Looking for a delicious Valentine’s Day cocktail? Well, we have you covered! Below, we’ve compiled a list of six great cocktails that are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond– but before we begin, remember that a good cocktail starts with using the best barware you can get. Once you have your bar tools, you can enjoy these 6 delicious delicious recipes:
Rosemary Gin Fizz
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A refreshing and aromatic cocktail made with gin, rosemary simple syrup, and sparkling water
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces gin
- 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- Rosemary sprig, for garnish
Preparation:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, rosemary simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top off with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and serve immediately.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Martini
A decadent and indulgent cocktail that combines the flavors of chocolate and strawberries in a smooth and creamy Martini
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces chocolate liqueur
- 1.5 ounces strawberry liqueur
- 1.5 ounces cream
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Preparation
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the chocolate liqueur, strawberry liqueur, and cream to the shaker. Shake until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled Martini glass.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and a fresh strawberry, if desired.
Cherry Blossom Collins
A sweet and floral cocktail that features cherry blossom-infused gin and a splash of grenadine for a pop of color
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cherry blossom-infused gin
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Club soda
- Cherry blossom petals, for garnish
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the cherry blossom-infused gin, lemon juice, and grenadine. Fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top off with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with cherry blossom petals and serve immediately.
Lavender Collins
A sophisticated and aromatic cocktail that pairs lavender-infused vodka with fresh lemon juice and a splash of simple syrup
Ingredients
- 2 ounces lavender-infused vodka
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- Club soda
- Lavender sprig, for garnish
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the lavender-infused vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top off with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender and serve immediately.
Pomegranate Sparkler
A fruity and festive cocktail that features pomegranate juice, champagne, and a splash of Cointreau
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces pomegranate juice
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau
- Champagne or sparkling wine
- Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Preparation
- Fill a champagne flute with ice.
- Pour in the pomegranate juice and Cointreau.
- Top off with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.
Blackberry Mojito
A refreshing and fruity twist on the classic Mojito, made with blackberries, mint, and rum
Ingredients
- 8 fresh blackberries
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1.5 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- Club soda
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the blackberries and mint leaves together until well mashed.
- Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top off with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a few blackberries and a mint sprig, if desired.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in a delicious and special cocktail with your loved one or your closest friends. These six cocktails offer a range of flavors and styles, from the aromatic and floral Cherry Blossom Collins and Lavender Collins, to the fruity and refreshing Rosemary Gin Fizz and Pomegranate Sparkler.
Whether you prefer a sweet and creamy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Martini or a refreshing and fruity Blackberry Mojito, there’s a cocktail here to suit every taste. So why not mix up one of these delicious drinks and toast to love on Valentine’s Day?
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