Love in a time of cocktails
Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year. I’ve got some dreamy drinks that will make your V-day turn up fun, but still on time for your Monday morning Zoom meetings! Whether it’s a special date night or a cosy night in, pregame drinks create the perfect vibe for an unforgettable night! Have fun with your garnishes by carving fruit into heart shapes, dip strawberries in chocolate, adorn glasses with candies, or add a single flower — it’s romance in a glass.
What would Valentine’s be without a little fizz?
Love potion #1 — Chambord Royale @chambordliqueur #Makethemomentmanifique — Pro tip: Soak your fruit garnishes in Chambord ahead of time for an added boost of berry flavour. All you need is 10 ml of Chambord liqueur and any fizz you fancy — Champagne or Prosecco. Finish with your Chambord-soaked raspberry.
Ginger and Jasmine Cocktail @ santamargheritawines
Muddle 8 slices of fresh ginger with simple syrup (¾ cup). Add room temperature jasmine tea (6 oz), lemon juice (1.5 oz) and vodka (3 oz). Strain over a glass and add a generous splash of sparkling rosé on top. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Campari Tonic #Redpassion @ campari
Simplicity is key. All it takes is a touch of tonic water to make an irresistible cocktail. This cocktail is 50% Campari and 50% tonic water. Less is more.
Luxe Margarita @cointreauindulge
This margarita is for celebrating the unconventional. Those who want to try a different spin on the original margarita should try this. It’s sure to surprise, impress and delight. Combine Cointreau (30 ml), Reposado Tequila (50 ml), fresh lime juice (20 ml), and 3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Top off with Champagne. Garnish with a rose petal.
Strawberry Crush @liquor
Forget crush; this has turned into a full-blown love affair. In a shaker, muddle to a juicy pulp 3 strawberries,
3 mint sprigs, freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime, and simple syrup.
Pour (unstrained) into a tall
Collins glass. Fill with crushed ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with additional strawberry and mint sprig! If strawberries aren’t your
Strawberry Crush