Pucker up for Valentine’s Day with Pucker Vodka and have an EFFEN good time

Pucker February FlingIngredients:1 1⁄4 parts Pucker Vodka Citrus Squeeze1 part Lemon Juice1⁄2 part Simple Syrup1 1⁄4 parts Orange Juice4 dashes Orange Blossom Water4 dashes Orange BittersInstructions:Add all ingredients over ice to cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a coupe or martini glass.Pucker Crimson PoutIngredients:1 1⁄2 parts Pucker Vodka Cherry Tease4 Fresh Cherries (pitted)1 part Lemon Juice1 part Simple Syrup2 Basil Leaves (torn)Instructions:Add Fresh Cherries to cocktail shaker; muddle.Add all remaining ingredients to cocktail shaker.Shake, double strain and pour into a coupe glass.Pucker Cherry TemptressIngredients:3 parts Pucker Vodka Cherry Tease1 part Licor 43splash Creamsplash SodaInstructions:Add all ingredients over ice to cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a Collins glass.View the list »
Pucker up for Valentine’s Day with Pucker Vodka and have an EFFEN good time

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Whether you’re planning a romantic night in with that special someone, or going solo and hanging with your friends for Valentine’s Day, good cocktails will compliment your evening’s plans.

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The mixologists at Pucker Vodka and EFFEN Vodka have created the perfect cocktails, especially for Valentine’s Day, no matter how you intend to celebrate. Of course if you’re out to impress, you need to try out these delicious recipes ahead of time and always … drink responsibly.

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  • Pucker Cherry TemptressIngredients:3 parts Pucker Vodka Cherry Tease1 part Licor 43splash Creamsplash SodaInstructions:Add all ingredients over ice to cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a Collins glass.
  • Pucker Crimson PoutIngredients:1 1⁄2 parts Pucker Vodka Cherry Tease4 Fresh Cherries (pitted)1 part Lemon Juice1 part Simple Syrup2 Basil Leaves (torn)Instructions:Add Fresh Cherries to cocktail shaker; muddle.Add all remaining ingredients to cocktail shaker.Shake, double strain and pour into a coupe glass.
  • Pucker February FlingIngredients:1 1⁄4 parts Pucker Vodka Citrus Squeeze1 part Lemon Juice1⁄2 part Simple Syrup1 1⁄4 parts Orange Juice4 dashes Orange Blossom Water4 dashes Orange BittersInstructions:Add all ingredients over ice to cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a coupe or martini glass.
  • Pucker Cupid’s KissIngredients:1 1⁄2 parts Pucker Vodka Raspberry Rave2 parts Pomegranate Juicesplash Lime Juice3-4 dashes Orange Bitters1 part Lemon-Lime SodaInstructions:Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker over ice.Shake and pour into a rocks glass.
  • Pucker My Sassy ValentineIngredients:1 1⁄2 parts Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass1 Strawberry1 Raspberrydash Cherry Bitters1 part Soda2 parts Cranberry-Pomegranate JuiceInstructions:Add ice to the cocktail shaker.Muddle the Strawberry and Raspberry in cocktail shaker; add Cherry Bitters.Add in all remaining ingredients to cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a Collins glass.
  • EFFEN Toast of the TownIngredients:1 part EFFEN Black Cherry Vodka1/2 part Raspberry LiqueurChampagneMethod: In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients except champagne.  Strain into a fluted glass and top with champagne.
  • EFFEN Vodka First GlanceIngredients:1 1/2 parts EFFEN Vodka3/4 part Aperol3/4 part Grapefruit juice1/2 part Fresh Pomegranate juice1/2 part Lemon juice1/2 part Simple Syrup2 parts ProseccoMethod: Shake all except Prosecco with ice and strain into a wine glass filled ice cubes and Prosecco.  Garnish with a lemon twist or lemon wheel.
  • EFFEN Vodka Spicy RomanceIngredients:1 1/2 parts EFFEN Black Cherry Vodka3/4 part DeKuyper O3 Orange Liqueur3/4 part Fresh Pomegranate juice1/2 part Lime juice1/2 part Simple SyrupDash of Angostura Bitters or Fee Brothers Whiskey BittersMethod: Shake all with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.  For a little more romance, add a splash of Champagne.  Garnish with a thin sliced lime wheel floating on top.
  • EFFEN Chocolate Covered Black CherryIngredients:1 1⁄2 parts EFFEN Black Cherry Vodka3⁄4 part DeKuyper Crème de Cacao Dark3⁄4 part Half and Half1 teaspoon Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves1 dash Angostura BittersMethod: In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel and brandied cherries.
  • EFFEN Bitter TruthCreated by David Nepove - National President, U.S. Bartender’s GuildIngredients:1½ parts EFFEN Vodka2 dashes Jerry Thomas' The Bitter Truth Bitters (Or similar bitters such as Angostura Bitters)1 part Simple Syrup1 part Lemon Juice1½ parts Tonic WaterMethod: Add all ingredients, except tonic, to a cocktail shaker over ice and shake.  Strain and pour into a cocktail glass with ice.  Top with tonic water and garnish with a lemon wheel in the glass.
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Yvonne P. Mazzulo is a freelance writer whose work ranges from investigative journalism to industry policy procedure. Her works have appeared on The Women’s Network and Yahoo! Voices. Yvonne is a former board member of the International Women’s Alliance and a current member of the International...

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