I don't think it really matters what side of the party line you fall on, until someone gets in there and fixes the mess we're in, sometimes you just feel like drinking until you forget about your nose-diving home value, deflated savings, escalating debt and worthless SUV.

UV Vodka has some political party-inspired drinks that, like most politicians, are very simple and don't require a whole lot of skill. They can help make the upcoming campaigns a little easier to tolerate. I'll need a few just to deal with those endless TV ads.

The Red Elephant
1 part UV Cherry
2 parts lemon-lime soda
Serve over ice in a highball glass.

The Blue Donkey
1 part UV Blue
2 parts lemonade
Serve over ice in a lowball glass. Garnish with a cherry

The Independent
1 part UV Vodka
2 parts tonic water
Serve over ice in a lowball glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

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