13 Best President’s Day Cocktails: Homemade Edition
President’s Day commemorates the birthday of George Washington, the first US President. But this holiday is no longer restricted to Washington but as a homage to the whole office.
Since popular US Presidents fancy a drink of their own, what better way to celebrate this holiday than to make the best President’s Day cocktails inspired by American history. So, get your shakers and glasses up with these easy yet tasty drinks you can make at home.
One of John F. Kennedy’s favorite drinks aside from daiquiris and Heineken beer is the sweet and refreshing taste of Bloody Mary. This cocktail has remained popular for more than 100 years already as the balance of earthy, fruity, and spicy hints go well together.
One of John F. Kennedy’s favorite drinks aside from daiquiris and Heineken beer is the sweet and refreshing taste of Bloody Mary. This cocktail has remained popular for more than 100 years already as the balance of earthy, fruity, and spicy hints go well together.
Another best President’s cocktail is the well-known Jack Rose. This drink is associated with Abraham Lincoln. Though the former president wasn’t fond of drinking alcoholic beverages, he once served applejack (base spirit of Jack Rose) before he was appointed into office.
This unique take on the classic Manhattan first came to popularity during President Mckinley’s presidential campaign. What makes this different is instead of the usual Angostura bitters, the recipe calls for cherry liqueur and absinthe.
Mint Julep’s minty and sweet flavors with some kick from the liquor make it one of the best President’s Day cocktail. Even Theodore Roosevelt himself loved the cocktail so much that he would always ask for refills when his cup has gone empty.
El Presidente is a Cuban cocktail made explicitly for the country’s president in the 1990s. However, this does not mean that you should shy away from creating your version in celebration of President’s Day in the US. The marriage between white rum, curacao, and dry vermouth results in a sharp and less sweet finish.
Planes are significant in the United States history, so it’s just right to try this cocktail in time for President’s Day. The Aviation is a classic drink that boasts of its bright and beautiful blue and purple hue. Its aesthetics is also partnered with the tasty citrus and herbal notes.
This best President’s Day cocktail is a favorite of Franklin Roosevelt. Well, who wouldn’t fancy a glass or two of this rum-based drink that is loaded with hints of orange, herbs, and sour notes. Plus, the bright orange color is just so pretty you would want to take a photo first!
The M&M cocktail doesn’t really have any chocolate in the recipe. However, the combination of coffee liqueur and amaretto gives off a close chocolate flavor that will excite your sweet taste buds.
Named after the city of Sacramento, California, this President’s Day cocktail is like other drinks that use three or more ingredients. The difference? It only uses little servings of each component. The mixture of bitter and robust flavors of three liquor types, plus the citrus and zesty hints from the lemon and sweet and sour mix, make up an inviting drink.
This bright colored President’s day cocktail is associated with Barack Obama. Some say that this drink describes the former president’s political party (Democratic) that uses blue as its official political color and his favorite Hawaiian vacation spot. The result? A rum-based cocktail with pineapple juice, blue curacao, and sweet and sour mix.
Another fantastic President’s Day cocktail to make at home is Washington Apple. It would make sense to prepare a drink that (1) is the city where the White House is; and (2) a surname of one of the previous presidents. The Washington Apple is everything you need if you crave a fruity, sweet, and sour drink.
This classic President’s Day cocktail is a part of American history as its foundation goes a long way. Robert Butt at Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, New York created this drink in 1972. The combination of gin, tequila, rum, vodka, and triple sec with sour mix and soda is not for the faint-hearted. It’s quite strong but very much tasty.
Any occasion calls for a Manhattan, and President’s Day is no exception. Originating at the Manhattan Club in New York City, this cocktail is well-celebrated simply because of its timeless taste and beauty. This President’s day cocktail is a mixture of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters that results in a bitter, earthy, and slightly sweet drink.
Were you able to choose what President’s Day cocktail you will whip in your home bar? If you can’t decide which one to make, you can try them all. Whatever you pick, we know you’ll enjoy this holiday with your chosen drink.
Happy President’s Day! Let us know in the comments which drink you would love to have.