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It's Independence Day and Rachel and George are celebrating in true Smart Money Happy Hour style—with patriotic cocktails and a little chat about financial independence. Is it a realistic goal, or should you aim for financial peace instead? They'll answer these questions on financial dependencies and more.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🇺🇸 American Collins

Recipe: The Spruce Eats

1 1/2 ounces of gin

3/4 ounce of simple syrup

3–4 ounces of club soda

1/2 ounce of lemon juice

8 blueberries

4 cherries

Instructions: In a collins glass, muddle blueberries, cherries, simple syrup and lemon juice. Then, add the gin and fill the glass with ice. Stir briefly and top with club soda. Garnish with a cherry and a lemon wheel and enjoy!

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