Twelve Delightful Drinks Inspired by US Politics and Elections: Exciting Brews Representing Democrats and Republicans
🍾🥳Politics Nazi'd Up! 🥳🍾
In the heat of this contentious election season, let's take a moment to unwind and laugh together. With tensions running high, we decided to put a fun twist on the political landscape. Presenting our list of (maybe) political cocktails to amuse both sides of the aisle.
Remember, these concoctions should be taken with a grain of salt – or maybe a slice of lime – and don't get too entangled in the unequivocal mixology.
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Setting the Mood (Neutral-themed cocktails) 🤝
As we endeavor to gather both conservative and liberal party members in one virtual bartender shop, here are some drinks that could tantalize any palate.
1. The Classic Old Fashioned 🥃
A timeless cocktail that transcends partisan borders, perfect for reminiscing about those simpler times... Whenever those actually occurred.
Recipe:- 2 oz any bourbon or rye whiskey- 1 sugar cube- 2 dashes Angostura bitters- 1 lemon and 1 orange
Instructions:1. Put sugar cube at the bottom of your glass.2. Drop 2 dashes bitters on the sugar.3. Smash sugar with a muddler.4. Add 2 oz whiskey.5. Add 1 big ice cube.6. Stir until sugar is dissolved.7. Squeeze peels over the glass, rim the glass with peels, and toss em' in.8. Enjoy your Old Fashioned.
2. The Mint Julep
- After a heated debate, perhaps a refreshing Mint Julep could help cool down the political ice, bringing a touch of relaxation to our lifestyle.
- To add a note of levity to our food-and-drink choices, we could enjoy watching a funny entertainment clip while sipping on a Classic Old Fashioned, reminiscing about times when politics didn't seem quite so intense.
