Valentine's Day Cocktails To Try

Growing up, my mom always made Valentine’s Day so special. We would go shopping and pick out cards and treats for school. She would let me pick out a cute outfit and decorate my hair with red and pink ribbons. I always like to keep the tradition going by celebrating Valentine’s Day and making it special for my loved ones and enjoying their company. Here few valentine’s day cocktail recipes to enjoy with family, gal pals, and significant others for this fun and festive day of love.
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Smokin Smooch

In a shaker muddle 7-8 Strawberries
Add ½ oz of lemon juice
Add 1 oz simple syrup
Add ½ oz of Tripel Sec
Add 1 ½ oz Mezcal
A dash of Angostura bitters
Shake then strain out all the liquid
Clean shaker then put the strained liquid back in
Add egg white from 1 egg and DRY shake*
Carefully add ice and shake vigorously
Pour over ice in a cocktail glass with a sugared rim
Garnish with strawberry
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*Dry shake means shake it with no ice. Hold the top tight!

The Crimson Clover

In a shaker, muddle 7-8 raspberries
Add ½ oz of lemon juice
Add 2 oz of Gin (I used Bombay)
Add 1 oz of simple syrup (If you like it sweeter, add ½ oz more)
Dry shake
Carefully remove top and scoop out most of the seeds
Add ice
Shake, shake, shake
Pour into a coupe glass and garnish with raspberries
CHEERS!

The Bourbon Sweetheart

In a shaker, muddle 4-5 strawberries
Add juice of 1 lime
Add 1 tablespoon of honey
Add 2 oz of bourbon (I used Bulleit)
Stir till honey dissolves
Add ice
Shake, shake, shake
Pour in rocks glass over ice
Float of ginger beer
Garnish with Strawberry and mint leaves
CHEERS!

Amanda Rae

Amanda Rae from Grayslake, Il has been in the bar business for almost 15 years. She enjoyed making cocktails for guests so must that she decided to make a business out of it. She has created an Instagram page called @boozy_barmaid_ where she shares all of her creative drinks and sells cocktail kits. Her dream is to one day write a recipe book. Growing up she was a huge movie buff and that has not changed. When she is not busy mixing up great drinks, you can find her hanging with her fiancé and dog watching movies.