As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, our guest is Derek Shaffer. And before you get all “What does a dude know about what moms like?!,” You should know that Derek is a bartender at CW’s Gin Joint in downtown Tampa. He’s seen plenty of moms order drinks, and he’s observed some trends about what they like. In our conversation, Derek shares ideas for treating Mom to a cocktail or mocktail hour that won’t leave her washing dishes on her special day. We also recognize that Mother’s Day can be painful for some people. If that’s your situation, then we hope this episode inspires you to honor someone else special, or just do something nice for yourself.

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