Red White and Blue Martini

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Toast today's national holiday with a red white and blue martini!

Now, I know this is a heated subject. Before I get a bunch of “informative” emails, allow me to say that I am well aware that Labor Day technically is not about the military or service members. This day is dedicated to the achievements of ALL American workers. Today stands as a tribute to the contributions that we have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of the nation. I can totally drink to that. Cheers to the United States!

Red White and Blue Martini

Red white and blue martini

I was at a party in Iowa when a bartender first presented me with this red white and blue martini. Like any sensible person, I marveled over all the beautiful, patriotic colors. “What on earth is this sorcery?” I demanded, explaining that I HAD to share the recipe on my blog.

Red white and blue martini

The dainty drink-shucker smiled and happily shared her secrets with me, as any logical person would because I'm equal parts awesome and persuasive. For all of you readers who would like a drink, you're welcome. This one's on me. In spirit, although probably not in actual real life. Please don't come to my house.

Yield: 1

Red White and Blue Martini

Red White and Blue Martini

Toast today's national holiday with a red white and blue martini!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz Sprite, chilled
  • 1/2 oz vodka, chilled
  • 1/2 oz blue curacao
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 1 maraschino cherry, with stem

Instructions

  1. Mix the Sprite and vodka, and pour into a martini glass.
  2. Use a spoon to break the surface of your liquid at an angle, and gently pour the curacao down the spoon below the clear layer.
  3. Gently drop the maraschino cherry into the glass, holding the stem up. Drizzle the grenadine down your stem. It will settle on the bottom along with the cherry.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 drink

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 0g
Red white and blue martini

If I pick up something cool like this red white and blue martini every time I go to Iowa…I'm inclined to say I should go to Iowa more often! Right?

Red white and blue martini
Red white and blue martini

Her tip to use a stemmed cherry to layer the ingredients is genius.

Go on and impress your friends with your red white and blue martini skills, or pin it for later. This would make a cool drink for 4th of July or Veteran's Day as well!

How are you showing your patriotism today?

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