VALENTINE’S DAY COCKTAILS

Valentine's Day Cocktails - Minted Orange and Strawberry Coolers

ENJOY THESE VALENTINE’S DAY COCKTAILS…

Whether you are planning a date night or a Galantine’s night with your gals night this Valentine’s Day, it is always a good idea to add a fun cocktail into the mix. In honor of the most romantic day of the year, here are three Valentine’s Day cocktails you will fall in love with. Cheers, to love and have a great Valentine’s Day!

Raspberry Rose Tequila Kombuchaimage source: Half Baked Harvest

RASPBERRY ROSE TEQUILA KOMBUCHA

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 fresh or frozen raspberries
  • juice of ½ a lemon
  • 2 ounces of silver tequila
  • 1-2 teaspoons rose water (optional)
  • 1 plain or ginger kombucha

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Muddle the raspberries, lemon juice, tequila, and rose water in a glass. Add ice, gently mix to combine.
  • Pour the kombucha over top, again gently stirring to combine. Enjoy!

MINTED ORANGE AND STRAWBERRY COOLERS

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 ½ cups fresh sliced strawberries
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups no pulp orange juice
  • 2 lemons, the juice from
  • 1 handful fresh rose petals (optional)
  • 1 cup vodka (optional)
  • sparkling water, for topping

Instructions:

  • In a bowl, combine 2 cups strawberries and mint leaves. Using a muddler (or even the end of a rolling pin), gently push the strawberries down until they release their juices and become mashed.
  • Strain the mix into a large pitcher. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and vodka, if using.
  • Stir in the rose petals and remaining 1/2 cup sliced strawberries. Serve or chill until ready to serve.
  • To serve, pour over ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish as desired with fresh mint, strawberries, and rose petals. Enjoy!

Valentine's Day Cocktails - Minted Orange and Strawberry Coolersimage source: Half Baked Harvest

Rose and Ginger Palomaimage source: Half Baked Harvest

ROSE AND GINGER PALOMA

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons rose water
  • gingerbeer, for topping

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Fill your glass halfway with ice. Add the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and rose water. Stir to combine and then top with ginger beer.
  • Garnish with fresh roses. Enjoy!

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