Captivating cocktails shake up seductive sips for romantic evenings

Romantic evenings are more than just a fantasy written in the pages of a novel or captured on a screen. Although many people might dream of that picture perfect moment, seductive sips can turn even an ordinary moment into a toast to remember. Ready to shake up some captivating cocktails?

While many people have a preferred libation or a signature sipper, sometimes a particular occasion entices people to make a switch. Putting aside food and beverage flavor pairings, it could be a color, an ingredient, or just something different that can have people pouring these cocktails for a romantic evening.

From vodka to tequila to gin, there is an option that features almost every spirit. While color might be a uniting characteristic, there is something else even more similar. Each one seems to capture the idea that the beverage features a feeling of celebration, uniqueness, a willingness to make the event special.

Ready to sip on some captivating cocktails?

For vodka drinkers, the smooth spirit can embrace a variety of flavors. In this cocktail from Grey Goose, the slightly floral rose water paired with the herbal basil is intriguing. Without being too overpowering, the flavor is surprising, yet appealing. It could be a perfect aperitif for a sweet evening.

A Kiss From A Rose

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz GREY GOOSE Vodka
• ¾ oz Rose Water Simple Syrup
• ½ oz Lime Juice
• 2 oz Rose Champagne
• – Rose or Berry Sorbet
• – Basil Leaf

Method:

• Shake and strain over the center of rose or berry sorbet. Top with champagne. Garnish with a basil leaf.

For some people, they love big. Whether they fall hard or wanting the sweeping romantic moment, there is no middle ground. This strawberry cocktail has a surprise with the beet juice. Like a wonderful romantic affair, surprises keep the love moving forward.

The Big Love Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Cointreau
• 1.25 oz Vodka
• 1.25 oz Strawberry Shrub
• 0.5 Beet Juice
• 0.25 oz Lemon Juice

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a shaker full of ice
• Shake well until chilled
• Strain it and serve it in a coupette

Sometimes it is a vibrant color that captivates the eye. Even if there is a nod to the familiar, there is no way to turn away. For those who live by the flame, they know that it is too enticing to turn down.

A Passionate Affair

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz GREY GOOSE L’Orange
• 1 ½ oz Cranberry Juice
• ½ oz Passionfruit
• 6 Raspberries
• 1 tsp Simple Syrup
• ½ oz Lime Juice

Method:

• In a cocktail shaker, mix the seeds and pulp from half a passion fruit, add the other ingredients with plenty of ice and shake hard, strain through a fine sieve into a martini glass and garnish with raspberries

Sometimes it takes a moment, a turn, a simple conversation starter to begin the journey. This cocktail from Codigo 1530 opens the door to what is possible.

Conversation Starter

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Codigo 1530 Rosa
• 1.5 Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Orange Juice
• 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
• 0.25 oz Agave Nectar

Method:

• Add all ingredients to a shaker and add ice. Shake vigorously to get it really cold. Strain into a glass.

While flowers might be the gift that expresses a beautiful message, this NOLET’S Gin cocktail is a gift that keeps on giving. The floral awakens the palate and leaves people wanting more.

NOLET’S Silver English Rose

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin
• 2 Strawberries
• 0.5 oz. Rhubarb Syrup (1 c. Rhubarb, 1 c. Sugar, 1 c. Water simmered and cooled)
• 0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Donlin Blanc Vermouth
• 1 Egg White
• 3 Drops Bitters

Method:

• In a mixing tin, muddle the strawberries with syrup and lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients and shake well without ice. Fill with ice and shake again for 25 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.