Valentines Day Cocktail Suggestions

I thought with Valentines Day coming up, it would be fun to think about some cocktails that would embrace the romantic spirit of the holiday. Here are a few of my favorites, but I would love to hear what you guys like as well.

Negroni
Portions:
-2 oz of Bulldog Gin (my favorite)
-1 oz of Bitters
-1 oz of Sweet Red Vermouth
-Orange slice for garnish
Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice and garnish with the orange.

French 75
Portions:
-1 oz Bulldog Gin
-1 tsp. of Superfine sugar
-1/2 oz of Lemon Juice
-2 oz of Champagne (chilled)
-Maraschino cherry for garnish
Directions: Shake all ingredients in a glass, minus the champagne. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Top with the champagne. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Cherub's Cup
Portions:
1 part St. Germain
2 parts Vodka or Gin
3/4 part Lemon juice
1/4 part Simple syrup
1 part Muddled strawberries
Top with Brut Rose Sparkling Wine
Directions: Shake and strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass. Top with the sparkling wine and garnish with a strawberry.
 

Blood Orange Mimosas
Portions:
1 bottle of Prosecco
1/12 cups of Fresh Blood Orange juice
1 tablespoon of Super-fine granulated sugar
2 tablespoons of Grand Marnier
Directions: Combine orange juice, sugar and orange liquer in a large measuring cup and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate till chilled. To serve, pour mixture into the bottom of Champagne glasses and slowly top-off with ice cold Prosecco.