Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in delightful drinks and create special moments with your loved ones. We have crafted a selection of sips and recipes that are sure to add a touch of magic to your celebration. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening or a fun gathering with friends, these cocktails and Breckenridge Spirits will make your Valentine’s Day truly special.
Elevation Passion with Breckenridge Vodka
This cocktail combines the smoothness of Breckenridge Vodka with the tangy sweetness of blood orange juice and passion fruit, creating a delightful balance of flavors for Valentine’s Day. Garnished with a slice of dried blood orange and pomegranate seeds, this drink is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Elevation Passion
1 -1/2 oz Breckenridge Vodka
1 oz Perfect Puree’s El Corazon (passion fruit, blood orange & pomegranate)
Top with sparkling water
Add Top two ingredients to a glass. Add crushed ice and sparkling water. Stir to incorporate.
Garnish: blood oranges & pomegranate seeds
Breckenridge Port Cask Finish
Whiskey has a new favorite pairing this Valentine’s Day and it’s Breckenridge Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey. The World’s Best Finished Bourbon needs no introduction. Our Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey gets its final grooming in Tawny Port Wine Barrels which is traditionally a dessert wine. This is one you might want to sip neat, on the rocks, or in an Obi-Wan Old Fashioned paired with an Amano Dark Raspberry Rose Dark Chocolate.
Obi-Wan Old Fashioned
2-1/2oz Breckenridge Port Cask Finish
1/4oz raw simple syrup*
2 dashes of barrel-aged bitters or Angostura Bitters
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain over large ice cube.
Garnish: Luxardo cherry, orange
*Raw simple syrup: 1 cup sugar in the raw, 1 cup water. Simmer until dissolved.
Change in the Weather with Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey
For those who prefer a richer, more robust flavor, the Change In The Weather cocktail is a perfect choice. This drink features the warm, caramel notes of Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, complemented by a hint of maple syrup and a dash of bitters. It’s a cozy and comforting cocktail that’s perfect for a chilly Valentine’s evening.
Change in the Weather
1-1/2 oz Breckenridge Bourbon
1 oz cinnamon, apple, cherry simple syrup*
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
Ginger ale
Shake top three ingredients with ice. Serve over ice and top with ginger ale.
Garnish: brandied cherries
*Cinnamon/apple/cherry simple syrup: on low heat add 4 cups apple juice and 2 cups frozen tart cherries. Muddle cherries as they thaw. Bring to medium heat and add two cups sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add 10 cinnamon sticks, turn off heat, cover and let rest two hours. Strain, bottle, and refrigerate.
The Flamingo
Infuse your Valentine’s Day with a taste of summer by enjoying the refreshing blend of Breckenridge Vodka, strawberry, and hibiscus. For an extra touch of romance, use the leftover strawberries to create delicious chocolate-covered strawberries. Delightful!
The Flamingo
1-1/2 oz Breckenridge Vodka
1 oz strawberry & hibiscus simple syrup*
Top with Fever Tree sparkling grapefruit
Add all ingredients over ice. Stir gently.
Garnish: strawberries
*Strawberry & hibiscus simple syrup: over low-medium heat add 16 oz fresh strawberries, 3 tablespoons dried hibiscus, 2 cup water, 1/2 cup raw sugar and 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener. While heating, muddle and then let it simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool and strain.
Solstice Spirit with Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey
With its smooth, well-rounded flavor and a touch of warmth, Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey is the ideal sipper for a cozy Valentine’s evening. Whether enjoyed neat or on the rocks, its complex profile and inviting aromas create a romantic atmosphere, making every sip a celebration of love and connection.
Solstice Spirit
2 oz Breckenridge Bourbon
1 oz tart cherry/vanilla bean/cinnamon/allspice syrup*
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
Shake all ingredients with ice. Serve over pebble ice.
Garnish: mint bouquet.
*Tart cherry/vanilla bean/cinnamon/allspice simple syrup: 0ver medium heat add 16 oz tart cherry juice, 16 oz sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste. Stir until dissolved. Add 1 cinnamon stick, 2 oz crushed allspice, 1 teaspoon cider vinegar. Stir and let rest for 6 hours. Strain and bottle.
E-Chair with Breckenridge Spiced Whiskey
Spice up the night with this delicious cocktail featuring Breckenridge Spiced Whiskey crafted with a seasonally inspired simple syrup.
E-Chair
1 oz Breckenridge Spiced Whiskey
½ oz ginger, apple cardamom syrup*
Top with Fever Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer
Build ingredients in Collins glass with ice. Slightly stir to incorporate.
Garnish: dehydrated blood orange slice
*Ginger, apple, cardamom syrup: over medium heat, add 1 cup unfiltered apple juice, 4 oz Sugar in the Raw, 1 oz crushed ginger and ½ oz muddled cardamom. Stir until sugar is dissolved, let cool, strain, bottle and refrigerate.
Sweater Weather with Breckenridge Espresso Vodka
End your Valentine’s Day on a high note with the Sweater Weather. This decadent drink combines the rich, bold flavors of Breckenridge Espresso Vodka with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and espresso. It’s the perfect after-dinner treat to sip and cozy in.
Sweater Weather
1-1/2 oz Breckenridge Espresso Vodka
1 oz Five Farms Irish Cream
1/2 oz Godiva chocolate liqueur
1 oz espresso
1 egg white (optional)
2 dashes orange bitters
Shake all ingredients with ice excluding the egg white. Remove ice. Add egg white and Hawthorne strainer spring. Shake again and strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish: orange zest and dark chocolate shavings
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Sexy Motor Oil – Limited-Edition Whiskey
There’s nothing more alluring than a rugged mechanic’s hand gripping a bottle of Sexy Motor Oil. This collaboration with our buddies at Breckenridge Brewery boasts rich flavors of cherry, caramel, and cinnamon. The aroma is reminiscent of a cherry cordial, with notes of sweet cream, white pepper, and chocolate. It’s the perfect Valentine’s gift for the man in your life.
Sexy Motor Oil will be released at the Breckenridge Distillery and Main Street Tasting Room in Breckenridge, CO Feb. 14, 2025. It is a limited-edition release whiskey that was aged in barrels that previously held Breckenridge Brewery’s Imperial Oatmeal Stout. Learn more.
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