Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and romance with your significant other, and what better way to do that than with a cozy night in, complete with delicious cocktails? Whether you're a seasoned bartender or just starting out, these easy-to-make cocktails are the perfect addition to your Valentine's Day celebration.
Champagne Cocktail
One of the simplest yet most elegant cocktails to make is the classic Champagne Cocktail. All you need is a sugar cube, a few dashes of bitters, and a flute of Champagne. Soak the sugar cube in bitters and drop it into the flute, then top it off with Champagne. The result is a beautifully balanced cocktail that's both sweet and bitter.
Ingredients:
- Champagne or Prosecco
- Sugar cube
- Angostura bitters
- Orange zest
- Maraschino cherry
Instructions:
- Fill a Champagne flute with Champagne or Prosecco.
- Place a sugar cube in the bottom of the flute.
- Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the sugar cube.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove a long strip of orange zest and twist it over the drink to release the oil.
- Drop the orange zest into the drink and add a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Old Fashioned
Another classic cocktail that's perfect for Valentine's Day is the Old Fashioned. This classic drink features whiskey, bitters, and a hint of sweetness, making it the perfect choice for a cozy night in. To make it, muddle a sugar cube with a few dashes of bitters and a splash of water, then add the whiskey and garnish with a zest of orange.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bourbon or Rye whiskey
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Orange zest
Instructions:
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Add 2 oz of Bourbon or Rye whiskey.
- Stir in 1 tsp of simple syrup and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove a long strip of orange zest and twist it over the drink to release the oil.
- Drop the orange zest into the drink.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Strawberry Daiquiri
For a fruity and refreshing option, try the Strawberry Daiquiri. This sweet and simple cocktail is made with fresh strawberries, rum, sugar, and lime juice. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender and serve in a chilled glass, garnished with a fresh strawberry.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 5 fresh strawberries
- Ice
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine 2 oz rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz simple syrup, and 5 fresh strawberries.
- Add a handful of ice to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Spicy Margarita
Finally, for a cocktail that's a bit more adventurous, try the Spicy Margarita. This twist on the classic margarita features tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and a touch of heat from chili powder and jalapeno. Shake all the ingredients together with ice and serve in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Dash of Tabasco sauce
- Salt for rim
- Ice
Instructions:
- Wet the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip the rim into salt to create a salted rim.
- In a shaker, combine 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz simple syrup, and a dash of Tabasco sauce.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker.
- Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cozy Up in Fashion
These Valentine's Day cocktails are easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in with your significant other. Whether you prefer a classic Champagne Cocktail or a spicy Spicy Margarita, these drinks are sure to set the mood for a romantic evening.
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