Pick The President At LotusLaura Sibigtroth, DC Scene InternThe Lotus Lounge has come up with a unique way to determine D.C.’s favorite candidates for the upcoming presidential elections. Seventeen drinks were named and designed after an aspect of the candidates’ personality or background (for example, Hilary Clinton’s drink is a cosmopolitan because it’s a feminine yet strong drink.) Bar goers will purchase the drink of their favorite candidate. |  |
 Each drink purchase will be tallied into a computerized system. The poll will go on until November and the Democratic and Republican winner will be announced right before Election Day.Here is the full list of candidates and drinks: Sen. Joe Biden Drink name: The Joe Biden Drink: Hendricks Martini Why: A traditional drink for a traditional, lifetime politician Sen. Sam Brownback Drink name: The Brownback Special Drink: Chocolate Martini Why: The chocolate represents the "Brown" in Brownback Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Drink name: The Hillartini Drink: Cosmopolitan Why: The drink is pink and feminine, yet strong and bold Sen. Chris Dodd Drink Name: Milk Dodd Drink: Brandy, dark crème de caoco, half & half, fresh nutmeg Why: This drink will appear white to represent Dodd's much talked about white hair. Sen. John Edwards Drink Name: Johnny Rocket Drink: Southern Comfort, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice Why: The Southern Comfort represents Edwards' southern roots Mayor Rudy Giuliani Drink Name: The Giuliani Drink: Apple Martini Why: Giuliani was the mayor of New York City (a.k.a. The Big Apple) Sen. Mike Gravel Drink Name: The Gravel Drink: Hennessey and Coke Why: Gravel is the "dark horse" (a.k.a. longshot) candidate, so this drink appears very dark, in color Gov. Mike Huckabee Drink Name: I Heart Huckabee Drink: Bloody Mary Why: Huckabee speaks about eating healthy, so this drink contains a nutritious mixer - tomato juice Rep. Duncan Hunter Drink Name: The Hunter Drink: Vodka on the rocks with tonic Why: A traditional drink for a traditional, conservative candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich Drink Name: The Impeachment Drink: Stoli Peach, Stoli O, a splash of orange juice Why: Kucinich wants to impeach Cheney, so this drink has a peach tasteSen. John McCain Drink Name: Raising Arizona Drink: Straight Martini Why: A straight martini for a straight talker Sen. Barack Obama Drink name: The Obama-rama Drink: Goose O, Malibu, orange juice, cranberry, pineapple Why: This drink includes Malibu rum and tropical fruit mixers because Obama lived in Hawaii Cong. Ron Paul Drink name: The Ron Paul Drink: Texas Tea (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and Coke) Why: Paul is from Texas Gov. Bill Richardson Drink name: The Bill-rita Drink: Cucumber Margarita Why: Tequila and margaritas are a tradition of the southwest and Richardson is governor of New Mexico Gov. Mitt Romney Drink name: The Romney Drink: Pineapple juice, cranberry juice, soda (can add a shot of vodka, if customer wants alcohol) Why: Since Romney does not consume liquor; this is a non-alcoholic drink. Rep. Tom Tancredo Drink name: The Tanq-redo Drink: Tanqueray and tonic Why: His name sounds like a popular name of alcohol Sen. Fred Thompson Drink name: Law & Order Drink: Jack Daniels and Coke Why: Jack Daniels is a whiskey distilled in Thompson's state – Tennessee The Lotus Lounge is located at 1420 K Street, NW in downtown Washington, D.C. Its website is lotusloungedc.com. |
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