Valentine’s Day is a holiday to get creative in showing your admiration and love. What better way to do that than mixing it up literally with a few exotic and erotic cocktails made from Lucid Absinthe, Russian Standard Vodka, 
Camus Cognac and Flor de Caña rum?
Below are a few great cocktail recipes for toasting Valentine’s Day at home – including “His & Her” cocktails for every relationship stage. Whether you are looking for love, toasting a budding relationship, up for a casual fling, or savoring a long-time romance, we have the perfect ‘love potion’ for them.
Looking For Someone New
On the prowl this Valentine’s Day? Keep things wild and mysterious by enjoying one of the following cocktails, made with Lucid Absinthe. Not only are they delicious, these drinks double as clever conversation starters. Didn’t know Lucid was the brand responsible for lifting the absinthe ban back in 2007? We bet that cute guy or girl you’ve been chatting with didn’t either. Happy hunting!
For Him:
Absinthe Attraction
1.5 oz Lucid Absinthe
2 oz Russian Standard Vodka
For Her:
Violet Femme
1 oz Lucid Absinthe
1 oz Raspberry Liqueur
1 oz Lemonade or sour mix
2 oz Ginger Ale
1 Lemon Wedge
Toasting A New Relationship
There are few things as exciting as the start of a new relationship but when those butterflies hit and your knees start to shake, calm your nerves with one of the following cocktails. The secret ingredient here is Russia’s number one premium vodka, the always smooth Russian Standard. Take a sip, relax and drink in all that budding romance.
For Him:
Standard Bleu
2 oz Russian Standard
Splash of Dry Vermouth
Splash of olive brine
Shake ingredients gently over ice.
Strain and serve in a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with bleu cheese olives
For Her:
Russian Romance
1.5 oz Russian Standard Vodka
Splash of lemon juice
2 oz Pomegranate Juice
Garnish with a mint leaf or a lemon twist
Casual Fling
Sometimes all you want is a little lovin’. If you find yourself with a casual fling this Valentine’s Day, keep things light and sexy – like the French do – with CAMUS Cognac. Sensuous, sweet and satisfying, these cocktails are sure to leave you wanting more.
For Him:
2 oz. CAMUS Borderies XO
Served neat or on the rocks
For Her:
Perfect Pear Sidecar
1 oz. CAMUS VSOP
1 oz. Xantè pear spirit
¼ oz fresh lemon juice
Splash of pineapple juice
Savoring a Long Romance
For those celebrating yet another February 14th in the arms of their longtime lover, spice things up with Flor de Caña rum, the pride of Nicaragua. Mix up one of the following drinks, toast your other half and watch the night heat up!
For Him:
Nica Libre
2 oz Flor de Caña 7 Year Grand Reserve Rum
4 oz Coca Cola
For Her:
Eternal Bliss
1 oz Flor de Caña 7 Year Rum
2 oz White Cranberry Juice
½ the juice of a fresh lemon
Long Lost Sparks
Sometimes we get so wrapped up with the hectic day-to-day, we barely have time for ourselves! This should never be the case—especially on Valentine’s Day. So this year, put the kids to bed early and pop open a bottle of Crémant d’Alsace, a sparkling French wine. Less than half the price of traditional Champagne, Crémant d’Alsace offers the same great quality! Refreshing, elegant, and crisp—these bubbles will bring back the sparks in any relationship!
Try Lucien Albrecht Brut or Lucien Albrecht Rosé.
