Roses are red, violets are blue—this Valentine’s Day we have some delicious cocktails for you! With Valentine’s Day coming up quickly, Olmeca Altos, Pernod Absinthe, Pinnacle, and Frangelico have created the loveliest cocktails. Whether spending the night in, out with their loved one or going out on the town with friends, these love potions are sure to keep everyone in “good spirits” throughout the weekend.
Altos Reposado Romance
2 parts Altos Reposado
0.5 part freshly squeezed lime juice
0.5 part Agave Syrup
4 Chunks of Pineapple
3 Raspberries
3 Raspberries & Lime Wedge
Muddle & build up
Altos Lolita
2 parts Altos Plata
.25 part lime juice
2 parts pomegranate juice
3 parts lemonade
Orange bitters
Build in a highball over ice, and stir. Garnish over a lemon wedge.
Pernod Absinthe Maiden’s Blush
1½ parts of Pernod Absinthe
1½ parts of Plymouth Gin
½ parts of sugar syrup (2 parts sugar – 1 part water)
½ parts of fresh lemon juice
½ parts of water
4 raspberries
Shake and double strain all ingredients into a small rock glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
Pomp Fizz
Created by Zachary Taylor, Dirty Water
1.5 oz Patrón Reposado
.75 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Cinnamon Syrup*
1 heaping bar spoon of Pomegranate Seeds
Prosecco
Build in shaker, adding tequila, juice, syrup, seeds and then ice. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a champagne flute. Top with Prosecco and then drop a bar spoon of pomegranate seeds into the drink. Add 1 dash of angostura bitters to float on top.
*Cinnamon Syrup
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
2 sticks Canela (Mexican cinnamon), broken into pieces
Combine sugar, water and cinnamon in a sauce pan over medium heat and simmer until sugar is completely dissolved and a prominent cinnamon flavor develops. Transfer to a glass jar and Let cool. Store in refrigerator up to one month.
Frangelico Fizz
1 part Frangelico
½ part SKYY Vodka
1 part lemon juice
½ part egg white
¼ part peach liquor
¼ part grapefruit juice
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Vigorously shake all ingredients. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit juice.
Mr. Frangelico
1 part Frangelico
1 part dark rum
¼ part orgeat syrup
Shake all ingredients and serve in a martini glass.
The Pinnacle Flirty Fizz is Pinnacle’s Valentine’s Day cocktail—perfectly romantic and simple.
Pinnacle Flirty Fizz
1 part Pinnacle Original Vodka
2 parts Lemon-Lime Soda
Splash of Cranberry Juice
Mix over ice and share with your true love.
Always Remember to Drink Responsibly!