Sunday, January 8, 2012

Valentine's Day Cocktails

Planning a romantic dinner this Valentine's Day? Great drinks can compliment your meal and give you a chance to impress with your cocktail skills. Champagne makes an appearance in many of this drinks, as do many of the "love" foods like chocolate and strawberry.

Have fun with the cocktails you create with embellishments that fit the mood. Carve fruit into the heart shapes or garnish with chocolate covered strawberries or heart shaped cinnamon hearts. For dessert, try Forget Me Not Fudge.

More Valentine's Day Cocktails
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Agave Kiss

Agave Kiss Herradura Tequila CocktailPhoto Courtesy: Herradura Tequila
Love flavors: raspberry, chocolate, cream
A delectable, creamy cocktail comprised of tequila, creme de cacao, Chambord and cream, served up and garnished with a chocolate rim and raspberries.

Amarula & Eve

Amarula & Eve Cocktail - Amarula Cream LiqueurPhoto Courtesy: c Amarula Cream Liqueur

Love flavors: marula, lychee

Tempting? Yes! The Amarula & Eve is a delicious cocktail that mixes Amarula Cream with citrus, lychee, and grapefruit for an unbelievable delight.

Axis Kiss

Love flavors: almond, blackcurrant, Champagne
Lightly flavor Champagne with a dash or two of amaretto and blackcurrant liqueurs.

Besame (Kiss Me)

Love flavors: raspberry, Damiana herb (Agavero), passion fruit
Fruity and refreshing, a drink with muddled raspberries and lime topped with passion fruit juice and Agavero and Chambord liqueurs.

Berry Sweetheart

Love flavors: cranberry, honey
Non-alcoholic but full of sweetness, it's a mix of cranberry and apple juices with a little honey for sweetness.

Blushing Geisha

Blushing Geisha Cocktail - TY KU LiqueurPhoto Courtesy of: c TY KU Liqueur
Love flavors: TY KU, rose, pomegranate
This light cocktail places the aphrodisiac-filled TY KU liqueur with pomegranate juice and rose nectar.

Blushing Lady

Love flavors: pomegranate, pink grapefruit
A pink drink in a sugar-rimmed glass made of PAMA liqueur, vodka and pink grapefruit juice.

Brazilian Rose

Love flavors: guava
A cachaca cocktail with guava juice and triple sec that is elegantly garnished with a rose petal.

Champagne Cocktail

Love flavors: brandy, Champagne
A romantic classic, this cocktail combines brandy, bitters and Champagne with a dissolving sugar cube for spectacle.

Cherub's Cup

Cherub Cup Cocktail - St. Germain LiqueurPhoto Courtesy: c St. Germain Liqueur

Love flavors: elderflower, strawberry, champagne

The Cherub's Cup is an angelic twist on typical sparkling wine cocktails. You will fall in love with the St. Germain and Hendrick's background, while the strawberry is just a little bonus.


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