Whether it be in the colour or the unique coming together of a rare combination of ingredients, there are many romantic cocktail ideas out there. From some classic ingredients like Champagne and strawberries, to more novel ideas, we have included a list that has a wide enough variety to be certain there will be something to your date’s liking. Some might be more tongue in cheek than others, while a couple have rather provocative names that might seem presumptuous if the date takes place relatively early in a relationship. Of course, we have included none of the latter category here, but feel free to look one or two up on the internet, and see whether you can explain that it’s just the name of the cocktail and it in no way reflects on where you think the evening might lead.
As always, enjoy responsibly, even if that means having to spend the night rather than attempt the drive home. Then again, on Valentine’s Day, having to spend the night might not be the worst outcome possible.
Dos Amores
Dos Lunas Tequila adds fireworks to the traditional glass of champagne A splash of colour enhances the moment for ‘los dos amores’ (the two loves).
2 ounces Dos Lunas Silver Tequila
2 ounces Orange Flavoured Liqueur
2 ounces Pomegranate Juice
Chilled Champagne
Place Dos Lunas Silver Tequila, orange flavoured liqueur and pomegranate juice into a large cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain evenly between two champagne flutes. Top with chilled champagne. Stir gently.
Stoli Angel Elixir
1 oz Stoli Gala Applik
3 strawberries
Sprinkles of vanilla sugar
Rose Sparkling Dessert Wine
Muddle strawberries and vanilla sugar. Add Stoli Gala Applik, shake well and strain into a flute. Top with rose sparking dessert wine. Garnish with edible gold dust & pink aphrodisiac rose petal (optional)
Rainforest Romp
2 ounces VeeV Açaí Spirit
Ginger ale
Splash of pomegranate juice
Rose petal, for garnish
Build in an ice-filled rocks glass and stir well. Garnish with the rose petal.
One Good Pinch Punch
2 oz Flor de Cana seven year-aged rum
1 seedless Watermelon
One good pinch of Cayenne pepper
4 Sugar cubes
1 oz Lime juice
1 oz Club soda
Method: Dissolve the sugar cubes in 1 oz. of club soda. Add and muddle several 1-inch pieces of watermelon. Finally, add the rest of the ingredients one at a time and stir as added. Chill.
Sobieski Red Velvet
1 ½ oz Sobieski Vanilia Vodka
½ oz Blackberry puree
½ oz Dark Chocolate Liqueur
1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream
3 slices of muddled ginger
Crushed biscotti garnish
Add all of the ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a crushed biscotti rim.
Midnight Kiss
1 ½ parts 42BELOW Kiwi Flavoured Vodka
1 part Cointreau
Splash cranberry
Splash pineapple
1 lime wedge to garnish
Combine 42BELOW Kiwi Flavoured Vodka, liqueur and juices in a cocktail shaker, fill with ice. Shake vigorously, strain into a chilled Martini glass and squeeze in a wedge of lime.