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Stars and Stripes Cocktail

James Chatto
Made with blueberries, raspberry liqueur, absinthe and ginger beer, the Stars and Stripes Cocktail is the perfect drink for Fourth of July celebrations, barbecues and warm-weather entertaining.
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Ingredients

  • 5 blueberries
  • 1 oz blueberry vodka
  • ¼ oz absinthe
  • ¼ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ice
  • ¼ oz raspberry liqueur such as Chambord
  • 2-3 oz ginger beer for garnish (optional)
  • berries or sugar cube

Instructions
 

  • In cocktail shaker, muddle blueberries, then add vodka, absinthe and lemon juice. Half-fill with ice. Shake well, then pour into Highball glass.
  • Carefully float raspberry liqueur overtop; finish with ginger beer. Garnish with berries (if desired).