Can you feel the love tonight? We sure can! As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate this special day than with a delightful selection of handcrafted beverages? Let’s transform our celebration of love into a spread of flavors and textures, crafting a day filled with delicious concoctions that perfectly embody the spirit of romance.
Start your day of love off with a Valentine’s Day Mimosa:
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Champagne, chilled
- grenadine
- Strawberries, cut into hearts
Directions:
- Step 1
- Using a paring knife, cut strawberries into a heart shape. Pierce about 2-3 onto skewers.
- Step 2
- In champagne flutes, fill each glass about two-thirds full with champagne. Pour in about a tablespoon of grenadine on top. Garnish with strawberry skewers.
Sip on a Sparkling Rose throughout the day:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
- 3/4 ounce watermelon juice
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces brut rosé sparkling wine, to top
Directions:
- Add the tequila, watermelon juice, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Top with the sparkling rosé.
End the day off with some Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shooters:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. chocolate chips, melted
- 3 oz. strawberry milk
- 3 oz. white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz. vodka
- 3 small strawberries, for garnish
Directions:
- Step 1
- Place melted chocolate on a small shallow plate. Roll rims of shot glasses in chocolate to coat.
- Step 2
- Combine strawberry milk, chocolate liqueur, and vodka in cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold, 30 seconds.
- Step 3
- Pour drink into prepared shot glasses, garnish with a strawberry, and serve immediately.
Whether you’re planning a cozy evening in with your significant other or a gathering with friends to celebrate love in all its forms, these tantalizing drinks will surely set the mood and elevate your Valentine’s Day experience. From decadent chocolate-infused cocktails to refreshing fruity blends, there’s something for every person to enjoy.
If you missed any of our past posts, you can read them here, and don’t forget to look out for next week's blog post; The What’s What on Spirits.
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