CELEBRATE THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION WITH A TRULY AMERICAN COCKTAIL
Posted: January 7th, 2009 under SKYY Infusions.
Soon America will bear witness to a historical event, when President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in as the United States’ first African-American President. A new leader signifying change and a renewed sense of hope, legions of citizens look forward to the new America that awaits. And with the impending Inaugural event right around the corner, what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than by showing off some true American spirit with a truly American cocktail. Founded, distilled and bottled in America, SKYY Vodka is crafted from the finest American grain.
Whether you’re planning on being right in the thick of things at the Inaugural events or just simply watching it from the comforts of your own home, when it comes time to watch history in the making, it is important that your cocktails have a strong American Heritage. So as the United States welcomes their 44th President, toast your country and embrace this time of change with the below SKYY Infusions Inaugural cocktails.
American’s Dream
2oz. SKYY Infusions Cherry
1 oz. Triple Sec
Splash of Fresh Tart Cherry Juice
Squeeze of Lime
Shake up all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and top with a squeeze of lime. Garnish with cherries and blueberries on a pick.
Stay True to Red, White and Blue
2oz SKYY Infusions Raspberry Vodka
2oz Tonic Water
½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
½ oz Ginger Simple Syrup
Combine all except for tonic water in a tall mixing glass. Add ice, shake and strain over into a Collins glass with fresh ice and top with tonic water. Garnish with raspberry and blueberry on a pick.
Hail to the Chief
1 ½ oz SKYY Infusions Grape
1 tsp. Raw Sugar
4 slices Fresh Peeled Ginger
4 Blackberries
Top with Ginger Ale
Muddle fresh blackberries, ginger and sugar in a pint glass. Add ice and SKYY Infusions Grape. Shake vigorously and strain into Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale and blackberries and candied ginger.
US of A Rocks
2oz. SKYY Infusions Passion Fruit Vodka
½ oz. Peach Schnapps
2oz. Orange Juice
1oz. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1oz. Simple Syrup
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a peach slice.
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