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Cocktail, Life, Living Well  /  February 13, 2015

Sexy V-Day Sips

by sharonrboone
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Happy Valentine’s Day

Chocolates, roses, stuffed animals bearing cutesy messages. For most of us, that’s what comes to mind when we think of  Valentine’s Day treats. But the day of love is also a great day to whip up a special meal (or even better, order in) and sip on something a little strong, a little sweet, and pretty to look at.

Whether you’re setting a romantic scene for an epic Valentine’s Day night or spending the evening toasting yourself and your girls, these stylish cocktails look good and taste even better.

 

The Rosagria

Rosagria
The Rosagria utitlizes Rosa Regale ($20), a sparkling red wine with a delicate berry flavor.

 

1 oz brandy
1 oz white rum
5 oz Rosa Regale
6 muddled blueberries
2 muddled raspberries
1 sprig of mint (garnish)

 

 

Red RussianRed Russian

Created by Erik Rychnavsky of the American Bar at The Stafford London

1½ oz Chase Marmalade Vodka

½ oz Amaretto

½ oz double cream

3 strawberries, one is for garnish

2 mint leaves

Muddle strawberries and mint together. Add remaining ingredients to strawberry and mint. Add ice. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry.

 

Apple of My Eye

Apple of My Eye

1½ oz Crown Royal Regal Apple

4 oz cranberry juice

Serve in a rocks glass over ice and garnish with an apple wedge.

 

 

Rose et L’amour

Rose et L'amour

Created by Kat Dunn, mixologist at The Lion in New York City (62 West 9th Street)

½ oz Parfait Amour

½ oz Pierre Ferand Ambre cognac

dash of Angostura bitters

Topped with brut champagne

Garnish with organic rose petals

 

And for “dessert”

The Frappe XO Extreme

 Frappe XO Extreme

1 oz Patrón XO Café Dark

1½ oz Patrón Anejo

½ oz chocolate syrup

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

1 scoop ice

Swirl the glass with chocolate syrup. Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass and serve.

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  • Crown Royal Regal Apple
  • Paton
  • Rosa Regale
  • The American Bar at The Stafford London
  • The Lion

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A Sweet and Sassy Valentine’s Treat
Happy Margarita Day!

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