Valentine’s Day Cocktail

Besides some of the obvious Valentine’s Day drinks like Champagne or a Pomegranate Martini here’s an unusual but delicious mix of liquids.

Tequila isn’t an obvious partner to sparkling wine, but put them together in this elegant, cocktail. Light and effervescent, the Divinity manages to stay on the dry side, even with the subtle, aromatic touch of fruits from the combination of pomegranate liqueur, rose nectar, and guarana-spiked Remy Martin Cognac. The final touch is a delicate gold-dusted rose petal.

Makes: 1 Cocktail

¾ ounce Partida Blanco tequila

¾ ounce Pama pomegranate liqueur

½ ounce Remy Red Liqueur

2½ ounces Sence rose nectar

1 ounce Asti Spumanti

To Assemble and Serve:

1 rose petal, dusted with 23 karat edible gold flakes

METHOD

In a shaker, combine tequila, pomegranate liqueur, Red liqueur, and rose nectar with ice.

Shake and strain into a champagne flute.

Top with Asti and gently stir. Garnish with rose petal.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day!