Consider the Riviera Rose, a charming bauble of a drink made with Hendrick’s Gin. To make, combine 2 ounces Hendrick’s, 1 ounce Giffard Pamplemousse grapefruit liqueur, a half-ounce apricot liqueur, 1 ounce fresh lime juice and one egg white. Dry shake first to emulsify the egg white. Once you have a froth, add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a dried or fresh flower.
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The Riviera Rose cocktail recipe uses Hendrick’s Gin and apricot liqueur.
ILLUSTRATION: ELVA RAMIREZ
Stay in the holiday spirit by making pink-tinted drinks, such as the Hummingbird Martini. To start, add 1 cup of fresh raspberries to 2 ounces Botanist Gin. Set aside to infuse, about 15 minutes. Strain away the berries, then add gin to a mixing glass filled with 1 ounce dry vermouth, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Stir until well chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with raspberries.
The Hummingbird Martini features raspberry-infused Botanist Gin.
ILLUSTRATION: ELVA RAMIREZ
If you’re looking for a floral take on the margarita, try your hand at the Honey Rose Margarita. Featuring a swirl of Cointreau and rose water, this is a fresh take on the summer classic.
To make, combine 2 ounces blanco tequila (such as Volcan de Mi Tierra), 1 ounce Cointreau, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, a half ounce honey water and two dashes of rose water in a tin filled with ice. Shake to combine, then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh or dried rose petals.
The Honey Rose Margarita with honey water.
ILLUSTRATION: ELVA RAMIREZ
What’s Valentine’s Day without a touch of bubbles? At Magic Hour Rooftop in New York, Nikki McCutcheon created the Berry Bubbly, which carries a hint of berries and a float of bubbles.
To make the Berry Bubbly, combine 1 ounce Belvedere Wild Berry, a quarter-ounce each of agave nectar, Combier Framboise liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Shake with ice to combine, then strain into a wine glass. Top with chilled Moet Ice and a raspberry skewer.
The Berry Bubbly at Magic Hour in NYC.
ILLUSTRATION: ELVA RAMIREZ
Gin’s inherent floral notes makes it a popular Valentine’s Day cocktail option.
The Pink Lady, made with Monkey 47, leans into the spirit’s bright botanicals with an assist from apple brandy. To make this pink sip, combine 1 ounce Monkey 47 with a half ounce each of apple brandy, fresh lemon juice and grenadine, plus one egg white. Shake vigorously in a tin until frothy. Add ice and shake again, then strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
The Pink Lady cocktail with Monkey 47 gin and apple brandy.
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