COAST   &           

COTTAGE           

SIMPLE.

Sam Smith | Editor & Creative Director

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Magazine For Simple. Artful. Living.

Coast & Cottage Life is an on-line magazine, specifically geared to “simple. artful. living.”  Born out of our founders’ love of food, drink, and exploring new places; it’s part magazine, part travel blog, part journal, part reference guide… It’s whatever we want it to be. Instagram.

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Lake Forest, IL | 1857

Lake Forest College | The Undergraduate Alma Mater of Blake Smith

Lake Forest, Illinois, is one of the Midwest’s most prestigious communities, renowned for its historic mansions, pristine lakefront, and old-money elegance. Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, the city features some of the most sought-after and architecturally significant real estate in the United States.

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The Corkscrew Journal

Its unique shape has made it a natural inspiration for artists, symbolizing creativity and the unpredictable twists of life. In folklore, its spirals are thought to represent the intricate paths of life or serve as a botanical reflection of life's complexities.

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Surfer on Acid

Serving the Surfer on Acid over ice helps to tame the sweet and herbal flavors, and it produces a lengthier, more sessionable cocktail. The Jägermeister provides plenty of oomph, along with a mildly bitter backbone, while the classic duo of coconut rum and pineapple juice lends fruity sweetness. Using fresh pineapple juice—or the best bottled juice you can find—will add brightness and acidity to the drink, helping to keep the flavors balanced.

The tall, cold cocktail brings ultimate refreshment on a warm day, whether you’re surfing in California or sitting at your favorite bar.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Jägermeister

  • 1 ounce coconut rum

  • 1 ounce pineapple juice

  • Garnish: pineapple wedge

Steps

  • Add the Jägermeister, coconut rum and pineapple juice into a shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled.

  • Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.

  • Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

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SAMANTHA SMITH | Managing Editor & Creative Director

Sam Smith is the Managing Editor & Creative Director of Coast & Cottage Life. Her favorite ice cream is Mint, Chocolate Chip. If wine were an astrological sign she would be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She’s never met a taco she didn’t like…  After a shot of moderately expensive tequila, that is.

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