Mix things up, literally!
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Regardless of your relationship status, Valentine's Day is a day that deserves a drink ... or two. So if you're the festive type or just trying to do something a little extra special for your partner (guys, this counts as "showing effort"), we've got just the thing for you—five Valentine's Day-inspired cocktails that'll set the mood better than bouquets and Barry White.
Sparkling Sangria Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of rosé
- 1.5 cups of seltzer
- 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup of vodka
- 1/4 cup of raspberry liqueur
- 1 cup of sliced strawberries
- 1 cup of raspberries
Combine ingredients into a large pitcher and chill for at least one hour.
Grapefruit Mimosa Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Pink sugar
- 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice
- 1 bottle of champagne
Dip the champagne glass in a bit of water to wet the rim then dip the glass in sugar. Combine ingredients in a glass.
The Honey Bee Recipe:
Ingredients:
- .75 oz Drambuie
- 3 dashes of walnut bitters
- Top off with Prosecco
Mix in a champagne flute.
Raspberry Chocolate Martini Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Chambord
- 1.5 oz Kahlua
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Raspberry for garnish
Combine all ingredients, except chocolate and raspberry, in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain, and serve chilled. Add garnish.
Love Potion Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 oz of Gin
- 1 oz of lime juice
- 1 oz of elderflower liqueur
- 1 bottle of Rosé
Combine all ingredients, except Rosé, in a shaker with ice. Strain, pour over ice, and top off with Rosé.
Unsure of your bartending skills? Always keep a bottle of prosecco or champagne handy no matter the occasion.
