1Pink bikini
Hannah HallThis gorgeous pink drink just screams *flirty vibes*, doesn't it?
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2Gimlet
Daniel HardingWhen it comes to cocktails, a gimlet is as easy as it gets. So, if you're a low-maintenance kind of lover, this one's for you.
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3Hibiscus margarita
Hannah HallUp your classic marg game by adding an easy homemade hibiscus syrup. The vibe is floral and fancy.
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4Pink squirrel
Hannah HallC'mon, with a name like that how could this not be an ideal bev for Valentine's Day?
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5Bramble
Hannah HallA bramble cocktail is a total classic, and the pink hue and fresh berry flavours make it ideal for Valentine's Day dipping.
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6Pink margarita
Provided by merchantWhat says Valentine's Day more than a pink drink?
Ingredients
Method
Add all ingredients except the soda in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with soda. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
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7Gordon’s Pink Paloma
Gordon'sMade in collaboration with Maya Jama, the Pink Paloma just shot straight to the top of our must-make list.
Ingredients
Method
Use a wedge of grapefruit to run across the rim of a coppa or highball glass. Roll the edge of the glass in a plate of flaked sea salt. Add Gordon's Premium Pink to the glass filled with ice. Top with Grapefruit Soda. Stir to mix, and garnish with pink grapefruit wedge. For Maya Jama’s twist: mix in 20ml sugar syrup and 10ml lime juice.
8Grand Spiced Margarita
Provided by distributorIt's pink, so it counts as Valentine's Day themed, right?
Ingredients
Method
Shake all of the ingredients over ice and strain into a coupe/margarita glass. To make citrus salt for the rim: sit citrus peels in salt for 24 hours to infuse the flavour.
9Clover Club
Bombay SapphireBombay Bramble is made with berry flavours of blackberries and raspberries, making it a go to spirit for our Valentine's Day drinks.
Ingredients
Method
Pop some cubed ice into your cocktail shaker, pour in the Bombay Bramble, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white in, shake hard and strain into a chilled coupette or martini glass.
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10Rose Petal Martini
LaniqueIf you're getting your Valentine a bunch of roses you might as well get them a drink that tastes like it too. Lanique Spirit of Rose is made from Attar of Rose aka an essence of rose, ensuring your cocktails taste incredibly floral.
Ingredients
- 25ml Lanique
- 25ml Gin
- 25ml Lychee Juice
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
- Edible rose petals
Method
Shake together all ingredients in your cocktail shaker with ice, strain into martini glass and top with edible rose petals.
11Neurita Paloma
Provided by distributorThis sounds SO refreshing.
Ingredients
Method
Place all ingredients in a high ball glass with ice. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit. You can use grapefruit soda as an alternative to fresh juice and soda, if you can find it.
12Citrus symphony
Provided by merchantWe love anything with a bit of spice, and this citrus symphony is no exception.
Ingredients:
- 25ml Opihr London Dry Gin
- 25ml Saint Germain Liqueur
- 25ml lime juice
- 10ml orange syrup (recommend Monin)
- tonic water, to top up
- dried orange wheel, to garnish
Method:
Add all ingredients to a shaker, and shake over ice. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Top with tonic water and garnish with a dried orange wheel.
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13Passoã Punch
PassoaIf you're hosting a Galentine's Party this year, a punch style drink is an easy get ready ahead of time drink. So you can spend more time with your pals, and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- One part Passoã
- Two parts rosé wine
- Orange slices and fresh berries
Method
Measure out your quantities, add all to a pitcher/jug with some ice, mix together and add fruit and keep in jug until you need to serve.
14Rose Clover Club
Silent PoolA floral twist on a classic cocktail (which is, you guessed it, pink for good measure!)
Ingredients
- 35ml Silent Pool Gin Classic
- 15ml Dry vermouth
- 25ml Lemon
- 25ml Egg white or vegan alternative
- 10ml Raspberries syrup
- 5ml Sugar
Method
Pour all ingredients in a shaker without ice and shake vigorously to form a foam. Open the shaker, add ice and shake again for a few seconds to cool down the liquid. Double strain in a coupette or Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with a fresh Rose Petal, dried rose powder or dried rose buds.
15Gin raspberry martini
Provided by merchantThe perfect pink twist on the classic gin martini.
Ingredients
- 75ml The Botanist Gin
- 15ml Fino Sherry
- 15ml Raspberry honey water (made from 250ml honey mixed with 250ml freshly boiled water, and 250g raspberries. Shake well and leave for four hours.)
- Garnish: fresh raspberries
Method
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for a minimum of 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass of your choice..Garnish with fresh raspberries
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16Aromatic garden
Provided by merchantWho knew a drink could look romantic.
Ingredients
- 40ml Opihr Aromatic Bitters Gin
- 15ml sweet vermouth
- 75ml cloudy apple juice
- 10ml pomegranate syrup or grenadine
- 3 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters
- mint leaf and nutmeg, to garnish
Method:
Shake all ingredients over ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with one mint leaf and a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg.
17188 fashioned
Provided by merchantAn old fashioned with a twist.
Ingredients
- 60ml METAXA 12 Stars
- 10ml honey syrup
- 3 dashes bitters
- orange and lemon zest, to garnish
Method
Prepare a lowball glass by putting a big piece of ice into it. In a separate glass, stir all the ingredients with more ice, before pouring into your lowball. Garnish with orange and lemon zest.
18French martini
Tipsy PandaThis recipe from The Tipsy Panda is the perfect mix of simple method and fancy result.
Ingredients
- 50ml vodka
- 25ml Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
- 12.5ml raspberry syrup
- 3-4 fresh raspberries (+3 to garnish)
- 50ml pineapple juice
Method
Muddle 3-4 fresh raspberries in a cocktail shaker along with the vodka, Chambord, raspberry syrup, and pineapple juice. Add ice to the shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Stick a cocktail stick through three raspberries and place on the drink to serve.
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19Mezcran kick
El Recuerdo MezcalNeed something to spice up your V-Day plans? This Mezcran Kick will certainly do the trick.
Ingredients
- 30ml El Recuerdo Mezcal
- 30ml lime juice
- 30ml cranberry juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- 10 coriander leaves
- 1 fresh jalapeno chilli
Method
Muddle the coriander leaves and approx half an inch of the chilli in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, the mezcal, lime juice, cranberry juice, the simple syrup and shake well. Double strain into a tumbler glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of chilli if you're feeling brave.
20Pink negroni
AntilleanWe love a negroni, especially when it's pink like this recipe from London restaurant Atillean.
Ingredients:
- 25ml pink gin
- 15ml rose vermouth, or sweet white vermouth
- 10ml Aperol
- wedge of pink grapefruit and a basil leaf, to garnish
Method:
Combine the pink gin, vermouth and Aperol in a tumbler with a small handful of ice. Stir until the outside of the glass feels cold. Then garnish with a wedge of pink grapefruit and a basil leaf, if you're feeling extra fancy.
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