V-Day Drinky Drink

Regardless of whether you’re sipping these recipes in the arms of your lover or pounding them down alone, FM hopes they’ll hit the spot.

By Sophia V. Ohler

It’s that time of year again when those who are in love rejoice and those who are not get belligerently drunk. Regardless of whether you’re sipping these recipes in the arms of your lover or pounding them down alone, FM hopes they’ll hit the spot.

THE ENCANTO

Pause your “When Harry Met Sally” DVD and savor this Latin love-day favorite.

-½ oz. of simple syrup

-¼ oz. of lime juice

-7 oz. champagne

-Raspberries

Start with simple syrup in a flute, add champagne, and top off with lime juice and raspberries.

THE HOPELESS ROMANTIC

This sweet drink will get you feisty enough to enjoy Valentine’s Day properly.

-2 oz. champagne

-½ oz. lemonade

-½ oz. orange juice

-½ pineapple juice

-1 lemon twist

Mix juices well, throw in champagne, and garnish with lemon twist.

THE SHOT OF LOVE

Crush a couple of these babies, and V-Day will either be one to remember or one you won’t have to.

-1 oz. vodka (preferably grape)

-½ oz. raspberry liquor

-½ oz. cranberry juice

Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake. Pour into a chilled shot glass and enjoy.