The Ups, Downs and Lessons of 2024

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It’s almost time to put out the flame on 2024, and we’re feeling reflective. In this episode, Rachel and George look back on the best (and worst 😅) Smart Money Happy Hour moments of the year, including money lessons you won’t want to forget in 2025.

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Today’s Happy Hour Specials:

Reddish Rita

Episode: Financial Realities You Learn as an Adult

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce Reposado tequila
• 1 ounce Blanco tequila
• 3/4 ounce orange liqueur
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce agave nectar

Corpse Reviver No.2

Recipe: Difford’s Guide

Episode: Are You Guilty of These Financial Turnoffs?

Ingredients:

• 3/4 ounce gin
• 3/4 ounce Cointreau triple sec liqueur
•  3/4 ounce aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• La Fée Parisienne absinthe

Lemon Drop Mocktail

Recipe: Food Banjo

Episode: Why Nothing Is Enjoyable Today

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 ounces lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• 2 1/2 ounces club soda, chilled or sparkling water
• Sugar
• Ice

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