Cocktail society: Valentine's cocktails

Dinner for two?

Bésame (Kiss Me)

Bésame, which translates to Kiss Me, is one of the best cocktails for romantic occasions. The ultra-smooth tequila liqueur called Agavero is the key to getting your date to pucker up. Known in Mexico for centuries as a potent aphrodisiac, the essence of the Damiana flower is infused into the tequila which itself is made from 100% blue agave.

Ingredients:

• 2 lime wedges
• 5-6 raspberries
• 2 measures Agavero
• Passion fruit juice
• Dash of Chambord

Instructions:

• Muddle limes and raspberries in a highball glass.
• Add Agavero.
• Top off with passion fruit juice.
• Add a splash of Chambord.
• Pour this mix into a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake well.
• Strain back into the highball glass.

Cherub’s Cup

The use of St. Germain is a must in the drink, and while the options for the other spirit are nice to plant the seed of customization, I would have to suggest going with Hendrick's Gin. The cucumber and rose of this particular gin is oh-so delightful with the elderflower and strawberry and an ideal match for the dry sparkling wine.

Ingredients:

• 1 measure St. Germain elderflower liqueur
• 2 measures vodka, citrus vodka, or Hendricks Gin
• 3/4 measure fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 measure sugar syrup
• 1 measure muddled strawberry
• Top with Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine
• Strawberry for garnish

Instructions:

• Shake and strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass.
• Top with Brut Rose or Brut Champagne.
• Garnish with a strawberry.

G-spot

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ measures G'Vine Floraison Gin
• 1/2 measure Chambord
• 1/4 measure sugar syrup
• 1/4 measure fresh lime juice
• 3/4 measure lemon juice

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a glass mixing pint glass.
• Stir well.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Agave Kiss

The original recipe here does call for silver, or blanco tequila but I prefer to use an aged one instead. The reposados and anejos add a caramel sweetness that goes perfectly with the cream for the ultimate sweetheart drinks.

Ingredients:

• 2 measures Herradura Tequila Silver
• 1 measure white creme de cacao
• 1 measure double cream
• 1/2 measure Chambord
• White chocolate flakes for rimming
• Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions:

• In a cocktail shaker with ice, add Herradura tequila, white crème de cacao, double cream and Chambord.
• Shake for 15 seconds.
• Pour into a chilled cocktail glass, rimmed with white chocolate, add a spear of fresh raspberries, and serve.

Raspberry Cosmopolitan

Leaving the romance theme slightly, here is a fruity concoction which I’m sure many of you are familiar with from Montey’s Rock Cafe. Admittedly this is included as a request, but it is still pink.

Ingredients:

• 1 measure of Citron Vodka
• 1 measure of Triple Sec
• 1 ½ measures of Cranberry Juice
• 6 Raspberries

Instructions:

• Gently muddle the Raspberries with the Vodka in the mixing tin, add the other ingredients and lots of ice, shake and fine strain.
• Pour
• Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with 3 raspberries.

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