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Today marks an important day around the country and in U.S. history as we take part in another presidential election. Like many of you, I’ll be glued to the TV as election coverage comes piling in. Whether you’re celebrating Election Night out or at home, be sure to spend it in style with a politically-inspired cocktail (or mocktail) in hand. Try these recipes created with President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney in mind.

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The Lobbyist Martini:

Photo and recipe courtesy of Polar Seltzer

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounce gin
1 1/2 ounce vermouth
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash lemon bitters
Polar Ruby Red Grapefruit Seltzer

Directions

Shake with ice, and strain into a martini glass. Top with Polar Seltzer.

The Obama’Rita:

Photo and recipe courtesy of Polar Seltzer

Ingredients

1 part Patron Tequila
1 part Cointreau
1 part pineapple juice
1 part freshly-squeezed lime juice
pinch of sea salt
Polar Raspberry-Lime Seltzer
fresh pineapple, for garnish

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients, other than the seltzer, in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake vigorously until it shows condensation. Pour into a glass. Top with Polar Seltzer, then garnish with a skewered pineapple.

The Mint Romney:

Photo and recipe courtesy of Polar Seltzer

Ingredients

splash of cream
chocolate syrup
Polar Mint Chocolate Seltzer
sprig of mint, for garnish

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, combine the cream and chocolate syrup with ice. Shake vigorously, then pour into a glass. Top generously with Polar Mint Chocolate Seltzer. Stir gently, then garnish with mint.

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