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
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
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
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
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.
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.
