Festive Pink Valen-Tinis

This Festive Pink Valen-Tinis recipe is the perfect way to add a touch of romance and sparkle to your Valentine's Day celebration. Easy to whip up, this delightful cocktail is ideal for impressing your loved one or simply treating yourself to a delicious and visually stunning drink.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings: 1 cocktail

Course: Cocktail, Drink

Cuisine: Valentine's Day

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1.5 ounces Vodka (or Gin for a slightly more botanical note)
1 ounce Raspberry Liqueur (like Chambord)
0.5 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 ounce Cranberry Juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
2-3 Fresh Raspberries for muddling and garnish
1 strip Orange Peel for garnish
Ice cubes
Optional Pink Sugar or Edible Glitter for rimming the glass
Optional Lime wedge for rimming the glass

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Muddler
Fine-mesh strainer
Martini glass or coupe glass
Shallow plate (for rimming)

Method

If you're aiming for that extra festive touch, prepare your cocktail glass. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your martini or coupe glass. Then, gently dip the rim into a shallow plate of pink sugar or edible glitter, ensuring an even coating. Set the prepared glass aside.
Optional Pink Sugar or Edible Glitter, Optional Lime wedge
In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add 2-3 fresh raspberries. Gently muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon. You want to break them down to release their juice and flavor, but avoid pulverizing them into a paste.
2-3 Fresh Raspberries
To the shaker with the muddled raspberries, add the vodka, raspberry liqueur, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice.
1.5 ounces Vodka, 1 ounce Raspberry Liqueur, 0.5 ounce Fresh Lime Juice, 0.5 ounce Cranberry Juice
Fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice cubes. This is crucial for chilling and diluting the drink properly.
Ice cubes
Securely close the lid of the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. You should feel the outside of the shaker become frosty. This ensures the drink is well-chilled and all the ingredients are properly combined.
Carefully strain the contents of the shaker through a fine-mesh strainer into your prepared cocktail glass. This will catch any small raspberry seeds or ice shards, ensuring a smooth drinking experience.
Gently twist a strip of orange peel over the drink to release its fragrant oils, then drop it into the cocktail or drape it over the rim. You can also add a fresh raspberry or two as a final decorative touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your Festive Pink Valen-Tinis!
1 strip Orange Peel, 2-3 Fresh Raspberries

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately. Pre-mix liquid components up to 24 hours in advance and store in the refrigerator.