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Patriotic Shots

July 3, 12:48 AMCocktails ExaminerKelly Hightower
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Stretch Run's Red, White, & Blue shot

For the 4th of July celebrations I thought I would offer up some patriotic shots. They may not taste great, but they'll look good.

If you don't know how to layer a shot, click here.

Red, White & Blue (pictured right)

Starting with the Grenadine, build the layers in a short cocktail glass.

Red, White & Blue, part deaux

  • 1/2 oz Framboise
  • 1/2 oz Half-Half
  • 1/2 oz Blue Curacao
Starting with the Framboise, build the layers in a short cocktail glass

Stars and Stripes

  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • 1/2 oz Blue Curacao
  • 1/2 oz  Goldschlager

Starting with the Grenadine, build the layers in a short cocktail glass.

Stars and Stripes, part deaux

  • 1 oz.  Blue Curacao
  • 1 oz.  Heavy Cream
  • 1 oz.  Grenadine

Starting with the Grenadine, build the layers in a short cocktail glass.

The Bastille – Les Français sont très sneaky, no?

  • 1 oz Grenadine
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz Blue Curacao

Starting with the Grenadine, build the layers in a short cocktail glass.

Have a safe and happy holiday. See you on Monday with a eagerly awaited review of the Bacon Martini.

Cheers!
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Photo courtesy of Stretch Run, Chicago, IL

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