Today is the day Cupid puts away his bow and arrows and whips out his cocktail apps and recipes. It’s time for him to relax. If you haven’t had the time to throw together your quick cocktail list for two, here are a few tempting ideas for your perusal.
Head over Heels
1 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
1 oz. Orange Liqueur
1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
¼ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
¼ oz. Rum
Method: Rub the rim of a martini glass with a lemon wedge, then dip it powdered sugar. Set aside. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake well. Gently strain into the sugar-rimmed martini glass. Please visit Crystal Head Vodka for more recipes.
Berry Pear by Shaun the Bartender. Shaun Daugherty never ceases to please. You can watch Shaun whip up this little beauty at the link here and visit Shaun’s site here.
Ingredients
- Cointreau
- Vodka
- Maraschino liqueur
- Soda
- Pear
- Raspberry
- Simple Syrup
Sidecar Cocktail with Tangerine by White on Rice Couple. Sometimes keeping the flavors fresh and giving an old fave a new twist is what keeps things hopping in a relationship. Why not take that philosophy to your cuisine and cocktails as well?
- 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz. Fresh Tangerine Juice
- 1 1/2 oz. Bourbon (a nice small-batch bourbon preferred)
- 3/4 oz. Triple Sec
For method and other fantastic recipes, visit White on Rice Couple.
I’m a week late, but with cocktails like this any time is good!