What to Drink on Election Night

Elections have consequences, and this year's hotly contested presidential race feels particularly fraught. No matter which way you vote, we know you'll be watching intently on election night. Here's a suggestion for how to take the edge off your stress: Make it a political party. Whether you plan to invite some like-minded friends over or hunker down in front of the TV solo with a stiff drink, you might as well sip on a creative cocktail while you digest the exit polling. To make it easy, we chose six states where the voting could be tight and picked a cocktail that best represents each, with recipes for all. Plus, we asked one of our favorite bartenders to create a new cocktail just for the occasion. It's got an extra kick of caffeine to help you power through what could be a long night.

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