With July 4th a few days away, what’s more American than American Harvest Organic Vodka and … um, Jägermeister?
Here’s a few cocktail ideas from both:
American Harvest Firecracker: Whether you’re hosting a party or attending a friend’s, wow guests with these all-American cocktails that will keep them cool AND bring out their inner patriot.
American Harvest Firecracker
1.5oz American Harvest
3/4oz Fresh lemon juice
3/4oz Concord grape syrup
Soda water
Methodology:
Combine equal parts Concord grape juice and sugar in a large container and shake until dissolved. In a shaker, combine all liquid except the soda. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a Collins glass full of fresh ice. Top with soda and gently stir. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Patriotic Punch: Created by Pam Wiznitzer, NYC bartender and President of the USBG, NY Chapter.
Patriotic Punch
1.5oz cherry-infused American Harvest
1/2oz Honey syrup
1/2oz Barrows Ginger Liqueur
3/4oz Lemon juice Crispin Cider
3 dashes Orange bitters
Methodology:
Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl. Stir well and serve.
Pop & Peanuts: Created by Jill Dobias, of Joe and Misses Doe (45 East 1st Street, NYC)
Pop & Peanuts
Salted Peanuts
1.5oz Jägermeister
Can/Glass bottle of Cola
Methodology:
Drop salted peanuts directly into top of Cola bottle and let soak for a few minutes. Pour ice cold shot of Jägermeister. Enjoy shot and then finish off with cola and peanuts.
