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Keep calm and drink mulled cider.

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About a year ago, Deadmau5 wrote an open letter that really describes what it's like for an artist like him to perform live in front of thousands of people. Some people who read this letter were angry, some were confused, and others found his writing hilarious. I belong in the third category. Take a read and be enlightened!

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Shooter Saturday: Woo Woo

The hilariously-named "Woo Woo" is usually served as a cocktail, not a shooter. But it still counts! The Woo Woo has become a staple in North American bars and you can probably get it without running into too many problems. Ask your bartender for it tonight!

What you need:

- 2 oz. of Vodka

- 1/2 cup of Cranberry Juice

- 1 Tablespoon of Peach Schnapps

Preparation:

1) Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker

2) Add ice

3) Shake well

4) Strain into a cocktail glass and serve

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Major Lazer - Watch Out for This (Bumaye)

Happy Friday y'all! It's been a terribly long week (yet again), and it's time to unwind with this jam! Have an awesome weekend!

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New Music Tuesday: Arcade Fire

Reflektor is quickly approaching!

I was supposed to post a full album stream that was posted by the band earlier this week, but it was sadly taken down :(

Instead, why not listen to a jam from the band's previous album, The Suburbs? Here's the music video to the song also called "The Suburbs".

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The Cataracs - Alcohol (Remix) Ft. SkyBlu

The way I see it, if we have a blog named "the Shot Guru" and we don't post this song at least once on the blog, we're doing something wrong. Congratulations on making it through another Monday! Go home and do something awesome. Have a glass of wine, hang out with your old friend from high school, or learn how to play Settlers of Catan. I don't know. Do something!

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Just under a week until Halloween, and you forgot to pick out a costume (again). You want something cheap, classy, sexy and comfortable. You’re in luck! Here are my favourites that are quick and easy to recreate, and you may even have the majority of these pieces in your closet.  Continue reading: http://shotguru.wordpress.com

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Shooter Saturday: Pirate's Treasure

Now this is an interesting shooter. The trick is to make the shot glass look like a treasure chest buried underneath a pile of dirt. This can be done by floating the rum on the cinnamon schnapps. A fun shooter, but be aware: it can be on the strong side!

What you need:

- 3/4 oz. of Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

- 3/4 oz. of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

Preparation:

1) Pour the Goldschlager into a shot glass

2) Float the Captain Morgan on top of the Goldschlager by pouring it slowly over the shot glass with the back of a bar spoon.

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Rihanna - Pour It Up

"Pour it up" should be this blog's new motto! Start off your weekend with this extremely "eye-pleasing" visual companion to Rihanna's hit single - Pour It Up! And we at the Shot Guru hope that you'll be doing some pouring this weekend for yourselves.

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Want to see some awesome pictures from Saturday night's Nuit Blanche festival in Toronto? Head over to our main blog!

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Say goodbye to summer by trying out a new drink for the fall. Put away your strawberry daiquiri mix, and stock up on some simple classic ingredients that will last you all season long. Keep reading as I share 4 of my go-to drinks for the fall. Why don’t you tell me your favourites in the comments?

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Lorde - 400 Lux

Last week saw the release of Lorde's first studio album, "Pure Heroine". I personally love the album and the tracks included like "Glory and Gore" and "Tennis Court". However, my absolute favourite from the album has to be "400 Lux". Listen and check out the whole album! It's short, sweet, and stylistic.

Download "Pure Heroine" on iTunes!

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Just because the weather is getting colder doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Going out can be just as much fun in the winter as in the summer. The only difference would be how you choose to dress. I will be giving you some tips on how to alter your outfits for the chillier months without sacrificing your style.

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10 Facts About Alcohol

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you enjoyed your weekend, but it's back to school/work for you now. This video highlights 10 things (alcohol-related of course) that you probably didn't know. ENLIGHTENMENT!

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Our absolute favourite television show is Breaking Bad! We just can't get enough. No spoilers from us, but we're super amped for the series finale. It'll be the end of something beautiful. Hope you guys are watching tonight!