Hail To The Cocktail!

According to a recent survey of Washington DC Mixologists, Democrats tip better and give better toasts. Republicans are more likely to order their drinks straight up, but both parties will be celebrating this summer in Denver and Minneapolis.

Time for a Change
Mixologists: Steve King and Owen Thomson, Bourbon, Washington, DC

2 ½ parts Jim Beam Black Bourbon
1/4 part DeKuyper Signature Triple Sec
1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 part Blueberry Juice
1/2 part Lavender Honey Simple Syrup
Dash of Orange Bitters

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake and serve in a sugar rimmed martini glass.

The Grand Ole Party
Mixologist: Pat M., Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

2 parts Canadian Club Whisky
1 part DeKuyper Signature Crème de Menthe (clear)
1 part DeKuyper Blustery Peppermint Burst Schnapps

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. Fill an old-fashioned glass with shaved ice, strain spirits over ice and serve with straw.

The Running Mate
Mixologist: James Lee, West End Tavern, Boulder, CO

2 parts Maker's Mark Bourbon
1 part simple syrup
2 wedges of lemon
1 slice of watermelon

Muddle lemon and watermelon with simple syrup. Add Maker's Mark and ice. Shake and strain into a large old fashioned glass with fresh crushed ice. Garnish with a slice watermelon and lemon wheel

The Purple States
Mixologists: Cocktail consultants Marcos Tello and Damian Windsor, Los Angeles, CA

1 ½ parts Courvoisier Exclusif Cognac
¾ parts Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
¾ parts Knob Creek Bourbon
2 Orange Peels
Almond Cream*

Pour the Courvoisier Exclusif into a sugar-rimmed brandy snifter. In a separate mixing glass, combine the Starbucks Coffee Liqueur and Knob Creek and stir. Ignite the cognac slowly turning the snifter and rotating it so as to caramelize all the sugars on the rim of the snifter. Express the two orange peels into the brandy snifter so as to coat the inside of the glass with the caramelized orange oils. (This should create quite a spark so be careful!) Discard the orange peels. Strain the coffee liqueur/bourbon mixture directly into the brandy snifter, putting out the flame. Layer the almond cream on top of the mixture. Allow to cool and enjoy carefully as the brandy snifter may be quite hot around the rim.

*Almond Cream:  Combine 2 oz. heavy whipping cream with 1/2 oz. Orgeat Syrup and shake vigorously in a glass and mixing tin for 20 slow seconds until sufficiently whipped.

White House Russian
Mixologist: John Martello, Gaslight, Hoboken, NJ

2 parts VOX Vodka
1 part Starbucks Coffee Liqueur
1 part Starbucks Cream Liqueur
Shot of espresso

Shake the vodka, Starbucks Coffee Liqueur and espresso. Pour over a tall glass with ice and top with the Starbucks Cream Liqueur.  Serve.

The Global Warmer
Mixologist: Michael Becker, Portland Steak and Chophouse, Portland, OR

6 torn mint leaves
¼ part DeKuyper Luscious Tropical Mango Liqueur
1½ parts Lime Sour Mix
½ part DeKuyper Signature Triple Sec
1 ½ parts Basil Hayden's Bourbon

Build over ice, shake and strain into martini glass. Garnish with mint leaf and a lime twist.

The Donkey
Mixologist: Jim Hewes, Round Robin Bar, Willard InterContinental, Washington, D.C.

2 parts Knob Creek Bourbon
1 part DeKuyper Triple Sec
1 teaspoon sugar
6 mint sprigs
Splash of DeKuyper Pucker Raspberry Schnapps
Fresh raspberries and blueberries to garnish

Add sugar, bourbon and mint into an old-fashioned glass with crushed ice and muddle the fruit. Garnish with berries and mint.

The Delegate
Mixologists: Marcos Tello and Damian Windsor,
For Medicinal Purposes, Los Angeles, CA

2 parts Hornitos Reposado Tequila
1 heaping spoon of agave nectar
1 part fresh lime juice
2 oz. cucumber foam

In a mixing glass dissolve the agave nectar into lime juice by stirring with a bar spoon. Add the Hornitos Reposado Tequila and shake and strain into a half salt-rimmed cocktail glass. Top with cucumber foam.

Cucumber foam: 4 oz. each cucumber juice, sugar syrup, egg white and water. Add all to a 0.5 liter dessert whipper and charge with a cream bulb, shake vigorously and chill.

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