Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with these patriotic recipes.
Also take our patriotic quiz below.
Americano
1.5 oz Campari
1.5 oz Sweet vermouth
Soda water to top
Orange for garnish
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Campari and vermouth, and top generously with soda, taking care not to exceed a 1:1:2 ratio. Garnish with an orange slice or twist.
Liberty Bell
2 ounces Maker’s Mark bourbon
1 ounce peach schnapps
dash apricot brandy
dash Campari
Lemon twist to garnish
Put a martini glass in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill. Place all of the ingredients, except for the garnish, into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir the mixture for 25 seconds and then strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
The President
1 Part Bacardi Rum
2 Dashes Grenadine
1 Part Orange Juice
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
QUIZ:
1. What was the site of the writing of the Declaration of Independence called?
A. The Graff House
B. Market House
C. Independent House
2. Who was the first resident of the White House?
A. Quincy Jones
B. George Washington
C. John Adams
D. John Hancock
3. Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. John Adams
D. Roger Sherman
Answers:
1. A
2. C
3. B