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Aug 2024
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Why Nothing Is Enjoyable Today

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The smell of warm cookies, a hug from your bestie, American Idol b-roll—let’s face it, we all love feeling good! But in this episode, Rachel and George explore why dopamine overdosing doesn’t hit quite like it used to—plus how to regain everyday joy.

 

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Lemon Drop Mocktail

Recipe: Lemon Drop Mocktail From Food Banjo

 

·      Sugar (for rim)

·      4 ice cubes

·      3/4 ounces simple syrup

·      1 1/4 ounces lemon juice

·      2 1/2 ounces club soda

·      Lemon peel (for garnish)


Instructions: Place a small pile of sugar on a plate. Take a martini glass and wet the rim with either a lemon half or water. Dip the rim of the glass in the sugar for a nice coating around the rim. Add the ice cubes, simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker. Shake together for 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the martini glass and top with the club soda. Garnish with a lemon peel and enjoy!


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