Romance is in the air with these cocktails perfect for setting the mood of a romantic evening on Valentine’s Day. Pair these cocktails with dinner or enjoy a happy hour at home before dinner.
Any missing ingredients from your bar are available at the Decatur Package Store!
The Rosey
- 1.5 oz Gin
- .75 lemon juice
- .75 simple syrup
- 2-3 muddled strawberries
- Bar spoon of rose water
Step 1. Muddle 2-3 strawberries, rose water, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker tin.
Step 2. Add gin and ice and shake thoroughly—double strain into a martini glass.
Step 3. Garnish with a sliced strawberry.
Chocolat
- 2 oz Cognac
- 4 dashes Cocoa Bitters
- Absinthe-soaked sugar cube
- Splash of water
Step 1. Add the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
Step 2. Pour over a large, single ice cube.
Recipes by Nathan DeWitt who tends bar at The Subway Speakeasy in Decatur.