Voting + Celebrating = Feeling Good
by Andrea Leigh
on November 04, 2008
If helping to change the fate of our nation isn't incentive enough to vote, perhaps a few tasty election-inspired libations will provide some encouragement. The folks at Grist have put together a fun list of drinks such as the Maverick Martini, the Palin Polar Punch, the Obama Mama, and the Organic Cup o' Joe. Being a rum gal myself, I'm partial to the Obama Mama and have listed the ingredients below. Head over to Grist for the complete list. Happy Election Day!
Obama Mama
1/2 ounce organic dark rum
1/2 ounce coconut rum or coconut liqueur
1/4 ounce coffee liqueur
2 ounces organic pineapple juice
--AndreaLeigh



Wendy on November 04, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Political cocktails definitely seem to be the theme this week. We didn't put together any election drink recipes, but we did post ways to make drink mixes more unique. Check it out! http://www.drinkunique.com/read/classic-drinks-with-a-unique-twist
Mark on November 04, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Here is what has helped me tonight, some good old Belgian beers.
Ichtegems Gand Cru (a red, not as good as my favorite, Rodenbach)
Oud Zottegems Bier
Grotten Unique Belgian Ale (warning this is a more carbonated one, I did get some in my mouth though) not as flavorful as most Belgian browns.
All in all, not a bad night even so.
von Rum on November 04, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Great Recipe...there will be a net increase of alcohol consumption over the next couple of years.
von Rum
von Rum on November 04, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Great Recipe...there will be a net increase of alcohol consumption over the next couple of years.
von Rum
von Rum on November 04, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Great Recipe...there will be a net increase of alcohol consumption over the next couple of years.
von Rum
von Rum on November 04, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Great Recipe...there will be a net increase of alcohol consumption over the next couple of years.
von Rum
vorbis on November 04, 2008 at 07:20 PM
I like white russians. deadly.
Holly on November 05, 2008 at 05:28 PM
The Palin Polar Punch sounds the best, even tho I like her the least of all of the election bunch !
Alcoholic cocktail recipes on May 26, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Good blog... very interesting!!!