Michael and Mélissa discuss how the FIFA World Cup is finally over, the recent ICE shootings in America, and then a hard, fun pivot with our guest, Ben Hopkins (@benhopkinsbenhopkins) who is social media's favorite bartender and teaches us how to make some cocktails while we get tipsy and play games on this special Summer Staycation episode!

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If you want to drink along with us check out Ben’s recipes that he made in this episode:

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1.5oz London Dry Gin (we used Fort Hamilton which is the best but i know we can't promo brands)

1oz Blanc Vermouth

.5oz Bitter Bianco

*stir*

.5oz Coconut Water, Lift ice to incorporate 

Lime Twist!

Mélissa's Daiquiri

2 oz - Clairin

1oz - Lime Juice

.75oz Simple Syrup

7-8 dashes - Peychaud's Bitters (if making at home 3d from a regular bottle will do!)

Shake hard till there is frost on the outside of the tin, double strain into a chilled martini glass. 

Goodbye Ladybug Juice XXX 420

One glass of room temperature Kim Crawford Chardonnay

Two fingers of warm, old Southern Comfort

Combine, best enjoyed in a closet 

Michael and M&eacute;lissa discuss how the FIFA World Cup is finally over, the recent ICE shootings in America, and then a hard, fun pivot with our guest, Ben Hopkins (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/benhopkinsbenhopkins/?hl=en">@benhopkinsbenhopkins</a>) who is social media's favorite bartender and teaches us how to make some cocktails while we get tipsy and play games on this special Summer Staycation episode!
Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess">https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess</a>
Find Michael on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dept_of_redundancy_dept/?hl=en">@dept_of_redundancy_dept</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_">@Michael_Foote_</a> and M&eacute;lissa on both as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en">@MelissaMalebranche</a>.
Got legal questions? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com">briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com</a>.
If you want to drink along with us check out Ben&rsquo;s recipes that he made in this episode:
Brief Recess&nbsp;
1.5oz London Dry Gin (we used Fort Hamilton which is the best but i know we can't promo brands)
1oz Blanc Vermouth
.5oz Bitter Bianco
*stir*
.5oz Coconut Water, Lift ice to incorporate&nbsp;
Lime Twist!
M&eacute;lissa's Daiquiri
2 oz - Clairin
1oz - Lime Juice
.75oz Simple Syrup
7-8 dashes - Peychaud's Bitters (if making at home 3d from a regular bottle will do!)
Shake hard till there is frost on the outside of the tin, double strain into a chilled martini glass.&nbsp;
Goodbye Ladybug Juice XXX 420
One glass of room temperature Kim Crawford Chardonnay
Two fingers of warm, old Southern Comfort
Combine, best enjoyed in a closet&nbsp;

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Welcome to Brief Recess, hosted by everyone's favorite TikTok lawyer Michael Foote and his best friend Mélissa Malebranche. Together they break down crazy news stories, share hilarious anecdotes from criminal court, answer pressing legal questions from callers, and teach listeners how to short-circuit democracy to effect real change in their communities.  

Tune in! Or we'll see you in court.

 

What happens when your Uber driver gets pulled over while you're in the backseat? How do OnlyFans creators incorporate an LLC to remain anonymous? How can you fight ICE without getting off the couch?&nbsp;
Welcome to&nbsp;Brief Recess, hosted by everyone's favorite TikTok lawyer Michael Foote and his best friend M&eacute;lissa Malebranche. Together they break down crazy news stories, share hilarious anecdotes from criminal court, answer pressing legal questions from callers, and teach listeners how to short-circuit democracy to effect real change in their communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tune in! Or we'll see you in court.
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Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche

LATEST ICE NEWS: The Cocktail Episode We All Need (w. Ben Hopkins) 

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