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Cocktail, Uncategorized  /  February 14, 2016

V-Day Sips

by sharonrboone
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Whether you’re spending the day snuggling with your love, hanging out with your squad or pampering yourself, there’s a Valentine’s Day drink for you.

 


 

For those who believe every special day deserves bubbles

 

CIROC Champagne Cosmo

Ciroc Champagne Cosmo

1 oz. Ciroc Vodka
1 dash Grand Marnier
1½ oz. cranberry juice
½ oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. champagne
1 orange twist for garnish
Shake Ciroc, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, and lime over ice. Strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange twist

 

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The Heartbreaker

1 wild hibiscus flower
2 tsp. hibiscus syrup
Freixenet Cordon Negro Extra Dry Cava

Place one wild hibiscus flower in a glass. Add two teaspoons of hibiscus syrup. Pour chilled Freixenet over the flower. Fill to the top of the glass. Allow the flower to bloom & enjoy!


For women who prefer brown spirits and the men who love them

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Laphroaig Can-We-Elope Cocktail
Created by Tyson Buhler (New York, NY) 

1½ parts Laphroaig 10 Year Old
¾ parts cantaloupe juice
¾ parts lemon juice
½ part ginger syrup

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into coup glass.


For those who want a wow cocktail that’s easy to make

 

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Make Me Melt – STK LA

If you can get to STK LA for V-Day, order their Make Me Melt cocktail. For those who can’t, this is a straightforward drink to make for yourself, and your honey, at home.

1½ oz. Raspberry Vodka (Absolut or Stoli)
1½ oz. Orange Vodka (Absolut or Stoli)
1 oz. Chambord
1 oz. Sprite
1 orange peel
1 whole strawberry  In a mixing glass, muddle 1 whole strawberry. Add raspberry and orange vodka and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass and add Sprite. Top with Chambord and garnish with an orange peel.13_Bees_Holiday_Silo

Svedka’s Bee’s Holiday

2 oz. Svedka Mango Pineapple
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
¾ oz. honey
Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a honeycomb.

Tags

  • Cîroc
  • Freixenet
  • Laphroaig
  • STK LA
  • Svedka
  • Valentine's Day

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