Whether your Valentine’s Day plans include a girls’ night in, a romantic candlelit dinner for two or a sappy-movie marathon, a festive libation will make a lovely addition. We asked our trusted bartender, Shane, to recommend a cocktail that captures the spirit of this special occasion. His pick is a pretty pink-and-red cocktail that’s easy to love: the Cherub’s Cup. Read on for the recipe!
CHERUB’S CUP
Ingredients:
- 1 part St. Germain elderflower liqueur
- 2 parts vodka or gin
- ¾ part fresh lemon juice
- 1 part muddled strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
- Brut rosé sparkling wine or champagne (we used Mumm Napa)
Bartender’s tip:
Like your sips sweet?
Add ¼ part simple syrup or sub lemonade for the lemon juice.
Like your sips sweet?
Add ¼ part simple syrup or sub lemonade for the lemon juice.
Directions:
- Add chopped strawberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
- Add all ingredients — except for the brut rosé — and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with a splash of your brut rosé of choice.
- Garnish with a strawberry, serve and enjoy.
Cheers!
The perfect complement to your cocktail: a little chocolate from your local shop. Thank you, DeBrand Fine Chocolates, for helping us celebrate!
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