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By The Ninja

July 31, 2023

By The Ninja

July 31, 2023

Yes, we know that Washington D.C. isn’t a state! However, we wanted to give you some patriotic content for the 4th of July so all of our Ninja’s out there are getting a bonus!

We will be making the Washington D.C. Half-Smoke Hot Dog, the Gin Ricky to drink, and; for dessert; some red, white & blue cherries!

Washington D.C. Half-Smoke

Welcome to a special episode of Exotic Ninja - Around the States - for the 4th of July!
We are talking D.C. Half-Smokes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Package Half-Smoke Hot Dogs We found them at Woodman's Grocery Store
  • 1 Package Hot Dog Buns

Toppings

  • 1 Red Onion diced for topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Chili whatever your fave is

Instructions
 

  • Butterfly your Half-Smokes and lay on a hot grill
  • Once these are done put them in your hot dog bun
  • Add chili, shredded cheddar cheese and diced onion to the top
  • Enjoy this messy but delicious food!

Video

Keyword Washington DC food, Washington DC HalfSmoke
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Washington D.C. Ricky

This gin based drink is a popular order in Washington D.C.

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 3 oz Gin We prefer Aviator Gin
  • 1 oz Club Soda

Instructions
 

  • Add ice 3/4 full into your pint glass
  • Add lime juice
  • Add Gin
  • Add Club Soda
  • Stir and Enjoy

Video

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Red, White & Blue Drunken Cherries

These alcoholic treats are the perfect thing to bring to any 4th of July celebration!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar Maraschino Cherries
  • 1 bottle Vanilla Vodka
  • 1 roll Paper Toweling
  • 1 container Vanilla Frosting or White Chocolate warm it up a tiny bit to make it easier to dip the cherries in
  • 1 container Blue Sugar Crystals/Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Pour the juice out of the Maraschino Cherry Jar and fill it with vodka
  • Let sit for 8-12 hours
  • Remove cherries from jar and pat dry with paper toweling
  • Do the following instructions one cherry at a time so the crystals stick!
  • Dip each cherry in the frosting/chocolate 2/3 of the way
  • Immediately dip the cherry into the crystals/sprinkes 1/3 of the way
  • Enjoy!

Video

Keyword 4th of July Dessert, Drunken Cherries, Washington DC Cherries
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