Let's Drink About It

The Drinks: The Enlightenment (via)2 oz bourbon1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1/2 oz grenadineIce cubesLight (or light-flavored) beer, chilled Put bourbon, lemon juice, syrup and ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled glass. Top with beer. Long Island Iced Tea (via)1 oz vodka1 oz gin1 oz white rum1 oz white tequila1 oz orange liqeur1 oz fresh lemon juice3/4 oz simple syrupcolalemon wedge for garnish Shake the booze, juice, and syrup with ice, then strain into an ice filled collins glass. Top with cola and garnish. Red State Roundup (via)1 oz White Tequila1/2 oz Orange liqueur3/4 oz Grenadine1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice1 Egg WhiteClub SodaNutmeg and lemon wheel to garnish Shake the egg white and booze without ice, then add ice and shake again. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and lemon wheel. Mint Romney Cocktail (via)2oz bourbon1/2oz maple syrup1/2oz lime juiceSeltzer4-6 mint leaves Muddle the mint, lime juice and syrup in a highball glas