Valentine’s Day: Drinkity Drinks
For the girlies who drink… Cocktails <3
Whether you're toasting with a loved one, having a cozy solo night, or hosting a Galentine’s Day party, the right drink can set the perfect mood. From romantic cocktails to refreshing mocktails.
Love Potion Cocktail (Not my recipe)
Link: Love Potion Cocktail - A Full Living
This enchanting cocktail is perfect for setting the mood and impressing your guests (or yourself!).
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces Empress Elderflower Rose Gin (or any gin)
- 1.5 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce Chambord (or any raspberry liqueur)
- Ice for the cocktail shaker
- Edible rose buds and dry ice for garnish
In a cocktail shaker filled about halfway with ice, combine 1.5 ounces of cranberry juice, ½ ounce of lemon juice, 1 ounce of raspberry liqueur, and 1.5 ounces of gin.
Secure the lid on the shaker and give it a vigorous shake for about 15-20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
Strain the mixture into a glass, double straining if necessary to ensure no ice enters the glass. Garnish with optional edible rosebuds.
(Optional) If using dry ice, using tongs, carefully drop a small piece of dry ice into the glass. Wait for the smoke effect to diminish completely and the dry ice to fully dissolve before drinking. (DO NOT INGEST OR TOUCH DRY ICE!) Serve and enjoy safely!
Strawberry Daiquiri (Not my recipe)
Link: Best Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe - Kippi at Home
What says "Valentine's Day" more than strawberries?
Ingredients
- 4 cups Frozen Strawberries
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries
- Juice of 1 Lime & Lime for garnish
- 4 ounces White Rum
- 5 ounces Simple Syrup
Chill a cocktail glass.
Add frozen strawberries, fresh strawberries, simple syrup, white rum, and lime juice to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a strawberry and/or wheel of lime.
For the girlies who don’t… Mocktails <3
Sparkling Rose Lemonade
The floral notes from the rose water make this lemonade feel light and refreshing.
Ingredients (adjust to taste)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Rose water
- Honey or simple syrup
- Cold water
- Ice
- Lemon slices and rose petals for garnish (optional)
1. In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice, rose water, honey/simple syrup, and cold water.
2. Stir well and pour into glasses filled with ice.
3. Garnish with lemon slices and edible rose petals for a beautiful touch.
Cherry Fizz Mocktail (adjust to taste)
This fizzy, fruity drink is the perfect way to toast without any alcohol.. with a cherry on top!
Ingredients
- Cherry juice
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Lime juice
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
1. Pour cherry juice and lime juice into a glass filled with ice.
2. Top with club soda or sparkling water for that bubbly fizz.
3. Stir gently and garnish with a maraschino cherry on top.
Whether you prefer a mocktail or a cocktail, these Valentine’s Day drinks will add a special touch to your day. Drink them by yourself, with your partner, or with your besties. It’s all about enjoying the moment and toasting to love, in all its forms.
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