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What's the big idea? (You know you've got one in you...)

Creativity
What's the big idea? (You know you've got one in you...)
People have ideas all the time. Where do you find your ideas anyway? What gets in your way? And what are you going to do about it? Do you know when your creative font is about to bubble up?

This episode we want to talk about where ideas come from, how you foster them, and how you get good at recognizing them. And no, this episode is not for creatives only. Creativity is everywhere, and everyone is capable of getting innovative when solving a problem. Too often, though, roadblocks get in the way. So we share some of our tips on what you can do to make space for good ideas, and we discuss what lights our own creative sparks.

Ooh! You want to know what's creative? This episode's cocktail, the apple cider mojito. It's unexpected and a lot of fun. Check it out.

Apple Cider Mojito

Apple Cider Mojito

Rum
Apple Cider Mojito
Who said mojitos are only a summer thing? The combination of freshly harvested apples and the ever fragrant cinnamon make this drink the right choice for the breezy days of fall. Try it warm for those super cool nights.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Apple Cider
  • 3 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup (ingredients & recipe below)
  • 3 oz Applejack (Liard's)
  • 4 oz Havana Club White Rum
  • Apples
  • Mint leaves
  • Cinnamon sticks

Preparation

  • Combine cider, cinnamon simple syrup, Applejack and rum in a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake well.
  • In two serving glasses, muddle mint. Fill both glasses with ice.
  • Throw in a small handful of diced apples and then add your cider mixture, splitting it evenly between both glasses, and stir.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and extra mint leaves, and a slice of apple.

Inspired by Jolynneshane.

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