Drink the Vote: Election Day-Inspired Cocktails

If you think you might need a stiff drink to get through tonight’s election results, don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or somewhere in between, we’ve rounded up an Haute selection of Election Day-inspired cocktails worth voting for.

Pink Taco Sunset Strip

8225 Sunset Blvd.

www.pinktaco.com

In addition to airing the election results throughout the restaurant, Pink Taco Sunset Strip is inviting voters to celebrate with a $30 drink called The Presidential Margarita, which is served with Don Julio 1942 tequila.

Lexington Social House

1718 Vine Street

www.lexingtonsocialhouse.com

Celebrate the “Election with Lexington” via a red, white and blue “Flag Flight” cocktail special for $18. Tastings include: muddled strawberries and basil leaves, simple syrup, vodka, apricot liquor, lemon juice, tiny dash of peach bitters, and a dash of sprite (the red); tanteo chocolate, coffee liqueur, horchata (the white); and lightly muddled serrano chili and sage leaves, reposado tequila, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice, agave nectar and fresh pear puree over ice (the blue).

Café del Rey

4451 Admiralty Way

www.cafedelreymarina.com

Wearing your “I Voted” sticker to this popular coastal café will earn you brownie points, as Café del Rey is offering a buy one get one on the house special for its $6 election-themed cocktails that include the Barockin’ Bayonet (coconut tequila, blue Curacao and lime), the Not-So Radical Romney (bourbon, cranberry and grenadine), and the 270 (Charbay vodka, blue curacao, grenadine and sprite).

WP24

900 West Olympic Boulevard

www.wolfgangpuck.com

Ring in Election Day 24 floors above the LA skyline with WP24’s Rhetoric Remedy cocktail featuring orange vodka, fernet, lemon and champagne float that will be available until Nov. 10.

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