Romantic Cocktails for Two

This Valentine’s Day find love at first sip with seductive libations from the “Classic and Vintage Artisanal Spirits Portfolio.” Following are several love-themed cocktails from Averna Amaro, Armagnac Casterede, G’Vine Gin, Rhum J.M, Sombra Mezcal and Tuthilltown Spirits which are the ideal way to celebrate with your sweetheart.agave_kiss_happy_ever_after.jpgAgave Kiss

  • 2 oz Sombra
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz St. Germain
  • 1 bar spoon of agave nectar
  • 3 cucumber slices

Method: Add the cucumber slices, citrus and agave nectar to a mixing glass and muddle. Add spirits then ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Happily Ever After

  • 1 3/4oz Rhum J.M. Blanc
  • 3/4 oz Cynar
  • 3/4oz Cherry Heering
  • 1/4 oz Averna
  • 2 Dash Rhubarb Bitters
  • 1 Dash Whiskey Barrel Bitters

Method: Combine all ingredients except bitters into an ice filled shaker. Shake and Strain into an crushed ice filled cocktail glass, drop bitters into glass and stir.

G_spot_Mescal_Passion.jpgG’Spot

  • 1.5 oz G’Vine Floraison Gin
  • .5 oz Chambord
  • .25 oz Simple Syrup
  • .25 oz fresh lime juice
  • .75 lemon juice

Method: Combine all ingredients in a glass mixing pint. Stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

Mezcal Passion

  • 1½ oz Sombra
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz passion fruit puree
  • 3 muddled cucumber slices
  • 1 bar spoon of agave nectar
  • 1 oz House Ginger Beer

Method: Add the lime, agave nectar and cucumber slices to a mixing glass, then muddle Add the rest of the ingredients, then ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice .Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a pinch of ground chili

love_potion_be_mine_mojito.jpgLove Potion

  • 1 oz Rhum J.M Gold
  • 1 oz Clement Creole Shrubb
  • .75 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz grapefruit juice

Method: Build in an old fashioned glass over ice old fashioned. Garnish with a twist of lemon.

Be Mine Mojito

  • 1.5 oz G’Vine Nouaison Gin
  • .5 oz Simple Syrup
  • .5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3 mint sprigs

Method: Combine all ingredients in a shaker.Shake well. Strain into a highball glass. Garnish: mint sprig