The Brandy Alexander is a creamy classic dessert cocktail that blends brandy (or cognac) with crème de cacao, cream, and a garnish of freshly grated nutmeg. If you love chocolate or creamy drinks, the Brandy Alexander is for you! Like most cocktails, it’s origins are a bit hazy. There are a number of conflicting stories …
Tequila, raspberries, passionfruit, and vanilla come together in this vibrant, vermillion cocktail. If you enjoy margaritas and exotic flavors, give this tequila sour a try! I originally created this as a Valentine’s Day recipe, but it’s delicious enough to want to shake up any time of year. I love passion fruit for its intensely tart …
A crisp white Cosmopolitan for Valentine’s Day White cranberry juice is such a fun cocktail ingredient! I’ve been using it a lot in mocktail recipes these days (I’m pregnant atm, so the Moody other half, my husband Jeff, is the one taste-testing the boozy new recipes around here). White cranberry juice is crystal clear but …
A Valentine’s Day twist on a classic gin cocktail The Floradora is a classic gin cocktail made with raspberry syrup, lime juice, and ginger ale. It’s fruity, refreshing, and a very pretty pink, too! I’m not sure why the Floradora isn’t a better known gin cocktail because it’s delicious, easy on the eyes, and made …
You can’t go wrong with quality white rum, fresh muddled strawberries, and lime juice. Add some vanilla syrup, and you have one romantic daiquiri for Valentine’s Day! The daiquiri is a brilliant classic cocktail originating in Cuba and named for the town it was invented in. Although neon-colored, sugary, frozen versions are unfortunately what many …
Do you love Old Fashioneds? Try this Chocolate Cherry Cognac Old Fashioned this Valentine’s Day! This cocktail is for the imbiber with a preference for spirit-forward and smooth, with just a hint of classic Valentine’s Day flavors thanks to chocolate liqueur and cherry bitters. The chocolate liqueur chosen makes a big difference with the end …