Valentine's Day Martinis

Kissable,The Kiss,Blushing Lady,Between the Sheets,Pink Passion

Feb 7, 2008 Angie Rayfield

There are martini variations for every occasion, and certainly a good dose of romance for Valentine's Day.

Kissable Martini

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  • 3/4 oz. Smirnoff Orange Vodka
  • 3/4 oz. white creme de cacao
  • 1.5 oz. milk

Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice, and shake to combine. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange zest and chocolate shavings.

The Kiss

  • 3/4 oz. chocolate-cherry liqueur
  • 3/4 oz. heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 oz. vodka

Mix all ingredients with ice in a shaker or blender. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a fresh strawberry.

Blushing Lady

  • 1 oz. pomegranate liqueur
  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. pink grapefruit juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake to combine. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with coarse sugar.

Between the Sheets

  • 1 oz. brandy
  • 1 oz. orange liqueur
  • 1 oz. light rum
  • dash of fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.

Pink Passion Martini

  • 1 oz. light rum
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 oz. pink lemonade
  • 1/4 oz. rose nectar
  • champagne

Mix all ingredients except champagne in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve garnished with rose petals.

Flirtini

  • 2 pieces fresh pineapple
  • 1/2 oz. orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. pineapple juice
  • 3 oz. champagne

Muddle the pineapple pieces and orange liqueur in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add the vodka and pineapple juice, and stire well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and top off with champagne. Serve garnished with a maraschino cherry.

Strawberry Kiss

To the purist, this cocktail bears no resemblance to a true martini, but it's sweet and light, perfect for a Valentine's Day flirtation.

  • 1 oz. Tequila Rose
  • 1/2 oz. light rum
  • 1 oz. chocolate liqueur
  • 1 oz. half and half

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve garnished with a fresh strawberry.

Sloetini

What better liqueur for a Valentine pink cocktail than the classic sloe gin? The use of equal parts dry and sweet vermouth make this a "perfect" drink.

  • 1 oz. sloe gin
  • 1/2 oz. dry vermouth
  • 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist, if desired.

Chocolate Martini

What would Valentine's Day be without a little chocolate?

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. chocolate liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. white creme de cacao
  • chocolate syrup

Drizzle chocolate syrup in a chilled cocktail glass and set aside. Combine vodka, chocolate liqueur and white creme de cacao in a shaker with ice, and shake well. Strain into the prepared cocktail glass. Add chocolate shavings to the top for an additional garnish.

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