On Valentine’s Day, there's most to try and do. Choosing your partner’s favorite flowers, chocolates, jewellery and plenty of such special things that will make a perfect gift. A perfect evening date is after all on the cards with a pleasant meal and a good drink to celebrate the day of love. However, as Valentine’s Day could be a busy day and all restaurants and cafes are booked on priority why not stay in have a romantic night and a lovely meals with interesting cocktails that can be created at home. Just the proper ingredient, flavor, texture and an ideal combination for a drink can take your romantic night up a notch.
Popular mixologist and owner, Sidecar artisanal cocktail bar, Yangdup Lama shares 5 exclusive cocktail recipes that can be created at home.
1. Valentine Sparkle
Ingredients
Champagne/Sparkling wine 120ml, Fresh Strawberry puree 30ml Release Orange oils from a fresh orange peel
Method - Pour the champagne first in a champagne flute and then the fresh strawberry puree and stir gently. Finish with fresh orange oils.
2. Amora
Ingredients
Gin 50ml, orange liqueur 10ml, homemade cranberry puree 15ml, fresh lime juice 10ml, egg white 1 number
Method – Shaken and served over ice
3. Chocolate Bunny
Ingredients
Vodka 20ml, baileys 20ml, crème de cacao 20ml, fresh single cream 15ml
Method - Shaken and served straight
4. Sparkling Sangria
Ingredients
Sparkling Wine 150ml, passion fruit cordial 10ml, freshly squeezed orange juice 45ml, fresh chopped mixed fruits 3 tbsp
Method - Pour all ingredients into a chilled wine goblet. Gently stir and serve.
5. Cider Jack Cocktail
Ingredients
Bourbon whiskey 60ml, apple cider vinegar 30ml, fresh Apple juice 60ml, palm sugar cordial 10ml
Method – Shaken and served over ice
These cocktails are also available at SIDECAR Artisanal Cocktail Bar (M Block, GK 2) in New Delhi.