You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE 
Clue: Jessica states that "love is blind" as she elopes (with dad Shylock's ducats) in this comedy

Answer: the merchant of venice


Question: Category: THEY USED TO BE CHEERLEADERS 
Clue: This ex-Eastern Regional High cheerleader must have let out a cheer when she became Regis Philbin's co-host

Answer: kelly ripa


Question: Category: POTENT POTABLES 
Clue: It's said Jefferson Davis used to lace this bourbon drink with a tablespoonful of French brandy

Answer:
a mint julep