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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008
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From left: The Long Island Iced Tea, Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, the Cape Cod and Summer Brew are refreshing beverages to drink this Fourth of July. Be warned though, some may cause a little too much fun this weekend.
4 drinks to drink this 4th
Forget the top five drinks, the Fourth of July is all about fours! Breakout the baby pools, barbecue and fireworks. But when celebrating our country's birth, don't forget the beverages. I combed Massachusetts Street to hear from Lawrence residents their top four Fourth of July cocktails. Feel free to experiment with variations of the recipes for your own festive drink.
4. THE CAPE COD:
1 1/2 oz Vodka
4 oz Cranberry Juice
The Cape Cod is a great way to kick off any summer party. It's not potent enough to put you under after a round or two, but will do the trick if you need to break the ice.
3. SUMMER BREW:
Fill with favorite beer to 1 inch below rim
Top off with orange juice or lemonade
1 1/2 oz Vodka
There are many variations on this classic. I was first introduced to this brew under its code name "Hop, Skip and Go Naked." It's delicious, refreshing and great with a good barbecue. A warning to all consumers: This drink will catch up to you. Don't let it find you streaking or in an uncomfortably awkward situation.
Andy Kroeker, Fatso's bartender, 26, recommends this cocktail at
every summer celebration.
"It's seasonal, so it's great in the summer months," Kroeker said.
2. LONG ISLAND ICED TEA:
1 oz Vodka
1 oz Tequila
1 oz Rum
1 oz Gin
1 oz Triple Sec
1 1/2 oz Sweet and Sour
1 oz Lemon Juice
The ingredients list alone could get you tipsy. It's this east coast tradition that's the perfect way to commemorate our nation's birthday. Any warning applicable with Summer Brew is just as, if not more relevant, to the Long Island.It's cleverly disguised alcohol content tricks many cocktail connoisseurs into a state of humiliation
Finish off with a splash of cola
1. PABST BLUE RIBBON
It's wrapped in a patriotic red, white and blue can, it's portable, it's cheap, it's American. No Fourth of July party can go without beer. So maybe Pabst is not the best tasting option, but it is the best looking.
Andrew Walker, Overland Park senior, drinks beer on the fourth because, "It's the manly thing to do"
Christine D'Amico