Valentine's Day Cocktails: Our Fruity Recipes to Savor

Valentine's Day is no longer just a celebration reserved for couples. Today, it is also a wonderful opportunity to toast to what really matters: love, friendship, moments of complicity, and the pleasure of enjoying a good cocktail.

This year, whether you celebrate it one-on-one, with friends, or simply for pleasure, bet on passion fruit, a vibrant and intense ingredient, perfect for twisting the great classics or adding an exotic touch to your creations.

With the Concentrate to Dilute - The Fruit of Passion Passion by Alain Milliat, create refined, balanced, and easy-to-make cocktails. Discover four must-try recipes for a Valentine's Day marked by sharing and indulgence.

1. Sangria Passion: The Friendly Cocktail to Share

Sangria is THE festive cocktail par excellence! This revamped version, enhanced by the intensity of passion fruit, is ideal for a group aperitif.

Ingredients:

• 10 cl of Concentrate to Dilute - The Passion Fruit
• 75 cl of dry white wine (Chardonnay type)
• 50 cl of Pineapple Juice Alain Milliat
• 20 cl of Ready to Drink Ginger Alain Milliat
• 11 cl of Brandy
• 1 lemon cut into wedges
• 1 orange cut into wedges
• 1 lime cut into wedges
• 1 kiwi sliced into thin slices

Preparation:

1. In a large pitcher, pour the white wine.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges and then add the other wedges of fresh fruit.
3. Add the Dilutable Concentrate - Passion Fruit, the Pineapple Juice, and the brandy.
4. Stir then place in the fridge for a night.
5. Before serving, add the Ready to Drink Ginger, the slices of kiwi, and some ice cubes.

2. Margarita Passion: The Unmissable Exotic Twist

The Margarita is the perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. Here, the power of tequila combines with the tangy sweetness of passion fruit to add some zest to your Valentine's Day evening.

Ingredients:

• 3 cl of tequila
• 3 cl of Concentrate to Dilute - The Passion Fruit
• 3 cl of Cointreau
• 2 cl of lime juice
• 2 cl of cane sugar syrup
• 1 tsp of salt, smoked paprika, and sugar for the rim of the glass

Preparation:

1. Frost the rim of the margarita glass by squeezing a wedge of lime around its edge and then dipping it into a mixture of salt, smoked paprika, and sugar. Set aside.
2. In a shaker filled with ice, pour all the ingredients.
3. Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared glass.
4. Serve with a slice of lime.

3. PornStar Martini: The Iconic Cocktail

Intense, fruity, and slightly vanilla-flavored, the PornStar Martini is an elegant and sophisticated cocktail. Its combination of passion fruit and vanilla makes it a true best-seller in mixology.

Ingredients:

• 5 cl of Concentrate to Dilute - The Passion Fruit
• 3 cl of vodka
• 1 cl of vanilla syrup
• 2 cl of lime juice
• 4 cl of prosecco (served separately)
• ½ passion fruit (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, mix the Dilutable Concentrate - Passion Fruit, vodka, vanilla syrup, and lime juice.
2. Shake vigorously, strain, and pour into a martini glass.
3. Add half a passion fruit for the topping.
4. Serve with a shot of prosecco, to be enjoyed alongside or poured directly into the cocktail.

A non-alcoholic version is also available here.

4. Mojito Passion: The Classic Revisited in an Exotic Version

The Mojito is absolute freshness! With a touch of passion fruit, it becomes even more indulgent and irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 6 cl of Concentrate to Dilute - The Passion Fruit
• 4 cl of white rum
• 1/2 lime cut into pieces
• 1 cl of cane sugar syrup
• Fresh mint leaves
• sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Cut the half green lemon into six pieces.
2. In a highball glass, place the mint leaves, lime wedges, and add the cane sugar.
3. Using a pestle, gently press the whole mixture.
4. Add the Dilutable Concentrate - Passion Fruit and the white rum.
5. Fill the glass with crushed ice and top up with sparkling water.
6. Mix, garnish with a mint leaf and a slice of lime, and enjoy with a straw.

A non-alcoholic version is also available here.

Discover Even More Recipes

These fruity and refined cocktails are a preview of the many creations you can make with our Dilutable Concentrates. Find even more inspirations and delicious pairings on our website: Alain Milliat Recipes.

Make Valentine's Day a Moment to Share

Whether you're in a couple, with friends, or solo, take this opportunity to toast with exquisite and festive cocktails. Discover the Concentrate to Dilute - Passion Fruit at alain-milliat.com and share your creations on Instagram by tagging us @alainmilliat.