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Entertainment

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CORA MCCLAIN

Dance the night away from home

Managing Editor

Get ready for the latest dance performance from Western

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Natalie Dean Entertainment Editor | ndean17@wou.edu There’s no better way to mark the beginning of spring than with quality entertainment that gets those creative vibes flowing. One of the best ways to get into the lively springtime season is through the performing arts. Western’s very own dance program is here to provide some of their latest captivating projects, and they have made it even easier to enjoy it from home.

During the 2020-21 season, the Department of Theatre and Dance will be showcasing their latest event — the highly anticipated Spring Dance Concert on May 7. Audience members

can tune in at 6 p.m. to see the works of artistic director and dance program professor, Darryl Thomas.

Along with Thomas’s creative vision coming to life on the stage and screen, the program will feature choreography from Western alumni and guest artist Kailee McMcMurran, as well as the dance program professors Corrie Cowart, Cynthia Garner, Amy McDonnell and Les Watanabe.

Join with the Zoom meeting ID: 858 1571 4238 and the passcode: “WOUDance,” or

find the performance on WOUTV for an additional streaming option. Either way, make sure to grab the popcorn, goodies and dance the night away.

The Department of Theatre and Dance will have all of their performances presented virtually because of COVID-19 restriction guidelines, and anyone can keep up with upcoming events at wou.edu/dance. Additional details can be found on their Instagram page @ woutheatredepartment.

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A few easy ways to enjoy Cinco de Mayo Explore these ways to celebrate this longstanding holiday Natalie Dean Entertainment Editor | ndean17@wou.edu April is almost over, which means Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and will be here before we know it. For many, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Latinx culture and heritage, and is also commonly known as Battle of Puebla Day. May 5 commemorates the single battle known as the Battle of Puebla, which was won by the Mexican army in 1862. Due to common misconception, it is important to note that Cinco de Mayo is separate from Mexico’s Independence Day, which took place on Sept. 16, 1810.

Nowadays, the holiday provides an opportunity to recognize one’s heritage, celebrate culture and spend time with loved ones. For many, the day is spent in leisure and enjoying delicious food with family and friends. Although there may not be a ton of large events to attend, there are plenty of activities to do at home or around town for this year’s Cinco de Mayo.

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Since large gatherings and social events are limited, reach out to family and friends with a quick phone call or text.

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Support Latinx-owned businesses, online shops and other local organizations.

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Consider sharing local Latinx resources for folks in the community.

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Order in from local Mexican restaurants to support small businesses.

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Try new recipes by making festive drinks, traditional meals and sweet treats.

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Decorate with the colors of the Mexican flag ⏤ green, white and red.

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Listen to Mariachi music and find new artists to enjoy year-round.

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Decorate the house with streamers, balloons, flowers or play music.

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Experiment with themed crafts and decorations.

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If needing some creative inspiration for art projects, look for Latinx artists on YouTube.

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Poke around online and find other Latinx creators to support.

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Practice and expand one’s Spanishspeaking abilities with apps like Duolingo, or by watching movies and shows in Spanish.

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Take it easy and spend the day getting some good old rest and recovery at home.

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RECAP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Important updates from the second to last Board of Trustees meeting Sydney Carpenter | News Editor | scarpenter18@wou.edu On April 21, the Board of Trustees completed their second to last meeting. In the meeting, students, staff and faculty presented to the Board on the current state of the university and the important actions that will impact students for the next school year.

Student proposal: Over the course of a few months, students have been developing a detailed proposal for the board. Makana Waikiki — the current Incidental Fee Committee chair — led the presentation on borrowed time from shared governance after an April 13 request to be included in the meeting was denied due to the agenda being full. During the presentation, Waikiki presented five main items that will have the opportunity to be discussed in a special forum prior to the Board’s final meeting in June. It should be noted that the presentation is not mentioned anywhere within the meeting docket.

1. Allocate $1 million from the online course fee not used by the IFC towards the “Freedom Center,” IFC funded programs, replenishing the IFC reserves, additional funding for student athletes and hiring a Director of Equity and Inclusion.

2. Comprise a committee consisting of one Black Indigenous Person of Color student recommended by ASWOU, one BIPOC student appointed by Black Student Union, one BIPOC student sent by the Multicultural Student Union, one BIPOC faculty member recommendation from the faculty union, one BIPOC staff member appointed by staff union and one administrator appointed by Western’s president.

3. Allow 30 minutes of public comment on reopening campus for fall term.

4. Have President Fuller come to the next board meeting with a new policy around hiring faculty and staff positions. All committees should be required to have a student, staff and faculty member that is within the BIPOC community.

5. Hold a series of public forums in fall 2021 for students, staff and faculty to provide feedback to various organizations on campus.

Continued on back All meetings with the BOT have been live streamed to the public to maximize social distancing.

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CLOTHES ARE NOT CONSENT

WOU clubs and organizations promote awareness of sexual assault by participating in Denim Day Sydney Carpenter News Editor | scarpenter18@wou.edu Raise awareness for sexual assault on April 28 by sporting various uses for denim.

For 22 years, Denim Day has been dedicated towards promoting awareness of sexual assault.

At Western, various organizations on campus ­— such as Abby’s House, the Student Health and Counseling Center

and University Housing — are taking to social media on April 28, opening their space for students, staff, faculty and members of the community to participate in wearing denim.

Denim Day was first celebrated in

Los Angeles, California in 1999 after a 1992 Italian court case conviciting a 45-year-old driving instructor of raping an 18-year-old was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court on the premise that victim was wearing tight jeans and

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had to help the assailant remove the garment, constituting under Italian law as consenual sex. In over 50 countries, this is now known as the “jeans alibi,” according to denimdayinfo.org.

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YEAR-ROUND COCKTAILS Four mixed drinks for the four seasons Allison Vanderzanden Lifestyle Editor | avanderzanden19@wou.edu If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the passage of time can feel surreal. No matter what month it feels like, there’s a cocktail for that. Mix up one of these drinks inspired by the four seasons, and enjoy responsibly.

SPRING BLOSSOM COCKTAIL Start to finish: 5 minutes Yields: 1 drink 1 ½ ounces cherry brandy 1 ½ ounces gin ½ lemon, juiced Sparkling lemonade Splash of grenadine Edible blossoms, for garnish Mix brandy, gin and the juice of half a lemon with several ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a glass, then fill the rest of the glass with sparkling lemonade. Add a splash of grenadine and place blossom garnish on top if desired.

Recipe from blog.birdsparty.com MALIBU SUNSET Start to finish: 5 minutes Yields: 1 drink 3 to 4 ounces pineapple-orange juice 2 ounces Malibu rum Grenadine, drizzled Maraschino cherries, for garnish Pineapple and/or orange slices, for garnish Add ice cubes to a glass, then pour in pineapple-orange juice and Malibu rum. Stir to combine. Drizzle as much grenadine as desired on top, then add garnishes and serve.

Recipe from averiecooks.com Continued on back Malibu sunsets are the perfect fruity drink when dreaming of summer vacation.

A light citrus drink, this spring blossom cocktail is great to serve to friends and family.

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Stargazing is out of this world Get outside and find a new hobby in stargazing Allison Vanderzanden Lifestyle Editor | avanderzanden19@wou.edu Photo by Allison Vanderzanden

Enjoying the night sky gets easier as the nights grow warmer. Looking for a new hobby? Stargazing is accessible to most everyone, and extensive astronomy knowledge is not required. Follow these tips to start stargazing.

If totally new to stargazing, there are a number of apps that can help. I use “Star Chart” because it offers a red light mode; red light, unlike other colors, won’t affect the eyes’ perception of darkness. Other apps include “SkyView Lite,” “Star Walk 2” and “SkySafari” — all available on both the App Store and Google Play store.

With a mobile guide in hand, it’s time

Learn all about visible constellations with stargazing apps like “Star Chart.”

to get outside; while stargazing is more exciting when away from city lights, it is perfectly fine to simply walk into the backyard and look up. The best nights to stargaze are cloudless, moonless nights, so check the weather forecast before heading out.

Once outside, let the eyes adjust to the darkness for about 20 minutes so that as many stars as possible will be visible.

Take a moment to become oriented with cardinal directions; all stars, planets and the moon rise in the east and set in the west.

There are a few types of objects that will be visible: stars, planets and satellites.

Planets do not shimmer like stars do and tend to be brighter. Meanwhile, satellites tend to move slower and are much dimmer than airplanes across the sky.

Track which planets or satellites will be out at what times online.

Now to identify some constellations.

The Big Dipper, part of Ursa Major, is arguably the easiest constellation in the northern hemisphere to identify, and it’s in the night sky year-round — making it the perfect starting point. The two stars that form the end of the dipper’s bowl point upwards towards Polaris, the end of the Little Dipper’s handle. Following this same line leads to Cepheus, shaped

like a house. Next to Cepheus is the “W,” Cassiopeia. In Greek mythology, Cepheus and Cassiopeia are husband and wife, so they sit together in the night sky. All of these constellations are circumpolar, meaning they are visible all year round.

Different constellations — like Orion, Pegasus and the zodiacs — will come out during different seasons, meaning something new awaits in the night sky every month. Use an app as a guide to learn which constellations are next to each other, and as an added activity, learn about the mythology of constellations online.

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Make the days a little brighter Six simple habits to add to the daily routine Allison Vanderzanden Lifestyle Editor | avanderzanden19@wou.edu

Setting aside time for a gratitude journal is a nice way to relax at the end of the day.

Life is busy for college students, and many may feel they don’t have time to pick up a new routine or add something to their already packed daily life.

However, beneficial habits don’t have to take up much time at all. Try taking a few minutes to add some of these little additions to the daily routine that can help improve the day.

Breathe: Take a few moments to simply focus on breathing; breathe deeply and mindfully. This is especially useful if in a stressful situation.

Get up and move: Rejuvenate the

body and energy by walking around or stretching for a few minutes. As recommended by createcultivate.com, for every hour of sitting, stand up and do some small exercises, whether it be a short walk, rolling out joints or stretching muscles.

Sit up straight: Fixing one’s posture can prevent tension and help relax the body.

Set feet hip width apart and flat on the floor, and straighten the spine. Relax shoulders down and back, and keep the head in a neutral position — adjust computer or chair height if needed in order to achieve this.

Be grateful: Whether writing down moments of gratitude or simply taking a minute to think of things to be grateful for, appreciating life can be a wonderful mood booster. If stressed or frustrated, take a break to think about something happy that has happened recently. Or keep a gratitude journal which can be added to every evening; write down at least one thing that was good about the day.

Drink more water: Staying hydrated is very important to keep the body healthy.

The recommended amount of water to drink daily varies, so a simple goal to

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set would be to drink more water than yesterday. For example, if currently drinking one water bottle per day, try finishing one and a half bottles the next day.

Practice grounding: Grounding is a technique used to help lower stress or panic in an overwhelming situation. A number of grounding techniques exist, but my favorite is to find one thing from each of the five senses that is in the environment. This can help one regain a sense of control over the things around them.

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THIS WEEK

IN COMPLETELY MADE UP

HOROSCOPES

Favorite mocktail or cocktail

Compiled by The Western Howl staff

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

Coca-Cola

Whatever will get me drunk the fastest.

Dog water

Mimosa, hold the champagne

3/21–4/19

4/20–5/20

6/21–7/22

5/21–6/20

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

We will be SOBER hit em with a limeade

Is straight Fireball a cocktail?

Vodka in a plastic water bottle

rooster

7/23–8/22

8/23–9/22

9/23–10/22

10/23–11/21

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

AMF AMF AMF AMF AMF AMF CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO

Juice … just juice

Love me a sex on the beach ;)

11/22–12/21

12/22–1/19

Anything that i can add maraschino cherries to

1/20–2/18

2/19–3/20

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While it’s not the type of horror movie that’s actually scary, “Shaun of the Dead” was able to give us some good laughs for a drunk movie review. Be cautious of spoilers, and please drink responsibly.

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Sydney Carpenter | News Editor

Okay FIRST my man ed was so great, he shaped up his act and was so chillbeat th e end they played games together still!1 he was shooting zombies as a ZOMEBI thats whats the jiikd wird uhhh intraceptive? Idk but RIP MOOOOOMM :(((( Oh and f--k the one guy david? i think he died and that wasnt sad, he was a d---e I actually didnt liek hate th e moveiw but i don’t think it woudlbt have the same eefect if sober, it was p bad but in a good terrible way, like did liz stay with shaun even thoug his bf is deade in the garage? Probably, shes a nice lady i liek her she was GOREGOEU FR In conclusion, rip my man ed, well be asd ab trmom as always, and f--k david d-----g

I’m just going to start b ysaying that I had no idea what even genre we were watching going in it was so much dry humor that i was confused because i thought we were watching a horror movie??? ANyway it actually got emotional. not what I expected. I dont think horror movies that have zombies are ever that great but like i said, it was cool. GG shaun and the dead. And liz. And the other lady who saved them. OH AND ED WHO”S STILL IN THE SHED. Hahhaha. Ed in the shed. New title for the movie. JK SPOILERS

Welcome to part two of sydney gets drunk what a wild ride folks all i have to say is i fell a sleep during the move and have absolutely not recollection of what actually happened that right ladies gentlemen i fell asleep and i have no regrets anway from what i remmevver that actually had toilet paper evern though dead peope were weeveyr where like wtf like we ran out of toliet paper 3 dayin into a pandemic and then on top of it they didn’t even run out of power anyway im exhausted and i’ve learned my limit is two because holy moly we are not having it plz and thank you rip my tinder messages peace out girl scouts

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GOVERNOR KATE BROWN URGES OREGONIANS TO GET VACCINATED 15 counties qualify for extreme risk amid rapid surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations Charles Boyle | Deputy Communications Director April 27, 2021 Vaccinations are key to staying safe, fully reopening the economy: “There are appointments available right now all across the state.”

Governor partnering with Oregon Legislature for $20 million emergency relief package to immediately aid businesses in Extreme Risk counties County health and safety restrictions to be evaluated weekly, with counties remaining in Extreme Risk for a maximum of three weeks (Salem, OR) — Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Oregon, Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework. With hospitalizations rising above 300 people statewide, threatening to overwhelm doctors and nurses, 15 counties will move to the Extreme Risk level effective Friday, April 30 through Thursday, May 6. In addition, nine counties will be in the High Risk level, four at Moderate Risk, and eight at Lower Risk. A complete list of counties and their risk levels is available here.

“If we don’t act now, doctors, nurses, hospitals and other health care providers in Oregon will be stretched to their limits treating severe cases of COVID-19,” said Governor Brown. “Today’s announcement will save lives and help stop COVID-19 hospitalizations from spiking even higher. With new COVID-19 variants widespread in so many of our communities, it will take all of us working together to bring this back under control.”

Governor Brown is partnering with lawmakers to approve a $20 million small business emergency relief package to immediately support impacted businesses in Extreme Risk counties through the commercial rent relief program.

In an effort to speed up the return to normal business operations, county COVID-19 data will be evaluated weekly for at least the next three weeks.

Any updates to county risk levels next week will be announced on Tuesday, May 4 and take effect on Friday, May 7. Counties that improve their COVID-19 metrics will have the opportunity to move to a lower risk level.

Counties will remain in Extreme Risk for a maximum of three weeks.

Continued Governor Brown: “The fastest way to lift

health and safety restrictions is for Oregonians to get vaccinated as quickly as possible and follow the safety measures we know stop this virus from spreading. I recognize the burden these restrictions place on Oregon businesses and working families. My goal is to lift these restrictions as soon as it is safely possible, and keep Oregon on the path for lifting most health and safety requirements by the end of June so we can fully reopen our economy. But we will only get there if enough Oregonians get vaccinated. There are appointments available right now all across the state.”

Governor partnering with Legislature for $20 million for immediate aid to businesses in Extreme Risk counties, announces updates to outdoor capacity limits Governor Brown is also partnering with legislators on a $20 million emergency relief package to provide immediate aid to impacted businesses in Extreme Risk counties through the state’s commercial rent relief program.

Governor Brown continued: “After conversations with legislative leaders, I am confident we can move quickly to bring relief to businesses and their employees in Extreme Risk counties. The vast majority of Oregon businesses have followed our health and safety guidance to protect Oregonians from COVID-19, even though doing so has come with an economic cost. This emergency aid will help businesses in Extreme Risk counties.”

In addition, the Governor announced that outdoor capacity limits for bars, restaurants, and other sectors will be raised from 50 to 100 people in Extreme Risk counties, with health and safety measures, including physical distancing, in place.

Added Governor Brown: “We know that the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower outdoors. I am urging all Oregonians, if you choose to gather with others, keep it outdoors. Indoor transmission is a key driver in the COVID-19 surge that is making renewed health and safety restrictions necessary.”

The Oregon Health Authority will also be working to align Oregon’s outdoor mask guidance with the CDC guidance announced today.

Three-week limit placed on Extreme Risk level, Portland-area hospitals to closely monitor capacity Under the Risk Level framework, counties move to (or remain in) Extreme Risk when they meet the county metrics for case rates and percent positivity, and Oregon

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meets statewide hospitalization metrics: COVID-19 positive patients occupying 300 hospital beds or more, and a 15% increase in the seven-day hospitalization average over the past week.

Counties will stay in Extreme Risk for a maximum of three weeks, and will be able to move to a lower risk level sooner if their COVID-19 case rates are brought down in the intervening weeks, or if Oregon moves below 300 statewide hospitalizations or the seven-day hospitalization average percent increase goes below 15 percent.

The Governor has also worked in partnership with Portland metro-area hospitals to ensure systems are in place to closely monitor and manage hospital capacity.

Health systems in the Portland area are using the coordinated system developed at the beginning of the pandemic to manage hospital surge capacity, bed space, essential services and non-urgent procedures as needed over the next three weeks in order to preserve hospital beds and critical care capacity.

Continued Governor Brown: “I want to thank hospital and health care leaders for the work they are doing to manage hospital bed space, so that no Oregonian is turned away from receiving the health care they need. Now, I am asking Oregonians to do their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities so we can help support our nurses, doctors, and frontline health care workers.”

The Governor has asked hospital leaders to alert the Governor’s Office and OHA immediately if additional measures are needed to preserve hospital capacity.

If, after three weeks, Oregon still exceeds statewide hospitalization metrics and one or more counties still meet the case rates and percent positivity for Extreme Risk, the Oregon Health Authority will evaluate why and make recommendations to the Governor’s Office. ### For more information, call Media Contact, Charles Boyle, at 503-931-7773.

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DENIM DAY Continued from page 3

“We believe survivors. Survivors are never to blame for experiencing sexual violence,” said Abby’s House Advocate Rocio Avalos. “Wearing denim on Denim Day shows support for survivors and those who have experienced sexual

violence by pushing back on harmful narratives, victim-blaming rhetoric and rape culture … We can change the conversation, express our support and belief of survivors and end sexual assault and interpersonal violence.”

To participate this year, community members are invited to take pictures of themselves on Instagram using “#DenimDay” and tag @abbyshouse_ wou in the photo.

For Western community members

interested in learning more, visit the Abby’s House website, wou.edu/ abbyshouse/.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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IFC: Incidental fee recommendation is included in the Tuition and Fee Book and is supported by President Fuller. The Incidental Fee Steering Committee will meet during spring term to review the IFC Bylaws. IFC has voted to change the fee to $355 per term, to be charged to all students at credit one.

Article 15: The Curriculum Committee voted to disapprove the remaining Article 15 items. Dr. Leigh Graziano, Faculty Senate President and Associate Professor of English, anticipates the remaining items to also be disapproved by the Faculty Senate on April 27.

Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility: In collaboration with the University Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and

University Cultural Competency Advisory Committee, the Board’s Executive Governance and Trusteeship Committee released an official statement instead of University Policies or Procedures that communicates operational or transactional procedures. The statement is broken down into three sections: key terms and definitions, the seven priorities and expectations and accountability and steps the university will take to ensure that it is meeting the Board’s expectations.

Reopening update: Currently, a large committee meets every other week to discuss plans for reopening for fall 2021. At this time, the university anticipates holding in person classes and resuming co-curricular activities and group meetings. Western is currently reviewing a paper discussion presented by the Math and Science

COCKTAILS

Faculties evaluating high-efficiency particulate air filters in classrooms. Western will be testing the filters in the coming months, assessing noise and overall effectiveness; funds for the project will come from the America Rescue Plan.

Tuition & Fee Advisory Committee: For the upcoming school year, the committee has recommended a 0% increase to the current tuition — $184 per credit — citing a concern pertaining to decreasing enrollment and 546 students who indicated $184 per credit was the maximum they were willing to pay. However, the committee did recommend a $5 increase to the Student Health and Counseling service fee from $145 to $150 a term.

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CARAMEL APPLE MANHATTAN Start to finish: 10 minutes Yields: 1 drink 2 ounces bourbon 2 ounces apple cider ½ ounce apple liquor ½ ounce sweet vermouth Apple slices, for garnish Melted caramel candies, for garnish For garnish, melt as many caramel candies as desired in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Dip apple slices into melted caramel, then place on a plate with parchment paper.

Let chill in the fridge.

For cocktail, combine bourbon, apple cider, apple liquor and sweet vermouth in a shaker with lots of ice. Strain into a chilled glass, then add garnish on the side of the glass.

Recipe from recipegirl.com

PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN COCKTAIL Start to finish: 15 minutes Yields: 2 drinks ⅛ cup vanilla frosting ¼ cup peppermint candy bits ½ cup Kahlúa coffee liqueur ¼ cup peppermint flavored vodka ½ cup half-and-half cream Apply a thin layer of frosting around the rims of two glasses. Add the peppermint bits to a shallow bowl. Dip the rims of each glass into the candy and chill for 10 minutes.

In a shaker, add the Kahlúa, vodka and half-and-half cream and shake to combine.

Fill the chilled glasses with several ice cubes and pour in the cocktail mixture.

Recipe from homecookingmemories. com The taste of peppermint in this white Russian will take drinkers right back to the holiday season.

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