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In this "Wind Down" session, food and lifestyle content creator, Geo Banks-Weston of Geo's Table will offer some quick cocktail making basics while highlighting some of his favorite women mixologists for Women's History Month. Geo is a Philadelphia-based food and lifestyle blogger covering everything from cuisine and cocktails to interior design. He is also is the creator and host of Table 86, a podcast centered on black and other underrepresented creatives of color in the food. What are we making tonight? Ginsberry Cocktail Ingredients:

• 2 parts gin
• 1 part Berry Basil Simple Syrup
• Fresh lime

Directions:

1. Place gin and simple syrup in glass mixing pitcher.
2. Add crushed ice to the pitcher and stir briskly with a cocktail spoon for 30 seconds.
3. Pour into a Coupe glass and finish with the juice of a lime wedge.
4. Garnish with a lime peel and/or a few basil leaves.

Blackberry Lavender Bourbon Lemonade Ingredients:

• Fresh blackberries (optional)
• 1 part Blackberry Lavender Simple Syrup
• 1 part fresh lemon juice
• 1 part bourbon
• Fresh lavender and blackberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. (Optional) Muddle a few blackberries (or other fruit of your choice and add to mixture)
2. Add simple syrup, lemon juice, and bourbon to a large Mason jar
3. Add crushed ice, and place a lid on the Mason jar. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
4. Serve over ice in a glass with blackberries as garnish