Whether you are spending the night with your sweetie or out with your girls on the town, this conncoction is perfect way to kick off St. Valentine’s Day!
Spicy Strawberry Margarita
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It only felt natural to create a red colored cocktail, and with oranges being good for heart health…. I felt this was the way to go!
The “Heart” Stuff (like the Hard Stuff… get it?!)
Serves 3-4
*Inspired by Nerds & Nomsense
After whipping up some “homemade ginger ale” kits for Christmas gifts, I had a little extra syrup and wanted to put it to good use!
Gin-ger Fizz
Muddle cucumber in a cocktail shaker (you really want to release the juices). Add lime juice, gin and simple syrup. Shake thoroughly until chilled through. Strain into an low ball glass and top with club soda and an XL ice cube.
My sister came up with the best idea over the holidays – infuse alcohol with TEA! She bought this amazing, fruity tea and then let it steep in vodka overnight. The result? A delicious concoction that paired well with a little fruit juice and bubbly club soda!
Hibiscus Tea Cocktail
Combine vodka and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain over ice filled glass and finish with lime juice. Stir and enjoy.
Other tea infusion combinations that I think could be tasty:
I realized that the majority of my cocktails lately have been cider/apple based and I decided it was time to give it a mix-up. How do you take a summer fun drink and turn it into something holiday appropriate? Introduce the cranberry.
I am usually a little weary of cranberries… the tartness is usually a bit much for me, but when used to flavor a simple syrup (ie sweet), it was the perfect addition. Plus cranberries and mint pose a striking resemblance to holly!
Cranberry Christmas Mojito
