For those who will invariably find it tough to stomach the RNC this week, Darryl Robinson, aka "DR Mixologist" of New York's Hudson Bar, offers some potent political tipples to dull the pain: Hillary Rocks, McCain Julep and Obama Rising. —Tamara Palmer
(Easy recipes after the jump!)
Hillary Rocks
1 ½ oz. Vanilla Vodka
½ oz. Crème De Cacao (clear)
Dash of Blue Curacao
Mix vodka and Crème De Cacao together. Add a dash of Blue Curacao, shake and serve in an iced rocks glass.
McCain Julep
Champagne
Mint leaves
Simple syrup (approx.1 tsp. sugar)
Dash of lime juice
Mix ingredients together, shake and serve on the rocks.
Obama Rising
2 oz. Ciroc Vodka
Red Bull
Champagne
Shake together in an iced mixing glass. Strain mixture into martini glass and top off with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
