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The Obamartini
A few friends came over to help me yell at the TV during the first Obama/McCain debate on September 26th. We dined on cheese-laden pizzas, apple pie, and Obamartinis — a little Obama cocktail I whipped up to take the edge off.
I assumed I was not the first person to try such a punny concoction, and in doing my due diligence – thank you broadband – I was proven right. Most Obamartini recipes were either Kahula or Bailey’s based. And while that may have been delicious, I thought perhaps it was a little too race-based for my taste. Instead, I chose to pull together a bipartisan cocktail that relies on its closest allies for support. Here’ how:
French Grey Goose Vodka or “Freedom Vodka” is the base of the cocktail. Blueberry juice provides the DNC blue, and reaching across the aisle for RNC red, I added a touch of raspberry liqueur for good measure.
Although the Obamartini stands on its own, a flag pin of a garnish lends some gravitas. I obliged with an all-American blueberry, slice of fresh strawberry, and fluffy white marshmallow layered between the two. Marshmallow was key; I needed filler that would float. Pork seemed disgusting and earmarks sink.
Stay tuned for cocktails inspired by the next round of debates!
Obamartini
2 oz original Grey Goose Vodka
1 oz fresh pressed blueberry juice
½ oz simple syrup
¼ oz Chambord
¼ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Pour all ingredients over ice into a Boston Shaker
Shake until cold and strain into a martini glass
Skewer blueberry, marshmallow, and piece of strawberry (in that order) onto an olive pick and garnish away.
Repeat as needed.
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