We have put together a list of the best valentine’s day cocktail recipes to help make the most of your lockdown-valentine’s day.
Although 2021 has already started showing hope that we will one day soon be able to return to a normal day to day life, it is safe to assume that most of us will be spending this valentine’s day safely in our homes. But, just because we aren’t allowed out, doesn’t mean that we are not able to have a fab evening in!
Other than being kind to your wallet, a romantic evening in is a great way to reconnect and not be too worried about having to restrain from engaging in a bit of PDA. That being said, just because its a lockdown-valentines day is no excuse to not go all in and make it special!
Be sure to make an effort, be it with a special meal, perhaps a living room picnic under fairy-lights or a romantic slow-dance by candlelight, make sure you show your loved one just what they mean to you this year. Plus, on a little more of a selfish note, who would mind a bit of escapism at this time?
No matter what your plans are, cocktails are not just a great addition, it is a must! So gents, don your finest suits and ladies slip into that sexy red dress, wheel out the drinks trolley and let our best valentine’s day cocktail recipes to help make the most of your lockdown-valentine’s day.
If rum doesn’t get the heart pumping, nothing will! With the incredibly delicious Love Me Tender Rum based cocktail recipe, you won’t need to exchange gifts other than just pouring each one another.
Love Me Tender Rum-Based Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 35 ml MOKO Rum 8 Years Old
- 15 ml Triple sec
- 15 ml Cranberry juice
- Cherries
Instructions
- Shake the MOKO Rum, triple sec and cranberry juice with ice
- Strain to a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with cherries.
Who of us doesn’t enjoy the kick that only tequila can offer? The You Were Never Lovelier Tequila-Based Cocktail is the perfect blend between the refreshing taste of rose water and tequila.
You Were Never Lovelier Tequila-Based Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 100 ml Goya Tequila
- 10 Fresh raspberries
- 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- ½ tbsp Rose water
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Cold water
Garnish
- Small rose bud or rose petals
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice and sugar to a cocktail glass.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add raspberries and rose water and gently muddle.
- Add ice, water and Goya Tequila.
- Stir and garnish with a small rose bud.
For those of us who are partial to a spicy kick, the Some Like It Hot Vodka Cocktail is the one of you! If curling up in front of the fire with something to warm the stomach is what you’re after, then this is the one for you!
Some Like it Hot Vodka Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 50 ml Snow Queen Organic Vodka
- 125 ml Tomato juice
- 20 ml Lemon juice
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes Tabasco
- Celery salt
- Black pepper
- Chilli flakes – Red chilli pepper optional
Instructions
- Add the vodka and lemon juice to a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Separately, mix the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, celery salt and black pepper (chilli flakes optional).
- Pour the savoury blend into your cocktail glass, stir well.
- Garnish with a red chilli pepper.
Ah, gin! The true love in most of our lives. We could tell you just how delicious the Love Me or Leave Cocktail is, but it has gin in it, so should we even bother?
Love Me or Leave Me Gin-Based Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 45ml Il Dottore Gin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon sugar syrup
- 3 strawberries, sliced
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- Add the gin to a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Add lime juice and sparkling water.
- Add strawberry slices and stir.