvignon blanc, elderflower liqueur and fresh lemon juice. Top with lemon seltzer water and stir. Garnish with lemon wheels. Serve and enjoy!

 

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Whether you love or hate frugal living, this one’s for you! We’re exposing common frugal “hacks” that secretly drain your bank account. Tune in to make sure you’re not sabotaging your budget.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍉 Watermelon Mint Mocktail

Recipe By: olivianoceda

·   1 lime

·   Dash of maple syrup

·   1/4 cup fresh watermelon

·   1 ounce lime sparkling water

·   Fresh mint

·   Ice

 

Instructions: Slice half of your lime into wedges. Squeeze 4 wedges into your glass. Add a dash of maple syrup, 0.5–1 ounce of lime juice (depending on how tart you want it), 1 ounce of sparkling water. Add watermelon cubes and muddle. Then, take a handful of mint and slap it between your hands 6–8 times. Rub it on the rim of the glass and add it to the drink. Add ice. Top with sparkling water. Mix and enjoy!

 

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