Come join us LIVE with or without your camera on for our Monthly Happy Hour Chat. Esteemed member @Art Smith has given us a drink recipe to celebrate. Hope you can pop in for 5 minutes or the hour! Just click on Calendar and join the conversation. Art's Drink of the Month: Classic Espresso Martini Ingredients - 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka (such as Tito's or Stoli) - 1 oz (30 ml) Coffee Liqueur (such as Kahlúa or Mr. Black) - 1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Espresso (hot or freshly brewed and cooled slightly) - 1/2 oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup (adjust to taste, or omit if you prefer it less sweet) - Ice (fresh from the freezer is best) - Garnish: 3 Coffee Beans Instructions 1. Prepare the Coffee: Brew a shot of espresso. 2. Combine Ingredients: Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. 3. Shake Vigorously: Fill the shaker with plenty of ice. Seal tightly and shake very hard for about 10–20 seconds. The shaker should feel frosty, and this aeration is crucial for the foam. 4. Strain: Double-strain the mixture (using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh sieve) into a chilled martini glass or coupe. 5. Garnish: Garnish with 3 coffee beans, which traditionally represent health, wealth, and happiness. Sprinkle lightly with a touch of cinnamon as desired. Pro Tips for the Best Results - The Foam: The secret to the signature foam is using freshly brewed espresso, as the oils in the coffee create a thick, velvety crema when shaken.

Happy Thursday Syndicate Family! Remember Today's Thursday Coffee Chat is a HAPPY HOUR and is at 5pm EST instead of our usual morning chat. That means a 2-martini late lunch for the West Coast and a Wine before bed in the UK, lol. Today we will be talking about the 5 Day Authority Accelerator we have been doing this week, plans for next month, and just enjoying each other's company. Hope to see you there!! Authority Acceleration Sprint: Day 4: TEACH PUBLICLY You don’t become an authority in private. You become one in public. Today you teach. Using the framework you built Tuesday. Choose one: You can Share in the Thursday Happy Hour Chat tonight in Skool or • Go Live • Post a carousel • Write a LinkedIn breakdown • Record a short video • Do a thread Teach one core concept from your method. Do not overthink it. Clarity > perfection. Then drop the link or screenshot below. Engagement Rule: Support at least 3 members publicly today. Visibility builds authority. Community multiplies it. Let’s be seen.

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