This Valentine’s Day, imbibers can toast to every type of love with a pink cocktail in hand (because who said Barbiecore was over?). From an intimate dinner with a partner, Galentine’s Day soirées with the besties, or an evening full of self-care (bubble bath and movie marathon, anyone?), we’ve rounded up a bevy of libations perfect for any type of celebration, courtesy of The Pathfinder Hemp and Root, the zero-proof elixir shaking up the beverage world, Tamworth Distilling, the rural New Hampshire distillery best known for its bold experimentation with local flora and fauna, and Tenango Rum, the brand-new, woman- and Latina-owned spirit.
Check out the cocktails below, from no- and low-ABV libations, perfectly pink sippers, and a riff on a classic cocktail!
- PF Negroni: Ever had a No-groni? Spoiler alert — it tastes just as good as the real thing.
- Cupid’s Arrow: Ditch the bouquet and chocolate, and opt for this floral, low-proof sipper instead (crop not included 😉).
- Damson Fizz: On Wednesdays (specifically Wednesday, February 14), we drink pink with Tamworth Garden Damson Plum Gin‘s beautiful, viva-magenta-hued signature serve.
- Damson Twist: Sweet, spicy, and herbaceous, this perfectly pink cocktail ticks all of the boxes for the perfect Valentine’s Day sipper.
- Ain’t Nobody’s Side Chick: Newly single? Try the age-old cure for any break-up: 1) Mix up this riff on the Sidecar, 2) Burn all remnants of your previous partner, and 3) Listen to Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill (trust us).
See the recipes below.
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PF Negroni
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. The Pathfinder Hemp and Root
- 1 oz. London Dry Gin
- 1 oz. Campari
Glassware: Rocks glass or fancy coupe
Garnish: Orange peel
Instructions: Pour all ingredients into mixing glass. Pour over large ice cube in rocks glass or fancy coupe. Enjoy!
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Cupid’s Arrow
Recipe courtesy of Lee Noble, Cocktail Specialist at Quaker City Mercantile
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. The Pathfinder Hemp and Root
- 1.5 oz. Tamworth Distilling Flora Gin (or non-alcoholic gin substitute)
- 2 oz. Chilled Hibiscus Tea*
- 1 dropper Bittermens Burlesque Bitters
- Top with 2 oz. Dry Sparkling Rosé (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Glassware: Collins
Instructions: Stir ingredients together over ice in Collins glass. Top with sparkling wine.
*Chilled hibiscus tea: Brew an 8 oz. cup of hibiscus tea. Chill it before using it in the cocktail to avoid unwanted ice melting. Makes 4 servings.
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Damson Fizz
Recipe courtesy of Lee Noble, Cocktail Specialist at Quaker City Mercantile
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Tamworth Garden Damson Plum Gin
- 1 oz. Lemon Juice
- .5 oz. Honey Syrup
- Splash of Dry Sparkling Wine
Glassware: Chilled rocks glass
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled rocks glass over ice.
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Damson Twist
Recipe courtesy of Lee Noble, Cocktail Specialist at Quaker City Mercantile
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. Tamworth Garden Damson Plum Gin
- 1 oz. Dry Vermouth
- 1 bar spoon Simple Syrup
- 4 dashes Dashfire Cardamom Bitters
Glassware: Chilled coupe
Garnish: Lemon peel
Instructions: Stir ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
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Ain’t Nobody’s Side Chick
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Tenango Rum
- .5 oz. Orange Liqueur
- .5 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Lemon Peel
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Lemon peel or wedge
Instructions: Combine ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon wedge or peel.
