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10 Valentine's Day Cocktails
The most romantic day of the year deserves drinks that are equally seductive in name and content. So we've gathered together 10 spirited drinks that will help you set the mood this Valentine's Day.
Impress your Valentine by mixing up one of these delightful drinks. And for more great ideas for drinks, dinner, dessert and special gifts from our Valentine’s Planner.
1. PURPLE PASSION
Ingredients:
- 2-3 oz grape juice
- 1-1/2 oz vodka
- Ginger Ale or club soda
Mixing instructions:
Mix vodka and grape juice with ice cubes in a Collins glass and fill with ginger ale or soda. Stir gently.
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2. I LOVE YOU
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz cream
- 1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz white crème de menthe
- Ice
- Nutmeg
Mixing instructions:
Mix the Irish cream liqueur and the orange liqueur and the single cream together with some ice in a shaker. Shake thoroughly, and pour into a cocktail glass. Pour white crème de menthe through the mixture to the bottom of the glass. Shake nutmeg over the top of the cocktail.
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3. CUPID'S ARROW
Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz grenadine
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- 3/4 oz vodka
- Ginger ale
- Lemon juice
Mixing instructions:
Fill glass with ice, pour ingredients over ice, add lemon juice and stir. Top off with ginger ale.
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4. WHISPER OF A KISS
Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz apricot brandy
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1-1/2 oz whisky
- 1 tsp grenadine
Mixing instructions:
Mix with cracked ice in a shaker or blender, strain, and serve in a chilled cocktail glass.
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5. GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
- 1 oz apricot brandy
- 1 oz cognac or brandy
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 oz port
- 1 tsp sugar syrup or to taste
- Pinch cinnamon
- Lemon peel
Mixing instructions:
Mix all ingredients, except lemon peel and ground cinnamon, with cracked ice in a shaker or blender and pour into a chilled wine goblet. Twist lemon peel over drink and drop into glass.
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