7 Potent Latin Cocktails for Valentine's Day
The "love day" is both a dreaded and anticipated occasion for singles and those who are happily attached respectively. Valentine's day is this month and regardless of whether you're spending it with a significant other or alone, a drink in hand is in order.
Here are 7 potent Latin cocktails you need to try for a romantic dinner date or an elaborate night in with friends:
1.) Pomegranate Cuba Libre
If you're a rum and coke type of person, this recipe from Beautiful Booze offers a fruity spin on a classic cocktail. While a Cuba Libre is simply rum, coke and lime, adding pomegranate juice adds more sweetness and a new way to enjoy this tasty drink.
2.) The pavan rouge
Red is usually the color associated with Valentine's day which makes this recipe from Latina.com perfect. Gin or vodka will work perfectly well with this drink. Whether you're happily attached or single, this drink will surely make the evening more enjoyable.
3.) Rose petal chilcano
Instead of giving roses or receiving one on the day, drink it instead. This recipe from The Latin Kitchen makes use of pisco that's infused with rose petals. It doesn't matter whether you're celebrating with a loved one or alone, anyone can enjoy this uniquely floral drink.
4.) Valentino's delight
This drink is named after Rudolph Valentino, one of Hollywood's most popular "Latino Lover" and its creamy delicious goodness is expected to steal your heart. This luscious drink recipe from HGTV looks like it would go well with chocolate covered fruit like strawberries.
5.) Cupid's broken arrow
Valentine's Day got you down? Don't worry, this drink is made especially with singles in mind. This recipe from Practically Functional is made with mango or plain vodka, cranberry juice, Triple Sec and lime juice. Use heart-themed stirrers and pierce some cherry on it for full-effect.
6.) Mandarin/tangerine mimosa
This recipe from Laylita is a variation of the classic sparkling orange mimosa cocktail. You can either have it with fresh mandarin juice and or orange liqueur. This fizzy drink goes well with appetizers or brunch. For those who can't wait to celebrate, why wait until the evening dinner when you can have mimosas earlier instead?
7.) Flaming cholo
For those who would like to have tropical-flavored cocktails despite the chill of February weather, this recipe from NBC Latino is perfect for you. Celebrate Valentine's day Tiki style and brace yourself as this drink is served "flaming."