February is a month of love, so why not indulge in some of the world's best cocktails? We've got you covered. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the most delicious and drinkable cocktails that will make your month extra special. You can also check our January feature for more cocktail inspiration!

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1. Campfire Old Fashioned 

On a cold winter's night, nothing beats curling up on the couch with some bourbon and marshmallows for company. This Campfire Old Fashioned cocktail has just enough sweetness to coat your tongue but not so much that it becomes sickly sweet. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Bourbon @freelandspirits
• ½ oz. Marshmallow simple syrup
• Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters @scrappysbitters
• Toasted Marshmallow (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine all ingredients.
2. Mix well until chilled.
3. Garnish with toasted marshmallows.

2. Tropical Fluff

The tropical flair of this delicious drink will have your taste buds dancing in delight! The perfect combination of Tropical Fluff starts with fresh pineapple juice, orange, and grapefruit for sour flavors before battling it out on top with Aperol. Finally, there's Jamaican rum to give you that strong hint. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Pineapple juice
• 1 oz. Orange juice
• ½ oz. Grapefruit juice
• ¾ oz. Aperol
• ½ oz. Jamaican rum
• ½ oz. Giffard Banane du Brésil

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Add 3-4 cubes and shake until you no longer hear the ice. 
3. Pour into a glass and garnish with a half wheel of orange with torched sugar.

3. Mezcal Grapefruit Julep

In the mood for a taste of Mexico? Try the Mezcal Grapefruit Julep cocktail! This stimulating drink from Raise the Bar @raise_the_bar_ist features quality spirit, fresh citrus, and natural sugar. It's perfect as an alternative to traditional cocktails.

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Mezcal @ilegalmezcal
• 1 oz. Homemade grapefruit cordial
• ¼ oz. Campari
• ¾ oz. Lime juice
• A handful of fresh mint

Directions

1. Gently muddle fresh mint with cordial in the base of a julep tin or cocktail glass of your choice. 
2. Fill with crushed ice, and add mezcal. 
3. Stir and top with more crushed ice. 
4. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a grapefruit peel. Enjoy!

4. Strawberry Cilantro Margarita

Cilantro and strawberries are an excellent pair in this Strawberry Cilantro Margarita. In this cocktail, the fresh taste of cilantro complements the sweet burst of strawberries in your mouth when you bite into one, while also adding a little something special with its subtle aroma that's impossible to resist!

Ingredients

• 3 large Strawberries
• 4 sprigs of Cilantro
• 3 oz. Califino tequila
• ½ oz. Simple syrup
• 1 oz. Strawberry liqueur
• 1 oz. Lime juice

Directions

1. Muddle strawberries and cilantro in the lime juice. 
2. Add all ingredients and shake over ice. 
3. Pour over ice and garnish with strawberry and cilantro.

5. Blushing Señorita

The Blushing Señorita is the perfect drink to enjoy sipping while watching the gorgeous beach waves roll in. The taste of raspberries blends seamlessly with tequila, Cointreau, and lemon to create this lovely cocktail that will leave you feeling satisfied but not too heavy on your feet!

Ingredients

• Raspberry Agave
• Tequila
• Cointreau
• Lemon

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 
2. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass.

6. Bittersweet

Bittersweet is the divine drink for when you want to be surprised by something that tastes as good on your taste buds and has many different layers of flavor and texture all at once. The citrusy scent from blood orange shines through in addition to gin’s earthy flavors.

Ingredients

• Blood Orange
• 1.35 oz. Aperol
• 1.35 oz. Gin @malfygin
• 0.5 oz. Lemon juice
• 0.3 oz. Monin Blood Orange syrup
• Egg white
• Prosecco to top
• San Pellegrino, splash
• Floral collage, garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine all ingredients.
2. Mix well until chilled.
3. Top off with Prosecco and a dash of San Pellegrino. 
4. Garnish with floral collage. 

7. Lemongrass Matchatini

Lemongrass Matchatini is an outstanding drink for those looking to create their own unique cocktail experience. The subtle flavors of home-brewed green tea combine perfectly with its distinct aroma, making this spirit especially refreshing on warm days when you're feeling tired or lackluster from work!

Ingredients

• Home brewed Lemongrass Matcha green tea
• Absolut lime @absolutvodka
• Lillet Blanc
• Simple syrup
• Lemon juice
• Matcha white chocolate with lemongrass for garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine all ingredients.
2. Mix well until chilled.
3. Pour in a serving glass. 

8. Wine Not A G&T Shot

Wine Not A G&T Shot is a unique and exciting beverage. This cocktail by MariekeStrijbosch @mariekestrijbosch is made of red wine, fever tree tonic water mixed with Hendricks Gin that has been layered to give it an extra touch!

Ingredients

• Red wine
• Fever Tree tonic
• Hendricks Gin

Directions

1. In a highball glass, build up the drink by pouring the gin, tonic, and red wine in order. 
2. Garnish with a lime wedge.

9. La Tempête

You are invited to the La Tempête cocktail party! The assembling of this delectable drink is a delicately balanced blend between sweet and sour that will leave your taste buds refreshed. It has the perfect balance of flavors that will have you coming back for more!

Ingredients

• 1.35 oz. VSOP Cognac @deluze.cognac
• 0.67 oz. VSOP Rhum Agricole @rhumjmofficiel
• 0.67 oz. Passion Fruit Syrup (homemade and a little less sweet)
• 0.84 oz. Fresh lime juice
• 1 bar spoon Aronia Berry Liqueur (homemade)
• 1 pc. Orange wedge
• Orange wedge and brandied cherry for garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine all ingredients.
2. Mix well until chilled.
3. Pour in a serving glass.

10. Ginger And Citrus Rum Cooler

Whether you're a novice or an expert, this Ginger And Citrus Rum Cooler will have your taste buds tingling with delight. With its revitalizing citrus flavor and spicy kick from rum and ginger-it's hard not to enjoy every sip!

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Vanilla and Persian lime rum @oldjspicedrum 
• 1 bar spoon of @campariuk
• 0.67 oz. Simple syrup
• 2 oz. Fresh orange juice
• 2 oz. Fresh ruby grapefruit juice
• 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
• 10 Lemongrass and ginger cordial @bottlegreendrinks
• A few pieces of fresh ginger
• Spiced soda @stratfordsodas to top up

Directions

1. Muddle the ginger and lemon juice in your shaker. 
2. Add everything else except the soda and shake over ice for a good 30 seconds. 
3. Double strain into a glass.
4. Top up with the spiced soda.
5. Garnish with caramelized ginger, fresh mint, and dehydrated grapefruit and orange wheels.

Conclusion

Celebrate Valentine's Day with these romantic and delicious cocktails. These are some of the world’s best drinks, so go ahead, make them yours!

If you know someone who has the skills and passion for crafting cocktails, drop us a message at info@advancedmixology.com and get featured on our next monthly roundup.

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