There are martini variations for every occasion, and certainly a good dose of romance for Valentine's Day.
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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.
Mix all ingredients with ice in a shaker or blender. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake to combine. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with coarse sugar.
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.
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.
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.
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.
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve garnished with a fresh strawberry.
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.
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist, if desired.
What would Valentine's Day be without a little chocolate?
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.