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12 President’s Day Cocktails

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A lot of Americans get President’s Day off, so I’ve put together a little collection of President’s Day cocktails to enjoy on the day. Most of these have themes that tie in with American history, and some of them were invented in the US.

Collage of President's Day cocktails

President’s Day Cocktails

1. Jack Rose. This drink is said to have been President Lincoln’s cocktail of choice.  It features Applejack (or Calvados) with lemon or lime and a dash of grenadine.

Jack Rose Cocktail with apple slice garnish

2. Cowboy Roy. Acknowledge the Wild West with this combination of vodka, rum and orange juice.

Overhead view of Cowboy Roy cocktail with orange slice

3. July Julep. This twist on the All-American Mint Julep is made with Jack Daniels honey. Even people who don’t like bourbon end up falling for this one.

July Julep drink served in copper mug with mint and lime

4. Aviation Cocktail. The invention of the airplane is a celebrated chunk of American history. This drink features creme de violette and maraschino liqueur with gin.

Aviation cocktail with cherries on bamboo placemat

5. M&M. You can’t get more American than the M&M, and this drink tastes a lot like it with a blend of creme de cacao and frangelico.

Dark brown M&M cocktails on pink background

6. Americano. It’s actually an Italian cocktail, but it was named for its popularity with American ex-pats in the region.

Americano Cocktail served on napkin with cocktail straws

7. Liberty cocktail. Calvados with rum, simple syrup and lime. Easy going, and not too sweet.

Overhead view of Liberty Cocktail with limes

8. Wild Sacramento. Sharing a name with the capital of California, this drink is all white liquors and citrus.

Overhead view of Wild Sacramento drink on bar top

9. Last Straw. Politicians do a lot of things that make this phrase come to mind. If you’ve had enough, enjoy this combination of Baileys, Cointreau and creme de cassis.

Last Straw drink with cherry

10. Blue Russian. And if you’ve really had enough of American politics, feel a little subversive with this blue and white drink featuring vodka, blue curacao and cream.

Blue Russian layered white and blue cocktail

11. Tennessee Tea. It’s like a Jack and Coke with a big helping of citrus.

Tennessee Tea drink served on a cocktail napkin

12. Long Black Russian. This recipe takes the Black Russian and overwhelms it with good ol’ American Coca-Cola.

Long Black Russian drink on table with red straw

Last Updated: March 15, 2021 Filed Under: Cocktails Tagged With: Holiday, President's Day

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