5 Special Cocktails To Try on any special occasion

Ready to get drunk on love? This special Day, kick up your romance a notch with these five incredible recipes that whisper ‘Amore.’

We’ve searched the world for drinks that scream passion, and if you happen to be single, grab your BFF and settle down for some inspired cocktails to warm your heart.

Whether you’re a lover of classic drinks or those made with snazzy new recipes, our guide will please the one – or ones – you love. And for all those who do not drink alcohol, we have something special just for you!

Here are our five cocktail recipes to help you feel lucky in love!

1.The Old Fashioned

There are many high-end bourbons to consider for your Old Fashioned, and one we can highly recommend is jack daniels gold. Leave it to it to create the most delicious bourbon drink ever, made in small batch charred oak barrels that launched the fine American company 250 years ago.

When you’re searching for the best, this cocktail is a clear winner. Here’s the official recipe.

Ingredients

1 ounce Bourbon
½ ounce simple syrup*
Two tablespoons of Bitters
1 Slice of Orange for your garnish

Instructions

Add your bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, and ice in a tall glass.
Don’t forget to add your orange slice, arranging it on the side of the glass.

*To make simple syrup, just add 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cool, and use. You can save the extra simple syrup for future use in your fridge.

2. Chocolate Martini

Special romantic day goes hand in hand with chocolate. So why not mix up a decadent, romantic chocolate drink?

The Chocolate Martini is like a sweet first kiss, surprising, memorable, and exciting. What sets this martini apart is that little extra piece of decadent chocolate attached to a toothpick in your drink that acts as a gift for your loved one.

Best of all, this chocolate martini requires only two ingredients: Chocolate Liqueur and Grand Marnier Liqueur. Here’s a simple recipe.

Ingredients

1 ounce of any chocolate liqueur
1 ounce of Creme de Cacao
1/2 ounce vanilla vodka
2 ounces of half-and-half chocolate syrup for rim
Small piece of chocolate for decoration

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail with ice and shake.
Don’t forget to add a piece of gourmet chocolate as your special treat!

3. Zero-Proof Potion of Love

Don’t drink alcohol? No problem!

Mocktails are also the potion of love. You can concoct delicious alcohol-free Mocktails for your special guest that will tantalize their taste buds.

Though you can mix up any number of Mocktails, we especially love this Mock-Pink Champagne.

To mix up your version, add equal parts ginger ale, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and a dash of orange juice in your glass.

Voila! You’re ready to toast your special day.

4. The Negroni

Italy is known for Amore, so why not enjoy the special night with one of the most legendary Italian cocktails ever invented? This memorable cocktail was created in 1919 by Count Negroni, who, like all Italians, loved his Campari.

The Negroni became an instant classic and is part of the very official International Bartending Association (IBA) list, which offers the exact recipe worldwide.

When you mix bitters with some gin, vermouth, and a slice of orange, you will experience that perfect yin and yang of a genius cocktail. This is a sophisticated cocktail that is extremely easy to create since all you have to do is mix them up in your favorite glass.

With only four ingredients and some ice, this lovely cocktail will become a year-round favorite!

Here’s the recipe.

Ingredients

1 oz. Campari
1 oz Gin
1 oz Vermouth
One slice orange

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a glass with ice.
Add a slice of orange and enjoy.

5. Meet Your Cocktail Kit

Sure, you can create a romantic cocktail kit if you love DIY, but why not splurge on yourself this year? Why not create a unique cocktail kit for vodka lovers, complete with your favorite vodka and some beautiful additions.

This is a gift that will live on past Day since your true love will have two lovely copper cups to enjoy plus all that extra vodka!

What You Need:

One bottle of your favorite vodka
Two copper cups, available online
Club Soda
Cranberry Juice
Wedge of Lemon
1 Wicker basket to wrap up with cellophane

Once you share this romantic gift, it’s beyond easy to make a fantastic Day Cocktail. Arrange your items in a wicker basket and wrap them with clear cellophane for the perfect finish!

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