We’ve gone back into the archives and revamped a few faves to make these Valentine’s Day cocktails perfect for romance.
Recipe: Grand Monaco
This recipe is reminiscent of that New Years’ toast. Direct from the creator’s of Grand Marnier® and Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne, this is the perfect cocktail for toasting to love!
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 oz. Grand Marnier® Raspberry Peach
3 ½ oz. Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne
Preparation
Pour the Grand Marnier® Raspberry Peach into a champagne flute. Top off with Veuve Clicquot. Enjoy responsibly.
Recipe: The Angel of Love
Makes 2 cocktails
This cocktail is a neat little variation on our Super Bowl Sunday cocktail we demonstrated live on FOX 43. Inspired by celebrity mixologist Alex Ott, I’ve spiced it up a bit to quench cupid’s thirst
Ingredients:
Ginger Sugar to rim glass
Rosebuds and Petals, to garnish
2 ounces (1/4 cup) (ginger) Snap® Liqueur, OR 2 ounces (1/4 cup) ginger ale
1 ounce (about 1/8 cup) blackberry liqueur (optional)
2 ounces (1/4 cup) cherry infused vodka
Generous splash of cranberry juice
Dry sparkling wine OR club soda
Preparation:
Combine ginger liqueur, blackberry liqueur (if using), infused vodka and cranberry juice over ice. Stir. Pour into a Ginger Sugar rimmed martini glass. Add sparkling wine or club soda floater and garnish with a rose petal.
Recipe: Spiced Bourbon
Makes 1 cocktail
Try this recipe for instant home-made “spiced moonshine”. Warming and delicious to sip on a winter’s night, this just might be your perfect night cap on a cozy Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Ginger Sugar, to rim glass
2 ounces high quality bourbon
1 teaspoon honey
Preparation
Rim your glass with Ginger Sugar. Carefully pour honey into bottom of glass. Add bourbon. Add a few Star Anise, Cloves, and Allspice Berries. Add the Cinnamon Stick and carefully pour 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) very hot water directly over the spices to release aromatics. Swirl. Serve.