Top Romantic Cocktails for Valentine’s Day

There are those days when you are really in the dumps, and there is the day when the bluebird just will not stop singing in the trees in your backyard. It is the time of the year when the bluebirds are going to be out by the hordes, its Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day the fourteenth of February, is a perfect occasion to show off your skills with the cocktail shaker. Mixing the perfect drink involves a lot of knowledge, practice and of course the perfect ingredient. When you have all these along with world’s best quality alcohol from Avon, CO liquor store, you can get a perfect glass of cocktail as per your needs.

Valentine’s Day has always been special for many reasons. It is connected with the saint of love St.Valentine primarily and lovers all over the world look forward to greeting their patron saint who defied the Emperor Claudius for the sake of love. It is the time of the harvest , the time when spring is in the air. It brings romance in to the social circles and people look up to each other with tender feelings. Tradition has it that this is the time when the hearts of young men can be conquered, and the time when young maiden fall in love.

It is indeed celebration time. If there be love in the air, then the intoxication does not stop with the smitten but also spreads among those who stay to witness the scene. One would not be wrong in saying that sadness is a strong emotion. But love and liquor go beyond.

Try a few of the recipes first by yourself before you unleash it on your friends. The pleasure of mixing distilled beverages like gin, whiskey, vodka, tequila, rum or beer with a juice, fruit, honey, sauce, cream or milk, spices or liqueur in order to create a concoction that is delicious and invigorating belongs to the bartender.

He is the person who creates these delightful surprises that intoxicate and charm the senses. Time ceases to exist as it used to and the people who imbibe in the lovely creations tend to wander off into another delightful dimension that exists for those who appreciate cocktails

The range is as wide as it is exciting. Only a true connoisseur would really stop before he is overwhelmed by the drink. Fix, Daisy, Punch, Bishop, Cobbler, Shrub, Sling, Smash and Flip are some of the many creations that exist. This historical classification helps one to understand what one is drinking and thus develop a taste for it.

These cocktails are also classified according to the base spirit, or distilled beverage that makes up the drink. According to this we have in the Gin category, Gin Fizz, Gimlet, Old Etonian, Vesper Martini, Wolfram, Bloodhound and Martini. In the Whiskey category we would find Mint Julep, Bourbon Lancer, Four Horsemen, Three Wise men and Nixon. Popular in the Vodka class are Agent Orange, Harrogate Nights, Hi-fi, Vodka Sunrise, Moscow Mule, Bull Shot, Bloody Mary, Caesar, and Sex on the Beach. Rum drinkers would find the Bacardi, Planter’s Punch,Hurricane, Sundowner, Brass Monkey Daiquiris and Pina Colada delectable.

It is like the day has dawned after a long night. You choose the variety and the drink. Try beer for example. Cocktails made with beer are called beer cocktails. The names of some of them are mentioned here. Flaming Dr Pepper, Gose, Porchcrawler, U-Boot, Hangman’s Blood, and Irish car bomb. Cocktails made from brandy are Brandy Alexander, Incredible Hulk, Singapore Sling, Tom and Jerry, Paradise, Chicago cocktail,Brandy sour, horse’s neck French connection, Savoy, Corpse Reviver, Orgasm, B&B, Stinger and Paradise

Wine has its own share in the cocktail department. Wine or port is used to make these drinks, Golden Doublet, Ruby Dutchess, Savoy Affair, Moonwalk, Kir, Mimosa, Death in the Afternoon, Wine Cooler and Prince of Wales. There are those who prefer the drinks based on Tequila. Some of them are Bloody Aztec, Chupacabra, Paloma, Tequila Sunrise, Margarita, Long Island Iced Tea and Bananarita.

If love is an intoxication the wise man chooses the right drink to complement the situation. It is difficult to choose a cocktail because they are all so individualistic and have their characteristic flavor. Let us start with the people’s favorite the vodka.

Fast Olives Recipe

This is one way to get drunk fast. You may choose your vodka but the olive-pomegranate combo works best. For each serving you need 1 part Olive pomegranate Vodka and 1 part Energy Soda. Prepare a batch by mixing 6 Energy Soda with 6 parts of Vodka, you get to treat your friends also.

Blending cocktails

This is an art that is developed over time. You might start with the recommended proportions and then work your way towards the right balance. Add the ingredients and put it into the blender. Do not add too many fruits or syrup at the beginning. After you give the mix a whirl, check the consistency. It would be thick enough to add ice and if needed give another short burst on the blender. If it is watery, add the fruits and blend again. Like cooking , every person develops an attitude and a perspective with regard to blending. Be sure to avoid using carbonated beverages while blending .

Now it is time for the real action to begin. The Whiskey cocktails are for the guys who really hit it. If they are going to remember the day , they are going to remember the season. It is like the carnival that begins on the fourteenth of February.

Amber Moon: Ingredients are raw egg, tobacco sauce and whiskey. On could also substitute vodka for whiskey . It is a popular “pick-me-up” or a cure for those having a hangover. It is served in a highball glass. Crack one egg without breaking the yolk into a glass and put in 89 ml of whiskey.

Manhattan: This is an IBA cocktail. It has whiskey, bitters and sweet vermouth. The whiskeys include common whiskey, bourbon, Canadian whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey and blended whiskey . It is served in a cocktail glass. Garnishing used is usually cherry. It is served without ice. It is also served in a lowball glass an Old Fashioned Glass.

There are many variations to the cocktail. One is Rob Roy where scotch whiskey is used. A brandy Manhattan has brandy instead of rye. A southern Manhattan is prepared using Southern Comfort.There may be reasons and stories for these variations but the drink is named for one of the five boroughs of New York City. So all the stories are related to the local populace.

Tequila Cocktails

Everyone has had a Margarita or a Tequila Sunrise. But tequila cocktails are used often as a shooter

Margarita: This can be made in so many ways. it is a summer cocktail, so many people like to have it neat, on the rocks or even frozen. 1 1/2 ounce of tequila, 1/2 ounce of triple sec, 3 ounce sour mash, lime juice, lime wedge for garnish and salt or sugar on the rim. Pour the ingredients into the cocktail shaker and add ice cubes. Shake for a while. Use margarita glass and garnish with lime wedge.

Horny Bull: This is much better than a screwdriver mainly because it is simple. Pour Tequila into a highball glass and top it with orange juice and you are ready to go. Put a lot of ice in. You can add a lime wedge or add lemon juice to this but that is your choice.

Paloma: Add tequila to grape juice, mix in lime juice and soda. Ice is optional.

Tequila Sunrise: Tequila added to orange juice and grenadine is your drink. It is one of the most popular ones and you may add ice if required.