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3 Valentine's Day Cocktails for Two

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Three romantic cocktails for Valentine's Day: the Enigma, a shaken vodka sour with crème de cassis and grapefruit; Tito's for Two, vodka and orange liqueur with chilled hibiscus tea; and a bergamot spritz topped with sparkling rosé. Each recipe lists the measurements and the bottles to buy.

At a glance

  • Shaken: the Enigma (vodka, crème de cassis, grapefruit and lemon).
  • Stirred over ice: Tito's for Two (vodka, orange liqueur, hibiscus tea).
  • Bubbly: the bergamot spritz, topped with sparkling rosé.

1. The Enigma

The Enigma cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz crème de cassis, such as Guyot
  • 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup

Steps

  1. Add the vodka, crème de cassis, simple syrup and fruit juices to a shaker.
  2. Shake with ice.
  3. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Guyot Creme de Cassis (700ML) Front Bottle Shot
Guyot Creme de Cassis (700ML)
France ● Liqueurs & Cordials
  • 96 Wine
    Enthusiast
  • 94 Tasting
    Panel
Sold Out - was $34.00
Why we picked it

The crème de cassis this recipe calls for: Guyot Crème de Cassis, a blackcurrant liqueur (700ml bottle).

2. Tito's for Two

Tito's for Two cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz Grand Marnier or another orange liqueur
  • 3 oz hibiscus tea, chilled
  • 1 tsp simple syrup (optional)

Steps

  1. Add the vodka, orange liqueur and tea to a glass with ice.
  2. Stir, and add simple syrup to taste.

3. Bergamot Spritz

Bergamot spritz

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Pür Spirits Aperitivo Zamaro (or another bittersweet aperitivo)
  • 1 oz bergamot vodka
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Sparkling rosé, to top

Steps

  1. Add the aperitivo, bergamot vodka and lemon juice to a Champagne glass.
  2. Top with sparkling rosé.

Gruet Brut Rose Front Bottle Shot
Gruet Brut Rose
New Mexico, Other U.S. ● Sparkling Rosé
  • 94 James
    Suckling
  • 91 Wilfred
    Wong
  • 90 Tasting
    Panel
$21.97
$21.97
Why we picked it

A sparkling rosé to top the spritz: Gruet Brut Rosé, the same sparkling rosé used in our Thanksgiving pomegranate punch. The recipe was first written with Le Grand Courtage Brut Rosé.

Valentine's Day Cocktail Questions, Answered

What is a good Valentine's Day cocktail for two?

Tito's for Two: 1 1/2 oz vodka and 1 1/2 oz orange liqueur with 3 oz chilled hibiscus tea, over ice, sweetened to taste.

What is in an Enigma cocktail?

Vodka, crème de cassis, grapefruit and lemon juice and a little simple syrup, shaken and garnished with a lemon twist.

How do you make a bergamot spritz?

Combine 1 oz aperitivo, 1 oz bergamot vodka and the juice of half a lemon in a Champagne glass, then top with sparkling rosé.

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