Food Network’s ‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Advocates Day Drinking As A Way To Beat Quarantine Blues

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Food Network host Ina Garten is navigating the pandemic quarantine in a unique way. At 9:30 AM earlier this week, she posted a video of herself whipping up a pitcher of Cosmopolitans.

“You need a big pitcher, because I like to make a lot of cosmos,” Garten said. “You never who’s gonna stop by…. wait a minute, nobody’s stopping by!”

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All hours are cocktail hours, Garten said, a different way of the traditional “it’s 5 PM somewhere” excuse for day drinkers everywhere.

“During a crisis, cocktail hour can be almost any hour,” Garten said, grabbing a giant martini glass. “Stay safe, have a very good time, and don’t forget the cocktails.” She then took a healthy sip.

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