Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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A family trip to the movies can easily cost $80 these days; it’s rough out there! Today we’re talking about the reality of inflation . . . but in a fun way, we promise.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Peach Julep

Recipe By: @Cocktails



· 6 mint leaves

· 2 tbsp. diced ripe peach

· 1/2 tsp. simple syrup

· 1 ounce peach puree

· 1.5 ounces whisky

· Fresh mint and peach slice for garnish



Instructions: Put 6 mint leaves, 2 tbsp. diced ripe peach, and 1/2 tsp. simple syrup in a glass and muddle. Pour 1 ounce peach puree and 1.5 ounces whisky in glass. Add ice. Then stir. Garnish with fresh mint and a peach slice. Serve and enjoy!



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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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This one goes out to ole Murphy and that pesky little law of his. (If you know, you know!) Today we’re rating your worst-case scenarios and proving why everyone needs an emergency fund.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Salty Dog

Recipe by Liquor.com

· 1 1/2 ounces gin or vodka

· 3 ounces grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed

· Garnish: salt rim

· Garnish: grapefruit slice



Instructions: Wet the rim of a highball glass and dip it in coarse salt. Fill the glass with ice, then add the gin (or vodka) and grapefruit juice, and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a grapefruit slice. Serve and enjoy!



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When it comes to life and money, we’re full of hot takes. Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we revisit some of our most hilarious (and unhinged) financial advice episodes.

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Today’s Happy Hour Specials:

· 🍸 Tequila Manhattan Recipe: Liquor.com

· 🥧 Caramel Apple Pie Mocktail Recipe: Merry About Town

· 🥃 Aperol Tequila Sour Recipe: @cocktails

· 🍹 Cherry Basil Smash Recipe: BevsByBeverly



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The “F” in our guest’s name stands for “Fun”—and boy did we have all the fun talking money, relationships, hot takes and more with Annie F. Downs. This one feels like a party, so stick around!

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Shirley Temple

Recipe by: bakingbeauty

· 1.5 tablespoons grenadine

· 1 cup Sprite or club soda

· 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice (optional)

· Maraschino cherries for garnish



Instructions: Pour grenadine into a large glass. Add a dash of cherry juice. Fill glass with ice and top with soda. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired. Serve and enjoy!



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