The Valentine’s Day it is the date on which many tend to go out and enjoy the moment together with their partner or special friends, but if your plans are to have a romantic evening at home or a meeting with the closest people, don’t forget that you can prepare some cocktails to liven up the atmosphere.
Although the main course of the dinner can be paired with a wine or sparkling wine, there are those who prefer varied flavors and choose the most famous recipes to replicate at home and become real bartenders.
In this note, Franco Cabachi, Britvic Brand Ambassador for Latin America, gives you some recipes so that you can enjoy this one to the fullest February 14.
1. Gin Red Tonic
A refreshing cocktail with sweet notes, thanks to the red fruits. If you don’t have blueberries, you can try raspberries or blackberries.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of your favorite gin
- Britvic Tonic Water
- Strawberries and blueberries as needed
- ice
Preparation:
- Lightly press the strawberries into the bottom of a Gin and Tonic glass.
- Serve in a glass with plenty of ice and gin.
- Complete with tonic water and decorate with strawberries and blueberries.
2. Red martini
Cocktail with citrus notes and sweets. Ideal to end the afternoon.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces of vodka
- Drops of lemon juice
- ½ ounce of orange juice
- Two and a half ounces of Cranberry Britvic
- ice
Preparation:
- Add all ingredients in a shaker.
- Mix well and serve in a Martini glass.
3. Gin and Tonic Citrus
Variant of the classic Gin and Tonic with different citrus alternatives. The idea is to play with your fruits to find the perfect flavor. Try to cut the skins and perfume the rim of the glass or add half a gaj of the fruit of choice in the glass.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz of gin
- Britvic Tonic Water
- Ice
- Garnish: Oranges, lemon, lime, tangerine or grapefruit
Preparation:
- Fill a glass Balón with ice.
- Pour the ingredients and stir.
- decorate
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