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From bucket lists to a "F*ck It lists" - Natasha and Paris reflect on the things they've accomplished and how important it is to not put off your desires and goals. Natasha also helps Paris realize that she is already a millionaire! They're putting out fires with Episode 44's drink. Check out Smoke and Mirrors - our smoky twist on the classic lemonade
Smoke and Mirrors Recipe:

• Wood chips for smoking
• 5 lemons, sliced in half
• 1 cup of smoked lemon juice
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 quart of club soda
• 1 oz Mezcal (Cocktail)

1. Prepare your stovetop smoker by finding a non-coated 2-quart pot with a lid. Sprinkle enough wood chips on the bottom of the pot to cover. Place a steam basket in the bottom and line with foil. Add half'd lemons to the foil lined steam basket and cover. Smoke for 5-10 minutes. Note: It will get smokey, so open windows and turn on fans if indoors.
2. Once smoked, juice all lemon into pitcher, add sugar - stir
3. Add club soda - stir
4. Optional for Cocktail: Add 1 oz Mezcal to 3/4 cup lemonade

Serve over ice!

So much has happened since the last episode. Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion blessed us with a new hit and Kamala Harris was announced as the 2020 Vice Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Party. We're full of excitement, so we touch various topics with drinks in hand. Our drink, What A Peach, takes us on a journey through picking peaches, grace, self-care, and forgiveness. Join us for Episode 43 where we discuss evolving through your life experiences.
WAP Recipe:
Mocktail
1 oz Peach Juice
1/2 Peach (diced)
3-4 Large Mint Leaves
1 oz Lemon Juice
Muddle all ingredients and strain over tonic water ice cubes. Top with tonic water. Garnish with peach and mint.
Cocktail:
1/2 Peach (diced)
3-4 Large Mint Leaves
1 oz Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
1 oz Uncle Nearest Whiskey (or Whiskey/Bourbon of choice)
Muddle all ingredients (except whiskey) and strain over tonic water ice cubes. Add whiskey and top with tonic water. Garnish with peach and mint.

Back from their respective breaks from work, Paris and Natasha are excited to get back to chatting about their experiences on Holiday. The good and not so good. This week's episode the two sip a lovely watermelon treat that is perfect for a summer day.
Water Break Recipe:
8 cups of diced seedless watermelon (1 pound)
2 oz lime juice
1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup packed mint sprigs
1 1/4 cup
1/4 cup simple syrup
1 oz Tequila
1 oz Seedlip
Blend the watermelon until smooth. Use mesh strainer over bowl to strain watermelon juice. Discard the pulp.
Combine the simple syrup, line juice, blue berries and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon or middle, lightly middle the blueberries and mint. Add the watermelon juice and spirit. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Pour cocktail over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

It's been a month since we've sat down and had a conversation, but just enough time for us to process what is going on in the world around this. With the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade at the hands of law of enforcement, our country is fighting for the rights of black people in powerful ways. On this episode we discuss and process thoughts that have come up since the last time we spoke and we hope that it inspires you to express your feelings as well. Join us as we sip some tea in hopes of liberty and justice for ALL.
Want to support black businesses? Our very own Natasha Boler created an initiative to solely support black business starting Juneteenth. Visit weallwegot.carrd.co for more details.
LiberTea Recipe:
4 oz Lavender Lemonade
4 oz Sweet Tea
1.5 oz Vodka (optional)
Shake with ice and pour over ice.
Lavender Lemonade
1.5 oz of Lavender Simple Syrup
6 oz water
2 oz 100% lemon juice (not from concentrate)
Lavender Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup culinary lavender flowers
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Allow to cool (10-15min). Strain to remove lavender flowers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Jelani Curtis, a Detroit native, was inspired to create a platform that makes it easy for citizens to contact the Louisville & Kentucky government to fight for justice for Breonna Taylor. On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor was wrongfully murdered by the Louisville, KY police department while issuing a "no-knock" warrant. Breonna's life was taken after being shot eight times and left for dead by the same police officers. To this day, those police officers Brett Hankison, Jon Mattingly and Myles Cosgrove have not been arrested or charged with murder. Each day since March 13th there have been many efforts to bring awareness to the case and to demand justice for Breonna. ForBreonna.com is a seamless, one-tap experience that allows you call, email, or tweet local officials to demand the arrest and charge each officer involved in Breonna's murder. This week, Paris and Natasha speak with Jelani and discuss his creation of @forBreonna and other action we can take to demand justice for the lives of Black people in America. Given the heaviness of the world today, we are choosing a light and refreshing drink called, Better Than Ever.

Better Than Ever Recipe:
3/4 cup Green Tea
1 tsp Mint Simple Syrup
1/2 tsp Lime Juice
1 oz Vodka (Cocktail)
1/4 cup Ginger Beer
Garnish with Mint
Brew green tea and allow to cool. Add all ingredients. Stir. Add ice. Smack mint leaves - add as garnish.

Mint Simple Syrup:
1/4 cup cane sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Muddle mint leaves with sugar in small saucepan. Add water. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool for 15-20 minutes. Strain to remove mint. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.