Cocktails for the 2020 Presidential Election
Here are some of the best presidential cocktails to ease your election anxiety. Photo of Red, White & Blue Shooter courtesy of The Spruce Eats.
Maddy Bartsche
Contributing Writer
After this election, one thing is certain, we could all use a drink. Regardless of who wins, these presidential cocktails should put you in the right mood.
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 5 oz Q Mixers Hibiscus Ginger Beer
Instructions:
Build drink in a mule mug—stir and serve.
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Blue Cointreau
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 5 oz Q Mixers Ginger Beer
Instructions:
Build drink in a mule mug—stir and serve.
Perfectly, patriotic, this shooter will show off your bartender skills.
- Grenadine
- Crème de cacao (or peach schnapps)
- Blue curaçao
Instructions:
Create stripes in the glass by layering the drinks.
Abraham Lincoln’s Cucumber Stiletto Mocktail
Honest Abe’s mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic beverage for those just looking for a relaxing night.
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 thin cucumber slices
- Soda Water
Instructions:
Place the mint, cucumber, lime juice and simple syrup and a splash of soda water in the cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain over ice and top with soda water.
This festival cocktail will take the edge off of election night.
- Pomegranate liqueur
- Black cherry rum
- Pomegranate-cherry juice
Instructions:
Mix together, stir, and serve.
Whatever the outcome of the elections may be, cheers to American democracy.
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