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What Cocktails do the Candidates Drink?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Okay, I totally stole this idea from a press release I got last week touting the candidates as spices and giving recipes for each from The Spice Hunter.
But with the economy the way it is, I don’t need spice, baby. I need a well-made drink.
What cocktail would the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates drink?
John McCain: While it’s tempting to tout McCain’s tough demeanor, he’s got to have his pussycat side — you know — the side he’ll save just for those late night brainstorming sessions with Sarah in the Oval Office? So rather than choose the obvious, like a stiff shot of good Kentucky bourbon, McCain’s softer side begs for something a little less obvious: How about a good, old-fashioned rusty nail? Sure, it’s scotch pure and simple, but with a nip of Drambuie.
Barack Obama: Obama’s sense of balance vs. versatility begs for further investigation. I mean - what is he really thinking? For all we know he could be tallying Michelle’s last shopping spree. But for the candidate who has everything, Obama needs a cocktail with a subtle kick and twist: a classic gin and tonic — with a twist of lime and some top shelf gin.
Sarah Palin: She may not be able to spell cocktail, but my guess is she can probably drink one. Short and sweet: Cherry-flavored Jell-O shots. They’re fun, flavorful and cheery. And gosh, Jell-O jiggles!
Joe Biden: Nothing sweet for this tough guy. But dangit Delawarians, shouldn’t we get a few vitamins digested as we drink? That seems prudent: A bloody Mary, with lots of horseradish (it clears the sinus cavity!). And bartender, make it a double with lots of celery and olives.
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By True to form
October 14, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
Jeepers Meridith, Can you spell liberal bias? I come to this column to get information about food and restaurants. This is the last time I’ll visit. It’s off to the other Atlanta website that says its about food……and is!
By Aaron
October 14, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Wow Meidith, you have lost it. I used to like your column but all of the bias has become as distasteful as some of the restaurants you tout. Shameful, just shameful!
By Milo
October 14, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
What a sneaky way to express your political bias. And really a waste of space.
By Meridith Ford
October 14, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
WOW! I thought I was pretty tough on everyone here. Lighten up guys.
By Meg
October 14, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
How did you know that we Delawarians LOVE our bloody’s with lots of horseradish?!! When we’re working hard like Joe is, and have to forgo the spirits…we call them a “Bloody Shame”. My those southern Reps are sensitive, be careful if you have to review Sour Grapes and Humble Pie!!
By Caipirinhas
October 15, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this
so this is my new fav drink
I say: mccain takes his traditional: limes obama drinks the mango palin drinks the pineapple mint biden drinks a strawberry basil
and cindy drinks straight cachaça!