Playing Politics - Night One

Jessica Carlson

Let's celebrate that I'm old enough to be President — and I (generally) act that age, too.

In celebration of the fact that I'm officially old enough to run for President, and that we're in the midst of an election and pandemic, I'm hosting a virtual game night, filled with fun Jackbox games where you're encouraged to lie, lobby for horrible things, and say stuff for the sole purpose of shock and awe — you know, what American politics has become.This event is free, and donations are not required, but they are encouraged. This is a nonpartisan event, focused on getting new voters registered. However, if there's a candidate that you'd like to donate to, a political group that you know could use a boost, or a community organization that you know needs helps, please enter $0 for this and make a donation on your own time instead. I'll also be donating $5 to Register2Vote for every person who gets a ticket and attends.We'll be conducting the game night via Google Meet, so you just need a laptop (to watch the on-screen game), WiFi/data and your phone (to play the games). You're also welcome to dress for the occasion, whether that means your best pantsuit, an old Halloween mask in the likeness of a President/polician or a t-shirt that represents your First Amendment rights, and make the following political-themed cocktails:

Democratic Donkey<ul><li>1 ½ fluid ounces vodka (mocktail version: skip it and add some extra ginger beer)</li><li>½ fluid ounce lime juice</li><li>ice cubes</li><li>½ cup ginger beer</li><li>1 lime wedge for garnish</li><li>cucumber slices for garnish</li></ul>Pour vodka and lime juice into a mug or glass; add ice cubes and ginger beer. Stir to combine and garnish.

White Republican<ul><li>2 fluid ounces vodka (mocktail version: obviously skip)</li><li>1 fluid ounce Kahlúa (mocktail version: replace with 2-4 fluid ounces coffee, decaf or regular)</li><li>1 splash heavy cream (mocktail version: replace with 2-4 fluid ounces of the same or other milk/milk alternative)</li></ul>Add the vodka and Kahlúa to a glass with ice; top with the heavy cream and stir.

Your Vote Matadors<ul><li>1½ fluid ounces tequila (mocktail version: add at least the same amount of club soda after shaking instead)</li><li>2 fluid ounces pineapple juice</li><li>½-1 fluid ounce lime juice</li><li>½ fluid ounce simple syrup</li><li>1 dash of Angostura bitters</li><li>lime disc for garnish</li></ul>Add ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lime disc.

On the Champagne Trail<ul><li>2 fluid ounces gin (mocktail version: obviously skip)</li><li>1 teaspoon fine sugar or 1 sugar cube </li><li>½ fluid ounce lemon juice</li><li>5 fluid ounces brut champagne (mocktail version: sparkling cider)</li></ul>Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar well with cracked ice in a chilled cocktail shaker. Strain into a glass and top off with champagne. Garnish with lemon peel.

Ginsburg Basil Smash the Patriarchy<ul><li>2 fluid ounces gin (mocktail version: add double to triple the club soda after shaking instead, depending on sweetness preference)</li><li>1 fluid ounce fresh lemon juice</li><li>1 fluid ounce simple syrup</li><li>10 basil leaves (to be muddled)</li><li>basil sprig for garnish</li></ul>Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup; add ice and gin and shake. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a basil sprig.

The IndependentPour a glass of whatever you want. Repeat as needed.

Watching the debate that night? I can also see about live streaming it after the games if people are interested. Feel free to join late or dip out early if you need to do so.

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