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Romance in the air and a cocktail in hand
Whether it’s a bottle of Rose, a Kir, or a Hanky Panky Cocktail (yes, this is a real drink that dates back to the 1930s) it’s a tradition to enjoy a drink and soak in the evening. Whether you’re with the one you love, your favorite gal pals, or you’ve curled up in front of the TV to watch Love Actually for the umpteenth time, I’ve gathered a few of my favorite alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy this Valentine’s Day.
Pink Flamingo Brut Rosé
Can you imagine Valentine’s Day without Rosé? Frankly, neither can I. I recently discovered Pink Flamingo and it’s absolutely “Divine” (pun intended). This wine offers you a bit of the bubble with brightness and delicate pale salmon color. Yes, these very fine bubbles tickle the tongue, just the way you like it. Its scent is complex with beautiful floral notes of little white flowers and violet, with a hint of citrus.
Pink Flamingo Sparkling Rose is perfect to pair with fish and Mediterranean vegetables. Plus, this wine is biodiverse making it an even better choice for those that love each other and the environment.
Keep the celebration going with Domaines Royal de Jarras Pink Flamingo Tete de Cuvee Gris de Gris Rose! This Pink Flamingo Gris is a blend of Grey Grenache, Black Grenache, and Cinsault. Grapes used for this cuvee comes from old vines planted in the sand facing the Mediterranean Sea. You can see the beautiful pale and salmon color with light golden glints, smell the berry, peach, and apricot notes followed by an exotic fruit cocktail, and taste its fruity and fresh mouthfeel, salty notes with a mineral finish
FYI – Did you know that a lot of Pink Flamingos live in the Camargue region, in the south of France, along the Mediterranean Sea where these wines are grown? Yup, that’s how they decided to call their cuvees “Pink Flamingo” to honor the bird.
- Price: Under $20
Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye
Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye is a premium ready-to-drink craft cocktail inspired by the man himself–a hero, tailor, spy and drinksmith of the Revolutionary War era. This delicious Irish Old Fashioned is a special and unexpected 50:50 blend of Caribbean-aged rum and home-grown American rye whiskey mixed with fresh, organic ginger root and a splash of bitters. While simple in nature, Hercules Mulligan is perfectly savored right out of the bottle–on the rocks–while also proving to be one of the most mixable ready-to-drink products currently in the marketplace, making it a must-have for at-home imbibing and entertaining as well as for professional bartenders alike.
- Price: $38
- Learn More at: Hercules Mulligan
Scapegrace-A Black Gin
Intriguing, bewitching, beguiling, and utterly delicious, Scapegrace Black is the world’s first naturally black gin. The kicker? When mixed with tonic and/or citrus, Scapegrace Black goes from noir to light lavender and then to lovely lush blush color somewhat mimicking the Pantone color of the year–Viva Magenta. Made in New Zealand, it gets its color from a “unique collection of natural botanicals” including Aronia berry, saffron, pineapple, butterfly pea, and sweet potato. Each of the botanicals is distilled at a precise temperature in a specific sequence to make the drink black. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day celebration.
- Price: $80
- Learn More At: Scapegrace Distillery
Graham + Fisk‘s Wine-in-a-Can Valentine’s Day 8-Pack
Get your Valentine or Galentine a gift that’s way more fun than a bouquet of flowers. This Valentine’s Day 8-pack features 4 cans each of Graham + Fisk’s award-winning red and rosé with bubbles California wines. This is a great way to grab a can and head out to the beach or that concert on the green!
So, grab the gal pals because this wine was made by friends for friends.
- Price: $39.95
- Specials: $10 off your first purchase + free shipping with a $65+ order
- Available at: Graham + Fisk
Sommarøy Spirits
Sommarøy Spirits are premium lower-proof spirits named for a Norwegian island where the summer sun
never sets – a perfect place where darkness refuses to spoil the fun. These new low 55-proof (27.5%) ABV Vodka and Gin brand are unflavored, zero-carb, lower-calorie, and gluten-free, and crafted in small batches with legacy distilling techniques, giving it a smooth taste that you can enjoy neat, on the rocks, or mixed in your favorite cocktail.
It is a super new premium Vodka and Gin with lower proof so that couples or “Galentines” can enjoy their favorite cocktails but without the guilt or headache the next day! For couples or girlfriends looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a “school night” and not feel guilty or bad the next day and the luxury packaging makes it the PERFECT gift.
FYI – it just launched in 130 Whole Foods for those who have liquor departments at their grocery stores.
- Price: $28.99
- Available at: Whole Foods and OTHER LOCATIONS
Abstinence Spirits
Not drinking? You can still enjoy a cocktail when you start off your Valentine’s/Galentine’s dinner with a mocktail made with Abstinence Spirits! This new, award-winning line of premium distilled non-alcoholic botanical spirits and aperitifs recently became available in the U.S., after launching in South Africa in 2020. The brand’s distinct flavors and gorgeous artwork are inspired by the diverse flora of South Africa’s Cape Floral Kingdom.
- Price: prices vary
- Specials: Get 10% off your first order and free shipping over $50 (special available on Abstinence Spirits website only)
- Available at: Amazon.com and Abstinence Spirits
