Luscious and Romantic Valentine’s Day Cocktails

Tuesday February 14, 2012

Looking for a luscious elixir for your special Valentine?

EFFEN Black Cherry makes a fabulous gift, offering a romantic twist on classic cocktails with its all natural flavor of black cherries accentuated with notes of vanilla. It's excellent served simply over ice - or in the cocktails listed below.

EFFEN� Vodka Spicy Romance

1 1/2 parts EFFEN� Black Cherry Vodka

3/4 parts DeKuyper O3 Orange Liqueur

3/4 parts Fresh Pomegranate juice

1/2 parts Lime juice

1/2 parts Simple Syrup

Dash of Angostura Bitters or Fee Brothers Whiskey Bitters

Method: Shake all with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. For a little more romance, add a splash of Champagne. Garnish with a thin sliced lime wheel floating on top.

EFFEN� Vodka First Glance

1 1/2 parts EFFEN� Vodka
3/4 parts Aperol
3/4 parts Grapefruit juice
1/2 parts Fresh Pomegranate juice
1/2 parts Lemon juice
1/2 parts Simple Syrup
2 parts Prosecco

Method: Shake all except Prosecco with ice and strain into a wine glass filled ice cubes and Prosecco. Garnish with a lemon twist or lemon wheel.

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