Makin' It With Maren - Valentine's Day: "My Valentine" Cocktail

Makin' It With Maren

Valentine's Day Cocktail: "My Valentine"

by Maren Swanson

February 12th, 2013

Learn how to make this delicious mini martini treat for your Valentine!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I have created a special treat for you! Whether you are single, in love for the first time, in a serious relationship or married, the "My Valentine" cocktail is the perfect love elixir to get you in the mood for V Day. I wanted to make you something that is delicious, beautiful and sexy. I chose to make this drink in a mini martini glass so you get just the right amount of tangy and sweet in one drink.

This drink isn't overly complicated. You'll just need Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka, Hard Luck Candy "Red Fish" Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, Ice, Pixy Stick and Red Sugar (optional). If you really want to make an impression on your Valentine, add a rose petal garnish on top.

Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka

Hard Luck Candy "Red Fish" Vodka

Pineapple Juice

Pixy Stix & Red Sugar

To make this drink, follow the steps below. I promise that this drink will be a huge hit anyone this Valentine's Day!

"My Valentine" Cocktail:

2 oz Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka
1/2 oz Hard Luck Candy "Red Fish" Vodka
1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
Squeeze of 1 Lemon Wedge
Ice

Garnishes:
Rim: Pixy Stix
Rim: Red Sugar
Rose Petals

Layer ingredients in a glass or martini shaker (not garnishes). Add ice and shake well 3 to 4 times. Re-distribute mixed ingredients to a mini martini glass or tumbler with ice. Top with garnishes. Serve. Enjoy!

Rim of glass:
1. Pour out 6 packets of red Pixy Stix and red sugar on a small plate.
2. Take your lemon wedge and run it along the rim of the mini martini or glass and then gently twist the rim or the lemon-lined glass into the plate of pixy stix and red sugar to create a flavorful and festive rim for your glass.

My Valentine Cocktail by Maren Swanson

In my opinion, this Valentine's Day cocktail tastes like a strawberry cupcake - my favorite!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Cheers,

Maren