Must Mix: Valentine’s Day Cocktails
By Vicki Cruz
Whether you are seeking to make this Valentine’s Day a day filled with romance or whether you are simply planning a Valentine’s Day in with your friends, Chilled has your cocktail menu covered.
From romantic cocktails, to easy-to-mix, to simple wine and Champagne ideas, you can celebrate with that special someone or celebrate being single by mixing up one of the below cocktails. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Rose Royale
Courtesy of Dan Marohnic of The Laundry Room, Las Vegas
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. London Dry Gin
- 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz. Rose Syrup
- 1 Whole Egg White
- Float Dry Brut
- Rose Petals (for garnish)
Preparation: Combine all ingredients (sans Brut) in a mixing glass with ice, shake vigorously and strain. Top with Brut and garnish with rose petals.
Sex & Candy
Courtesy of Dan Marohnic of The Laundry Room, Las Vegas
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Coffee Liqueur
- 1/2 oz. Framboise
- 1 oz. Fresh Cream
- 3-5 Muddled Raspberries
- 2-3 Dashes Bitters
- Grated Cocoa & a Raspberry (for garnish)
Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, shake vigorously, strain and garnish.
CÎROC Love Me
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. CÎROC Red Berry
- 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
- 1 oz. Orange Juice
- 2 Raspberries
- 2 Blackberries
Preparation: Muddle Fruit. Add remaining ingredients, shake and strain into a glass. Garnish with raspberry and orange slice.
The CÎROC XOXO
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. CÎROC Vodka
- 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
Preparation: Combine ingredients and shake and strain into a glass.
STILLHOUSE’S Heartbreaker
Courtesy of Josh Curtis
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. STILLHOUSE Original Moonshine
- 4 Pressed Raspberries
- 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz. Agave
- 2 oz. Chilled Prosecco
- 2 Raspberries (for garnish)
Preparation: Muddle raspberries, add ingredients, shake over ice and strain into a flute. Top with Prosecco.
Love Potion
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Cascade Ice Pomegranate Berry
- 1 oz. Vodka
- Fresh Cherries (for garnish)
Preparation: Combine ingredients and pour into a Martini glass with ice. Garnish with cherries.
Passion Pucker-Up
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. Cascade Ice Black Raspberry
- 1 1/2 oz. Tequila
- Juice of 1 Lime Wedge
- Orange Wedge (for garnish)
Preparation: Pour Cascade Ice Black Raspberry and tequila over crushed ice into a mixer. Add the juice of a lime wedge and a handful of raspberries. Garnish with an orange wedge.
Blushing Sparkler
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. Cascade Ice Pink Grapefruit
- 1 oz. Whipped Vodka
- Juice of 1 Lemon Wedge
- Lemon Wedges (for garnish)
Preparation: Mix the Cascade Ice Pink Grapefruit, vodka and the juice of a lemon wedge in a mixer with a handful of ice. Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with lemon wedges.
Nothing says Valentine’s Day more romantically than a bottle of pink Champagne. PIPER-HEIDSIECK Rosé Sauvage (“sauvage” meaning “wild”) has a festive hot pink label on the outside, and an impressive deep pink hue in the glass. The palate consists of red fruit aromas reminiscent of strawberry jam, with a spice-tinged finish.
Whether you are seeking to make Valentine’s Day a sensual, seductive evening, or your significant other is a huge fan of the world-renowned series, Fifty Shades of Grey Wine is the perfect way to set the mood for your intimate night in. Varietals include Red Satin, a decadent blend of cherry, cocoa powder, creamy caramel and vanilla, and White Silk, which features floral aromas of lychee, honey and pear.