Whether you’re single, dating or married, you shouldn’t spend Valentine’s Day without a cocktail in hand. To that end, here are two boozy drinks to enjoy with your sweetie — one that takes time to make. But the effort is worth it if it contributes to a romantic night, right?
Amour de Amatitán
1 1/2 oz. Blue Nectar Silver
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
3/4 oz. crème de cacao
2 dashes orange bitters
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe. Garnish with an lime peel.
— Blue Nectar Tequila
Everything Nice
2 oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka rose petal infusion (see below)
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. ginger simple syrup (see below)
Top with a splash of brut sparkling wine
Double strain fresh lemon juice to get rid of all the bitter pulp.
Add the rose petal-vodka infusion, the fresh lemon juice and the ginger simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, and strain into a coupe glass.
Top with a splash of brut sparkling wine. Garnish with a piece of candied ginger or a lemon twist.
Vodka and Rose Petal Infusion
1 cup red rose petals
1 liter Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Thoroughly wash the rose petals in water. Add to the Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Allow to sit in a cool place, away from direct sunlight for 5 to 7 days, giving it a good shake every day or so.
Strain the rose petals out of the bottle after 5 to 7 days, or when the mixture has reached the desired taste (and color).
Ginger Simple Syrup
1/2 cup ginger
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Peel fresh ginger and slice into thin rounds to end up with 1/2 to 3/4 cup.
Add the sugar, water and fresh ginger slices to a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and gently simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, strain into a jar and allow to cool completely.
— Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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