Love is in the air – and in your glass!
It’s Valentine’s Day, a day filled with lots of flowers, gifts, and of course, romance. If you and bae have chosen to skip the crowded restaurant scene tonight and prepare a sensual at home dinner instead, then you’ll need a sexy cocktail or two to round out the evening and get you in the mood.
Check out these romantic cocktails that are the perfect excuse to get closer to your sweetheart and toast in the name of love.
01
Red Velvet
INGREDIENTS: 2 oz- D’USSE Cognac
1.5 oz- Crème de Cacao
.5 oz- Simple Syrup
3- Fresh raspberries
3 Dashes- Chocolate Molé Bitters
METHOD: Muddle Raspberries and Simple Syrup in a shaker. Add D’USSE Cognac, Crème de Cacao and Bitters. Shake vigorously with Ice. Double strain into a chilled Coup Glass. Garnish with fresh raspberries on a skewer.
02
Moet Rosé Glow
INGREDIENTS: 1oz Muddled Strawberries
1 oz Vodka
½ oz Pinot Noir
4oz Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial
METHOD: Combine ingredients, stir well and garnish with fresh strawberries.
03
King Cuatro
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 parts BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro
0.75 part Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 part St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
0.25 part Honey
2 Blackberries
Martini and Rossi Prosecco
METHOD: Muddle blackberries in a tin, and pour all cocktail ingredients in. Shake and strain into coupe glass. Top with Martini and Rossi Prosecco and garnish with a Blackberry-speared purple orchid.
04
Lovebird
INGREDIENTS: 1.5 oz Santa Teresa 1796
.5 oz White Crème de Cacao
.75 oz Raspberry Syrup
.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 oz egg white
METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake without ice. Add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with dehydrated raspberry powder.
