What better way to celebrate the biggest night of the year than by mixing together some election-themed cocktails for your viewing party? Go get your vote on, then toast yourself with a tasty cocktail for being a good citizen. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Horses and Bayonets (created by New York City mixologist Laura Cruz)
Horses:
- 1.5 parts Hornitos® Anejo Tequila
- ½ part Agave Nectar
- ½ part Lime Juice
- 6-8 Blueberries
Muddle blueberries and lime juice in a glass. Add tequila and agave nectar. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into shot glass.
Bayonets:
- 2 parts Hornitos® Reposado Tequila
- 1.5 parts Bloody Mary Mix
- ½ part lime juice
Shake and serve in shot glass half rimmed with a salt, pepper and cayenne mixture
The One Percent
- 2 parts Malibu® Black
- 1/2 part Chambord®
- 1 part pineapple juice
- 1/2 part pomegranate juice
Shake all ingredients in a shaker and strain into a well-chilled martini glass.
Skinnygirl Swing State Spritzer
- 2 parts Skinnygirl Bare Naked Vodka
- 5 muddled blueberries
- Dash of grenadine
- Club soda
Mix all ingredients except club soda. Pour over ice, top with a splash of club and enjoy
The Ticket Splitter
- 2 parts Courvoisier® Gold
- 1 part Campari
- 1 part fresh lime juice
- 1 part fresh pineapple juice
Shake and strain into a rocks glass and serve over ice with an orange peel garnish.