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Don’t fret, we’ve got Valentine’s Day cocktails made easy

No need to panic, there's still time to whip up some delicious drinks

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Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Spirits

With so many options for elaborate and beautiful Valentine’s Day drinks, we’ll forgive you if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. If you’re looking for a simple, classy option to celebrate tonight then there is always the classic standby: a nice bottle of Champagne or other sparkling wine. However, if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, then you can make delicious twists on classic drinks like a martini or hot chocolate. Starting with a drink you know you like makes it easier to experiment, so try out these recipes as a basis for your own drinks.

Bouquet of Flowers

Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Spirits

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce Thatcher’s Organic Hibiscus Liqueur
  • 1 ounce Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur
  • .5 ounces Licor 43
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice
  • .5 ounces lemon juice
  • 2 ounces champagne
  • Ice
  • Orange twist, garnish

Method:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add Thatcher’s Organic Hibiscus Liqueur, Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur, Licor 43, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  3. Shake the ingredients well for about 10-15 seconds to chill.
  4. Strain into a chilled champagne flute or coupe glass.
  5. Top with champagne.
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Tequila Martini

Tres Agaves Tequila

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 ounces Tres Agaves Tequila Blanco
  • .75 ounce vermouth
  • Half a lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Method:

  1. Add tequila, vermouth, lemon juice and bitters into a shaker
  2. Fill shaker with ice, then shake vigorously for 30 seconds
  3. Double strain and pour into a martini glass
  4. Garnish with lemon twist

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Spirits

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Heat milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan while stirring frequently until warm.
  2. Add chocolate chips and stir vigorously.
  3. Turn off the heat and add Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka and hazelnut syrup.
  4. Pour into a mug and serve.
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