Whether you’re hosting an Emmy watch party tonight or spending a quiet night alone with your TV and Twitter feed, there’s no use in watching TV’s Biggest Night without a drink in your hand. With so many worthy nominees it’s hard to pick a favorite show or star. One of our favorites is HBO’s Veep starring the lovely Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Here’s a VP-themed cocktail you can sip in between Andy Samberg on-liners:
The Crown Jewel:
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
3/4 oz. Aperol
1/2 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
1/2 Ginger Liqueur
1 Lemon Wheel (garnish)
Mix it up with ice then strain into your glass. Top it with your lemon wedge and let the live tweets flow. Click for more.