Valentine's Day Cocktails: Our Fruity Recipes to Enjoy

Valentine's Day is no longer just a holiday reserved for couples. Today, it is also a wonderful opportunity to toast to what truly matters: love, friendship, moments of closeness, 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 classics or adding an exotic touch to your creations.

With the Concentrate to Dilute - Passion Fruit from Alain Milliat, create refined, balanced, and easy-to-prepare cocktails. Discover four essential recipes for a Valentine's Day marked by sharing and indulgence.

1. Sangria Passion: The Friendly Cocktail to Share

Sangria is THE ultimate festive cocktail! This revamped version, enhanced by the intensity of passion fruit, is perfect for an aperitif with friends.

Ingredients :

• 10 cl of Concentrate to Dilute - Passion Fruit
• 75 cl of dry white wine (Chardonnay type)
• 50 cl of Pineapple Juice Alain Milliat
• 20 cl of Prêt à Boire Le Gingembre Alain Milliat
• 11 cl of Brandy
• 1 lemon cut into quarters
• 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 wedges of fresh fruit.
3. Add the Concentrate to Dilute - Passion Fruit, the Pineapple Juice, and the brandy.
4. Stir then place in the fridge overnight.
5. Before serving, add the Prêt à Boire Gingembre, the kiwi slices, and a few ice cubes.

2. Margarita Passion: The Unmissable Exotic Twist

The Margarita is the perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. Here, the strength of tequila blends with the tangy sweetness of passion fruit to add 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 salt, smoked paprika, and sugar for the rim of the glass

Preparation :

1. Frost the rim of the margarita glass by pressing a lime wedge around its edge, then dipping it into 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 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 cubes, mix the Concentré à Diluer - Le Fruit de la Passion, 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 accompanied by 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 absolute freshness! With a touch of passion fruit, it becomes even more indulgent 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 half lime into six pieces.
2. In a highball glass, place the mint leaves, lime pieces, and add the cane sugar.
3. Using a pestle, gently press the mixture.
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 slice of lime, and enjoy with a straw.

An alcohol-free 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 Concentrates to Dilute. Find even more inspirations and delicious pairings on our website: Recettes Alain Milliat

Make Valentine's Day a Moment to Share

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