Democratic Party Cocktails - Election Night Cocktail Party

To lead up to election day I'm going to be sharing some of the many election-oriented cocktails that I've received. To be completely bipartisan, today we the Democratic cocktails, tomorrow we'll have the Republican drinks and Monday the non-partisan political drinks. All of these are perfect if you're planning an election night party to watch the results come in.

Cocktail for a Change
by Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash

• 1 oz. Gin
• 1/4 oz. Biscotti Liqueur
• 1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Directions: Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with cracked ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.

Blue State Build-Up
by Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash

• 1 oz. Light Rum
• 1 tsp. Blue Curacao
• 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
• 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 dash Aromatic Bitters

Directions: Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with cracked ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with 3 floating blueberries.

Obama-Rama
*A nod to Obama's home state of Hawaii
from 10 Cane Rum

• 1 1/2 oz. 10 Cane Rum
• 1 oz. Grand Marnier
• 1/4 oz. Orgeat Syrup
• 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
• Garnish: Mint Sprig & Lemon Wheel

Directions: Combine all ingredients into mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously. Pour all contents into a rocks glass. Garnish with mint sprig and lemon wheel.

Obama Poma
from 10 Cane Rum

• 2 oz. 10 Cane Rum
• 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• Dash Simple Syrup
• Garnish: Pomegranate Seeds or Lemon Twist

Directions: In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with pomegranate seeds **Edit: Update with links to new entries