Valentines gifts for parents

Sweet flavors, sparkling wines, and flavorful drinks make up this selection of easy-to-mix cocktails that are great to share on valentines gifts for parents romantic evening. Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.

Have fun by embellishing your drinks with garnishes that fit the mood. Carve fruit into heart shapes, dip strawberries in chocolate, adorn glasses with candies, or add a single flower. The blushing rose is a sexy little cocktail. For a truly unique and delightful drink, try the figgy sparkler.

The recipe pairs figs and cranberries with vodka and prosecco. The brogue is a fine choice for whiskey lovers. It focuses on the contrast between a smooth single malt scotch and the delicate floral flavor of lavender. Continue to 5 of 15 below. Lychee is a lesser-known aphrodisiac, though the small Asian fruit can make a real splash in beverages. The red lotus is a simple drink of vodka, lychee liqueur, and cranberry juice. When a sweet, dreamy drink is on your mind, few can rival the floating on cloud nine recipe.

Madame Ruth’s love potion has nothing on this blend. The name says it all because bésame is Spanish for “kiss me. Its star ingredient is Agavero, a tequila-based liqueur flavored with the essence of the Damiana flower. Continue to 9 of 15 below. Enjoy the perfect pairing of bourbon and fresh strawberries in the Kentucky kiss. Warm and soothing, the café amore is a fantastic coffee drink. A classic from the 1930s, the hanky panky cocktail is a perfect fit for Valentine’s Day.

Continue to 13 of 15 below. The affogato is dessert and after-dinner coffee in a single glass. A simple mocktail that requires nothing more than white grape juice and sparkling water, this nonalcoholic recipe mimics the taste of sparkling wine. So sweet and innocent, the berry sweetheart is a pleasing nonalcoholic drink that mixes up quickly. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.