Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for a cozy, intimate dinner date with your special someone. While many couples opt for bars or fancy restaurants, why not bring that same romantic vibe into your own home? It’s a great chance to surprise your partner with something special or even cook together for a memorable experience.
If you’ve already planned everything—from the table setting to a well-thought-out menu, complete with appetizers and desserts—don’t overlook the drinks! A good beverage can elevate the entire meal, so put your mixology skills to the test and impress your date with drinks that set the mood just right.
Hibiscus flower lemonade
Ingredients:-
2 hibiscus flowers
15 ml lemon juice
Cardamom powder
Honey
Method:-
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil then add the dried hibiscus flowers to the boiling water and reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep for an additional 10 minutes to enhance the flavour. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the hibiscus infusion into a pitcher, discarding the flowers. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey while the hibiscus tea is still warm. Mix well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Add a pinch of cardamom to the mixture. Stir well to combine the flavours.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until completely chilled.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled hibiscus cooler over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness.
Pomegranate Sangria
Ingredients:-
60 ml white rum
60 ml orange juice
20 ml pomegranate syrup
10 ml lime juice
10 ml cinnamon syrup
Slice of orange (Garnish)
Method:-
Add white rum, orange juice, pomegranate syrup, lime juice, and cinnamon syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
Shake well for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled wine glass with ice altogether.
Garnish with a slice of orange.
Smoked Refreshing
Jaisalmeri Lemonade
Ingredients:-
1 Lemon (juiced)
1 tbsp Honey or Sugar
1 Glass Chilled Water
Ice Cubes
1 Cinnamon Stick (for smoking)
Mint Leaves (optional)
Lemon Slice (for garnish)
Method:-
Light one end of the cinnamon stick with a lighter, blow out the flame and place the smoking stick inside the glass for a few seconds.
In a separate glass, mix lemon juice and honey (or sugar) until dissolved.
Add ice cubes to the smoked glass, pour in the lemonade, and mix well.
Add a lemon slice and mint leaves for a refreshing finish.
Cuda coffee
Ingredients:-
30 ml brewed & chilled coffee (preferably strong, like espresso or cold brew)
45 ml Sri Lankan arak (or a similar rum if unavailable)
1 kopi leaf (optional, for garnish)
Fresh coconut
Ice cubes
Method:-
Brew the coffee and allow it to cool.
In a cocktail shaker, add the Sri Lankan arak, and chilled coffee
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds.
Strain into a chilled glass
Float a kopi leaf on top and garnish with fresh coconut for an aromatic finishing touch.
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