4 Election Day Cocktail Recipes To Get You Through The Night

CALIFORNIA — No matter one's political party, the 2020 election has proved stress-inducing to many Golden State voters.

For those who plan to watch as vote counts come in Tuesday night, perhaps a cocktail, particularly an election-themed one, may ease the jitters and possibly even add a festive vibe.

The following recipes, including one "red" and one "blue" from mixologists at Q Mixers, could be just what's needed to get you through the night.

NOTE: While the recipes may call for specific brands, any substitute brand may be used.

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Running Mate Mule – Red (pictured)

• 1.5 oz Vodka
• 0.5 oz Cointreau
• 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
• 5 oz Q Mixers Hibiscus Ginger Beer
• Garnish – 1 half lemon wheel

Build drink in mule mug – stir gently, garnish & serve.

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Running Mate Mule – Blue

• 1.5 oz Vodka
• 0.5 oz Blue Curacao
• 0.5 oz Lemon juice
• 5 oz Q Ginger Beer
• Garnish – 1 half lemon wheel

Build drink in mule mug – stir gently, garnish & serve

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Swing State Spritz

• 1.5 oz Dry Vermouth
• 5 oz Q Mixers Tonic
• 3 oz Sparkling Wine
• Garnish – mint sprig & lemon wheel

Build drink in a large wine glass over ice.

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Long Night Long Drink

• 1.5 oz Gin
• 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Agave
• 5 oz Q Mixers Tonic
• Garnish – mint sprig & lemon wheel

Shake first 3 ingredients & strain into ice filled highball glass, top with Q Mixers Tonic.

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