Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes
Who’s in the mood to shake things up for Valentine’s Day? If you raised your hand, then you’ve come to the right place. Our Massachusetts Market Manager, Maeghan Phillips, has created some truly charming (and tasty) cocktail creations to give you and your loved one all the warm-and-fuzzies this Valentine’s Day.
Here are 5 cupid-inspired cocktails you can make from home to celebrate the occasion:
HEARTSPARKS
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Maple Cask Rum
- 1/2 oz Benedictine
- 1/2 oz Banana Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/4 oz Maple Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, then strain contents into a coupe glass and serve.
PX I MISS YOU
Ingredients:
- 2 oz PX Rum
- 1/2 oz Cardamom & Clove Syrup
- 2 dashes Rhubarb Bitters
Directions:
In a mixing glass, stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Strain contents over a large ice cube. Garnish with a clove-studded orange peel.
Adapted from a recipe by Neil Goldberg.
CHERRY BACI
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Revolution Rye
- 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao
- 1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
Directions:
In a mixing glass, stir all ingredients until well chilled. Strain contents into a coupe glass. Garnish with 2 cherries.
ESKIMO KISSES
Ingredients:
- 2.5 oz Bourbon Whiskey
- 1.5 oz Half & Half (or Oat Milk)
- 1/2 oz cane sugar syrup
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Directions:
Add mint to a shaker, and press with a muddler. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker, and shake with ice. Fine strain contents over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
LA LA LOVE YOU
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vanilla Rum
- 1.5 oz ChocoLat Delux
- 1/2 oz cane sugar syrup
- 2 strawberries
Directions:
Add strawberries to a shaker, and muddle them with sugar syrup. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker with ice. Fine strain contents into a large coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry.
Ready to make something special? Get to it! We’d love to see your creations on social—be sure to tag us @madriverdistillers.
Recipe content by Maeghan Phillips. Cocktail photos by Brandon Phillips. Edited by Brianne Lucas and published on February 1, 2022.
