We interrupt this month’s PS Smart Tip to honor the thousands of teachers and staff (11,700 to be exact) who just received their pink slips.

In honor of these men and women who spend their days surrounded with our kids, whose futures look shaky in this time of uncertainty, we offer you this libation. I know it’s not a job, but it’s sweet, it’s tart, it’s bitter and packs a deadly punch…

Here’s to you and to all you do. Clink.

1 1/2 oz premium vodka

1 1/2 oz fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice

3 shakes of bitters (Peychaud’s)

1/4 oz of simple syrup (or to taste)

lemon twist garnish

Shake with ice and strain into sugar-rimmed martini glass.