Valentine's Day Cocktails: Our Fruity Recipes to Savor

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

This year, whether you're celebrating it alone, with friends or simply for fun, opt for 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 - Passion Fruit With Alain Milliat's recipe, create sophisticated, balanced, and easy-to-prepare cocktails. Discover four must-have recipes for a Valentine's Day dedicated to sharing and indulgence.

1. Sangria Passion: The Friendly Cocktail to Share

Sangria is THE festive cocktail par excellence ! This revisited version, enhanced by the intensity of passion fruit , is ideal for an aperitif for several people.

Ingredients :

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

Preparation :

1. In a large pitcher, pour the white wine.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges then add the other fresh fruit wedges.
3. Add the Concentrate to Dilute - Passion Fruit , Pineapple Juice and brandy.
4. Stir then refrigerate overnight.
5. Before serving, add the Ready to Drink Ginger , the kiwi slices and a few ice cubes.

2. Margarita Passion: The Essential Exotic Twist

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

Ingredients :

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

Preparation :

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

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 bestseller in mixology .

Ingredients :

• 5 cl of Concentrate to Dilute - 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 cubes, mix the Concentrate to Dilute - 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 topping.
4. Serve with a shot of prosecco , to be enjoyed alongside or poured directly into the cocktail.

An alcohol-free version is also available here .

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

The Mojito is the ultimate in freshness! With a touch of passion fruit , it becomes even more delicious and irresistible.

Ingredients :

• 6 cl of Concentrate to Dilute - 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

Preparation :

1. Cut the lime half into six pieces.
2. In a highball glass, arrange the mint leaves, lime pieces and add the cane sugar.
3. Using a pestle, gently press everything together.
4. Add the Concentrate to Dilute - 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 lime slice, and enjoy with a straw.

An alcohol-free version is also available here .

Discover Even More Recipes

These fruity and refined cocktails are a taste of the many creations you can make with our Dilutable Concentrates. Find even more inspiration and gourmet combinations on our website: Alain Milliat Recipes

Make Valentine's Day a Time to Share

Whether you're with your partner, friends, or alone, take advantage of this opportunity to toast with exquisite and festive cocktails. Discover the Concentrated Dilution - Passion Fruit at alain-milliat.com and share your creations on Instagram by tagging us @alainmilliat