It’s ten days to go till Valentine’s day, a day when everyone gets dressed in red. I find it so cheesy that people in Lagos wear a red outfit on Valentine’s Day. However, I must admit, the style trend never gets old. 

I’ve decided to jump on the trend and share with you five must-try red cocktails in the spirit of Valentine’s. The eye-catching vibrant colour adds a flare to the occasion. Step out of the box and stay away from the same old Strawberry daiquiri, Chapman or Cosomo. Now is the time to try something new; the time to make a really stunning drink. 

We begin with Love Potion Cocktail. So apt for the season, a Love Potion Cocktail may not be found everywhere. It’s easy to make and comes alive with four simple ingredients; Grenadine, Raspberry vodka, Lime juice and Cranberry cocktail juice blend. Will this drink make you fall in love? Well there’s only one way to find out. Here’s how to make it. 

Ingredients 

60ml Cranberry juice cocktail 

60ml Raspberry Vodka 

30ml Sweetened lime juice

30ml Grenadine 

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake for two minutes. If you don’t have a shaker, a jar with a lid like a Mason jar will do. Serve in a martini glass and garnish with strawberries or raspberries. For that extra kick, you can rim the glass with sugar. 

Enjoy!